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Got my bell rung at China Camp yesterday.
I was 'JRA' on the flat singletrack of the coastal trail -- about 2 miles from the end of lap #2 -- feeling good, enjoying the weather, contemplating what I might do with the rest of this fabulous day, when...WWHAM! -- I was taken out by Evil Kinevil.
I saw Evil approaching and allowed him ample share of the trail, unfortunately Evil needed more than his share of the trail and took me out in the process.
Evil was also 'JRA' when he decided to do one of the "whoop-d-dos" on the shoulder of the singletrack -- however, when he dropped back on to the trail he T-boned me -- all 6'2" of him.
I took a pretty good shot to the head -- about the left ear -- not sure if it was a shoulder or helmet that inflicted the blow. This left me momentarily stunned. It felt like I was out, but standing. Weird.
Resulted in some lingering neck/shoulder pain as well. Also took some abrasion to left forearm that drew blood -- likely a shifter/brake lever wound.
As pissed as I was, I was in no condition to tell the guy how I felt about his antics
besides -- he was 6'2" and could kick my arse even on a good day.
Mrs. Kinevil was also along for the ride and stood there speechless and lifeless -- gotta love that.
So, be careful out there -- it can happen.
I was 'JRA' on the flat singletrack of the coastal trail -- about 2 miles from the end of lap #2 -- feeling good, enjoying the weather, contemplating what I might do with the rest of this fabulous day, when...WWHAM! -- I was taken out by Evil Kinevil.
I saw Evil approaching and allowed him ample share of the trail, unfortunately Evil needed more than his share of the trail and took me out in the process.
Evil was also 'JRA' when he decided to do one of the "whoop-d-dos" on the shoulder of the singletrack -- however, when he dropped back on to the trail he T-boned me -- all 6'2" of him.
I took a pretty good shot to the head -- about the left ear -- not sure if it was a shoulder or helmet that inflicted the blow. This left me momentarily stunned. It felt like I was out, but standing. Weird.
As pissed as I was, I was in no condition to tell the guy how I felt about his antics
Mrs. Kinevil was also along for the ride and stood there speechless and lifeless -- gotta love that.
So, be careful out there -- it can happen.