Off the bike for a week

[Inertia]

Had my first nasty off, my own fault, took a hairpin too fast in the wet (it had rained earlier) and the bike slid out and I slid for a few feet on my side. Good news is the bikes ok, bad news I got road rash on my backside and some cuts on the knee, and scrapes on face, shoulder and hands.

I wish I had a better idea of what I did wrong so i can avoid it but hard to recall in hindsight. Im thinking i was just going fast down the hill and too the corner too fast. I should have slowed and stayed more upright, Im lucky a car wasnt behind me but its knocked my confidence a bit.

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.4...4!1s6aevKGVwUheyjTurKYAwMg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

 

[ianrauk]

You answered you own question.
Too fast in the wet..

Heal up quick and just get back out there on the bike.

 

[roadrash]

I got road rash on my backside

 

[Inertia]

You answered you own question.
Too fast in the wet..

Heal up quick and just get back out there on the bike.

Thanks Ian, in my head I would be out already, the tricky part will be figuring when I should.

Tell me about it! fortunately its to the side so I can sit down, gently

 

[ianrauk]

Thanks Ian, in my head I would be out already, the tricky part will be figuring when I should.

When you and your body feel's up for it.
No need to rush back out... unless you want to off course.

 

[DEFENDER01]

Its a learning curve we go through life learning them.
Some are more painful than others.

 

[hennbell]

Thanks to the google map link you posted you can see there is alot of paint on the road, both white lines and a red center surface. Sometimes these painted areas are very slick in the wet, be cautious when turning in the wet over painted road surface.

 

[ChrisEyles]

Yowch, sounds nasty! Make sure you rest up and take it easy 'til you heal nicely - you'll soon be back out on the bike enjoy the lovely weather Know what you mean about a fall being a confidence shaker, but keep at it (maybe a little slower than usual if it helps) and it will come back. Thinking about your speed and cornering may even make you a better, safer cyclist in the long run.

 

[Lonestar]

Had my first nasty off, my own fault, took a hairpin too fast in the wet (it had rained earlier) and the bike slid out and I slid for a few feet on my side. Good news is the bikes ok, bad news I got road rash on my backside and some cuts on the knee, and scrapes on face, shoulder and hands.

I wish I had a better idea of what I did wrong so i can avoid it but hard to recall in hindsight. Im thinking i was just going fast down the hill and too the corner too fast. I should have slowed and stayed more upright, Im lucky a car wasnt behind me but its knocked my confidence a bit.

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@53.4...4!1s6aevKGVwUheyjTurKYAwMg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

That looks nice there.Hope you recover quick.

 

[Inertia]

Thanks to the google map link you posted you can see there is alot of paint on the road, both white lines and a red center surface. Sometimes these painted areas are very slick in the wet, be cautious when turning in the wet over painted road surface.

Good point, its also not a great surface now I look at it with rough and smooth parts. Its part of my daily commute so Ive taken it lots of times without incident so I think I got cocky

Thanks for the advice and well wishes all, Im hopeful I can get back on the bike on Friday, if not then Monday, and I promise to take it easy.

That looks nice there.Hope you recover quick.

Thanks, yeah, its a nice spot for it , thats just as I leave Liverpool, its all back roads from there to home.

 

[dan_bo]

When you and your body feel's up for it.
No need to rush back out... unless you want to off course.

He went off course. That was the problem.

 

[Inertia]

Just an update for anyone who wants to know. Im back on the bike today on the daily commute, I made it into work ok and the wounds itchy but healing

Damn I missed cycling after being stuck in the car for a week!