Bike Crashing 101

When clipped in to your bike pedals in heavy traffic at 6 pm here are some words of advice:

-wear bike gloves

-don't travel right on the wheel of your biking partner

-think of a plan before you need to cross 2 lanes to make it to your turn

-DON'T and I repeat DO NOT brace the entire weight of your fall with your hand/wrist as you smear along the pavement

-unclip very fast and remove your self and your bike from on-coming traffic

-walk home, it hurts too much and the frame of your tire might be bent

Yes, I had my first bike crash this past week.  

Besides a very sore thumb muscle and wrist, a leg and hand with road burn, and a bent front wheel, I think I pulled through rather well.  

Gotta get my bike fixed for the warm days ahead.