South Birmingham and Black Country Social Ride

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Philk

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Location
Coventry
Just picked up the new bike, cant wait to try it on the hills.....

couldnt get a 4.9 so i got a 5.2c H2 2011 instead, it goes like a rocket...Just need to learn how to ride it now :rolleyes:
 
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BrumJim

BrumJim

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couldnt get a 4.9 so i got a 5.2c H2 2011 instead,

I think you might be trying to be something you are not now!
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Anyway - anyone up for an evening ride this week? Thursday?

Or Saturday 21st instead?
 

Wobblers

Euthermic
Location
Minkowski Space
i got a 5.2c H2 2011 instead, it goes like a rocket

That's a lot of bike you've got there!

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I like the idea of an evening ride - I'm free this Thursday. It might be an idea to take some decent lights since it's now starting to get dark before 9-ish. In fact, it's actually quite fun going round the lanes at night: a completely different experience, and you get to see more of the wildlife.
 

Philk

Well-Known Member
Location
Coventry
Hi Chaps,

unfortunatley im going to be out of action for a little while.
I was going home yesterday, lovely day wanting to go out for a ride when i got home.
Im sitting in the car waiting for a gap in the traffic at an island, when a transit van decides to drive through the micra.

I have major whiplash, luckily didnt damage the spinal fusion i had 11 months ago. spent 5 hours in A&E, more xrays than i dont know what.

Feeling very sore at the moment, all neck, arms and wrists.

3 visits to the hospital in 12 months , thats it no more :wacko:

some pics to keep you going

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BrumJim

BrumJim

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Bad news. It was the unlucky bike that you just bought. You'll need to get rid of it sharpish, before your roof falls down and you get gangrene in your left arm. Trust me!!
 

PJ79LIZARD

Über Member
Location
WEST MIDLANDS
Could of been worse phil........ You could of been on your new ride lol, only joking hope you make a speedy recovery mate, did you part x your other bike or you kept hold of it?
 

Philk

Well-Known Member
Location
Coventry
Could of been worse phil........ You could of been on your new ride lol, only joking hope you make a speedy recovery mate, did you part x your other bike or you kept hold of it?

I part X'ed the allez, i got a good deal as i got exactly what i paid for it back, plus the upgrades on the allez were matched on the madone.ie seat, handlebar clamp, speedo sensor.
 
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BrumJim

BrumJim

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Any takers for social rides? Is this evening still on, or is the threat of light rain giving cause for concern? Saturday don't look too good either.
 

Wobblers

Euthermic
Location
Minkowski Space
Sorry to hear about your accident, Phil. Glad to hear that it wasn't worse... or happened whilst you were riding your new bike!! GWS.

Any takers for social rides? Is this evening still on, or is the threat of light rain giving cause for concern? Saturday don't look too good either.

"Light Rain"?? I cycled back via Frankley Green tonight - I think "monsoon" would have been a more apt description! It's probably just as well we didn't organise anything for tonight. Metcheck's saying light showers for Saturday morning, the Met Office says heavy showers for the whole of Saturday, FWIW. I think it's worthwhile giving it a go. Anyone fancy a Saturday morning pootle?
 

Downward

Guru
Location
West Midlands
Sorry to hear about your accident, Phil. Glad to hear that it wasn't worse... or happened whilst you were riding your new bike!! GWS.



"Light Rain"?? I cycled back via Frankley Green tonight - I think "monsoon" would have been a more apt description! It's probably just as well we didn't organise anything for tonight. Metcheck's saying light showers for Saturday morning, the Met Office says heavy showers for the whole of Saturday, FWIW. I think it's worthwhile giving it a go. Anyone fancy a Saturday morning pootle?

I knew the weather was going to turn Thursday afternoon. Friday looks bad and overnight but I reckon Sat morning will be ok. I mean it has rained the last 3.
 

Downward

Guru
Location
West Midlands
I've had a soaking last night this morning and this evening and thus I'm out !

My shoes are sodden and my road bike is at work. Most my kits in the wash now and I have promised the old man I'd fix his car tommorow morning too.
 
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BrumJim

BrumJim

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I'll call off too. Rain is forecast for waking up time, and that'll put me off. Plus Saturday's plan is to get BrumAlison driving again - went out this evening - got her behind the wheel for 10 minutes. Went well.
 
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