England : London Sunday London ride

[Sittingduck]

Nice pics Dave. I should try out that cable car sometime.

I went into town this morning, having decided to seek out Swains Lane. Bit fierce at the top ain't it! Lots of fun looping back down the Main Highgate Hill road though. Did a lap of Regents park and came home via Holland Park, Shepherds Bush, Barnes and Richmond Park. Quite a nice morning for a little ride, I must say. No rain, for once!!

 

[topcat1]

yes it was very exciting

 

[martint235]

I'm not out tomorrow but let's not let this ride die!! I'll definitely be out next Sunday!!

 

[zimzum42]

Torn hamstring :-(

 

[martint235]

Torn hamstring :-(

How? It can't be from too much cycling

 

[zimzum42]

How? It can't be from too much cycling

LOL - I jumped to try and touch a flag that was flying. Didn't reach it. Tore the hammy :-(

 

[Becs]

Torn hamstring :-(

Properly torn or just pulled badly - if its the latter you might be able to manage a gentle one by sunday maybe?

 

[zimzum42]

Probably the latter. I managed to limp to the pub this evening with the aid of a stick, so don't suppose it's properly torn...

 

[Becs]

Probably the latter. I managed to limp to the pub this evening with the aid of a stick, so don't suppose it's properly torn...

Ouch! If u need a stick it must be pretty bad.

I am hankering for a sunday ride though Martin . . . .

 

[zimzum42]

Ouch! If u need a stick it must be pretty bad.

I am hankering for a sunday ride though Martin . . . .

It's been agony for two days. Seems to be settling a bit, but I get terrible referred pain into my calf. Just giving it lots of ice and elevation and wearing compression tights... Should get better soon, I hope!

 

[Becs]

might be worth some ibuprofen too (over paracetamol). At this point post-injury ice won't help - it might even impair healing, now it needs warmth and (very) gentle exercise, at least that's what I'd say if you were a horse!

 

[zimzum42]

might be worth some ibuprofen too (over paracetamol). At this point post-injury ice won't help - it might even impair healing, now it needs warmth and (very) gentle exercise, at least that's what I'd say if you were a horse!

Thanks for the tips! I'll be sure to be out of the stable soon!

 

[Becs]

either that or we can have you shot . . .

 

[martint235]

might be worth some ibuprofen too (over paracetamol). At this point post-injury ice won't help - it might even impair healing, now it needs warmth and (very) gentle exercise, at least that's what I'd say if you were a horse!

Well there's a curious similarity in looks. Neigh!

 

[Becs]

so start time? destination?

(I would offer to organise but it would start at 11.30 and head north . . . .. )