Foot up commute

Kieran_Burns
Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
edited February 2014 in Commuting chat
With a difference:

footupcommute_zpsa68430b3.png

Oops. :oops:

Riding behind a mate this morning and I shoulder checked when I was too close behind - he slowed just enough for our wheels to overlap and....

Hole in the tights as I landed EXACTLY where I landed last week when I had my clipless moment and the scab that had formed was basically waving in the wind. This is a disgusting sight. Lovely big chunk out of my knee now.
Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
2011 Trek Madone 4.5
2012 Felt F65X
Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter
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  • slowbike
    slowbike Posts: 8,498
    Ouch ...


    that is all....
  • MrSweary
    MrSweary Posts: 1,699
    Yes, ouch. Bike ok?
    Kinesis Racelite 4s disc
    Kona Paddy Wagon
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    Felt Z85 - mangled by taxi.
  • menthel
    menthel Posts: 2,484
    Ouch!
    RIP commute...
    Sometimes seen bimbling around on a purple Fratello Disc or black and red Aprire Vincenza.
  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    Bike's fine. slight scuff on the same spot on the bar tape, bars were slightly out of alignment which caused some confusion as I hadn't noticed it at first and the Hope battery pack was loose.
    Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
    2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
    2011 Trek Madone 4.5
    2012 Felt F65X
    Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,692
    Glad you and the bike are mostly ok, also glad I can't see the sight you mention. Does this mean you've unleashed a seal? :shock:
    Nice picture, if pointing and laughing is appropriate consider it done.
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • LiveGiantly
    LiveGiantly Posts: 348
    Glad you're OK...

    Had to take some time to give the picture a proper looking....

    You've Been Framed - if you have the footage.....
    I ride with God on my mind and power in my thighs....WOE betide you!
    I know I'm not the fastest rider on earth BUT I KNOW I AM NOT the slowest!!!
    If you Jump Red Lights in order to stay ahead you are a DISGRACE!!
  • LiveGiantly
    LiveGiantly Posts: 348
    Glad you're OK...

    Had to take some time to give the picture a proper looking....

    You've Been Framed - if you have the footage.....
    I ride with God on my mind and power in my thighs....WOE betide you!
    I know I'm not the fastest rider on earth BUT I KNOW I AM NOT the slowest!!!
    If you Jump Red Lights in order to stay ahead you are a DISGRACE!!
  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    LiveGiantly wrote:
    Glad you're OK...

    Had to take some time to give the picture a proper looking....

    You've Been Framed - if you have the footage.....

    I have the footage and it's pretty damn comical. I will post it up for you all to have a laugh at my expense :lol:

    (it's like something out of a proper film... camera faces forward, big gap. Looks away, looks back ARRRRGGHHH! <thud>)
    Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
    2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
    2011 Trek Madone 4.5
    2012 Felt F65X
    Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter
  • slowbike
    slowbike Posts: 8,498
    We all make mistakes - we're just glad when it's someone elses turn again! ;)
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    Slowbike wrote:
    We all make mistakes - we're just glad when it's someone elses turn again! ;)

    Kieran is here to make our mistakes for us. It is a valuable service.
    Faster than a tent.......
  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    So far I've shown the vid (straight off the camera) to 4 people.

    4 people have p*ssed themselves laughing.

    Mind you I've also had several snarky comments regarding my complaint that I've put a hole in my tights.
    Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
    2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
    2011 Trek Madone 4.5
    2012 Felt F65X
    Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter
  • slowbike
    slowbike Posts: 8,498
    Kieran_Burns wrote:
    So far I've shown the vid (straight off the camera) to 4 people.

    4 people have p*ssed themselves laughing.

    It's ok - we will sympathise*








    *eventually - after we've stopped pissing ourselves laughing ! ;)
  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    Ahh, memories of long ago.

    Hope you and the bike are OK.




