Comments on: Progress is as easy as falling off a bike http://www.lifeonavenuez.com/2008/11/falling-off-a-bike/ The adventures of a new freelance copywriter Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:52:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Natalie http://www.lifeonavenuez.com/2008/11/falling-off-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-47810 Natalie Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:21:09 +0000 http://www.lifeonavenuez.com/?p=651#comment-47810 I really needed to read this today. I'm doing my first triathlon in 3 days and riding my bike is the scariest part of the whole event for me. I did not anticipate all the steep downhills. I can't explain I fearful I am, yet I'm still doing it. So crazy. Thanks for your blog and quotes, I don't feel so alone anymore. I really needed to read this today. I’m doing my first triathlon in 3 days and riding my bike is the scariest part of the whole event for me. I did not anticipate all the steep downhills. I can’t explain I fearful I am, yet I’m still doing it. So crazy. Thanks for your blog and quotes, I don’t feel so alone anymore.

]]> By: Sandra http://www.lifeonavenuez.com/2008/11/falling-off-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-27956 Sandra Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:22:04 +0000 http://www.lifeonavenuez.com/?p=651#comment-27956 I am a beginner cyclist and have fallen twice, second time suffered a minor fracture in my elbow and broke my helmet in several places (road burn in several places).... I haven't been brave enough to get back on..but 2 comments since my fall will help me get back on the saddle...one mentioned above, 'if you believe you will fall, you will' and a friend said, cyclists will fall, learning how to fall and minimize injury is learned, and you are learning... lol.... I am a beginner cyclist and have fallen twice, second time suffered a minor fracture in my elbow and broke my helmet in several places (road burn in several places)…. I haven’t been brave enough to get back on..but 2 comments since my fall will help me get back on the saddle…one mentioned above, ‘if you believe you will fall, you will’ and a friend said, cyclists will fall, learning how to fall and minimize injury is learned, and you are learning… lol….

]]> By: Blog About Publishing: Life on Avenue Z « TSTC Publishing’s Book Business Blog http://www.lifeonavenuez.com/2008/11/falling-off-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-26066 Blog About Publishing: Life on Avenue Z « TSTC Publishing’s Book Business Blog Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:23:55 +0000 http://www.lifeonavenuez.com/?p=651#comment-26066 [...] a more personal nature: her wildly successful Avenue Z food drive, health issues in her family, and periodic updates on her biking and running [...] [...] a more personal nature: her wildly successful Avenue Z food drive, health issues in her family, and periodic updates on her biking and running [...]

]]> By: Rebecca Smith http://www.lifeonavenuez.com/2008/11/falling-off-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-15056 Rebecca Smith Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:23:42 +0000 http://www.lifeonavenuez.com/?p=651#comment-15056 Wait -- the Dumb Cyclists Protection League didn’t show up and confiscate your bike? What am I paying my dues for, then? ;) Congrats on facing your fear, Beth. I had to give blood yesterday and I walked out of there with a huge smile on my face because I faced my fear and did it! Wait — the Dumb Cyclists Protection League didn’t show up and confiscate your bike? What am I paying my dues for, then? ;)

Congrats on facing your fear, Beth. I had to give blood yesterday and I walked out of there with a huge smile on my face because I faced my fear and did it!

]]> By: Kimberly http://www.lifeonavenuez.com/2008/11/falling-off-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-15042 Kimberly Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:53:08 +0000 http://www.lifeonavenuez.com/?p=651#comment-15042 Beth, After being a roadie for a few years, at 31 I let my friends convince me I should become a mountain biker. I fell so many times in the first season that I would brag if I came home from a ride where no blood was shed. But never once did my friends laugh. (They did, however, take pictures for a morbid journal that we keep of the best bruises). And they were always amazed and impressed when I would show up (usually bandaged) for the next ride. Persistence is usually admired. Towards the end of my first season I was riding with a friend on Mt.Werner, fell on a rock and nearly broke my pelvis. I had to be taken off the mountain in an ambulance. Not a proud moment. But as soon as I was off the crutches I went riding in Winter Park. My girlfriend has not rode a mountain bike since. Her fear has caused he to miss alot of fun times. By the way, I rarely ever crash anymore. I think I only fell once this season. Do you know why? Because I believe that I can climb over logs and rocks. I tell myself I can do it--not that I can't. This was your mistake. You said to yourself, "I'm going to fall." And so you did. We usually prove ourselves right. Your other mistake was clipping in and shoving off. I always teach people to clip in and out of pedals while they are hanging on to a fence, preferably on grass. That way they can practice while having something to lean into on one side or something soft to fall onto on the other. Also, cycling is a very good counterpart to running. No pounding on the joints and it is a nice rocking motion for your hips. So ride on.... Beth,

After being a roadie for a few years, at 31 I let my friends convince me I should become a mountain biker. I fell so many times in the first season that I would brag if I came home from a ride where no blood was shed.

