Missed the early start (again) today.
Went up around Gladstone - thought I'd turn into a farm driveway to turn around - and fell off, to my right side. I note falling off to my right an onto my knee is I think more painful than the huge bruise I got on my thigh a few weeks ago. So falling advice: try not to fall at all, but if you do, aim to fall on your left thigh, as even if you are heavy it "takes the fall". Falling on the knee is the fall of all falls to be avoided.
I think there were two reasons I fell off. Firstly, I miscalculated the gravel and gradient. Secondly, although perhaps it is the primary reason, I am not completely in control of my bike as I was. This of course only improves with regular riding..
The screws to affix my pump are the wrong sort, so I used the velcro. It worked but its not completely ideal.
So, wasn't a beautiful ride. Started off well. But with the "fall" and quite heavy end of day traffic. It was quite stressful.
I was aiing to make make an early morning ride thing work on Anzac day. I may need to review that as my knee, a few hours later, is actually quite sore and sore to walk on. Hmmm
Oh well, if I get a gardening day in on Weds, that will free me up for next Sat.
Aiming to get to the gym more than once this week. Hopefully 3 x. Will need to reasess what that 3x comprises of ase on how the knee is feeling tomorrow.
Now I need to find that tube of arnica cream again!
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