Wednesday, October 21, 2009

ThunderHill_September 18, 2009

Went down in 10.

Last day of my year.

I was pushing it all day. Didn't sleep well the night before. Stayed down on the bike really well all day. Took the back side of the track much better. Branko had suggested new lines starting at 6, 7, 8, and 9. I was screaming toward 10 all morning...at least 110 down the hill...the event...

Under braking, I lean in, and the front started to skip...bump, bump, bump. I stood the bike up and decided to go off track...touched the front brake and down it goes. Hard. NEVER USE THE FRONT BRAKE OFF TRACK.

Did suspension bottom out? Was I at too much angle for the tire? Was I going to low-side?

Result: Broken L clavicle, bent shift lever.

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