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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I only recently learnt to cycle and yesterday evening went to the local park with my friend to practise turning corners because I'm rubbish.....
We got to a straight, I tried to pedal a little faster and at some point lost confidence in my footing, forgot that I had breaks and fell off my bike...leaving bits of my left hand and knee on the ground...right by the kids playground...big, undignified, ouchie-ness!!!
There go my Tour de France dreams!!  |
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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago
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I used to cycle everywhere as a kid, then moved to a city and basically forgot. Last time I got on a push bike I was terrified, forgot I had brakes and crashed into a wall.  Shanks pony for me! |
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Hope the wounds heal quickly, dont use plasters, keep them moist.
How did you learn to ride at your age?
Is it the same as when your a kid? Someone runs with you, lets go and shouts 'Pedal pedal pedal'? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I'm pretty sure that Birmingham Council offer adult cycle training for free. It's well worth doing not just for the basics but also for road craft and confidence  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Hope the wounds heal quickly, dont use plasters, keep them moist.
How did you learn to ride at your age?
Is it the same as when your a kid? Someone runs with you, lets go and shouts 'Pedal pedal pedal'?"
That was pretty much what happened!! |
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"Hope the wounds heal quickly, dont use plasters, keep them moist.
How did you learn to ride at your age?
Is it the same as when your a kid? Someone runs with you, lets go and shouts 'Pedal pedal pedal'?
That was pretty much what happened!!"
It is the same for kids then.
Well done to you mate, I reckon its easier to say 'Im this age now so fuck it, I just won't bother'. Well done. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I'm pretty sure that Birmingham Council offer adult cycle training for free. It's well worth doing not just for the basics but also for road craft and confidence "
I might just look into that ... I'm not sure I'll ever ride on the roads... Parks, easy trails and the countryside are my aims.... Nonetheless, i could do with becoming much more competent! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I think its great you have learnt a new skill,even if you have got the bruises to show for it  "
No pain no gain. I'm learning to be a submissive. I quite like a little bruising from the whips and paddles  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I think its great you have learnt a new skill,even if you have got the bruises to show for it "
Thank you.
I was well proud when I first got my balance... It's a long road ahead (pardon the pun), but I'm determined to keep going.... Not rush myself... I have bought a pair of gloves, and knee pads...lol |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Hope the wounds heal quickly, dont use plasters, keep them moist.
How did you learn to ride at your age?
Is it the same as when your a kid? Someone runs with you, lets go and shouts 'Pedal pedal pedal'?
That was pretty much what happened!!
It is the same for kids then.
Well done to you mate, I reckon its easier to say 'Im this age now so fuck it, I just won't bother'. Well done."
Cheers!! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Take the training as it is not all about road riding, it is about building confidence."
You're very right. I've found something that looks interesting:
http://www.bikeright.co.uk/westmidlands/cycletraining/
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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago
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I think you have done really well! My stepmother has recently bought a bike (they like spending money) But I don't think she has got further than buying it, though she was adamant that she was going to start with stabilisers...so we'll see, but a big thumbs up to you |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I think you have done really well! My stepmother has recently bought a bike (they like spending money) But I don't think she has got further than buying it, though she was adamant that she was going to start with stabilisers...so we'll see, but a big thumbs up to you "
Crashing happens to the most experiences cyclists. I'm into mountain biking and regularly throw myself down steep hills for fun without hurting myself but I have had 2 crashes in the space of a month. The first was on my way to the start line of the Prudential Ride London 100 and I still did the ride. The 2nd was mountain biking in the lakes a few weeks ago. I fell off some raised boards into some stagnant water. I'm still riding. It's all part of the fun. Don't let it knock your confidence.  |
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