But never once did my friends laugh. (They did, however, take pictures for a morbid journal that we keep of the best bruises). And they were always amazed and impressed when I would show up (usually bandaged) for the next ride. Persistence is usually admired.

Towards the end of my first season I was riding with a friend on Mt.Werner, fell on a rock and nearly broke my pelvis. I had to be taken off the mountain in an ambulance. Not a proud moment.

But as soon as I was off the crutches I went riding in Winter Park. My girlfriend has not rode a mountain bike since. Her fear has caused he to miss alot of fun times.

By the way, I rarely ever crash anymore. I think I only fell once this season. Do you know why? Because I believe that I can climb over logs and rocks. I tell myself I can do it–not that I can’t. This was your mistake. You said to yourself, “I’m going to fall.” And so you did. We usually prove ourselves right.

Your other mistake was clipping in and shoving off. I always teach people to clip in and out of pedals while they are hanging on to a fence, preferably on grass. That way they can practice while having something to lean into on one side or something soft to fall onto on the other.

Also, cycling is a very good counterpart to running. No pounding on the joints and it is a nice rocking motion for your hips. So ride on….

]]> By: Mel http://www.lifeonavenuez.com/2008/11/falling-off-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-15025 Mel Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:06:31 +0000 http://www.lifeonavenuez.com/?p=651#comment-15025 Beth, I have the same writing fear. Not only do I personally think my ideas are awesome, but also that they suck. I am constantly in a battle with my creative ideas. I can't even tell other people my grand plans, for fear they look at me all "ew. that's dumb." LOL BTW, a couple times riding my bike, I have "almost" fallen. I look around for that same crowd of hecklers. Maybe it's trauma from junior high, when I tripped and fell, and everyone laughed. :-) Beth, I have the same writing fear. Not only do I personally think my ideas are awesome, but also that they suck. I am constantly in a battle with my creative ideas.

I can’t even tell other people my grand plans, for fear they look at me all “ew. that’s dumb.” LOL

BTW, a couple times riding my bike, I have “almost” fallen. I look around for that same crowd of hecklers. Maybe it’s trauma from junior high, when I tripped and fell, and everyone laughed. :-)

]]> By: D.J. http://www.lifeonavenuez.com/2008/11/falling-off-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-14897 D.J. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:19:29 +0000 http://www.lifeonavenuez.com/?p=651#comment-14897 My stroll down Ave. Z has sped up recently. True, Beth did stare into the eyes of the monster, but she persisted, overcame, adapted, and is a stronger person for it. I am very proud of her. She will make a very good cyclist once she stops the silliness of running. I did two marathons and countless half marathons and 10ks. That was a very long time ago. I came to my senses when I was in my 20s. It has taken Beth a bit longer, but I am sure she will come to hers. I think bikes are a welcome addition to Ave.Z D.J. Centurion My stroll down Ave. Z has sped up recently. True, Beth did stare into the eyes of the monster, but she persisted, overcame, adapted, and is a stronger person for it.

I am very proud of her. She will make a very good cyclist once she stops the silliness of running. I did two marathons and countless half marathons and 10ks. That was a very long time ago. I came to my senses when I was in my 20s. It has taken Beth a bit longer, but I am sure she will come to hers.

I think bikes are a welcome addition to Ave.Z

D.J.
Centurion

]]> By: Beth http://www.lifeonavenuez.com/2008/11/falling-off-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-14893 Beth Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:44:40 +0000 http://www.lifeonavenuez.com/?p=651#comment-14893 Steph, I used to say I had just three fears: success, failure and mediocrity. Yep, that about covers it. Steph, I used to say I had just three fears: success, failure and mediocrity. Yep, that about covers it.

]]> By: Beth http://www.lifeonavenuez.com/2008/11/falling-off-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-14892 Beth Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:43:36 +0000 http://www.lifeonavenuez.com/?p=651#comment-14892 Chris, consider me a permanent member of Team Kasey. I think positive thoughts for your family all the time. Dale, and I saw you ride like the wind with D.J.! You guys smoked me. :) I had a blast, though. (Thanks for not laughing at me, by the way) Chris, consider me a permanent member of Team Kasey. I think positive thoughts for your family all the time.

Dale, and I saw you ride like the wind with D.J.! You guys smoked me. :) I had a blast, though. (Thanks for not laughing at me, by the way)

]]> By: steph http://www.lifeonavenuez.com/2008/11/falling-off-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-14891 steph Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:43:34 +0000 http://www.lifeonavenuez.com/?p=651#comment-14891 And DUH. I suck. What I meant to say right away is congrats on talking down your fear and putting it into perspective! And DUH. I suck. What I meant to say right away is congrats on talking down your fear and putting it into perspective!

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