Biking Adventures: Over the Handlebars

by This is Carrie on November 9, 2008

It’s one of the most common bike crashes, but after two years of riding I had yet to experience it… until today.

I wish there was a “tougher” story, but the truth is that it happened on a nice, flat, smooth trail while trying to snap a picture of a beautiful family of deer DH and I had come across. And since I now ride with my new fancy shoes that attach me to the bike, I was quite a tangled mess when I finally landed in the dirt.

And I don’t even have a picture of the deer to show for it.

{ 10 comments }

Zinone November 9, 2008 at 9:52 pm: I am sorry but I am LOL and it is all DH fault!!!!
The Larsen's November 9, 2008 at 11:22 pm: ooooh. that sounds like it hurt. those darn shoes…
Chloe November 10, 2008 at 3:14 am: OH girl, that sound painful…but kind of rock star cool! You’re MY rock star 🙂
dandelionmama November 10, 2008 at 4:49 am: You did an ENDO!! Wooo! Congratulations, that’s a big rite of passage. Hope you’re feeling ok.
Mommymita November 10, 2008 at 5:07 am: What happened to the camera?

I’d say it was a noteable wreck. Forget the terrain – you were multitasking.
brenbot. November 10, 2008 at 5:58 am: Oh man I am not looking forward to my first wreck.
Kathi D November 10, 2008 at 6:25 am: Yikes, I’m glad you didn’t break anything!
Elise November 10, 2008 at 4:28 pm: I heard about it! At least it was on a flat road and not down a steep hill. I am missing our rides.
TftCarrie November 11, 2008 at 1:25 am: Ah yes ENDO! THat’s what they call it!

And mommymita, I have the most awesome waterproof, crushproof and shockproof camera. It was totally unscathed.
Julie November 16, 2008 at 5:54 pm: Youch! My BIL had this happen to him too. Pretty daring if you were taking pics while biking but I would’ve done the same thing.