Your ride today....

[Diggs]

Eventful trip today.

10 miles north along the coast road at lunchtime. Then on a mad impulse turned inland up the moor road.

I've never yet managed it to the top of the hill without stopping, but I came closer today than I have done before. Very pleasing. Continued on down the gentle side of the hill, then stopped to check train times on my phone- do I take the road that heads directly home, or go the other way and catch a train back? Lots of options.

Back on the bike, and round the next bend. Couldn't have been doing more than 10mph. A ditch was blocked and was overflowing across the road. 20 yards of sheet ice.

Down I went.

The bike took some damage, but nothing that can't be repaired. Broken rear light, broken mudguard stay, and it'll need new bar tape.

I fared less well. Currently an inpatient at the local orthopaedic unit. X ray inconclusive, CT scan in the morning, suspected hip fracture.

Ouch not good! I can't possibly 'like' that. Second ice fall story I've seen today. Heal fast

 

[welsh dragon]

Terrible news. Get well soon.

 

[NorthernDave]

Eventful trip today.

10 miles north along the coast road at lunchtime. Then on a mad impulse turned inland up the moor road.

I've never yet managed it to the top of the hill without stopping, but I came closer today than I have done before. Very pleasing. Continued on down the gentle side of the hill, then stopped to check train times on my phone- do I take the road that heads directly home, or go the other way and catch a train back? Lots of options.

Back on the bike, and round the next bend. Couldn't have been doing more than 10mph. A ditch was blocked and was overflowing across the road. 20 yards of sheet ice.

Down I went.

The bike took some damage, but nothing that can't be repaired. Broken rear light, broken mudguard stay, and it'll need new bar tape.

I fared less well. Currently an inpatient at the local orthopaedic unit. X ray inconclusive, CT scan in the morning, suspected hip fracture.

That's bad news - GWS @bruce1530

 

[Donger]

Eventful trip today.....Down I went.

The bike took some damage, but nothing that can't be repaired. Broken rear light, broken mudguard stay, and it'll need new bar tape.

I fared less well. Currently an inpatient at the local orthopaedic unit. X ray inconclusive, CT scan in the morning, suspected hip fracture.

Ouch !! Sorry to hear that. Hope you are OK and soon up and out again. Take care.

 

[GGJ]

Eventful trip today.

I fared less well. Currently an inpatient at the local orthopaedic unit. X ray inconclusive, CT scan in the morning, suspected hip fracture.

Sorry to hear that, hope the prognosis is not as bad as you suspect. GWS

 

[Old jon]

Sorry about the off, @bruce1530 well done for riding out.

 

[Stonechat]

Eventful trip today.

10 miles north along the coast road at lunchtime. Then on a mad impulse turned inland up the moor road.

I've never yet managed it to the top of the hill without stopping, but I came closer today than I have done before. Very pleasing. Continued on down the gentle side of the hill, then stopped to check train times on my phone- do I take the road that heads directly home, or go the other way and catch a train back? Lots of options.

Back on the bike, and round the next bend. Couldn't have been doing more than 10mph. A ditch was blocked and was overflowing across the road. 20 yards of sheet ice.

Down I went.

The bike took some damage, but nothing that can't be repaired. Broken rear light, broken mudguard stay, and it'll need new bar tape.

I fared less well. Currently an inpatient at the local orthopaedic unit. X ray inconclusive, CT scan in the morning, suspected hip fracture.

Sorry to hear that. Know what it's like with a fractured humerus at the shoulder. Hope it's not too painful and get well as soon as you can - know it will take time

 

[Dave 123]

I can only echo everybody else's sentiments @bruce1530 .

Mend well.

 

[galaxy]

My ride Saturday was more Utillity, Wickes for some screws, Butchers for some Sirloin, then Sainsburys for the trimmings, 15 mile sweet little circuit, then no guilt felt ater the Steak pig out in the evening.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Eventful trip today.

10 miles north along the coast road at lunchtime. Then on a mad impulse turned inland up the moor road.

I've never yet managed it to the top of the hill without stopping, but I came closer today than I have done before. Very pleasing. Continued on down the gentle side of the hill, then stopped to check train times on my phone- do I take the road that heads directly home, or go the other way and catch a train back? Lots of options.

Back on the bike, and round the next bend. Couldn't have been doing more than 10mph. A ditch was blocked and was overflowing across the road. 20 yards of sheet ice.

Down I went.

The bike took some damage, but nothing that can't be repaired. Broken rear light, broken mudguard stay, and it'll need new bar tape.

I fared less well. Currently an inpatient at the local orthopaedic unit. X ray inconclusive, CT scan in the morning, suspected hip fracture.

Oooh, ouch! I'm very sorry to hear this and hope you're on the mend soon.

 

[biggs682]

37 1/4 miles this morning on the Puch Mistral SE , its first ride outside of nn8 postocde in my hands rode fantastic with no issues .

Nice scenic across country route to Hackleton then back home via Horton,Denton, Castle Ashby ,Yardley Hastings , Easton Maudit , Bozeat ,Hinwick and Little Irchester .

Grey but dry and not overly cold

 

[bruce1530]

Thanks for the kind words everyone. Much appreciated. Good news is that the consultant doesn't think it's fractured, but it may need a MRI to verify.

Walking with the assistance of Physio, crutches and morphine.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Sorry to hear that, @bruce1530 , but glad to hear you may not have a fracture. Get Well, soon.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Haven't been out much due to wrist problems, extra workload and being generally disinterested.

 

[Rustybucket]

https://www.strava.com/activities/787132731/shareable_images/map_based?hl=en-GB&v=1480258174

Made it out on the bike today! First time out for the winter bike, forgot how much heavier it is than my other bike! Really nice ride to Henley and back through Windsor great park, nearly all on quiet country roads and not many hills. Will shorten it to 50miles for my winter ride