First off today - how bl00dy stupid can you be?

[Slaav]

As above, first off a few hours ago.

And I am bl00dy livid about it!!! Actually felt like punching the guy responsible; only problem, it was my own fault.

Nobody anywhere near me.

Climbing a very steep section sitting down. Doing around 3 or 4 mph or so just making it to the top after a previous long (for me) climp. Wobbled, veered slightly off line and just caught the muddy verge (road biking) and now know what NOT to do! (Point of post)

On no account, whilst sitting down, just power through the pedals at 4mph on a steep incline. You would never believe it, but my first proper wheelie since I was 13 years old.

Right up and over onto my 4rse whilst still clipped in. Happened quicker than I could even appreciate what was happening. So there I was lying on my back, clipped in with drinks bottle all over me. Single track road.

Only upside is NOBODY was anywhere near me, walking, cycling or driving. Dusted myself down and tried to get back on and finish the climb with one foot clipped in. Couldnt quite get enough speed to clip other foot in.

Moral and point - just dont do it and concentrate; don't be a lazy bu66er and just stand up on the pedals and get it over and done with


ps - Can now smile about it and thought it may bring a smile to others - 5'4" and 17st - makes the image even funnier

 

[Pat "5mph"]

But you made it to the top. Well done!

 

[defy-one]

Was the grass verge okay?

Sent from my GT-I9100

 

[Scoosh]

-> -> -> !

Glad you can see the funny side now !

Ah - we live and learn

 

[cyberknight]

Sorry i have to admit i laughed

 

[betty swollocks]

 

[Dave7]

Sorry i have to admit i laughed

Well I didn't.
Well TBH I did a bit. In fact I nearly wet myself laughing.......don't suppose you have any pics?
I did something similar last week-off road on my MTB but landed on my bum & elbow.....pain in elbow just receding.

 

[CopperCyclist]

.......don't suppose you have any pics?

Or head cam footage. I would be willing to pay a small fee to see it!

 

[Slaav]

Or head cam footage. I would be willing to pay a small fee to see it!

Without opening Pandora's box (ahem) I cannot think of any other reason that I could justify head cam footage

At the time, I was livid with myself. That swiftly went into that furtive looking around phase to see if anyone had seen me closely followed by complete disbelief at my own stupidty! Luckily that was then replaced by laughter (internally).

I am now smiling to myself and hoped that the sad little tale would bring cheer to all! I think I would have fallen off independently if I had seen it happen to someone else to be honest.....

 

[Berties]

Whoops!! You've been framed

 

[steveindenmark]

Some guys have all the luck. If I did that it would just be as a full school bus was passing.

I think it is discraceful that everyone on here is laughing at you. You could have been hurt.

 

[Slaav]

Some guys have all the luck. If I did that it would just be as a full school bus was passing.

I think it is discraceful that everyone on here is laughing at you. You could have been hurt.

Do you know what? I agree with you; I was lucky

If anybody had seen it, it would have made it to youtube; trust me