The walk of shame

[numbnuts]

Oh the shame the shame I had to walk up a hill for the first time

my excuses

1. I'm old
2. it was hot 32c
3. I was tired
4. had just ridden 30 miles
5. I've got emphysema
6.I have a prolapsed disc

 

[MontyVeda]

don't beat yourself up about it... I make sure i have my camera on hot days just in case it all gets too much and I just need to stop and take a photo. The views are often better halfway up than at the top anyway.

The real shame is doing a 180 degree turn halfway up in favour of a flatter route! (which i've done on numerous occasions)

 

[alans]

if you didn't use your 24" gear it would go rusty & eventually sieze up

 

[TheDoctor]

Nothing wrong with working a different set of muscles.
You were cross training.
You weren't having your arse handed to you on a plate, oh deary me no!!

 

[Cubist]

No shame. Many would still be on the sofa.

 

[cyberknight]

No shame. Many would still be on the sofa.

Trying to get the housework done around 2 kids and a poorly wife so i get the chance for a ride tomorrow all being well

 

[Cubist]

For me I have a mass of gardening to do,(interrupted by the play off final currently) but most importantly a day off rugby tomorrow,, so I'm dragging Cubester off over a few hills.

Every single one of your excuses would be sufficient in their own right Numbuts!

 

[postman]

Oh the shame the shame I had to walk up a hill for the first time

my excuses

1. I'm old
2. it was hot 32c
3. I was tired
4. had just ridden 30 miles
5. I've got emphysema
6.I have a prolapsed disc

It's ok you were giving the bike a well earned rest.Very kind of you.

 

[TheDoctor]

Good point well made.
It's important not to over stress the cranks. Or the chain.

 

[ASC1951]

Oh the shame the shame I had to walk up a hill for the first time

Listen, my lad, I've seen professional cyclists walking uphill, on the Milk Race.

It wasn't hot and they were all in their 20s and early 30s. Even Boardman looked like he wanted to get off.

 

[Globalti]

Last time I walked up a hill a bunch of really serious roadies came riding up so I pretended I was engrossed in eating blackberries from the hedge.

 

[vernon]

Today I got off for the first time to walk down a hill.

It was Garrowby Hill and I was not convinced that my brakes, despite being adjusted before the ride specifically for this ride, were man enough for me to feel comfortable on a fastish descent nor did I want to melt the tyres to the rim by heavy braking.

It was only for the worst bit and I forgave myself the moment I got back on the bike. The view from the hill is stunning BTW.

 

[cyberknight]

After all my planning to go out i ended up taking kids to park then went round to my mums, who apparantly has gone on holiday but told everyone else but me

 

[Pat "5mph"]

What a carry on for a wee walk up the hill next time just kid on you have a flat, pump it back up at the bottom

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Oh the shame the shame I had to walk up a hill for the first time

my excuses

1. I'm old
2. it was hot 32c
3. I was tired
4. had just ridden 30 miles
5. I've got emphysema
6.I have a prolapsed disc

These are not excuses. Not one of them. They are reasons.