welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Had an interesting day. Popped round to help friends finish off building a bike for the young one in the group, a few dérailleur frustrations sorted, and cups of tea drunk we went on our way for an easy jaunt to help test the new bike.
All went well till heading back through Croydon, crossing the road and over some tram lines, when my front wheel latched inside the lines and threw me off. Hit the ground pretty hard and had some cuts and grazing on my knees and elbow (and later I found my hips), my bikes chain came off, the handlebar was pushed to one side, the brakes went askew and the left brake hood was bent inwards. All was sorted on the spot by my awesome company, had a nice couple stop to ask if I was ok where she commented the same thing happened to her a while back.
Went to East Croydon station to use the toilets, and they wouldn't let me in as the toilets were beyond the barriers, despite me stood there with bleeding knees and elbow.....
So the guys went into the local shop, got some wipes, the young lad in the group got me a bar of chocolate as he believed it makes everything better (awesome) and headed back to get cleaned up properly.
I'm fine and will no doubt be riding in a week or so, but the next couple of days will probably be a bit sore. The bike has some new war marks,
Most importantly the sheer awesomeness of my riding company shone through, still had a cracking day.
Cheers @themosquitoking and friends.
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Like Mo. Not a like because you came off, but that you had great people with you. Hope your not In to much pain.
Felt really rough out there today. A strong n/e headwind didn't help matters. Starting to feel a little chilly towards the end of the ride. It's the worst I've felt on a ride so far. Still the miles are on the clock and there will be better days.
