I Rode My Bike Today...
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Cougar
Well-Known Member
I rode my bike last night for the first time since I broke my 5th metacarpal at the Enduro in the beginning of June. It was a small 7 mile ride on the bike path near my house, but it was nice to get out again finally. I rode with my (removable) splint on to see how that would feel, and it didn't limit me too much. It was slightly hard to shift into my big gear up front (thumb dexterity was slightly constrained), but otherwise I didn't even notice the splint.
I'm going to get back to it this weekend in earnest, although I'll probably pretend I'm a roady this weekend to limit the handlebar vibration. Get out my 29'er hardtail instead of the Burner and ride the bike path between the Church and Cook's and back. I should be healed up enough to ride the Aliso race on the 19th, if not truly compete. Rock-It (where I was going to make up all my time) is going to be tough until my hand is 100%.
I'm going to get back to it this weekend in earnest, although I'll probably pretend I'm a roady this weekend to limit the handlebar vibration. Get out my 29'er hardtail instead of the Burner and ride the bike path between the Church and Cook's and back. I should be healed up enough to ride the Aliso race on the 19th, if not truly compete. Rock-It (where I was going to make up all my time) is going to be tough until my hand is 100%.
Makoto
Member
Snuck in a quick ride last night (I've been lacking motivation to ride lately) and toward the end of my ride I finally started to feel good on my bike as I was about to descend one of my favorite connector trails. Right after I clean the first switchback, my rear brake lever pulls all the way to the bar. Boo!!!! Rear brake pads are shot. This is what you get for not checking your equipment out frequently. I just ordered some replacements online as West LA shops never stock small wear items I want the instant gratification of purchasing. Here's to hoping Jenson does their usual amazing job of shipping my orders the same day as I place them and UPS delvers them the next day as I am scheduled to ride Saturday morning.
Mikie
Admin/iMTB Hooligan
CarlS said:Mikie said:I looked at my bike rear end-less, in the garage on the work stand today...
that's why you need a back up bike. and then another back up bike for the back up bike
CarlS . . . . . . . . . . I like the way you think...
Just to bring you up to speed with just how awesome Mrs. Watson is . . .
The other day Cathy said, "Mikie! This is no good! You HALF to have two bikes for when this happens!"
I looked down at the ground and said in my most sad and pathetic voice, "Yeahhhhh, your right. I really "should" get another bike I guess..."
Cougar
Well-Known Member
Faust29 said:Welcome back!
I was wondering when you would make your reappearance!
This forum is rough to read when you are sidelined with an injury. All of these awesome rides taunting me that I can't go on
BTW: Let me know when you want to triple peak attempt, I too saw J's RR on that and was intrigued. I need to get some of my endurance back, but I need to kick my VQ training into high gear.
Faust29
iMTB Hooligan
Cougar said:Faust29 said:Welcome back!
I was wondering when you would make your reappearance!
This forum is rough to read when you are sidelined with an injury. All of these awesome rides taunting me that I can't go on
BTW: Let me know when you want to triple peak attempt, I too saw J's RR on that and was intrigued. I need to get some of my endurance back, but I need to kick my VQ training into high gear.
Excellent... The next two weekends are going to be out for me. Baseball tournaments- all day for the next two Saturdays and Sundays. Ah- the joys of parenthood. :shock: :shock: :shock:
Fortunately, this will force me off the bike, and my broken index finger can start to heal. I rode Whiting/Blackstar/Skyline last weekend with it... Like a fool. It really wasn't a problem, except for the steering, braking, and shifting. :lol:
I've been putting off the "crash confession" report, as this particular injury happened while going uphill on a short rocky climb I've done 100 times...
Faust29
iMTB Hooligan
Cougar said:
Did I say "uphill"? I really meant... "gnarly downhill"... with lots of rocks, roots, crashed Volkswagens, and a -45% grade.
And, not to get off topic, I did ride my bike today. Only about 12 miles, because I ran into a trail closure on the Tijeras Creek Trail with no exit. Grrrrr....
Danimal
iMTB Addict
Ya, riding trails 100 times and bam... ...
ridden the trail a 100 times, always fun but on one ride a little mis-hap and broke 3 ribs in the back. Nice clean break. :shock:
The trail was typically some large rocks, a few 4' drops then into some gnarly rough downhill. Then one day it happened. Went on a rock without noticing it was covered with sand. Front slipped off and I went into the rocks! Damn that was a painful couple weeks.
The trail was fence line in El Moro. This was before it was dumbed down to a fairly level, calm twisty trail. :?
ridden the trail a 100 times, always fun but on one ride a little mis-hap and broke 3 ribs in the back. Nice clean break. :shock:
The trail was typically some large rocks, a few 4' drops then into some gnarly rough downhill. Then one day it happened. Went on a rock without noticing it was covered with sand. Front slipped off and I went into the rocks! Damn that was a painful couple weeks.
The trail was fence line in El Moro. This was before it was dumbed down to a fairly level, calm twisty trail. :?
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Danimal
iMTB Addict
Yes it did. Was in the hospital waiting for X ray and the wife asks "where does it hurt.". I said in my back just inside the left shoulder blade.....
Nice poke in the back and she says "here?". I screamed like a little girl and promptly passed out cold. Coming to just as the Nurse comes in, nurse asks
"What happened?". Wife says, " I don't know, he just screamed and passed out"......
If that ain't Love
Nice poke in the back and she says "here?". I screamed like a little girl and promptly passed out cold. Coming to just as the Nurse comes in, nurse asks
"What happened?". Wife says, " I don't know, he just screamed and passed out"......
If that ain't Love
Runs with Scissors
iMTB Hooligan
Only 15 pages...piffle. It's as new as a fetus's fingernails!!
Runs with Scissors
iMTB Hooligan
New, magical, levitating wheels. The only items that can really make a difference.
Other than consistently riding the bike, that is.
Other than consistently riding the bike, that is.
mtnbikej
J-Zilla
Getting back "ON TOPIC"
I rode yesterday....quick loop through the Oaks then on to Blackstar to join in on our normal Thursday night social ride.
Fought a headwind all the way out to Blackstar. Then fought that same headwind most of the way back down from Beek's.
[strava]https://www.strava.com/activities/342803886/embed/3c240de70c6f4dfa26af7f9bd341ca20e586f6a9[/strava]
I rode yesterday....quick loop through the Oaks then on to Blackstar to join in on our normal Thursday night social ride.
Fought a headwind all the way out to Blackstar. Then fought that same headwind most of the way back down from Beek's.
[strava]https://www.strava.com/activities/342803886/embed/3c240de70c6f4dfa26af7f9bd341ca20e586f6a9[/strava]
Runs with Scissors
iMTB Hooligan
A short spin today just to limber up for tomorrow's self-flagellation by bicycle. Went up UT 153, which is the beginning of the race, and then up FR 122 in the Fishlake National Forest. God's country. Only 13 miles and shy of 800 feet. And according to Strava, I'm slower than Tyler Wren, but faster than Jamie Driscoll on an "Unnamed Road Climb". 
Oh, this is promising.
Shoulda brought my trout line instead.
On FR 122
Oh, this is promising.
Shoulda brought my trout line instead.
On FR 122
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Tom the Bomb
iMTB Rockstah
I rode my bike yesterday and did not injure myself. I have in the past though I choose not to remember.
