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Dave 123
Legendary Member
- Location
- Cambridgeshire alps
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feverfew
Get a handful of feverfew leaves in a pestle & mortar, grind them up. Place grindings in a pan of water, bring to the boil.
Allow liquid to cool to a temp comfirtable for you. Wet a towel/flannel in the water and apply to the area. This will reduce the swelling.
Trust me, it's the dogs danglies. You may even grow some......
Get a handful of feverfew leaves in a pestle & mortar, grind them up. Place grindings in a pan of water, bring to the boil.
Allow liquid to cool to a temp comfirtable for you. Wet a towel/flannel in the water and apply to the area. This will reduce the swelling.
Trust me, it's the dogs danglies. You may even grow some......
paul04
Über Member
I came off my bike a couple of months ago, going across the tram tracks, my back wheel got stuck in the track, and I went skidding across the road, skinned my elbow and left knee and ripped my coat, the bike just had a few scuffs on the seat and pedals.
I was ok, jumped back on the bike and rode home.
But it seems to stay in your head, as I am very care full crossing the tracks now, go over them nice and slow and at the right angle not to get stuck again.
I was ok, jumped back on the bike and rode home.
But it seems to stay in your head, as I am very care full crossing the tracks now, go over them nice and slow and at the right angle not to get stuck again.
Phoenix Lincs
Über Member
- Location
- Sleaford, Lincs
I've had a few (not serious) offs, and it does shake you up a bit (and hurt a lot once the adrenaline has worn off) but the worst DIDN'T happen, and think of the amount of times you have ridden without falling off - loads and loads!
Icing, resting, anti-inflammatories and some tlc are the order of the day for a bit, then take it easy on the bike a couple of times until your confidence returns. Remember, you are a cyclist extraordinaire (or however you spell it)
Chin up chuck
Icing, resting, anti-inflammatories and some tlc are the order of the day for a bit, then take it easy on the bike a couple of times until your confidence returns. Remember, you are a cyclist extraordinaire (or however you spell it)
Chin up chuck
- Location
- Glasgow
Sorry you are feeling down, Spokey! 
My major off was on ice, nothing bleeding just sore allover for a few days, it put me off cycling for about a week.
Then I saw others on bikes while I was on the bus, had feelings of envy
You will be fine: already buying replacement gear, that's the spirit!
Just take it easy: the fall will stay in the back of your mind for a while, making you extra cautious.
All the best.
My major off was on ice, nothing bleeding just sore allover for a few days, it put me off cycling for about a week.
Then I saw others on bikes while I was on the bus, had feelings of envy
You will be fine: already buying replacement gear, that's the spirit!
Just take it easy: the fall will stay in the back of your mind for a while, making you extra cautious.
All the best.
Supersuperleeds
Legendary Member
- Location
- Leicester
Spokey, no matter how careful we are, sometimes accidents happen. Best thing is to get back on the bike and ride through the same place again, a bit more carefully this time!
I've had a few accidents, been through a car door, taken out at a roundabout, thrown into railings after hitting a tree root (stitches in the elbow for that one!) and off on the ice more times than I care to mention. My hybrid has so many scratches and dents in it that it looks better when it is dirty than clean.
I've had a few accidents, been through a car door, taken out at a roundabout, thrown into railings after hitting a tree root (stitches in the elbow for that one!) and off on the ice more times than I care to mention. My hybrid has so many scratches and dents in it that it looks better when it is dirty than clean.
The One That Got Away
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Staffordshire
Sorry to hear about this.
I had a kayaking incident on the river Tees back in November. I won't bore you with the details (or relive it....) but I was comfortable on big white water.
Now I appear to have lost my bottle a fair bit. I'm nervous when I get on the water if it's grade 3 or above, and I seem to be wimping out a fair bit. The love of the sport has been dented a bit too which is a real bummer.
I was paddling in N. Wales last week, it was enjoyable, but not quite what it once was.
At present I am trying to keep my skills up without overdoing it.
