Phone call

 Every Thursday night from the hours of 6:30-8:30 pm, I know not to expect a phone call from Justin because he's riding.  He rides with a large organized group, which I like because I know he's not by himself out there. If my phone rings during that time, and Justin's name pops up, I'll know that something's wrong.  Last night I did get a call at 7:45 pm from his phone.  My heart nearly jumped out of my chest.  Luckily, he was OK and it was him on the other line telling me that he had gotten a flat and something was wrong with his back tire and it couldn't be fixed.  Grateful that he was ok, I packed up the kids and went to find him and pick him up.

I want to make a note before I start this next paragraph:  I was wrong in my last blog, the group is not with Richardson Bike Mart.  I'm not too sure of the name of the group and I am not going to name the group either.

I like the fact that he rides with a group because there is safety in numbers.  As a cyclists in a group you know that you will have a buddy- or at least you should.   According to Justin he got the flat and started pulling back from the group, and no one stopped- which Justin says they normally do.  The group left a fellow cyclist on the side of a two way street nearing dusk.  I don't know what the rules are for the group, but common decency for your fellow cyclist would dictate that you don't leave them behind-  at least I would think so.  I'm mad.  Unfortunately, I don't have anyone to aim my frustration at because I don't know anyone from that group.  Although, when I dropped Justin off at the meet up place to get his car, the group president did see Justin get out of a car and asked him what happened.  Hopefully, the president will make mention of this occurrence to make sure it doesn't happen again.  

So again, everyone keep safe out there!

PS For those of you concerned, yes, Gwyneth is ok as well.  She had a few loose screws and those will be able to be replaced, just in time for Justin's Tri he has this weekend. :-)