Can't Stay On

Its been a while since I blogged last and I do have to try and get back into a regular habit. But yet again I have come a gutser.

It was in a race race down at Boonooroo near Maryborough. We were setting a good steady pace of around 38 - 41 km/h and being knocked by a hefty cross wind we managed to make it out to the half way point unscathed.

On the return leg we got a bit scraggly but eventually got it together as the faster group behind us caught up. There was some jossling going on, a few at the front got a bit angry as we tagged on. We noticed a bad fall in the scratchies group, slowed to have a quick look and then stepped up the pace again. Not long after that, two riders in front crossed wheels and six of us fell.

A puncture and broken derailluer hanger saw me out of the race. Not too mention the skin missing from my arm, and yes another head knock.

The rest of the morning had me arrive at Hervey Bay Hospital in an ambulance. Ah well the joys of this racing thingy I suppose.

The bike survived once again. With just the hanger needed replacing and, what I found out later, a severly cracked rear rim.

After some searching and thought, I opted for a set of Fulcrum 5 clinchers. Yes I know they are more of a training wheel, but considering my size and the local road conditions I thought that they were a far better option, and especially for the price.

I ended up with a severe bout of vertigo once again. This time I was unable to even attempt the trainer. It took several weeks for this round to clear but got there in the end.

I've struggled for motivation since. My first week back at racing saw me drop back a group and struggle which was fair enough. But I started to get my mojo back and then there has been quite a few disruptions to my plans. Good disruption, I have a new grandson, and preparing to move house.

So I suppose I should pull my finger out and get back into it, it's just been arwkward. I am looking forward to rugging up in the morning and heading out with a few friends. Maybe that might help get my spark back.

I have been day dreaming of touring a lot lately. Maybe that's my problem, I have wunderlust...lol....not a bad thing to be suffering from if I had a tourer set up...I'm going to have to start on modifying the
 old Alpha atleast to get me started.

Well that's about it tonight, maybe get some good pics of tomorrow's ride and have something to write about, other than a crash.