2023 Subscriptions iain couttie Posted November 16, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Hope all the casualties are recovering I was burst from the word go,however did enjoy the day Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Home safe guys. Bit of a slog at times on the way back. Thankfully no real damage to bike or me. Landing on my head would have been a bonus - might have knocked some sense into me! Alan, hope you're not too bashed up and recover well. Take it easy. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted November 16, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Wee bit of a spill today made it up the road with no drama but in need of new helmet, shorts, leg warmers, bike oh and bran new jwcc gilet :'( gutted.Very sorry to hear Alan, but if I recall you were looking for an excuse for a new helmet.Also sounds like Mark had a dodgy moment too. Hope you both ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Michael Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Cheers paul, Ritchie .... rear derailer, shifters, big ring hopefully thats all , saddle, tape and frame should only be superficial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions PaulL Posted November 16, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Hope you guys recover quickly! glad you're safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions thejanullrichdietplan Posted November 16, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Sorry to hear about the crash! If you have any road rash to go with the damaged kit then would recommend some hydrocolloid dressing, it is pretty effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iain67 Posted November 16, 2014 Members Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Alan, Mark glad you're both ok and no serious damage, sorry could not make it today as looked brilliant. Waether permitting will be out one day next weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Aargh....crimbo list sorted at least! Alan Michael 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions AlanT Posted November 16, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Glad to hear Mark got back safely too. Alan, I have some fetching lilac bar tape, courtesy of Thomsons raffle prizes from Friday night. If you need it, give me a shout. Alan Michael 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted November 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 We were bowling along at 20+ mph when Alan's bike suddenly flipped over and Mark flew over the top. I thought there would have been some serious injury. The resilience of youth (not you Mark!) Glad you are both OK - it looked really nasty from my position at the back. Apart from that it was a great run. Dry roads and virtually no wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted November 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Alan - I have an old SRAM crankset which I was keeping for spares. The shaft was badly corroded. The big ring is OK if you want it. PM me if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Another of my nine used up Paul. Definitely dodged one there getting off very lightly. Need to work on my pike and tuck positions. Artistic impression score was low too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Gummers Posted November 16, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Hi guys Sorry I missed meet at cafe. Hope Alan and Mark that you're both okay and recovering. Alan I'm sure if you just chatted with the Mrs you'd have negotiated a new helmet. Taking a tumble might be taking things a tad far! Andy Alan Michael 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin McPhee Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Hope you are both ok Alan I have a spare fsa gossamer bb30 chainser and a rear 105 mech if you are interested they are both in good condition also be sure and check that your mech hanger is not bent as often happens in these things - if so I also have a spare hanger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted November 16, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Good to see that main bunch is as docile as ever. Quick recovery to u both Colin McPhee and Mark O 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest George Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 It's never dull. Got a super slo-mo close up of Alan hitting the deck closely followed by mark doing a triple lutz and a roly poly over the top of him-Mark, your years of rhythmic gymnastics training truly saved your bacon today. Glad you are both ok. I managed to escape unscathed after Paul decided to do some last minute ad-libing with his choice of route-no harm done although my high pitched shriek may have shattered some windows. Lovely day for some bike shenanigans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 The thing about it is Charlie had I done the lead out at Stewarton a la a Tuesday it would never have happened. The Alans boxed me in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted November 16, 2014 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Great route, great weather and fine company..... apart from the obvious, it was a cracking day for this time of year.... hope the bumps and bruises are short lived boys, and hope the bike recovers at not too much cost Alan...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted November 16, 2014 Life Members Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Sorry to hear about your falls Michael & Alan! Hope you're on the mend soon and get your bike/stuff sorted! P.S Just curious, Paul/Alan - how does one's bike just "flip over"? :-0 Front wheel jammed? Loose skewer? Would be interested to know what happened. Cheers Chung Campbell Hutcheson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Chung A couple of maybes Alan stood up and tried to put power down and he either lost his back wheel or chain jammed either way he tried to correct it but by that time front wheel had gone and he came straight down Mark then went over Alan's bike looked bad but Alan and Mark survived Mark should buy another helmet as it took a fair hit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted November 16, 2014 Life Members Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Cheers Billy, doesn't sound like fun I still can't believe this is the same Alan Michael that I witness who not so long ago, going round a roundabout and skidded, lost control of his bike but managed somehow to unclipped, ditched the bike and landed safely both feet firmly on the grass verge :-) Nae luck Alan, but thank god no real damage done! Take it easy! Cheers Alan Michael 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexb Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Sorry to hear about the spill, but glad all okay. Isn't that typical - crashing in brand new kit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Cowden Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Sorry to hear of the spill - all the best to both for a speedy recovery. Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Michael Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Gutted the tendon on my thumb has detached after Sundays spill, I have surgery on Thursday to reattach it, all going well I'll be in plaster for 4 to 6 weeks so won't be out for a while, billys training plan's going to take a dent also. :'( on the bright side, bikes in getting fixed. iain couttie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Members chung Posted November 18, 2014 Life Members Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Oh dear, sorry to hear about your thumb Alan. Get well soon and don't rush into it. Consider yourself lucky that you don't use Campagnolo, no thumb require to operate Shimano/Sram (unless it's Sora :-))! Take care & see you again soon! Cheers Chung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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