Take it in small steps, ride with other people who will encourage you to get out there. Enjoy small challenges.
Thankfully though, like myself.... you lived to tell the tale.
As a fellow kayaker I would have to say its one of the worst when things go wrong! A cycle crash may last a few seconds but when your underwater for over a minute it can be very scary. Have to say the only way to get back into it is to go at it 100% even if it means going from the bottom up (which is better rather than throwing yourself back in the deep end)
Hope things go well!
Sorry to read about your off but glad that you still in the mood for typing Hope you get a quick recovery. Remember and focus on those feelings that made you get on the bike in the first place, nothing really changed apart from a few bits to add to your shopping list.
Hope you get a quick recovery. Remember and focus on those feelings that made you get on the bike in the first place, nothing really changed apart from a few bits to add to your shopping list.Risex4
Dropped by the autobus
- Location
- The Green/Gray Hills Of Debunshire
Sorry to hear about the off. As others have said jump back on, but I'd qualify that by saying don't force yourself to do it if you really don't want to; you'll know when you're ready.
I've had quite a few off's over the years; I'm currently on the injured list right now as the result of a fractured shoulder/bruised ribs/other knocks and bruises suffered last Tuesday when I didn't heed a greasy surface on a downhill, flicked sides too aggressively and went over. Hard. That was a painful recovery home. My left shoulder was/still is knackered - it has severely restricted mobility and aches if I leave it out of the sling too long. The left ribs hurt when I sneeze, cough or stretch (which is part of the physio). My right elbow got knocked around and is well cut up. I have more-or-less just got mobility back in that arm. I have a cut above my right eye which needed gluing meaning I haven't been able to shower for three days. Not that I could raise my arms to clean properly anyway. My whole body stiffened up completely for 48 hours, and the bruise on my right leg is deep blue and stretches from hip to knee.
My current emotion is pure frustration that I've wasted many days of holiday from work whilst the sun is shining.
To get to this state where I can spill quite badly and be itching to get back on, I've had to go through quite a few enforced lay-offs and "learn" that the body will heal itself in time, as long as you treat it right and give yourself time to recover both physically and mentally.
I found the same thing initially; hesitancy to return to the saddle in an almost "is it worth it" kind of mindset. I know my confidence and cycling mojo used to take big set backs from this kind of thing. I just found to best way to deal with it initially was to accept what had happened, and put it and cycling out of my mind completely whilst I recovered. There was no point on "crying over spilled milk" and no point thinking of "do I really want to cycle again" because I physically couldn't. Lo-an-behold, when my body became fit enough again, my thoughts had softened, and I tentatively went out for a few short flat, cruise rides. And then built up again from there. I didn't plan it, its almost as if my mind set out its own recovery and build up routine all by itself. After several repetitions (un-planned you understand), I just have a consistent habit of over-estimating my technical ability), I'm now at the point where my mental recovery generally outstrips my physical recovery.
I've had quite a few off's over the years; I'm currently on the injured list right now as the result of a fractured shoulder/bruised ribs/other knocks and bruises suffered last Tuesday when I didn't heed a greasy surface on a downhill, flicked sides too aggressively and went over. Hard. That was a painful recovery home. My left shoulder was/still is knackered - it has severely restricted mobility and aches if I leave it out of the sling too long. The left ribs hurt when I sneeze, cough or stretch (which is part of the physio). My right elbow got knocked around and is well cut up. I have more-or-less just got mobility back in that arm. I have a cut above my right eye which needed gluing meaning I haven't been able to shower for three days. Not that I could raise my arms to clean properly anyway. My whole body stiffened up completely for 48 hours, and the bruise on my right leg is deep blue and stretches from hip to knee.
My current emotion is pure frustration that I've wasted many days of holiday from work whilst the sun is shining.
To get to this state where I can spill quite badly and be itching to get back on, I've had to go through quite a few enforced lay-offs and "learn" that the body will heal itself in time, as long as you treat it right and give yourself time to recover both physically and mentally.
