Scotland : Perthshire CC Ecosse Perth Ride - Sat 3rd August

[Fubar]

Never a truer word was spoken (or typed)!

On a serious note, I actually feel quite guilty for putting my folks through that. I know it was an accident, but I probably got a bit carried away with the adrenaline rush (I'd only ever got it up to 40mph before, so 50 was a bit scary tbh, but exciting at the same time). With hindsight that seems pretty wreckless, especially as I'm fairly new to road-bikes and I didn't know the road at all. My mum, who's been amazing about the whole thing, has been encouraging me to get back on my other bike and to replace the Triban 3 asap* as it's something I enjoy doing, just to be a bit more cautious next time! I keep having flashbacks of the few seconds before the crash though and it's not put me in a good place mentally, so I don't know how soon I'll be riding anywhere hilly but I'm sure I'll get back in the swing of things given time...

*The frame looks gubbed, so a replacement seems like the only realistic option.

No matter the cause it was an accident, chalk it down to experience and move on - it doesn't do to dwell on anything and the main thing is you are fine. Get the other bike dusted off and go out and do 5 miles, then 10, 15, etc. - and get your name down for the Perth ride so you have something soon-ish to aim for and harder to pull out of. It doesn't matter what bike you turn up on, from memory there are no fast downhills (just rolling countryside) and you will be with your mates. A nice bunch of flowers for your mum and a bottle of something strong for your dad to say thanks will soon smooth over any lingering feelings

 

[Louch]

Mountain bike should be fine for Perth. I'm telling @Col5632 to add your name to the yes list, even if I'm dragging you out of anniesland with my one good limb!

 

[Harry_Palmer79]

<------ Unfortunately I only have a SS atm, sold the Crossfire... if I have a geared bike by then I'll try to make it along!

 

[edindave]

<------ Unfortunately I only have a SS atm, sold the Crossfire... if I have a geared bike by then I'll try to make it along!

What's wrong with the SS? I'll be on my fixed.

 

[Louch]

There you go, problem fixed by....fixed

 

[scotbiker]

Really want to go on one of these rides. Missed the last Perth one. Put me down for a maybe please

 

[Louch]

I have spoken with someones Mum, and she says her sons allowed out with us to Perth. I wont name names to save any embarrassment. but she also asked me to thank everyone for our wishes on her anniversary.

 

[Louch]

whats the rule on attendance of......non members? i have a few people I have inspired for lack of a better term into getting bikes, that i think this would be a good entry into a longer ride

 

[Harry_Palmer79]

I have spoken with someones Mum, and she says her sons allowed out with us to Perth. I wont name names to save any embarrassment. but she also asked me to thank everyone for our wishes on her anniversary.

Who could that possibly be, it's a mystery?! ;-)

 

[Pat "5mph"]

whats the rule on attendance of......non members? i have a few people I have inspired for lack of a better term into getting bikes, that i think this would be a good entry into a longer ride

Was gonna post the same: I would like to ask some of the more experienced Belles to come along, if allowed.

 

[tug benson]

If I come I might cycle from alloa and back

 

[HLaB]

whats the rule on attendance of......non members? i have a few people I have inspired for lack of a better term into getting bikes, that i think this would be a good entry into a longer ride

I wont be on this ride unfortunately but in the past there's been lots of friends of friends, the more the merrier IMO

 

[Telemark]

Was gonna post the same: I would like to ask some of the more experienced Belles to come along, if allowed.

I'd say go for it, Pat ... we have had friends come along before, and they ended up joining CC afterwards ... so be careful who you ask

T

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I'd say go for it, Pat ... we have had friends come along before, and they ended up joining CC afterwards ... so be careful who you ask

T

Ok, thanks T!

 

[Edwardoka]

So long as they adhere to the rules of "No-one left behind" and "THERE WILL BE CAKE ", I say, the more the merrier!
(Oddly, I've only had cake on 1 out of 3 CC Ecosse rides so far )