tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997539945341768974.post5790360741131842326..comments2024-03-22T12:52:42.613-04:00Comments on Pennsylvania Randonneurs Message Board: The Fall (Neo) Classics: PA 200K & PA 150KTom Rosenbauerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10827474529743611587noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997539945341768974.post-41308991730310692392018-10-22T20:12:23.111-04:002018-10-22T20:12:23.111-04:00Thanks for the kind words. Glad you were OK. Thanks for the kind words. Glad you were OK. Chris Nadovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13470966197582067054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997539945341768974.post-84405039995764144682018-10-20T17:47:34.454-04:002018-10-20T17:47:34.454-04:00After a hiatus of approximately 4 years from the r...After a hiatus of approximately 4 years from the randonneuring fraternity I dutifully signed up for the "fall classic" knowing that this would be a good test of fitness and mental strength and would be a shakedown ride to assess where I am with view to getting back to doing long rides.<br /> <br />Well, shakedown it was, as many of you saw the aftermath of my nerve racking spill at the 2nd control at Columucille Park. So here are the nuts and bolts. I will start off by saying this was entirely "operator error" and down to my poor judgement and not paying attention to a greasy road. After turning onto the steep decent on Fox Gap Road I was carrying too much speed and misjudged the right hander just before the quick left onto Quaker Plain Road. So Newton Laws took over and I was on the end of the "equal and opposite reaction" I careened into the barrier on the opposite side of the road and was thrown from my bike. Fortunately I did not sustain any serious injuries except for some minor road rash and was able to get up and walk down to the park which was 1/2 mile away. It would have been curtains if there had been oncoming traffic so my guardian angels were watching out. The damage was ride ending as the front fork was completely severed off about 6 inches above the front hub, almost guillotined if I had to describe it. Other than that the bike is in reasonable fettle given the impact, the wheels need truing but a new fork will get me back in the game.<br /><br />I would like to thank everyone who came to check on me and give support as it took a while for the nerves to calm down. There are several pictures of the aftermath floating around so I am sure one will find its way onto here. being a techno neanderthal I am not sure how to get mine posted.<br /><br />I would especially like to thank Chris N for taking time out to come and rescue me and take me back to the start which was above and beyond the call of duty. He was immediately available and was at my side within 20 minutes. This is what makes the ride when fellow randonneurs put themselves into your shoes go the extra miles to make sure that you are safe and sound. I did notice that Chris had a First aid kit in his car as well so kudos for being prepared.<br /><br />I will be back riding and will chalk this down to hubris, but I have learned a valuable lesson and thanks again for all the help.<br /><br />Cheers<br />Jon Clamp<br /><br /><br />Jon C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18187030152168669217noreply@blogger.com