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04-28-08 | 12:24 PM
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Re: Asking if the bike/SRM is ok before asking if the rider is ok.
That seems to be pretty par for the course. When I told my teammates about a wreck I'd been in the first thing they asked was "How's the bike?!" I guess we automatically assume that if the rider is there to answer our questions they are obviously ok. Then the more pressing concern becomes the bike.
In this case, UT_Dude wouldn't be posting this if he wasn't ok.
So now I'll ask; UT_Dude, is the bike/SRM/other expensive equipment alright?
That seems to be pretty par for the course. When I told my teammates about a wreck I'd been in the first thing they asked was "How's the bike?!" I guess we automatically assume that if the rider is there to answer our questions they are obviously ok. Then the more pressing concern becomes the bike.
In this case, UT_Dude wouldn't be posting this if he wasn't ok.
So now I'll ask; UT_Dude, is the bike/SRM/other expensive equipment alright?
04-28-08 | 12:28 PM
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Glad your OK...
Looks like a pretty slick corner...
Good luck in the Gila, it should be drier...
Looks like a pretty slick corner...
Good luck in the Gila, it should be drier...
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04-28-08 | 06:21 PM
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Man, glad you're ok and ready to rock for the Gila!!!!
I think the laughing must have been from seeing the nth crash in a short time period, where n is more than you can count. Yuck.
I think the laughing must have been from seeing the nth crash in a short time period, where n is more than you can count. Yuck.
04-28-08 | 09:23 PM
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04-29-08 | 01:09 AM
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Umm...not when there are people down in front of you... better than plowing into some guy's back or head. Unless you think that he just endo'd for no reason...
04-29-08 | 06:48 AM
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04-29-08 | 07:16 AM
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It WAS entirely his fault. It was an overreaction, and, you know what? It happens. He'll learn from it and come out the other side smart for it. I'm sure he'd rather do that there than bombing down the hill at Gila next weekend.
04-29-08 | 08:43 AM
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04-29-08 | 08:45 AM
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No, I lost the back wheel through the turn because of the water. Thus, when I braked on the front wheel, it locked up pretty fast. There are bricks on that corner that were extremely slippery when wet -- just check the YouTube video of how many other people crashed for an idea on that.
Net effect is that I'm perfectly fine, save a scrape or two on one elbow. The bike has a few scratches, but who cares? Helmet isn't even scuffed -- I think it only touched the ground *after* stopping.
Net effect is that I'm perfectly fine, save a scrape or two on one elbow. The bike has a few scratches, but who cares? Helmet isn't even scuffed -- I think it only touched the ground *after* stopping.
04-29-08 | 09:27 AM
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No, I lost the back wheel through the turn because of the water. Thus, when I braked on the front wheel, it locked up pretty fast. There are bricks on that corner that were extremely slippery when wet -- just check the YouTube video of how many other people crashed for an idea on that.
Net effect is that I'm perfectly fine, save a scrape or two on one elbow. The bike has a few scratches, but who cares? Helmet isn't even scuffed -- I think it only touched the ground *after* stopping.
Net effect is that I'm perfectly fine, save a scrape or two on one elbow. The bike has a few scratches, but who cares? Helmet isn't even scuffed -- I think it only touched the ground *after* stopping.
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04-29-08 | 09:29 AM
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It looks to me like you had some rear brake on, and as soon as the slide started, it locked up -- you were pedaling through the corner, and your cranks locked with your inside foot down.
So, I think it all started with the slide on the brick because of light braking pressure, the rear instantly locked, and when you came out of that section, the front wheel hit dry pavement and grabbed, sending you over.
So, I think it all started with the slide on the brick because of light braking pressure, the rear instantly locked, and when you came out of that section, the front wheel hit dry pavement and grabbed, sending you over.
04-29-08 | 11:43 AM
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No, I lost the back wheel through the turn because of the water. Thus, when I braked on the front wheel, it locked up pretty fast. There are bricks on that corner that were extremely slippery when wet -- just check the YouTube video of how many other people crashed for an idea on that.
Net effect is that I'm perfectly fine, save a scrape or two on one elbow. The bike has a few scratches, but who cares? Helmet isn't even scuffed -- I think it only touched the ground *after* stopping.
Net effect is that I'm perfectly fine, save a scrape or two on one elbow. The bike has a few scratches, but who cares? Helmet isn't even scuffed -- I think it only touched the ground *after* stopping.
04-29-08 | 11:55 AM
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stil waiting for youtube. Glad you're ok.
04-29-08 | 11:56 AM
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It looks to me like you had some rear brake on, and as soon as the slide started, it locked up -- you were pedaling through the corner, and your cranks locked with your inside foot down.
So, I think it all started with the slide on the brick because of light braking pressure, the rear instantly locked, and when you came out of that section, the front wheel hit dry pavement and grabbed, sending you over.
So, I think it all started with the slide on the brick because of light braking pressure, the rear instantly locked, and when you came out of that section, the front wheel hit dry pavement and grabbed, sending you over.
04-29-08 | 12:08 PM
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I'm bummed I didn't make the trip. I would have shot some great photos! Glad you're ok though.
Here's a video of that wonderful corner. UT_Dude is the last one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pFJpawptJ4
Here's a video of that wonderful corner. UT_Dude is the last one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pFJpawptJ4
04-29-08 | 12:19 PM
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What 'Rockets said about the YouTube. On some level, I don't really care what happened -- it was wet, and both myself and the bike came out relatively unscathed, so it's fine. I'm laughing at it now, because the video is so cool
I cleaned the CR1 up this morning and it's all completely fine and ready to kick some butt tomorrow! The P2C still needs a bath before Friday's TT, and I need to throw on the 54 chainring (couldn't find a 55), but then that's ready to rock, too. To anyone who's ever done the Gila TT....can you stay in the bars on those descents?
I cleaned the CR1 up this morning and it's all completely fine and ready to kick some butt tomorrow! The P2C still needs a bath before Friday's TT, and I need to throw on the 54 chainring (couldn't find a 55), but then that's ready to rock, too. To anyone who's ever done the Gila TT....can you stay in the bars on those descents?
