Hey, very nice pictures Mario. Seeing all those people on bikes makes me want to.... get on a bike! Unfortunately, I've been sidelined by an injury. Inter, your touched-up photo nicely illustrates the line I took that fateful day. Did the hard part without a problem, then rode into the the hill, perfect... Thanks Jorge for the encouragement, tho I think I'll have to stick to messages from my better half. BTW, I really don't want to post possibly offensive pictures in this forum, you know, and risk people reporting me to the moderators as a pervert. That reminds me, if any small children are reading this, you should immediately stop and go to some other thread, because the following is disturbing. I know this isn't pretty, but here it is, my injury today, six days after my fall. I've been told that if this is more than a contusion, that is if it's a torn muscle, I might be off the bike for a while, like six weeks, can really only wait and see.
:crybaby How annoying. I didn´t know you could finally be diagnosed with a torn muscle. I hope it´s not but by seeing your posterior thigh I find it aggravating how it looks like it´ll require a bit more time to get your injury healed up. Meanwhile I hope you are not in pain so you can relax and rest. I know it´s hard for you not to be on a bike, but that´s life when you take some risks.The good news is that time will heal your injury. Cheer up, as each day goes by, you are one day less to riding again. keep us to date on how things go, we miss you every time we are together on our bikes and we talk about you constantly, so get well asap.
Yeah, notice that top speed for utter noobs to a bike park is a third of what Chain is used to when going downhill... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEcLkRV-YkY Btw, suicide downhill stage with infamous roads in France. This 2013 TdF is being criticized for putting at risk pro cyclists life! http://www.marca.com/2013/06/26/ciclismo/tour_francia/1372236059.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6eE79d6ANo
Quebrantahuesos 2013. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tltPEgz-P2o&list=UUvlbqKnE_WRldc_jY_gzXIQ Here is a great inside technical explanation on how to ride a "cicloturista" race in Spain from Chema Arguedas. There are lots of lessons to be taken!. Love it. It´s a wee on the long side (6 parts/sections for the total Qubrantahuesos marcha cicloturista) but I think it´s worth the time to see it all. Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2yMMkPqTtY Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kseTlzgQdpM&feature=c4-overview&list=UUvlbqKnE_WRldc_jY_gzXIQ Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LvDy5FGqrw Part 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzEjRxqy3_Y Part 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SscB8GYdKDQ Part 6 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RER4OPqLic ;-) Cheers.
Yeah, an unlucky sod I've been, but happily I'm slowly getting better and hope to be back on two wheels before long, tho it's hard to say when, maybe in two weeks or so. Hmm, don't think I have time to watch all of that. But I have to say I hold Chema Arquedas in high regard, as the author of Alimenta Tus Pedaladas. He definitely knows his stuff! Actually, to be perfectly honest, if I were to start going on long non-enduro rides, I think I'd prefer to be in the wilderness where you're closer to nature and farther from cars. There are some awesome all-mountain Sierra rides around. Really nice! And actually lots of people go for rides the Sierras that aren't too technical. This is not to imply that I'm turning my back on enduro riding, tho my fall has been sobering. And comments from friends and wife aren't encouraging either, telling me I'm getting old for this, exactly what I want to hear... NOT, ha ha ha
Well, nobody is in your mind but you, and you´ve to be smart enough to know what to do or change when you´re tempting the devil. There are lots of cycling activities that involve less risk and are great too. I´d suggest to take care not to take excessive risks when on a bike. It´s not a question of age. Bare in mind you´re not paid to be the first at the finish line. Notice how subtle changes in riding style allow for a greater safe advantage. If you can´t avoid riding over those risky areas try to always put safety as a priority. Yeah, I know it´s easier to say than do, but you can do a lot to bring about change. Your enduro bike is basically for everything and allows you to climb and go downhill free and independent from uplifts. I´m not on the enduro side of cycling but I´m sure you can reduce risks and take additional action to have a blast at the same time. And remember if you can not do it, there are many other disciplines to select from!. The bike world is so versatile... Anyway,
Things are pretty quiet around here. Thanks for the nice card, Inter. I've slowly been getting better and could actually consider a short ride this weekend, tho it's probably not a good idea. I'll probably err on the side of caution and put it off for the following weekend.
Everyone out riding? Me too.... http://instagram.com/p/bqXJeIvRtS/ http://instagram.com/p/bjDiLnvRov/
Yeah, yeah, I'm green with envy too. Nice pics! Glad the two of you are out enjoying your bikes. I thought this weekend I'd be back in the saddle but alas, no luck. My hamstring still hurts so am erring on the side of caution. Surely next weekend I'll be OK for at least a short ride.
Went for a ride today for the first time since I crashed, just a two-hour ride around here, but I was OK, so at long last I'm back in the saddle!
Congrats David! El pardo and the Sierras are missing you. I continue trying not to die in Cantabria with so many mountains to climb. Jorge was here and to be a worthy guide I almost vanish in the effort. This week I'll be downhilling from Fuente De! For sure that route its perfectly tailored for you, guy. I hope I'll have time and breath enough to take some pics.
Hi guys, sorry I've been off the radar for a while, and thanks for the good wishes. I'm a lot better now and, in fact, tomorrow I'm heading to Cercedilla! Wow Mario, sounds like you're really having fun over there. Sound great! Wish I could join you.
