Originally Posted by hobkirk

Both hands on bars (always unless I'm mopping my brow or something). According to my GPS, the accident started 100 yards (274') beyond a cross street. I need to inspect, but I know there's a patch rough pavement in that area (I ride this route a lot). I don't have much faith in the eyewitness, but it's obvious I went over the bars. I have not checked the wheel for true yet, but it's NOT grossly out of true (I had the policeman remove the wheel to put it in the car). I did inspect the tire and rim visually - no blemishes, no scrapes, still fully pumped. [FWIW, I find this almost incomprehensible. (Unless I find a hole big enough to sink a tire, something I've actually observed once.)]

I have no idea if there were cars around, but I always stand to soak up bumps when there are cars around. If not, I swing wide around the rough area.

Keep in mind, I have 20K miles of experience riding this bike in the area. My ONLY accident was when I got distracted talking on a group ride (70 riders on a Wednesday - I was undoubtedly too excited for my own good). Almost no close calls.

And, let me be clear: I am trying as hard as possible to find some explanation so I don't fear this happening again.