Both went down on some gravel Wednesday during the Giro stage. Both slid, at high speed, across what can only be described as "abrasive" tarmac, and into a water and mud filled ditch.
Both got up, rinsed off a bit, and finished the stage.
Sorenson was quoted as saying he "didn't remember the last 20-25km of the stage...", and thought he'd broken his hand, or arm. He was diagnosed with a concussion, and a severe hand/wrist sprain. He was withdrawn by his team due to concerns about his head injury.
Malori got scrubbed out, and raced the TT yesterday.
Hardmen...
In comparison, here's the injured reserve list for the NY Yankees....
Enough said...
Weird ride last night. It was quick, but stupidity seemed to reign. Two guys doing dumb shit, and another two guys who couldn't ride a straight line if there was one painted on the road.
Wait...there IS one painted on the road...
And I made the mistake of going easy up the second climb, thinking that the group would slow roll after the turn...you know...like always...
Well, as stated, stupidity reigned, and the chase was on.
Hwy. 302 is fast, and hurts on the best days...with the bunch. When you have a 500m gap to close, and the group is rolling at 45kmh, it really sucks.
The chase was conducted at well over 50kmh, and the final bridge was made at 60kmh. I got across...no one else did.
Of course, I burned every match at the match factory, and was a borderline useless lump of flesh for the rest of the ride.
My legs hurt this morning.
And it was the first "hot" ride of the Summer. Gotta ease into that stuff...
Speaking of rides, don't forget the gravel ride in Blythewood tomorrow.
0900 @ the Food Lion.
Sunday : 0900 @ The Colonial Center
Monday (Memorial Day) : 0900 @ Caughman Road Park
Get your ride on this weekend!!
Look for a review of my new Williams WS28 wheels this weekend. It involves fat rims, expensive spokes, and angry bees...
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