Hey guys, I figured I'd share my first real crash with the same board that got me commuting in the first place. Anyhow, I have been commuting for a few months now and loving my new life. Last Friday I left work excited to get my record for miles in a week (68miles, 8 miles each way to work and back) and then it happened. I live in downtown Los Angeles and commute to West Hollywood on Olympic blvd (anyone in LA?) and was about a mile away from home when it happened. The right lane is usually pretty open for bikers, but theres a few rough patches. I came up to one and got to the left side of the right lane, only to start moving over to the right a bit to early. My front tire caught a groove in the uneven pavement while I was leaning right, the next thing I notice is that im above my handle bars.. then oddly enough I remember sliding on my head on the sidewalk thinking, "thank god I have this helmet".. next thing I know Im sitting on the sidewalk wondering how hurt I am. Long story short, I have a sprain in my left wrist, and a minor sprain in my right wrist, a hurt shin, and a raw arm/shoulder. Could have been worse. Anyways, I miss the commute, and just remember to pay attention at all times.. this has cost me a solid week and change of riding.. it sucks..

ps, sorry about spelling, typing with one hand.