This is my first video from Donaldson Center.  I’m almost embarrassed to put it up.  Not only was it a terrible night for me, it was also a terrible night for my camera.  It didn’t end up recording what would have been the best video of the night.

Well, here it is.  I hope you enjoy it for what it is.  It does give me reason to show up again to see if I can do better.

I felt so bad about my ride Tuesday night that I went out during lunch for about an hour just to work out my frustrations.  Turned out to be pretty good for me.  About 30 minutes into the ride I was averaging 21 mph in Cleveland Park.

The excitement came when I was making a right hand turn at a traffic light.  It was green so I started my turn.  About the time I was entering the apex of my turn I realized sport utility vehicle was turning left across my path!  If one of us didn’t alter our path we would meet as we both tried to enter the same lane. I tapped the brakes and fishtailed.  Thankfully, I missed her – or she missed me – and I was able to gather my bike up without further incident.

Ironically, the license plate was a “Share the Road” plate.  I learned later who it was because she sent out an apology on the Spinners’ Yahoo Group.  No hard feelings M******* J****.  I could tell you didn’t see me and it was obvious from your face that it scared you more than it did me.

Thanks for reading… and watching.  Now, go ride your bike.

 

Tags: Cleveland Park, Donaldson Center, Video

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