    Now that the pleasantries are out of the way, when are you uploading the video?
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    FCN 4: Planet X Schmaffenschmack 2- workhorse
    FCN 9: B Twin Vitamin - winter commuter/loan bike for trainees

    I'm hungry. I'm always hungry!
  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    This evening. It'll be about 8 ish by the time I've got all the evening rituals out of the way and edited the footage.
    Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
    2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
    2011 Trek Madone 4.5
    2012 Felt F65X
    Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter
  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    Sweet.
    FCN 3: Raleigh Record Ace fixie-to be resurrected sometime in the future
    FCN 4: Planet X Schmaffenschmack 2- workhorse
    FCN 9: B Twin Vitamin - winter commuter/loan bike for trainees

    I'm hungry. I'm always hungry!
  • LiveGiantly
    LiveGiantly Posts: 348
    Kieran_Burns wrote:
    This evening. It'll be about 8 ish by the time I've got all the evening rituals out of the way and edited the footage.

    Water-shed eh? Didn't know you cared. :roll:
    I ride with God on my mind and power in my thighs....WOE betide you!
    I know I'm not the fastest rider on earth BUT I KNOW I AM NOT the slowest!!!
    If you Jump Red Lights in order to stay ahead you are a DISGRACE!!
  • Agent57
    Agent57 Posts: 2,300
    Kieran_Burns wrote:
    edited the footage.

    Puntastic!
    MTB commuter / 531c commuter / CR1 Team 2009 / RockHopper Pro Disc / 10 mile PB: 25:52 (Jun 2014)
  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    http://youtu.be/4rqYTB6jSp4

    Enjoy. All snarky comments are welcome, and apologies for the delay but wine was involved. (well, actually still is)
    Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
    2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
    2011 Trek Madone 4.5
    2012 Felt F65X
    Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    Ding Ha Hoaarrrr! That'd make a great ringtone! :lol:
    Faster than a tent.......
  • slowbike
    slowbike Posts: 8,498
    That was fun :)
  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    Oops!
  • menthel
    menthel Posts: 2,484
    That was a very, very long should check. ;)
    RIP commute...
    Sometimes seen bimbling around on a purple Fratello Disc or black and red Aprire Vincenza.
  • jeepie1999
    jeepie1999 Posts: 78
    Many many thanks for upload.

    I'm having a rubbish week and this thread has cheered me right up. Now to consider whether I really should have giggled so much at a fellow cyclists misfortune!

    Glad you and bike are ok (ish)
  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    Why was your mate slowing, signalling and moving across the road? I can't see a turning on the right, but I guess there must be one.

    Either that or he was moving around an invisible car parked on the left.
    FCN 3: Raleigh Record Ace fixie-to be resurrected sometime in the future
    FCN 4: Planet X Schmaffenschmack 2- workhorse
    FCN 9: B Twin Vitamin - winter commuter/loan bike for trainees

    I'm hungry. I'm always hungry!
  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    There is a turning on the right coming up on a sharp left hand bend, so you need to get across early to stop people diving past. This explains the long look over my shoulder and my mate drifting across early (although I must admit I wasn't expecting him to move over THAT early! (hence the splintery crunch bang moment))
    Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
    2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
    2011 Trek Madone 4.5
    2012 Felt F65X
    Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter
  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    Ahh, that makes perfect sense (well, more than the invisible parked car theory).
    FCN 3: Raleigh Record Ace fixie-to be resurrected sometime in the future
    FCN 4: Planet X Schmaffenschmack 2- workhorse
    FCN 9: B Twin Vitamin - winter commuter/loan bike for trainees

    I'm hungry. I'm always hungry!
  • msmancunia
    msmancunia Posts: 1,415
    That was funny.

    Is your mate wearing shorts?! Is he mental?
    Commute: Chadderton - Sportcity
  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    msmancunia wrote:
    That was funny.

    Is your mate wearing shorts?! Is he mental?

    Yes. Yes he is.

    This was last Winter:

    20130219_080856_zpsfff27041.jpg
    Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
    2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
    2011 Trek Madone 4.5
    2012 Felt F65X
    Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter
  • secretsam
    secretsam Posts: 5,120
    Ouch. You have my full sympathy. I didn't larff, honest...

    Still, no-one hurt...shame about your tights, mind. But at least it gives you an excuse for some "Wiggle Time!!!!" :D
    It's just a hill. Get over it.
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,692
    Jeepie1999 wrote:
    Many many thanks for upload.

    I'm having a rubbish week and this thread has cheered me right up. Now to consider whether I really should have giggled so much at a fellow cyclists misfortune!

    Glad you and bike are ok (ish)

    No you shouldn't, you're a very bad man. Now karma with a bit of sod's law are going to come back and bite you on the aris'. That's why I didn't laugh, well not too much.
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