Originally Posted by
jefnvk
.....................landing on the meaty part of your shoulder. I've played enough sports that just landing the soft spots and rolling is natural though.............
"... meaty part of your shoulder......landing the soft spots......" 
I went down yesterday at mile 118.8 of a planned 150 miler. Had to cut it short, so made it back home with 133. When making a slow U-turn I was not looking at the ground and rode into some dirt/sand while leaning. Front wheel washed out and I went down slowly onto my left hip--NO MEAT, left elbow--NO MEAT, left knuckles--NO MEAT and left shoulder--DEFINITELY NO MEAT. Seriously, I just relaxed and waited for the BOUNCE of the helmet.
THE BIKE IS FINE!!!! 