Target fixation, rain and failure to negotiate a curve :(

[Water Warrior 2]

Keeping in touch with bike and practicing is the best way to avoid an oops. Years ago a good friend of mine was on a first ride in the spring. Somebody yelled "Do a wheelie." He was an excellant rider but the winter rest period overwhelmed his reflexes. 18 months later he was finally off his crutches. That was a lesson learned the hard way.