Took a tumble

[Biker Joe]

I took a tumble today whilst cycling along the tow path.
I'd done about 5 miles. A man and his dog were coming towards me.
He stopped and moved to one side with his dog. That was nice enough but, just as I got up to him, his dog shot out straight in front of me. And down I went.
While I was trying to disentangle myself from the bike, he walked away without saying a word.
Two joggers came past who had seen the accident. They stopped to help me and stayed until they were sure I was all right. That was nice.
My right hip is bruised. My left ankle got a right bashing. Gashed on the chain ring and well bruised. My derailleur also got bent but I managed to sort that out with a couple more adjustments on the way back home.
Felt a bit shaky on the way back. My legs wouldn't work and my ankle was letting me know," things aren't right here you know".
There you go. Such is cycling. It's not the first time I've come off by an means and it probably won't be the last.
Roll on the next ride, I say.

 

[GetAGrip]

Oh Jo, what a shame on such a lovely day (weather wise). Prepare for a stiff and sore day tomorrow! Hope your back on your bike v. soon.
Strange the doggy guy just left you in a heap like he did

 

[Biker Joe]

Oh Jo, what a shame on such a lovely day (weather wise). Prepare for a stiff and sore day tomorrow! Hope your back on your bike v. soon.
Strange the doggy guy just left you in a heap like he did

I think he felt ashamed and couldn't face me.

 

[Crackle]

I think he felt ashamed and couldn't face me.

Probably, people react in funny ways to stuff like that.

Unlucky, hope you're not too stiff tomorrow.

 

[smokeysmoo]

Oh dear BJ, glad it wasn't more serious, GWS

 

[HLaB]

Ouch Joe, GWS!

 

[billy1561]

Dogs are so unpredictable that you just have to be prepared to stop completely. Hope you mend quickly fella

 

[screenman]

Hope you feel fit again soon and things are not too sore.

Dogs should be under control, that one was not.

 

[Biker Joe]

Hope you feel fit again soon and things are not too sore.

Dogs should be under control, that one was not.

To be fair, the chap was restraining the dog but the dog suddenly lunged forward. Probably took the owner by surprise.
My ugly mug probably frightened the dog.
I'm not angry about the dog or it's owner. Just one of those things.

 

[screenman]

I admire your sentiments, I stand by what I posted though.

 

[Biker Joe]

Thanks everybody for your kind responses. Very nice of you.
My ankle was killing me last night so I went, reluctantly, to the hospital AEU.
Got the xrays. Nothing broken. Badly bruised. Got some stitches in the gash then they dressed it.
This morning it's more comfortable but I can't wear socks.
Hip is OK.
Will just have to be patient. and wait it out.
Will do some bike maintenance later if all goes well.
Thanks again.
You all take care.

 

[fossyant]

Stitches - nasty. Chainrings are pretty good at chewing legs.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Hope you recover quickly!

 

[RWright]

stitches, ouch. GWS.

 

[Brandane]

Thanks everybody for your kind responses. Very nice of you.
My ankle was killing me last night so I went, reluctantly, to the hospital AEU.
Got the xrays. Nothing broken. Badly bruised. Got some stitches in the gash then they dressed it.
This morning it's more comfortable but I can't wear socks.
Hip is OK.
Will just have to be patient. and wait it out.
Will do some bike maintenance later if all goes well.
Thanks again.
You all take care.

Ouch! Seems like I got off lightly. GWS BikerJoe.