tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564958057737541664.post5761227780551001562..comments2024-02-14T17:11:22.168-08:00Comments on On Bicycles, and.... what else is there?: San Andreas Trail crash: reflectionsdjconnelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01484858820878605035noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564958057737541664.post-51232627068230623222013-08-14T21:50:44.924-07:002013-08-14T21:50:44.924-07:00Hopefully the bell saves you any further trouble!
...Hopefully the bell saves you any further trouble!<br /><br />I remember how antsy I was to get back out and do something when I got injured running (cyclist on the sidewalk that I had to dodge, and dodged right into a trip and ended up with a hematoma on one knee and a giant scrape on the other). It was my recovery from that injury that actually got me cycling!<br /><br />Good luck with the rest of your recovery, and may the pedestrians get out of your way!SumisuYoshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03763024913554295293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564958057737541664.post-44553720830837982852013-08-11T19:01:23.730-07:002013-08-11T19:01:23.730-07:00Thanks! It's been 8 weeks and I did my first ...Thanks! It's been 8 weeks and I did my first outdoor ride today. I have two injuries: one in the groin, one in the glut area, and they are healing slowly. But physical therapy has helped. The ride today was an easy ride around San Francisco, rough roads uncomfortable, but otherwise manageable. I can also run again, but just a few slow strides.<br /><br />In response to this incident, I know own a shiny new brass Incredibell. The sound is quite impressive: it can't but make you smile to hear it, and as a side effect, realize I'm there.djconnelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484858820878605035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564958057737541664.post-6515680441332872212013-08-11T15:58:53.821-07:002013-08-11T15:58:53.821-07:00Oh man, I totally feel you there. I haven't ha...Oh man, I totally feel you there. I haven't had any crashes, but I've had some REALLY close calls, from both kids and adults. I generally watch peds as I'm getting closer to see if they're moving predictably or not. If they are I tend to go by without saying anything. If they're moving unpredictably I'll call on your left from some way back, it has served me well most of the time.SumisuYoshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03763024913554295293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564958057737541664.post-79113791134830694722013-06-24T17:44:27.019-07:002013-06-24T17:44:27.019-07:00Thanks for the comments and the wishes! Ah, steal...Thanks for the comments and the wishes! Ah, stealth mode: I was a fan of stealth mode, but unfortunately I fear my loud PowerTap hub betrayed me. I think I'll give up on stealth mode from now on.djconnelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484858820878605035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564958057737541664.post-81557914405812001772013-06-24T17:32:19.627-07:002013-06-24T17:32:19.627-07:00Dan, I'm really sorry to hear about your crash...Dan, I'm really sorry to hear about your crash, it's really awful. My polices regarding MURPs (Multi Use Recreation Paths) are:<br />1) Avoid if possible<br />2) Never try to make good time<br />3) Approach peds slowly, assume they will do something stupid.<br />4) DON'T say "On your left" -- seems to elicit a move to the left more than 50% of the time.<br />5) When passing, either<br />a) Go into stealth mode and get by them silently and quickly OR<br />b) Get close, on one side, so binaural hearing might help and say a friendly greeting. Then pass after they have made a move.<br /><br />As you note, the time savings by not slowing isn't worth it. You can also think of this slowing as informal intervals :-)<br /><br />Hope you heal quickly!<br />MikeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02251064994178390071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564958057737541664.post-23432907176306659152013-06-20T12:18:11.597-07:002013-06-20T12:18:11.597-07:00Good quote. Injuries are part of riding, running,...Good quote. Injuries are part of riding, running, or for that matter, life. Focus on any one and it's easy to identify what could have been done differently. I try to not do that, but it is frustrating. Two big events coming up, one Diablo Hillclimb were the motivation to pay more attention to my diet, lose weight I shouldn't have gained last year, and get a decent result on one of the few local hillclimbs on the schedule (3). Then the next week the Alta Alpine 8-Pass Challenge, which would have been a huge personal accomplishment. Hard to not feel frustrated over having squandered the fitness to meet these goals. We make enormous sacrifices to put in time to train, other things are neglected, and to have it all flush due to a stupid incident is tough. But it is what it is.djconnelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484858820878605035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1564958057737541664.post-72376423300047914182013-06-20T12:10:33.427-07:002013-06-20T12:10:33.427-07:00Hi, I don't know you, I'm just an occasion...Hi, I don't know you, I'm just an occasional blog reader. Sorry about your crash. I am always nervous when approaching groups of people meandering on a path. I think back to Men In Black: "A person is smart. People are stupid."inthewoodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17717029155504634032noreply@blogger.com