Sunday, June 22, 2014

Thanks to The Caring People of Birmingham Alabama

I learned today that Birmingham, Alabama does have some very caring people both on bicycles and in cars. During a long ride today, I started having some cramping near CR-25 and Elliott heading towards CR-41. I stopped and cooled down a bit, then completed the climb over the mountain towards 41. I turned right on 41 where 2 cyclists were stopped and chatting. They said "stay strong", I feigned a good "oh yeah". Within 1-2 miles, my right leg cramped from inner thigh to foot. I stopped, but could barely hold the bike up. My right leg was locked in a full extended position and I could do nothing about it volitionally. The 2 cyclists (wished I had got their names) were there within seconds and noticed that I needed help. One of them did the needful, held me and the bike while I very awkwardly got off the bike and went to the ground to gain my composure. I was about to just fall.

Meanwhile, 2 cars pulled over gave me cold water and both offered to take me home in their cars. Max Whitfield, who lives at 41 & 25, took me home. I have recovered okay, but I couldn't possible express the bounty of my gratitude to the 4 caring, loving people that rescued me when I really needed it. Now, to analyze what I did wrong to end up in such a state.

There are drivers in Birmingham that care about us. Max is one of them.

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