I found the same thing initially; hesitancy to return to the saddle in an almost "is it worth it" kind of mindset. I know my confidence and cycling mojo used to take big set backs from this kind of thing. I just found to best way to deal with it initially was to accept what had happened, and put it and cycling out of my mind completely whilst I recovered. There was no point on "crying over spilled milk" and no point thinking of "do I really want to cycle again" because I physically couldn't. Lo-an-behold, when my body became fit enough again, my thoughts had softened, and I tentatively went out for a few short flat, cruise rides. And then built up again from there. I didn't plan it, its almost as if my mind set out its own recovery and build up routine all by itself. After several repetitions (un-planned you understand), I just have a consistent habit of over-estimating my technical ability), I'm now at the point where my mental recovery generally outstrips my physical recovery.
Chutzpah
Über Member
- Location
- Somerset, UK
I've only had to go to A&E for myself once in my life. It was a bike ride that made me go there!
You will feel a bit down, you may find yourself stiffening up a bit on a ride when before you were relaxed, but just take your time and enjoy it. I didn't ride my bike for a month after my accident, but like others here I ride mine more than ever now.
You will feel a bit down, you may find yourself stiffening up a bit on a ride when before you were relaxed, but just take your time and enjoy it. I didn't ride my bike for a month after my accident, but like others here I ride mine more than ever now.
ushills
Veteran
In my experience you're best off repairing the bike asap, you will soon feel like going out again on a whim and having the bike ready will make this sooner.
Go for a short ride first to check you're comfortable.
I don't go out as often following my off and losing three front teeth, however, I now enjoy my rides again but have only passed my accident spot once in 13 months.
Go for a short ride first to check you're comfortable.
I don't go out as often following my off and losing three front teeth, however, I now enjoy my rides again but have only passed my accident spot once in 13 months.
OP
OP
- Location
- Somewhere wet & hilly in NW England.
New glasses and helmet have turned up today - amazingly quick!
Have ordered new pedals as the left one has sharp gouged edges and they look hard to file smooth. Evans have the OE M520's for £17.99 with another 10% discount on a offer code making them £16.01 delivered! Mad!
Got the new saddle but can't fit it as I can't use tools obviously.
Rear skewer due Thursday.
Bike should be up and running by the end of the week with a bit of luck.
Hand has gone down a bit - I can now see all my knuckles again although I am nowhere near being able to clench my fist.
I look like a degenerate at the moment as I cannot shave and last did so Friday evening! Mrs SD has informed me that I am no longer kissable!
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Feeling much more positive today and I'm itching to get out again!
Have ordered new pedals as the left one has sharp gouged edges and they look hard to file smooth. Evans have the OE M520's for £17.99 with another 10% discount on a offer code making them £16.01 delivered! Mad!
Got the new saddle but can't fit it as I can't use tools obviously.
Rear skewer due Thursday.
Bike should be up and running by the end of the week with a bit of luck.
Hand has gone down a bit - I can now see all my knuckles again although I am nowhere near being able to clench my fist.
I look like a degenerate at the moment as I cannot shave and last did so Friday evening! Mrs SD has informed me that I am no longer kissable!
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Feeling much more positive today and I'm itching to get out again!
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Psst....
When you have an off, use it as an opportunity to upgrade ! When I hit the back of a taxi, the Ritchey Comp bars that got bent turned into a nice set of £80 Ritchey WCS in wet black - needed them as they are stronger and lighter !
When you have an off, use it as an opportunity to upgrade ! When I hit the back of a taxi, the Ritchey Comp bars that got bent turned into a nice set of £80 Ritchey WCS in wet black - needed them as they are stronger and lighter !
ushills
Veteran
The plastic surgeon at facial unit at the hospital gave me antibiotic eye ointment in a tube (you can get it over the counter) to put on my facial abrasions as they heal better and it reduces the pain. They go a horrible soggy green but heal really quick and avoid the dry itchy scabs.