Took my first fall in 10 years on this sand road in Jersey. The sand was very dry thanks to a 10-day heatwave. Started sliding around near the top of a short rise. Stopped my forward motion, but before I could unclip I turned my front wheel to the right. It sunk about 3” into the sand and I toppled over.

Panniers helped cushion the fall, and fine sand is soft. But I was sweaty and had recently applied sunblock. My right side looked like a donut sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. At least no one saw me.