Sense and Sensibility-ness-ing-ly

Monday afternoon, on the way to the movies, I came off my bike.

Luckily nothing too serious - I managed to get to the edge of the road and ditch me and the bike on some grass, so mostly it was my pride hurt. And my right shoulder. And right elbow. And right thigh (corked it pretty badly).

I'm off to see the doctor today to make sure my shoulder is OK (before another second interview I'll have to tell you about tonight). All should be well as it has gotten progressively better over the last two days, but it REALLY hurt Monday night.

I'll be OK, the bike is OK (just needed the handlebars re-adjusted and some more engine oil as the sump cap came off and most of it spilled out), and I'll be more careful on that particular corner next time. It was a combination (I think) of me going into the corner a little fast and something on the road that had my rear wheel kick out and had me sideways for a little bit. I was able to correct it but not alter my course in the corner, so I had to go off and me and the bike decided to have a nice lie down.

Bottom line - all is well, and I am reminded of my mortality and that I am not bullet proof on the bike. My shoulder will get better itself, I expect (luckily there is still a bit of padding about to help protect me!).