Comments on 2nd Chances: From bike to cruiser

OMGosh I love that sign. I must get that sign!! ...

2010-10-25T14:08:46.305-04:00

OMGosh I love that sign. I must get that sign!! Happy you are blogging again!!

Hey girl, donncha just hate a crazy chain!! Always...

2010-10-24T09:26:19.846-04:00

Hey girl, donncha just hate a crazy chain!! Always happens to me on a climb! Actually it happened twice on my last 65 mi ride, well... something like that. My IM friend says I need to get rid of my granny gear. :(

Hope all is well with you!

That sign is hilarious!!! What a great story! Sorr...

2010-10-22T11:52:37.873-04:00

That sign is hilarious!!! What a great story! Sorry to hear about the bike! Have a wonderful weekend!

2010-10-14T05:02:05.426-04:00

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Indeed there was never a dull moment in reading yo...

2010-10-14T04:47:27.563-04:00

Indeed there was never a dull moment in reading your adventure..

--mountain hardwear

Glad you were able to get a ride, poor organizatio...

2010-10-10T22:38:51.045-04:00

Glad you were able to get a ride, poor organizational skills on part of the org for not doing so.

Yikes, that could have had a very different ending...

2010-10-06T11:58:31.809-04:00

Yikes, that could have had a very different ending that's for sure. How nice that fellow stopped to try to help and I'm very surprised more cyclist's didn't. Here they stop and ask if all is okay before they carry on....

as for the SAG wagon, well that is just uncalled for....WTH, that is why they are there....glad you got your (one and only) ride in the police car...

2011 we will do a ride together!

That's pretty strange that they would not be e...

2010-10-03T21:35:28.465-04:00

That's pretty strange that they would not be equipped to take care of riders who's bikes break down...not good. So glad it all worked out for you in the end!

Maybe/later is very disappointing. I've done S...

2010-10-03T08:52:26.026-04:00

Maybe/later is very disappointing. I've done SAG on rides and it isn't easy but that response is flat out wrong.

The only hope is that the person who answered the phone was the wrong person. In any case the event coordinator should get at least an email.

Good think you wound up safe and sound.

Oh my gosh, that is crazy! I'm so sorry that ...

2010-09-30T21:24:40.526-04:00

Oh my gosh, that is crazy! I'm so sorry that you had that happen to you! But, I CANNOT believe that they didn't have better support for the riders!

Glad you got some help - bummer that it wasn't...

2010-09-30T14:12:12.066-04:00

Glad you got some help - bummer that it wasn't from the organizers. Hang in there :)

Definitely a story to tell. I can't believe ho...

2010-09-30T10:33:36.938-04:00

Definitely a story to tell. I can't believe how poorly you were "supported".. I'd be writing a complaint. Glad you made it home safe!

Ok that is kinda scary!! I'm glad you were abl...

2010-09-30T10:29:40.255-04:00

Ok that is kinda scary!! I'm glad you were able to get a ride, but I'm surpried that the group of riders didn't offer you any help. Glad everything turned out ok!

That is just wrong. The point of supported rides ...

2010-09-30T09:29:58.275-04:00

That is just wrong. The point of supported rides is that you have SAG vehicles for just that reason. I am sorry to hear that you had these issues but I am glad that it all worked out in the end!

I can't wait to hear more about your other adventures.

WEll, that certainly was an adventure. Not the a...

2010-09-30T08:34:33.160-04:00

WEll, that certainly was an adventure. Not the adventure you had signed up for, but an adventure none the less.

MAYBEEEEEE!?!?!?!?! That is just NOT right!!! I ...

2010-09-30T08:14:53.008-04:00

MAYBEEEEEE!?!?!?!?! That is just NOT right!!!

I suggest looking into a chain catcher, they are fairly cheap (as cheap as they come for a bike upgrade) and they prevent your chain from coming off.

http://www.amazon.com/K-Edge-Chain-Catcher-Braze-on/dp/B0040PT9WG

I'm surprised too that more cyclists did not t...

2010-09-30T07:43:36.054-04:00

I'm surprised too that more cyclists did not try to help you. Sag support for an event, esp. a long one, however, you cannot count on we've found out many times the hard way. Glad the cop stopped to help you get back to yr car.

Glad it turned out ok. I can't believe the SA...

2010-09-29T23:19:33.205-04:00

Glad it turned out ok. I can't believe the SAG people were just going to leave you out there!

My son has that "violators will be shot"...

2010-09-29T22:12:49.270-04:00

My son has that "violators will be shot" message on a T-shirt!!

Hooray for the female cop-can't believe everyone passed by and offered no or very little help. To be honest when I bike, I always bike alone-what can I say, I like it! When I did my 100 miler, it was also done by myself-with the exception of my "friend" in my little bike bag!
I've learned to use firearms correctly and safely so I was glad to have her along. I know they're not for everyone, but for me, I was okay with it.
Glad to hear you ended up home safe and sound-even if it was in a police car! bonus points since I'm sure all the neighbors were pressed to their windows as you pulled up!