What. A. Day.

[mythste]

I have to vent. Mostly at my own stupidity.

I thought I'd aim for my first 50 mile run today, Liverpool to Blackpool to visit my family. Weather was looking good, new panniers fitted, go go go!

15 miles in the route I'd planned started taking me down some canal paths which was fine. I didn't mind taking it slow, especially considering it was almost twice as far as I've cycled in one go before. The terrin started getting worse (Liverpool/Leeds canal I think) and I started looking for routes back on to an A road. Just as I'd worked out where I was supposed to go I had my first proper off, back wheel caught some mud, slipped and then bounced into the edge of the very narrow carved out track and off I went.

Right into the fecking canal!

iPhone 6 in my back pocket (now in a bag of rice with many prayers being spoken) 3 inch gash in my hand which has since been glued up and a level of embarrassment I just didn't kmow was possible! Alas, I manned up and cycled the rest of the way anyway, cussing myself and dripping blood all over the handlebars.

Remind me why we do this to ourselves?!

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I have to vent. Mostly at my own stupidity.

I thought I'd aim for my first 50 mile run today, Liverpool to Blackpool to visit my family. Weather was looking good, new panniers fitted, go go go!

15 miles in the route I'd planned started taking me down some canal paths which was fine. I didn't mind taking it slow, especially considering it was almost twice as far as I've cycled in one go before. The terrin started getting worse (Liverpool/Leeds canal I think) and I started looking for routes back on to an A road. Just as I'd worked out where I was supposed to go I had my first proper off, back wheel caught some mud, slipped and then bounced into the edge of the very narrow carved out track and off I went.

Right into the fecking canal!

iPhone 6 in my back pocket (now in a bag of rice with many prayers being spoken) 3 inch gash in my hand which has since been glued up and a level of embarrassment I just didn't kmow was possible! Alas, I manned up and cycled the rest of the way anyway, cussing myself and dripping blood all over the handlebars.

Remind me why we do this to ourselves?!

I reckon many of us have feared ending up in the canal, you, sir, have dared it! Kudos for getting back on the bike and pedal-cursing your way onward, like those pros who fall off mountainsides and get back on the bike. Have you thought of red handlebar tape?

 

[themosquitoking]

Unlucky. The normal answer here would be "because it's fun" but that doesn't really stack up against your day. Silica gel sachets if you have any would be better for the iphone and i hope your hand gws. Full rule 5 compliance though.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Get well soon and all that
Yeahbut, why did you not seek medical help after the tumble?
What was the point of finishing the ride? Were you not dripping wet and cold?
If the terrain was so bad near the water, would it not have been prudent to dismount and walk a bit?

 

[mythste]

Get well soon and all that
Yeahbut, why did you not seek medical help after the tumble?
What was the point of finishing the ride? Were you not dripping wet and cold?
If the terrain was so bad near the water, would it not have been prudent to dismount and walk a bit?

Because to work out were the nearest medical centre as more difficult than continuing.

Fortunately, sunny day and Lycra!

Yes...

 

[mythste]

Also, it's my mums birthday and I was surprising her by turning up. Extra incentive.

She then drove me to a&e to get it glued up. I gave her the gift of nostalgia!

 

[mythste]

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sorry to hear of your misfortune....
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but
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I'm having a beer at the moment and this "Right into the fecking canal" made me nearly choke on it....beer and chuckling not an easy combination .....
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I'm pretty impressed that my primary school training of being thrown into the pool with pyjamas on kicked in!

I really can't but laugh. Followed by a swift bout of humiliation, then more laughing.

The worst was in a&e when the nurse shouted through "THIS LADS FALLEN OFF HIS BIKE INTO A CANAL, HAH! RECKON HE NEEDS A TETANUS?"

What happened to bedside manner.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Also, it's my mums birthday and I was surprising her by turning up. Extra incentive.

She then drove me to a&e to get it glued up. I gave her the gift of nostalgia!

You gave her that rare gift of feeling needed again! On her birthday too! What do you have planned for mothers' day?

 

[T4tomo]

Get well soon and all that
Yeahbut, why did you not seek medical help after the tumble?
What was the point of finishing the ride? Were you not dripping wet and cold?
If the terrain was so bad near the water, would it not have been prudent to dismount and walk a bit?

Captain fecking hindsight strikes

 

[Lilliburlero]

Bad luck fella.

You`ll mend and as a bonus have a cracking story to tell to the grandkids

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Captain fecking hindsight strikes

True, sympathy is not my forte

 

[themosquitoking]

Did the bike end up in the water too? I've always wondered if modern bikes float.

 

[ScotiaLass]

Oh no! I dread landing in the canal (I cycle along them all the time!). Glad you got out okay but not good about your hand.
Hope you're feeling better now!

 

[mythste]

Did the bike end up in the water too? I've always wondered if modern bikes float.

Weirdly, and thankfully, even though I was clipped in my bike stayed on dry land! Had some clean clothes in panniers which made it more bare able.

 

[The Jogger]

Was it deep, the water I mean.

You don't believe in half measures, hope you're feeling better now.