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May 5, 2010 | 08:58 AM

#11

SoFla

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Originally Posted by cHarley

Unexpected sand and gravel are a biotch, but you got to expect that stuff around construction areas.

Glad you saved it.

Yep... I keep on learning new lessons. One day I will be a seasoned veteran rider like the rest of you.

May 5, 2010 | 09:08 AM

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JayStronghawk

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From: Lake City, Florida (Native)

Just a good reminder for all of us don't take much to find yourself down, when on 2 wheels .. Lots of Hazards out there ..

May 5, 2010 | 10:12 AM

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Great save, Steve. $hit happens real fast.

May 5, 2010 | 05:42 PM

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Phlip96

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From: Ft. Lickerder, Florida

I'm gonna have to pay that street sweeper guy double next time

Just Kidding Steve, don't get your panties in a bunch again. Glad ya made it out okay and put another notch in your belt.

May 6, 2010 | 11:18 AM

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Just Dave

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Sounds like you are lucky you did not break an ankle putting your foot down like that, Glad you save it and all is well.

May 6, 2010 | 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Phlip96

... put another notch in your belt.

Does he have room left for more notches?

May 6, 2010 | 01:08 PM

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SoFla

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Originally Posted by Just Dave

Sounds like you are lucky you did not break an ankle putting your foot down like that, Glad you save it and all is well.

You are so right, several times I have almost gone down on my bicycle going around wet a corner. I quckly unlock my shoe from the pedal and put it on the ground holding the bike and myself up. Go around the corner like a tripod. But it is a huge difference doing that on a sub 16 pound carbon fiber bicycle versus an 850 pound steel bike.