Today on my ride into work I had a UPD. That in itself is somewhat
peculiar in that I usually ride 3 or 4 times a week to work and in the
last three years I've only had two UPDs during a commute. But there was
something even more unexpected.
My usual route puts my on a fairly busy two lane road. I commonly turn
left onto the road, and ride on the left (or incorrect*) side of the
road until there is a break in the traffic. I then cross to the right
(or correct*) side of the road.
This morning while looking over my shoulder for traffic I suddenly found
myself headed for the pavement. I hit the ground on my feet and was
able (after a few yards) to regain enough balance to avoid falling
forward.
As my running slowed, the coker came rolling right up alongside me. It
was surreal! It was as if a ghost rider was demonstrating a seat in
front drag. As it came by (still rolling on leftover momentum) I
grabbed the wheel, swung the seat around and hopped back on.
The rest of the ride was pretty uneventful.
-mg
* Please no flames about which is the correct/incorrect side of the road
to travel on.
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