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Awhile back I started a thread called "Am I a squid?" Well ladies and gents I arrived at the answer this weekend. The answer is a big resounding Fuckin oh ya!
What NOT to do while high speed cornering...
- Wonder if you reinflated your tire after the recent night of drag racing.
- Decide to test out your DOT approved helmet.
- Become curious to see if your leathers will actually protect your fragile skin.
- Test the strength of plastic fairings.
- See if you can defy the laws of physics by applying full break while hard cornering.
- Try to break Peter Jennings long jump record.
So, fuck me hard! On Saturday I was attempting to keep up with the lead group from SRNE on the Vermont ride. All morning had been glorious. Nice twisties and beautiful day. Nearing our rendevous spot for lunch I got a little... something, cocky, stupid, lax? At any rate I went into a left hand sweeper way too hot, panicked and committed the cardinal sin, I grabbed all brakes and froze. I don't know how fast (Craig, any ideas?) let's just say it was too fast.
Poor roket shot into the woods and I did my raggedy andy along the highway. I somehow limped the bike back to the camp and had my chick come pick up my lame ass.
I guess I learned some valuable lessons. Hopefully I'll be fixed and back soon.
Rich