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[Nigelnaturist]

Because to be out for 4 - 5 hours this time of year on a bike is bloody good going

Just over 4 Chris, it wasn't windy so very little wind chill, its not overly cold here, I have a variety of clothing to choose from, I was 0.23 miles short of the 100km I did last Nov, if I had planned before hand I would have bettered it I guess.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Just got back from Doc who has my X-ray & scan results.

No fracture which is good.

I have an inflammation caused by a stress injury (no idea when/how - odd!) between my Scaphoid and Trapezium bones.

Ibuprofen + splint thingy and no biking for at least a few weeks - so that looks like that for 2014.

On the glass half full front it's a small problem to what some people have to deal with so not the end of the world in reality.

 

[BrianEvesham]

Glad it's not broken then and only a few weeks off the bike is a result.

 

[Big_Dave]

First big frosty ride of the season yesterday morning, temp was minus 1.6c when I set out, and for some bizzare reason went out in shorts, I do love a good frosty ride out on the rail trails.
Only the "die hards" are out nowadays, don't see hardly any cyclist out this last couple of weeks

 

[moo]

Just got back from Doc who has my X-ray & scan results.

No fracture which is good.

I have an inflammation caused by a stress injury (no idea when/how - odd!) between my Scaphoid and Trapezium bones.

Ibuprofen + splint thingy and no biking for at least a few weeks - so that looks like that for 2014.

On the glass half full front it's a small problem to what some people have to deal with so not the end of the world in reality.

I had a similar injury a few months ago so can relate to the pain. I'm certain it was caused by a stretch of abysmal road where I hit a dozen or more large potholes. Ibuprofen and paracetamol mix worked well. It took a month to heal but I continued cycling, albiet slowly and mostly one handed

Seems like a good time to buy a turbo. Get well soon.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

@moo Do you work nights hence the early hour rides, or are you just completely bonkers?

 

[Mo1959]

Just got back from Doc who has my X-ray & scan results.

No fracture which is good.

I have an inflammation caused by a stress injury (no idea when/how - odd!) between my Scaphoid and Trapezium bones.

Ibuprofen + splint thingy and no biking for at least a few weeks - so that looks like that for 2014.

On the glass half full front it's a small problem to what some people have to deal with so not the end of the world in reality.

Hope it heals quickly. Small consolation, but it's probably the best time of the year to be resting it. You can always join me for a jog!

Poor pooch is shattered after this mornings jog. She was a good pacemaker though, trotting along just in front of me.

 

[moo]

@moo Do you work nights hence the early hour rides, or are you just completely bonkers?

Evening shifts so I finish work around 11pm. I'm also bonkers as I'll be working from home soon and will be doing regular 4am rides to wake me up for the day Living in London I just can't stand the traffic during regular hours.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@moo Do you work nights hence the early hour rides, or are you just completely bonkers?

Like you.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

First big frosty ride of the season yesterday morning, temp was minus 1.6c when I set out, and for some bizzare reason went out in shorts, I do love a good frosty ride out on the rail trails.
Only the "die hards" are out nowadays, don't see hardly any cyclist out this last couple of weeks

I still go out. Ok a bit later in the day than most.

 

[Stonechat]

Usual trip to CHertsey today
Was miserable, and damp and grey, had lights, overshoes etc
Did a bit of riding in Chertsey
Mamaged to cut of a bit by stopping Garmin and forgetting to restart
After going up St Ann's Hill, dip in the road under a railway bridge was flooded, so did an alternate route

After my stop in Chertsey was even damper and colder. Road by the river still has roadworks (think they may be revamping the lock, something they do during the winter months)
Garmin had 20.3 miles at 14.8 mph
With the missing miles was actually 24 miles
I found after 5 and 10 miles average speed on Garmin was showing 14. something miles per hour, was obviously wrong. Looking at speed on Strava, looks like I was averaging about 19 on the first bit
Strava gives average speed of 15.5 mph - nearer to it

Climbing, incuding the cut off part 835 feet

The truncated route on Strava here
http://www.strava.com/activities/223382979

 

[starthms]

Nice weather for the hill climbing but dam need to get gilet for the descents.

 

[stevey]

First big frosty ride of the season yesterday morning, temp was minus 1.6c when I set out, and for some bizzare reason went out in shorts, I do love a good frosty ride out on the rail trails.
Only the "die hards" are out nowadays, don't see hardly any cyclist out this last couple of weeks

Same here went out yesterday no one on a bike prob be the same tomorrow

 

[stevey]

All the best @SpokeyDokey.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Productive afternoon:

Just ordered 12-30 cassette & new chain + appropriate tools.

Big(ger) hills watch out when my wrist is fixed!