Yesterday I had a nice long ride on the Foothills Trail between Puyallup and South Prairie. Although there was a head wind (both ways!) it did not rain. It is a nice ride through the countryside past rhubarb fields and cows and along the river for part of the ride. I was using my new clips and did very well until I came to the last crossroad before the parking lot. As I was slowing to stop I did not free my foot in time and fell. I got some lovely bruises on my arm and collarbone but the worst damage was to my knee. I didn't think it was too bad and was able to get up and start walking. I even was able to get back on the bike and ride the little way to the car. By the time I got home I was starting to hurt and getting up from the chair was not any fun. This morning instead of going on the scheduled 70 mile ride I went to the Urgent Care and they said I had a sprain and told me that I should not do any biking until it is healed. They wrapped my knee and prescribed some painkillers. The info they gave me said it could take 3 - 6 weeks to heal. If that is the case I won't be doing the STP because I will never be able to catch up on the missed training. I'll keep you posted.