After a meeting I decided to run to the Jones Valley Urban Farm after work farm stand to get veggies for a stir fry. I was riding down First Avenue South and turned right onto 24th St. Right after the turn I see a BROOM STICK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. Before my body caught up with my brain I had run over the stick, my bike wobbled out of control, and I slammed into the ground. The fall was actually very similar to last time, so similar that the hole in my leg has been unceremoniously ripped open and my chin and shoulder have gotten scraped in exactly the same place. Alas, this time it looks a lot worse.
(taken by Kevin)
Things to celebrate in the face of adversity:
1. There was not a car right behind me. Otherwise, I would not be writing this right now.
2. Wes Frazer saw it happen and turned around to save me. My hero!
3. All the other dudes that were like "Do you need a paramedic?" "Someone needs to keep you off that bike", etc. etc.
4. Good photos
5. An even more killer scar on my leg
Things to hope for:
1. No fucked up teeth
2. Swelling to go down quickly
3. Lots of sympathy (I've already gotten some Jack from Dani! Thanks hun!)
(Post Shower, taken by Dani)
Ouch! I looked like that constantly as a kid after wrecking my bike (sometimes on purpose). It always seems so much worse as an adult. Hope it was nothing serious and that it doesn't hurt as bad as it looks.
ReplyDeleteOuch. Get well soon.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're not seriously injured. And at least you have a few new conversation pieces. Speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteOh Anna! I am so sorry...this looks worse than you described on the phone.
ReplyDeletewhat can I bring you? I hope David is taking care of you.
Anna=total badass
oh shit.
ReplyDeleteOk, seriously...enough. You keep this up, you're gonna have to change the title from Bike Skirt to Bikes Hurt.
ReplyDeleteHeal soon! Ride safe!
Paul
pacificpedaling.com
No good deed (like bike commuting to the farmer's market) goes unpunished, does it? Quel dommage. Well, at least you have a cute dress to show off your injuries with and you should definitely milk the sympathy for all you can get. Maybe one of those guys will volunteer to clean all the blood off your bike for you. Good luck and keep pedaling.
ReplyDeleteSometimes the body heals quicker second time around in the same spot, when the trauma is within weeks of each event. Here's hoping it does for you.
ReplyDeletechin up!
x Bron
Owww... for you're sake I'm hoping you heal up and don't fall again anytime soon. Maybe you should go into a soft grassy area and work on bunny hops, evading things quickly, etc...
ReplyDeleteOh man, that looks painful. So sorry to hear about this. Fucking broomstick. I wish you quick heeling, impressive scar stories, and no fucked up teeth (I just got the last work done for my root canal today).
ReplyDelete*hugs*
ReplyDeleteOh, Anna! That stinks! Sorry you got hurt again. I hope the pain eases quickly!
ReplyDeletesometimes braking hard before an obstacle actually makes it worse--I'm not sure why, I think it screws up your sense of balance or the velocity at full speed helps you go over easier, somebody better at physics probably knows.
ReplyDeletebut yeah, bunny hops. sounds like you want to learn them. good luck!
That just goes to prove that veggies can kill you.
ReplyDeleteDigging scars, is no longer just a chick thing.
ReplyDeleteAlright...I'm going to pass around the collection plate for a suit of armor for dear Anna. Who would like to contribute to help keep our friend in one unscabby piece? ;)
ReplyDeleteOuch! Bummer. Get well soon.
ReplyDeleteAnna, that sucks! I'm so sorry you're injured again.
ReplyDeleteyeah
ReplyDeleteteeth are expensive to fix
interestingly, a properly worn helmet protects teeth to some degree
if you wear it low on your forehead, it will strike the ground before face/nose/teeth do
wle
Ow! Re the helmet protecting your teeth: you could just put it over your face and look out through the vent holes. Or maybe not.
ReplyDeleteBeen reading here for couple months and you been getting beat up pretty regularly. Time to consider whether an exorcism might be needed?
At least, a car was not involved, one never comers out well from that sort of encounter. I suppose you could look at it as a sort of tax paid to avoid the stresses caused by motor vehicle commuting, might be worthwhile.
Holy ouch! Looks like a rough tumble. I'm totally agreement with you on the teeth sparing part. As long as my teeth are intact I'm good to go.
ReplyDeleteHey, you're burning up your bad karma. I'm glad it wasn't worse. My hope for you is that like me, each fall gives you more experience. I used to always fall off my bike. Eventually, I leaned how to fall off bike without injury(much injury). Practice makes perfect. Right now, you are getting lots of practice... and getting rid of that bad karma.
ReplyDeleteOh mamma mia! It's terrible, but you look so strong, it makes you more and more real and beautiful
ReplyDeleteDamm... hopefully it looks worse than it feels.
ReplyDeleteHeal soon and beware of wild broomsticks.
Damm be careful out there ladies.
Bad luck, I've had a couple of falls in the last 6 months, but it's rare, because I spend my rides concentrating on the ground ahead, looking for glass and suchlike, that all those inconsiderate @"!%$&**^s, constantly litter the road with. But brooms that's a new one one on me. Hope you recover quickly
ReplyDeleteYour rugged good looks just got a little more rugged! (Ummm.... wait, they usually use the phrase "rugged good looks" with guys, don't they?)
ReplyDeleteHeal up quick and get back on the bike!
thanks for the love everyone! this week has been hell for other reasons besides a bike wreck, and i appreciate all the good wishes.
ReplyDeleteouchie!!! rest a little and take good care /xoxo
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