And the moral of the story is... WEAR TIGHTS

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  • woodyonthebeach
    woodyonthebeach Posts: 583
    skye3737 wrote:
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    I could probably pedal one-legged...

    If I fall off it'll be embarrassing though.... :shock: And if it rains....

    Fracture Clinic - 'Hello fracture clinic?'
    LiT - 'I need a new cast on my leg'
    FC - 'Why?'
    LiT - 'I got it wet'
    FC - 'In the bath?'
    LiT - 'No...cycling'

    *click*....

    duct tape and bin bag did the job for me


    This will solve your water proofing problem. :D
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    The doctor said I needed to start drinking more whiskey. Also, I’m calling myself ‘the doctor’ now
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    cjcp wrote:
    Knitting.

    You could always take up knitting, particularly if you're going to have at least one knitting needle to hand so you can stick it down your cast when you get an infuriating itch.

    I'm not making things better, am I? I'll go now.


    Heal fast, LiT. Rest properly; nothing silly. :)

    Actually I knit already, I find it very therapeutic for a busy mind. Which means I already have knitting needles.

    That outcast thing looks quite good, although I reckon a binbag will have the same effect!
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • ChrisLS
    ChrisLS Posts: 2,749
    ...LiT...really sorry to hear of your injury. :( At least you are off the bike in the winter, it would be worse if it was the summer...just go with it...a nice long period of rest...you will be fresh and flying when you get back on the bike...also when you see people wearing shorts in cold weather you can point out the error of their ways...
    ...all the way...'til the wheels fall off and burn...
  • Sewinman
    Sewinman Posts: 2,131
    Sorry to hear that! Get well soon.

    p.s. my fixie riding mate told me it was 'impossible' to ride RP pushing 88. :twisted:
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Sewinman wrote:
    Sorry to hear that! Get well soon.

    p.s. my fixie riding mate told me it was 'impossible' to ride RP pushing 88. :twisted:

    Pah. I do/did go the easy way round, but I have done it a few times now.

    I have witnesses too - biondino was there the first time I went round. He's a very good guide.

    Your mate needs to MTFU. I'll give him some cycling/being a man about it lessons.
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Sewinman wrote:
    Sorry to hear that! Get well soon.

    p.s. my fixie riding mate told me it was 'impossible' to ride RP pushing 88. :twisted:

    Pah. I do/did go the easy way round, but I have done it a few times now.

    I have witnesses too - biondino was there the first time I went round. He's a very good guide.

    Your mate needs to MTFU. I'll give him some cycling/being a man about it lessons.
    +1
    I did 6 anti-clockwise laps of RP on sunday in 52x16 (hack bike has downtube shifters and, yes, they suck).
    FCN 2-4 "Shut up legs", Jens Voigt
    Planet-x Scott
    Rides
  • Sewinman
    Sewinman Posts: 2,131
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Sewinman wrote:
    Sorry to hear that! Get well soon.

    p.s. my fixie riding mate told me it was 'impossible' to ride RP pushing 88. :twisted:

    Pah. I do/did go the easy way round, but I have done it a few times now.

    I have witnesses too - biondino was there the first time I went round. He's a very good guide.

    Your mate needs to MTFU. I'll give him some cycling/being a man about it lessons.

    He says 'no-one' rides 88 inches. He has also just dropped from 81 to 72. I shall pass on your message.
  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    Get well soon LiTs!
    Food Chain number = 4

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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Sewinman wrote:
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Sewinman wrote:
    Sorry to hear that! Get well soon.

    p.s. my fixie riding mate told me it was 'impossible' to ride RP pushing 88. :twisted:

    Pah. I do/did go the easy way round, but I have done it a few times now.

    I have witnesses too - biondino was there the first time I went round. He's a very good guide.

    Your mate needs to MTFU. I'll give him some cycling/being a man about it lessons.

    He says 'no-one' rides 88 inches. He has also just dropped from 81 to 72. I shall pass on your message.

    Is your friend called Greg? Surname T? Looks a bit like Ian Hislop? :D
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • gtvlusso
    gtvlusso Posts: 5,112
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Well, thanks for your advice on the SCR thread, on my ouchy ride home last night I stopped in at the doctor and booked an appointment for today on the basis that I could cancel if I didn't need it.

    So I felt I did, and went along.

    To cut a long story short, I have torn part-way through my achilles tendon, enough for them and me to be able to feel the tear. Ouch.

    As a result, I am now in plaster to my knee and on crutches.

    This sucks.

    More than downtube shifters.

    :cry::cry::cry:

    Why is the moral 'wear tights'? Because I wore shorts yesterday, and apparently the cold can make your tendons more contracted and according to the medics was probably what did it.

    Holy Sh1t! I am so sorry to hear that! I hope you get back on both feet/pedals soon - right old hullabaloo being on crutches at Xmas!
    Get better soon - don't worry about SCR, DDD will cover for you......
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    JonGinge wrote:
    1
    I did 6 anti-clockwise laps of RP on sunday in 52x16 (hack bike has downtube shifters and, yes, they suck).

    :shock: 6!? You must have been dizzy. And a wee bit bored by the end of it.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    cjcp wrote:
    JonGinge wrote:
    1
    I did 6 anti-clockwise laps of RP on sunday in 52x16 (hack bike has downtube shifters and, yes, they suck).

    :shock: 6!? You must have been dizzy. And a wee bit bored by the end of it.
    Yeah. Wasn't feeling that great so wanted a steady ride with virtually no thought required, which RP is perfect for. Still, happy with 2:04 for the six at between recovery and endurance pace :)
    FCN 2-4 "Shut up legs", Jens Voigt
    Planet-x Scott
    Rides
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    JonGinge wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    JonGinge wrote:
    1
    I did 6 anti-clockwise laps of RP on sunday in 52x16 (hack bike has downtube shifters and, yes, they suck).

