Took a tumble

[ChezCheese:)]

So we've been over in the French Pyrénées for 3 months at a time now. I got my BH all in working order and was out for a ride exploring. Meandering the country roads here is terrific, and as a rule French drivers are very respectful around cyclists. No issues. Anyhow, day before yesterday I got the end of a hamlet not far from where we live, and the road turned into a two rut farm track. Decided to turn around, carefully because of mud and slope. But the tires began to slip on the side of the rut and braking just made it skid, so I got dumped. Unfortunately my right wrist took the brunt of the fall. Next day at emergency, xray showed a hairline fracture. 2 in fact. So now I'm in a cast for 6 weeks. No riding, no driving, not much cooking. First tumble I have taken on a bike in 60 years! Glad I wasn't going fast at all. Could've been a lot worse. On the plus side, it only cost €95 (off the rack, noninsured retail price) and I'm also absolved of washing dishes for 6 weeks .

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Very sad to hear of your misfortune, Chez! Get on well!

(A little advice from a person who crashed hundreds of times - myself. Whenever you are to spill, stay with the bike. Hands on the grips, feet on the pedals. Try to rotate your body to fall onto your back provided there is time to act. In case you wear a helmet, chances are you would come from the fall unscathed! The bike would take most of the impact!)