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Ever since I cut open my forearm while mountain-biking back in August, I’ve been reluctant to hit the trails alone. The value of riding with others was made abundantly clear that August afternoon. Four competent, fast-acting and level-headed people were able to deal with the situation effectively. Had I been alone, who knows what may have happened.
Nonsense, I know exactly what would have happened; I would have bandaged my arm with my own first aid kit, called 911 with my own cell-phone, walked to the parking-lot under my own power and waited for the ambulance to arrive. And that is pretty much what happened, except I had the good fortune of having others to do all the work for me.
The point I’m trying to make is that I had all the resources required to remedy that situation. Sure, having three friends on the scene was a blessing, but I still knew what to do and am capable of dealing with these sorts of things. What all this boils down to is one thing; precautions.
This morning I wanted to go for a ride, alone, at my own pace and without having to worry about anyone else’s fitness or flats. Having a well equipped first aid kit, knowing the trails and having informed a friend where I was going and how long I’d be out there, I decided to head out for a ride, solo. Wish me luck..
It was wonderful. I rode hard–though not recklessly–and fast–though always in control. I stuck to the route I’d communicated. I brought plenty of water, food and clothing, just in case. Wow, what a great day! 44kms following Wednesday’s route, except I cut out the Miracle Mile and Bonus Miles, starting instead from my front door, straight to the Cakewalk. I made several very difficult climbs that had denied me thus far while having only to stop once to quickly pump up my rear tire. It was sunny, 26deg/cel, calm and free of any other riders. Glorious.
Life is full of risks, even getting up to visit the WC could be fatal; you just never know what can happen, or when. And that’s the real lesson I learned from cutting open my arm; that things can change in a flash; one moment you’re up and riding, the next you’re down and bleeding. To restrict one’s enjoyment of life simply because of the possible risks is foolish, nearly as foolish as not taking all necessary precautions to reduce those risks. Life is risk, life is suffering, life is beautiful and should not be missed. Just be sure you bring along your first aid kit.
[A note on today’s pics; if you look closely at my shin, just above the sock, you can see a plethora of tiny thorns protruding. Didn’t actually notice them till I stopped to pump my tire. The other is of an ocotillo; so stark, so beautiful. ]