    :shock: 6!? You must have been dizzy. And a wee bit bored by the end of it.
    Yeah. Wasn't feeling that great so wanted a steady ride with virtually no thought required, which RP is perfect for. Still, happy with 2:04 for the six at between recovery and endurance pace :)

    Not a bad time at all, sir. I've got to get out there over the Christmas break otherwise I'll go stir crazy.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    cjcp wrote:
    JonGinge wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    JonGinge wrote:
    1
    I did 6 anti-clockwise laps of RP on sunday in 52x16 (hack bike has downtube shifters and, yes, they suck).

    :shock: 6!? You must have been dizzy. And a wee bit bored by the end of it.
    Yeah. Wasn't feeling that great so wanted a steady ride with virtually no thought required, which RP is perfect for. Still, happy with 2:04 for the six at between recovery and endurance pace :)

    Not a bad time at all, sir. I've got to get out there over the Christmas break otherwise I'll go stir crazy.

    Shut up shut up shut up.

    NOT HELPING. :cry::cry::cry:

    :wink:
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    You can watch if you want. :wink: Could meet you for flap jacks or the magnificent bacon sarnies they do atthe van in the middle fo the Park.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • Clever Pun
    Clever Pun Posts: 6,778
    oh no.... hope you get better soon

    did the docs give a time frame?

    will you need training cogs to get back to your massive GI??
    Purveyor of sonic doom

    Very Hairy Roadie - FCN 4
    Fixed Pista- FCN 5
    Beared Bromptonite - FCN 14
  • Citizen Smith
    Citizen Smith Posts: 336
    Sorry to hear this LiT. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

    I have now heeded caution and the collective advice of the BR community. In the absence of any appropriate cycling kit, I wore my combats on my commute today. Legs do feel better than they did on Mon-Wed.

    Some consolation I know but I hope you are waited on hand & foot over the festive break!
    "Come at the king, you best not miss." - Omar, The Wire

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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    <martyr>
    Well, if I've saved one person from tearing their achilles tendon then all the suffering is not in vain...
    </martyr>

    :D

    The docs were very cagey on timeframe for getting back on the bike. Very cagey indeed. To the extent that they basically wouldn't tell me whether it was 3 weeks or 4 months.

    Training cogs? Nah, I'll borrow training SS bikes off you lot here. Unless you MTFU in the meantime ;)
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    skye3737 wrote:
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    I could probably pedal one-legged...

    If I fall off it'll be embarrassing though.... :shock: And if it rains....

    Fracture Clinic - 'Hello fracture clinic?'
    LiT - 'I need a new cast on my leg'
    FC - 'Why?'
    LiT - 'I got it wet'
    FC - 'In the bath?'
    LiT - 'No...cycling'

    *click*....



    This will solve your water proofing problem. :D
    http://www.limboproducts.com/outcast.htm

    Now you may have been joking with that link, but thanks - I've just bought a cast protector for washing and one of their toe warmer things, so thanks!! :D
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • secretsam
    secretsam Posts: 5,120
    I'm going to offer 2 things:

    a) my total sympathy, sounds like a total bu99er (although you'll be ill at Xmas meaning much spoiling by family/friends/significant other)

    b) some advice: do what the clinical folk (doctors, physios, etc) tell you to. Do not rush back on the bike "because you feel better".

    Take it easy.

    SS
    It's just a hill. Get over it.
  • don_don
    don_don Posts: 1,007
    Rubbish luck babe, get fixed [pun] not intended [/pun] soon :)

    Anyway; suggestions for things you might be able to do whilst recuperating:

    Read 'Castor and Vernelia, a love story' again..

    Knit a willy-warmer for GregT

    Go shopping for bike stuff... Yay!
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Clever Pun wrote:
    oh no.... hope you get better soon

    did the docs give a time frame?

    mmm Time Frames:


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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    jashburnham wrote:
    Clever Pun wrote:
    oh no.... hope you get better soon

    did the docs give a time frame?

    mmm Time Frames:


    time_rxr_ulteam_red_2009.jpg

    :lol::lol::lol:
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • Clever Pun
    Clever Pun Posts: 6,778
    jashburnham wrote:
    Clever Pun wrote:
    oh no.... hope you get better soon

    did the docs give a time frame?

    mmm Time Frames:


    time_rxr_ulteam_red_2009.jpg

    I see tartiness doesn't decrease with age
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    Fixed Pista- FCN 5
    Beared Bromptonite - FCN 14
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Clever Pun wrote:

    I see tartiness doesn't decrease with age

    Nope, I was 29 yesterday!

    Oh God, old age and infirmity is nearly upon me. I don't want to end up like (either) Greg...
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    jashburnham wrote:
    Clever Pun wrote:

    I see tartiness doesn't decrease with age

    Nope, I was 29 yesterday!

    Oh God, old age and infirmity is nearly upon me. I don't want to end up like (either) Greg...

    Happy Birthday!

    <dreadful joke>
    And apprently Time heals all wounds... so thanks!
    </dreadful joke>
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • Feltup
    Feltup Posts: 1,340
    Happy Birthday for yesterday!
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Cheers!
  • Jen J
    Jen J Posts: 1,054
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Training cogs? Nah, I'll borrow training SS bikes off you lot here. Unless you MTFU in the meantime ;)

    :lol::lol::lol:

    :oops:
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    Madone

    It's all about me...
  • snooks
    snooks Posts: 1,521
    jashburnham wrote:
    Nope, I was 29 yesterday!

    Oh God, old age and infirmity is nearly upon me. I don't want to end up like (either) Greg...

    God! You look much older that 29!...You must have had a very hard life!...Sorry :cry:



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