DJ-RK
Well-known member
Who: Me
When: Sunday Aug 30, 2015 around 6PM
Where: Curve at bottom of hill on Mineral Springs Rd in Hamilton. Google maps says around street #'s 1027 or 1028
What happened: Low sided while turning into the curve at the bottom of the slope that immediately followed a blind curve. Probably leaned a little too much for my 13,000KM old tires to grip at that speed.
Not posting this looking to get attention for myself, but just to thank the nice couple/family across the street that came out and helped (whom were also riders, so slight chance they might read this). It was hard enough getting the bike upright on my own in the ditch, I really needed that help backing it up back onto the road, and the duct tape for my broken signal helped me finish my ride and get home. I appreciated the offers of refreshments and birthday cake, even though I declined... guess I was equally embarrassed as much as I didn't want to impose and put you out any further. Oh, and to the lady: you were right. My knee sure as heck does hurt a lot more today.
Now... guess it's time to get new tires.
When: Sunday Aug 30, 2015 around 6PM
Where: Curve at bottom of hill on Mineral Springs Rd in Hamilton. Google maps says around street #'s 1027 or 1028
What happened: Low sided while turning into the curve at the bottom of the slope that immediately followed a blind curve. Probably leaned a little too much for my 13,000KM old tires to grip at that speed.
Not posting this looking to get attention for myself, but just to thank the nice couple/family across the street that came out and helped (whom were also riders, so slight chance they might read this). It was hard enough getting the bike upright on my own in the ditch, I really needed that help backing it up back onto the road, and the duct tape for my broken signal helped me finish my ride and get home. I appreciated the offers of refreshments and birthday cake, even though I declined... guess I was equally embarrassed as much as I didn't want to impose and put you out any further. Oh, and to the lady: you were right. My knee sure as heck does hurt a lot more today.
Now... guess it's time to get new tires.
