Look Where You're Going

White Line

I didn't. After an intense effort, laying down some serious Watts, I sat up and had a drink. No hands. Front wheel hits a massive stone and down I go.

Broken collarbone. Two to three weeks off the bike and being unable to work. And the pay cheque I got yesterday is going towards replacing my clothes. Well, I get £20 change back.

Pretended to be Jens and cycled the last 20 miles. Got changed and jumped a taxi to the hospital.

Still haven't had a shower. :oops:

crumbschief

Well it happens,i do it one handed and i hit a stone and it's close sometimes,you did the last 20 miles,your a hearwo.it's good your ok though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ChjLMbXVrU

JohnCleland

I had an "off" on Tuesday, 3hrs in A&E and the doctor said I had "at least one broken rib" :?

:P Back on the bike Thursday :twisted: , hardly any pain, how lucky am I !

crumbschief

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EI7p2p1QJI

rick_chasey

Good effort on the ride home :!:

White Line

Very lucky, JC!

The ride home was all about this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSokDsOwE1g

Also, the bike seems to be fine, so it's all good. 8)

louthepoo

i used to ride 'no handed' when i was younger all the time but since returning to cycling i get wobbly getting my bottle out of the holder and even more so putting it back, the thought of taking both hands off the bars is terrifying!i also need to practice looking over my shoulder approaching junctions as i weave around like a right muppet! It doesn't get easier with age!!

freehub

If I'm on my commuter and take my hands off the handlebars, I instantly turn left, and crash, because all the cables are pulling to one side

I need to practice no handed, it's essential, if you win a race you need to have both hands in the air.

holmeboy

cffhfhjfgh

Mothyman

my friend did the Manch-Blackpool last year..he doesnt remember it because he tried a Cav over the finish line and woke up in A&E - helmet cracked but normal CT scan and fine now....3hours of his life gone from memory banks though.....which reminds me he owes me £20................

Aggieboy

Mothyman wrote:

my friend did the Manch-Blackpool last year..he doesnt remember it because he tried a Cav over the finish line and woke up in A&E - helmet cracked but normal CT scan and fine now....3hours of his life gone from memory banks though.....which reminds me he owes me £20................

In that case, I think you'll find it was £50.

rake

Mothyman wrote:

my friend did the Manch-Blackpool last year..he doesnt remember it because he tried a Cav over the finish line and woke up in A&E - helmet cracked but normal CT scan and fine now....3hours of his life gone from memory banks though.....which reminds me he owes me £20................

so the cracked helmet was of no use in the accident then. he must have a strong head.

mattbass789

Jens voigt, "the taste of blood in your mouth" the guy is....

jgsi

I'll own up to this piece of stupidity a week or so back ... 100 yards from home after 60 good miles in legs and looking forward to a brew... uphill towards home as ever.... head down ... head not in gear .. smack into back of a parked Ford Ka ......
no damage all round but feeling very idiotic at the time picking meself up from floor.

STEFANOS4784

Ohhhh, sounds nasty mate, hope you aint too bad. Sh1tty timing though

Aggieboy

STEFANOS4784 wrote:

Ohhhh, sounds nasty mate, hope you aint too bad. Sh1tty timing though

FYI that post was of no use whatsoever.

jgsi

and also goes to prove that you cant rely on memory 'cos they werent a car parked there the day before... if it had been downhill maybe a different outcome

Anonymous

freehub wrote:

If I'm on my commuter and take my hands off the handlebars, I instantly turn left, and crash, because all the cables are pulling to one side

I need to practice no handed, it's essential, if you win a race you need to have both hands in the air.[/quote]

I don't think you will be in any danger for quite a while...............

Aggieboy

I thought he crashed 'no handed' or not.

Anonymous

Aggieboy wrote:

I thought he crashed 'no handed' or not.

How true.

STEFANOS4784

Aggieboy wrote:

STEFANOS4784 wrote:

Ohhhh, sounds nasty mate, hope you aint too bad. Sh1tty timing though

FYI that post was of no use whatsoever.

I was trying to offer comradery in bad times, broken collar bone i had was a nasty pasty.

Useful comment;

Don't try and show off you twunt or you will come a cropper