Ice is slippy.........
milleman
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First trip of the year, got about 1 mile from home hit a patch of ice and lost the front. 10 stitches in the right elbow, bad road rash on the right hip and black and blue all over.
The reason for the post is to say that without the helmet (split front and rear and a big dent above the left temple) I could have been in serious trouble.
Simply cannot understande why people do not wear helmets.
be carefull out there.........
The reason for the post is to say that without the helmet (split front and rear and a big dent above the left temple) I could have been in serious trouble.
Simply cannot understande why people do not wear helmets.
be carefull out there.........
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Yes, ice is slippy. That's why I've 'wimped out' on a few possible rides recently. After many years, I found that I was allergic to falling-off my bike as I kept coming out with lumps, bumps and a very sore rash.
Good to hear you're okay and nothings broken.
Depending on your helmet manufacturer, there may be a 'trade-in' option you could use to get a reduction on your replacement helmet? May be worth looking into.Cycling weakly0 -
yes indeed it is, dislocated a finger yesterday, came out from under the trees and saw, just as it was too late, that the next five yards of forest road was sheet ice. Fortunately there was still plenty of snow to pack around the joint afterwards. Hope the stiches heal up quickly.Music, beer, sport, repeat...0
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Specialized helmet, the web site says that if you take it back to the dealer you get 20% off the next one. Seems fair enough-will pop in this week.
Just as I type this I catch the stiches on the seat armrest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, bloody hell its sore....0 -
i have a strictly no ice commuting rule...
clearly not a lot of commuting done at 7am recently!!All about the aggregation of marginal gains (or marginal losses, depending on who you are!!)0 -
Shredded my brand new tights on Saturday on their maiden voyage. Ice is slippy AND expensive!
(The sprained wrist and road rash were less of a concern.)0 -
glad you're ok mate. glad to hear you were wearing a helmet too ...0
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The way i look at it is that flesh and bones heal for free, replacing kit costs cash...!
Oddly, when the weather gets proper bad I'm more likely to ride to work than i am to drive! I live out in the sticks where most roads aint gritted. i've leared to ride on ice quit well (just very very slowly!)Giant Reign - now sold :-(
Rockhopper Pro - XC and commuting
DH8 - New toy :-)0 -
milleman wrote:10 stitches in the right elbow... bad road rash on the right hip
In future you should wear these
and these 
I simply cannot understand why people do not cover themselves in protective pads.0 -
The roads were bone dry, the sun was out, first decent weekend of the year, itching to get out.............
Will not be cycling again till there is ABSOLUTELY NO CHANCE of ice!
You live and learn...0 -
milleman wrote:The roads were bone dry, the sun was out, first decent weekend of the year, itching to get out.............
Will not be cycling again till there is ABSOLUTELY NO CHANCE of ice!
You live and learn...
Clear skies are what allow road temperatures to really fall away as cloud acts as a protective blanket. Road temperatures under clear skies can end up several degrees below the air temperature. If its sunny in the early morning then it means there is a good chance it has been clear overnight so temperatures will still be low. Also, some areas will be shaded and so be very slow to rise in the morning (sounds like me ). The sun is slowly inching higher during the day as we move into Feburuary so hopefully the conditions in afternoons will be better from now on, unless there is snow or it is very cold/icy. 0 -
It is very slippy.
I came off on New Years Day on the ice, luckily the bike was OK, just lost a bar end plug :? and the road rash has healed. May need to buy new lid, not sure if I bashed it or not, although it looked ok...
Went out again last Saturday and stayed on, was cacking myself if it even looked a bit icy...
Stayed on though 8)Richard
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Yep, rode on Friday and had to get off and walk around a large sheet of ice. Today I didn't bother (they're no longer gritting the lanes around me) and a large part of my route is Pennine - with iced over snow melt. I just think I'd rather ride all season than fall off today and spend the next six weeks in plaster.
Also my neighbour kindly washed his car yesterday leaving a large treacherous sheet of ice in front of my drive - very thoughtful.0 -
Saturday's ride was abandoned after a couple of km - black ice was treacherous and was as much concerned by the behaviour of many drivers who appeared to be totally oblivious of the conditions. Went out yesterday on my own via bigger roads which were mainly clear with the aim of riding over Leith Hill and back. As I turned off near Forest Green, roads were sheet ice in places and glad I was wearing MTB boots as I waddled up the road carrying my bike. Decided to cut it short and headed into Holmbury St Mary to witness what appeared to be a Kingston Wheelers human skittle competition! Cut the ride short and got back without any further incidents.Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..0
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I just watch the weather foreacst and if it is for cold, I don't risk going out simple, if theres frost, you will get ice some where.
Its not worth the risk and having weeks off with injury.
Having said that I had 6 weeks off last year after crashing on a very sunny day in May 0 -
some people dont ride on ice.milleman wrote:First trip of the year, got about 1 mile from home hit a patch of ice and lost the front. 10 stitches in the right elbow, bad road rash on the right hip and black and blue all over.
The reason for the post is to say that without the helmet (split front and rear and a big dent above the left temple) I could have been in serious trouble.
Simply cannot understande why people do not wear helmets.
be carefull out there.........0 -
It's going to rain later this week. Look out for another post entitled "water is wet"... 0
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Mossrider wrote:I just think I'd rather ride all season than fall off today and spend the next six weeks in plaster.
I agree with that. Went out on Saturday near the Yorkshire Wolds and first couple of km were fine, but then there were parts of the road that were in shadow and hadn't cleared of ice. Decided it wasn't worth the risk. There's always next weekend...0 -
bannedbiker wrote:The way i look at it is that flesh and bones heal for free, replacing kit costs cash...!
Oddly, when the weather gets proper bad I'm more likely to ride to work than i am to drive! I live out in the sticks where most roads aint gritted. i've leared to ride on ice quit well (just very very slowly!)
So true, I would rather break a bone than my bike!!!!
I was luck in the fact when I had my off last year, only damage was to my bib tights (2 rides old!!!) and some superficial damage to my bike.
For this reason I have not been near the roads while ice is about, thats what the turbo is for0 -
Squillinossett wrote:So true, I would rather break a bone than my bike!!!!
no offence fella - but what a stupid thing to say. Broken bikes can be fixed within 24 hours usually. Broken bones will put you out for weeks, or months, or permanently in some cases - and if you'd ever broken a bone mid season, I doubt you would say that, because the frustration of sitting there while your form and fitness just fades away is indescribable.0 -
Broken bikes can be fixed within 24 hours usually. Broken bones will put you out for weeks
Gotta agree with that.
If you care about your bike SO MUCH that you would rather hurt yourself than damage the bike then I would say you should get a cheap winter bike you're not afraid of launching down the road.0 -
not sure, but I think Madison give good discout if you return a damaged helmet when purchasing a new one0
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Having come off and broken my collarbone at the end of October and been of work until January - id rather the bike had been totalled - ive not touched a bike since and probably wont - its hugely depressing but with a family to support I cannot risk it againWhat do you mean I\'m in the wrong gear?0
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sturmey wrote:Broken bikes can be fixed within 24 hours usually. Broken bones will put you out for weeks
Gotta agree with that.
If you care about your bike SO MUCH that you would rather hurt yourself than damage the bike then I would say you should get a cheap winter bike you're not afraid of launching down the road.
....or get some decent bike insurance!0
