OTT #24: Bike/Run

Saturday, July 15

Rode the Tinman route and then we were supposed to do a 15 minute jog after, but I didn't do that part. During the ride, I had an accident and I figured it would be best for me to go get some ice on the knee I banged up.

The accident? There was a dump truck in the bike lane. It extended a little bit into the lane on the left. There was a Mercedes in the lane that was slightly blocked by the truck, but it started to accelerate as if it was going to pass the truck. Seeing this, I looked back to make sure I could merge safely into traffic to get around the truck, and when I looked forward again, the Mercedes had stopped! I ran into the back right corner of the Mercedes and fell over (fortunately, I fell out of traffic).

The Mercedes? It drove away. I don't think they even know I hit them. As they drove off, I noticed a mark on the back. I'm not sure if I dented it, or if it was a dirt line from my tire. If it's a dent, they're sure going to be pissed off when they find it.

As for me, I'm ok, just my knee is a little tender and I have a lot of scrapes and bruises. All should be fine for the race next week though.