Back in (& out) of the saddle (video)

[Dissident]

Well, today was my first race back racing since I broke my leg. Wasn't trying to win any medals, and it's been months since I've been to the track. I was faster than I was my first time racing, but not by much.

Anyway, I started in the back row, but had an excellent start considering. Got ahead of both the guys in my row and was about to pass the row in front of me. I was hard on the brakes going into turn one, and I had dialed in a little extra compression and didn't move back as far as I should have, and the back wheel lifted off the ground. Well, right then the guy in front of my slowed down to avoid a crash in front of him, I tagged him and, well... here you go:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez7CIRg2-Qs

If you're wondering, Yes, I jumped back on and finished. So, I out of two goals (not crashing and finishing) isn't bad? Sliders on the bike did their job, leathers got a little tore up but are fixable, and I'm only slightly bruised and battered....

So, ready for Stateline!

I actually had fun today, but I aso realized how out of shape I've gotten since last time I raced. Definately time to start eating right and working out again.

(BTW, what's the Team Buymoto forum password?)

[Fred S]

Congrats on getting the cobwebs out of the ole racing leathers. :)

[Dissident]

Thanks; too bad I tore them up in the process :P

[CPM F4]

Nice job in getting back on it and finishing.

[Cyanide41]

I am assuming those were the new leathers too? Did you break them in before getting out on the track?

[Dissident]

Nope, luckily not the new leathers.