Long Man of Wilmington
Today's Ride
- Thread starter FairfaxPat
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Took a fall on a greasy corner on way home Saturday & my knee's was a bit battered so gave the ebike a run to work & back on Sunday for a bit of a rest. Just had a new drive-train & running sweet. Even though the chain wasn't worn to normal point of changing, the jockey's, cassette & chain-ring were shot. By the Tyne.
Guinessisgoodforyou
rBotM Winner
Hope you're ok mate.
Sound, thanks. Bit stiff when I got up (fnarr fnarr) & a few scabs & an almost unconscious caution on the next days ride. Still beats the car & definitely the bus!
moonlite
Kona Fan
It's still spring here but we've had a bit of a cold snap and a lot of windy weather, so when today dawned calm I took the '98 Explosif for a bit of a pootle around the dirt roads outside town. I'd forgotten how nicely it rides despite the hard life it's had. There's still a bit of fettling to be done, but had a blast.
One thing Aussie riders have to look out for this time of year is Magpies, which become hyper-territorial with chicks in the nest and swoop on passing cyclists to warn them away. This happened today during a quiet, reflective section of the ride, causing some rapid acceleration and desperate ducking as the fearsome fowl made three very close passes. No actual contact was made but I've heard legends of cyclists staggering home with bloody wounds to neck and ears so wasn't taking any chances.
One thing Aussie riders have to look out for this time of year is Magpies, which become hyper-territorial with chicks in the nest and swoop on passing cyclists to warn them away. This happened today during a quiet, reflective section of the ride, causing some rapid acceleration and desperate ducking as the fearsome fowl made three very close passes. No actual contact was made but I've heard legends of cyclists staggering home with bloody wounds to neck and ears so wasn't taking any chances.
MattiThundrrr
Kona Fan
I have heard of people knowing that smell.
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