Chairs on the Beach Manatee Pocket, Port Salerno, FL July 12, 2023 |
I was nearing there end of a 17-mile bike ride yesterday and preparing to turn onto my street when a white van aggressively pulled into the crosswalk forcing me to lay my bike down to avoid being stuck.
It really sucks when that happens.
I have scrapes on my knee and arm, but no other damage.
The chain fell off the sprockets and cassette of my bike, but I was able to get it put back in place to continue riding the short 2-tenths of a mile home.
I was legally in a crosswalk, yes bikers can use the crosswalks in Florida and abide by pedestrian rules, when the van just pulled up to the intersection. It really sucked. I have clip-in biking shoes and while I always take may left foot out when stopping is imminent, I needed my right foot and I forgot to twist to release the snaps when trying to balance the bike.
Down I went.
I guess I need to spend more time in my beach chair and less time trying to stay in good physical condition.
-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL
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