W&W London Bridge Pointless Prize Log
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@wheels&wings 187171 wrote:
oh no! Not another.
I think this is your #6, or maybe more… In a prior post you counted your first three falls as just one; you said they were on the same ride and you had only one face plant. But multi-crash rides give you multiple points (and amount to really sucky rides), and I certainly do not require face plants… in fact I would actively discourage them.
I must say, your Freezing Saddles in Michigan is way way way more icy and treacherous than anything we softies experience here in Virginia.
Heal fast! Sending hugs. w&wThanks w&w, but don’t tempt me with those hugs, or I’ll be looking for more ice to fall on.
Okay, we’ll call it 6 falls, but 2 were in Virginia
after the snow storm you all had to also ride in. The difference in ice on the trails here is, it’s thick, solid for miles and last for days, if not weeks. The
dirt roads stay covered with ice and the paved roads almost always have snow on them making them unsafe to ride with cars. Oh well, what I did expect
moving to Michigan.@Bob James 187178 wrote:
Thanks w&w, but don’t tempt me with those hugs, or I’ll be looking for more ice to fall on.
Okay, we’ll call it 6 falls, but 2 were in Virginia
after the snow storm you all had to also ride in. The difference in ice on the trails here is, it’s thick, solid for miles and last for days, if not weeks. The
dirt roads stay covered with ice and the paved roads almost always have snow on them making them unsafe to ride with cars. Oh well, what I did expect
moving to Michigan.@drevil 186563 wrote:
Bummer, Bob. Hope this doesn’t keep you off the bike.
…blah blah blah…
The alternative to studded tires is to armor up with knee, elbow, and even hip pads… but I’d totes do the studded tires instead
Maybe it’s time to revisit this last suggestion? OK everyone, laugh laugh laugh at what I bought at Marshall’s a few weeks ago for $12 (normally $120):
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They’re Nike Combat Pro padded football compression tights with padding/armor on the hips, thighs, tailbone, and knees. I thought they were ridiculous when I first saw them, but the old gears started clunking in my head that if if the opportunity ever came up to go really fast on ice on a bike, these armor tights are cheaper than a new hip. I haven’t used them yet, but it really sounds like Bob needs to go search for a pair at his local Marshall’s
@drevil 187180 wrote:
Maybe it’s time to revisit this last suggestion? OK everyone, laugh laugh laugh at what I bought at Marshall’s a few weeks ago for $12 (normally $120):
….t really sounds like Bob needs to go search for a pair at his local Marshall’sWhat a great idea and they look hi-viz reflective too. Thanks for suggestion. I add a cup too and protect against unintended vasectomy that w&w mentioned in one of her titles. A risk trying to do one
of your stunts, or hitting top post trying to keep from falling on ice.@awitt 187592 wrote:
Nothing broken, lots of hand bruising and a puncture wound where my hand hit the bolt for the v break. Pretty bad back muscle strain. Some minor cuts and bruises on my face. I think that face shield i made protected my face. My new wind jacket is now a vest. Could be worse.
Glad to hear nothing is broken, but that hand bruising could take a while to heal, especially if there is anything torn in there.
Definitely glad it was not worse, but OUCH. Rest well and heal up.
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