[BigMike]

Virginia Gov. Mark Warner yesterday broke two bones in his right hand after tumbling off his bike in Lexington during a ride to promote tourism.

Warner spokesman Kevin Hall said the governor, who was riding with 2,000 cyclists in the 18th annual Bike Virginia Valley Byways Tour, fell when he tried to drink from his water bottle.
He was approaching a railroad track and holding a water bottle in one hand, leaving him unable to apply pressure evenly to the hand brakes for the front and rear wheels, Mr. Hall said. The front brakes caught, and the bike flipped.

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[SK6]

OK, Mike, why'd ya push him?

 

[johnbryanpeters]

N00b. Shouldn't be braking when crossing tracks anyway.

 

[DVNT]

is this a new trend for politicians?

Are they all gonna follow Bush/Kerry and take up cycling

Mr. Warner is widely thought to be interested in seeking the Democratic nomination for president in 2008.

 

[BigMike]

OK, Mike, why'd ya push him?

I didn't, he's a democrat

 

[hooples3]

yet another reason to convert to a camelback

 

[SK6]

I didn't, he's a democrat

uhhh..................ok..... (wink wink)