Comments on: Time Trial Face Plant

By: Debbie

Debbie — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:06:53 +0000

When I first found out about your fall and you said it was a good thing you fell in the sand, my first thought was that maybe the sand was responsible for the fall. But I see now that it’s more complicated than that. That’s certainly a ride you’ll never forget. Great stats!

By: JoeBruin88

JoeBruin88 — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:36:10 +0000

Sheri: Maria gets to take the cooking class for free in a couple of weeks.
John: My bike is fine other than the front wheel.

By: John

John — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:59:28 +0000

So did you get your bike back or is that photo of the bent wheel the last remnants you have of your bike? Heh.

By: Sheri

Sheri — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:26:35 +0000

Wow, you’re right, pretty good story. I think you were very fortunate. Like I told some of the guys in Iraq, you have a great story now without a lot of damage!! But hey, I have a follow up question, What about the cooking class??

By: Dave P

Dave P — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:05:47 +0000

Glad you’re okay, Gerry. Everything happened so fast, as usual. In that last km out, when everyone broke apart for the final push I was behind and to the left of Matt so I followed him left when he pulled out. Next thing I know you aren’t behind me anymore and now you are on my immediate left and I couldn’t go right because of Matt’s wheel, so I backed off pedaling not wanting to get pinched between you two. A second or two later I hear you going into the sand.
It was simply a dangerous situation for all of us to be in on our aero bars. Could’ve been a lot worse too. A lot.
Very glad you’re gonna be okay!

By: andy

andy — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:36:39 +0000

wow, what an ordeal! how painful, scary and exciting at the same time