Lamenting the Race

We walked past this dejected cyclist on the way home from yesterday's Criterium. He was holding his head in both hands and looked rather despondent. I don't know if he had to drop out due to injury, mechanical issues, or a technicality. Tom asked him if he was alright and he responded. "Yeah, I'll be ok". Perhaps a phone call to mom would make him feel a little better. That's my segue into wishing everyone celebrating Mother's Day today a wonderful day!

[Kerry Bergman]

Poor thing. Hope he's feeling better now. Nice moving capture!

[Lisabell]

Great picture. It tells the story and is very moving. And Happy Mother’s Day to you, too!

[Barb Smith]

Wonderful capture, Peggy. This photo lets us feel his pain, whatever it may be. Happy Mother's Day to you (and Molly!).

[cheryl green]

The disappointment is painful...touching photo!

[Wendy]

Nice shot and capture of a sad moment! Happy Mother's Day to you!!

[Sheri Peterson]

Oh, that's so sad. Let me guess, you had Tom distract him by being nice so you could snap the photo!! No, I'm just teasing. I know you are too kind hearted. Hopefully it was just a minor short fall he will grow from.

[Sirkka Saboe]

I love this "slice of life" capture. Neat angle....tells such a story.

[simon peter thorne]

hmmmm great candid i know that feeling well from my ravcing days so it shows how good the capture is

[Madeline Fontenot]

Oh, poor guy. We were talking last night about a friend who does Ironman competions, he biked for 112 miles. I put 40 miles on my bike in a three day weekend and thought I had did so good.

Happy Mother's Day.

[Molly Ary]

This guy seemed pretty pissed about something, that's for sure. I hope his day got better from there.

[Judith Greenwood]

Perhaps he came second ;0) !! (Am I being cynical about boys??) You're right - mum required!

[Robin]

Great capture of the moment.

[Al Harris]

Excellent capture. Looks like "agony of defeat" or maybe "de feet."

[Terry]

poor guy

[Glendq]

it is part of the day and a good photo

[Paula Fontanini]

What an emotional capture....he definitely looks dejected. Hope his day improved and I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day Peggy!

[Beverly Moolman]

well spotted! Maybe mom was on her way!

[Christine Hamrick]

Poor guy - you never want to see anyone that upset about a loss. I love your perspective - he looks like he is trying to hide.

Thank you for your sweet Mother's Day sentiments. I hope yours was wonderful, too!

[Terry D]

Nice capture! Hope he is doing better! Happy Mother's Day!

[Constance Brinkley]

Great documentary capture. Well done and loved reading about your interaction with him.

[Robert]

Competing can be tough but losing makes winning that much better. I really like your thought of calling mom. Happy belated Mother's day.

[Kerry M]

Love that last sentence...Mom's are usually the answer. :)