So, the weather is fantastic here in Switzerland, and I finally got motivated enough to bike into work. It’s no small commitment, I have a 28 km ride, which includes climbing the Albis Pass. Okay, it’s a pretty small pass, but my bike only has two front chain rings, so it’s actually a pretty tough hall, especially after a few weeks of slacking on the training.
My poor condition probably explains why I was feeling tired and easily distracted as I had to navigate the tricky traffic & trams around Bahnhoff Enge. I was in the narrow space between traffic and a tram line, when I realized that I had gotten way too close to a tram island (basically a curb in the middle of the road). I rubbed against it, and didn’t handle it well, and totally wiped out. Below you see the result:
The worst thing is now I have to go and buy a new pair of leg warmers. Well, okay that’s probably not the worst thing, but it does suck.
What I found surprising is how many of my colleagues suggested that I go to the doctor. I did get the first aid kit from the hallway and clean and disinfect it myself. Really, what more would a doctor do?   I wonder how much of my doctor reluctance comes from not having had health insurance for so long while living in the states? Go team Obama on that one.
Dude, that looks rough, at least you can maybe get some more tights on the cheap at the outlet.