Comments on zanne: i was the tool can

wow, just catching up with you - sorry you got hur...

2009-12-06T09:46:01.132-05:00

wow, just catching up with you - sorry you got hurt. i hope everything is better by now... ?

I wouldn't worry too much about it. If it was ...

2009-12-03T14:27:46.993-05:00

I wouldn't worry too much about it. If it was just one of those 'inexperienced cyclist not paying attention on a group ride' things, well, that's gonna happen. If you were trying to ride at the front of a pro/1/2/3 crit as a newly minted cat 3, you probably would have been subjected to a bit more humiliation.

I've been racing since '86, never heard the term 'tool can'. Must be a regional thing. We just call them 'dork'.

good stuff. Tool Can. Ha. Glad you're okay....

2009-11-24T15:43:07.497-05:00

good stuff. Tool Can. Ha. Glad you're okay...but,how's the bike. That's always my first thought after I peel myself off the ground.

You're the toughest rider on the team Suzanne!...

2009-11-18T23:10:51.802-05:00

You're the toughest rider on the team Suzanne! The cookies and Guinness were awesome (I never imagined what a great combo that could be!). Enjoy the beach and park the guilt...it's a useless and destructive emotion :-)

This is a great read. As most know, I have had mad...

2009-11-16T21:43:25.258-05:00

This is a great read. As most know, I have had made peace with crashing. My teammates have taught me to yell "go bike" when in doubt.

Heal fast.

Go bike!

Soooooo sorry that happened. Glad you are OK and ...

2009-11-16T21:39:38.436-05:00

Soooooo sorry that happened. Glad you are OK and your teammie will be as well. Even though it's not funny, your blog still makes me laugh. Heal quickly.

thanks segal - it is sort of a weirdly nice relief...

2009-11-16T19:01:45.223-05:00

thanks segal - it is sort of a weirdly nice relief to have that over with!

oh Judi - Groover's right about the 2 camps of...

2009-11-16T18:57:31.318-05:00

oh Judi - Groover's right about the 2 camps of cyclists, those that have crashed & those that haven't (yet). I had always heard those same sorts of sayings - It's not a matter of "if" you're going to crash, it's "when".

I was SUPER scared of that inevitable first crash too, and I know that fear held me back a whole bunch - but it really does happen too damn fast to even be scared. I was lucky in this one too - walked away with just the need for some stitches and a lot of soreness & bruising. It could definitely have been worse for all of us. Although my poor teammate needs surgery - but my husband says next time it'll be me that takes a flyer over someone & breaks something. But honestly, I've always heard its just part of the sport - it's gonna happen. I'm relieved to have gotten that first one out of the way & I'm gonna have a sweet scar on my elbow if all the old lady wrinkles don't hide it!

And girl - this wasn't even a race. It was a super easy, super slow training ride. I think in a race, you're more hyper-aware ... we were all just chatting, having a good ol time & had crossed so many damn tracks, we didn't give this particular set much thought - till it was too late!

Thanks all for the well wishes!

Betty - yeah, tool can is a great word. Am sure you can find much use for it in Jersey! And I did indeed deliver some soup, cookies & beer to fallen teammate!

Love that blinky blue dot Cindy!

its funny but getting a crash over with is a good ...

2009-11-16T18:46:23.626-05:00

its funny but getting a crash over with is a good thing. I hope the other injuries are short lived as well. I've crashed on a team ride before and understand the guilt you feel even tho its obviously not what you meant to have happen.
go with the wine...oh, and while you're stitched up and Stevens in the sling, dont try and talk anybody into taking up cycling.
feel better.

yowza, that sounds painful. another reason why i&#...

2009-11-16T18:15:38.356-05:00

yowza, that sounds painful. another reason why i'll stick to running- i can only hurt myself so much from tripping.
yeah, let's hear it for the blue orb-y blinky thing on the iphone!

oh girl, i am so sorry!! heal up!! i do not like g...

2009-11-16T18:13:20.155-05:00

oh girl, i am so sorry!! heal up!! i do not like groover's comment though! i am SCARED to death of crashing! maybe road racing is too freakin' SCARY!!

i hope you are feeling better soon.

XXOO - glad you and the other 2 friends are ok. coulda been worse.

Enjoyed your post even though it was about crashin...

2009-11-16T09:57:42.587-05:00

Enjoyed your post even though it was about crashing - crashing stinks! Weirdest sensation ever. Hard to remember where your body went. Love the Tool Can name - ha! - must be regional as not used around here... until now. I don't think you qualify in this case. Also love your husband's little ditty about the starting line. Heal quick girlie and send your buddies some homemade cookies and they'll forgive you ;) - I would.

Sorry to hear, Zanne. Hope you and your team mates...

2009-11-16T05:23:39.053-05:00

Sorry to hear, Zanne. Hope you and your team mates and your bruised self-esteem will recover soon. As for the guilt: I'm sure your team mate will now that that's bike riding. There are only two types of riders, those that crashed and those that will. Heal up and get back on.

Ouch! But I can testify for the adrenaline thing.....

2009-11-15T23:48:00.767-05:00

Ouch! But I can testify for the adrenaline thing..and the ice...and the wine; well beer!

Hope you mend well and don't worry guys dig scars!