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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

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 (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tell me you had safety kit on??

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Good job you did it slowly, gravel rash at 20 mph plus is fucking painfull.

Learn to relax when crashing, you bounce better.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

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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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

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 *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

You need an emergency bag with some wound wipes, magic cream, Mr Bump plasters and lollipops.

It'll make it all much better.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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
over a year ago

"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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By *luezuluMan
over a year ago

Suffolk

Know how you feel fella.

Went on my bike yesterday for the first time this century, and what feels like half of the last one. Although I didn't fall off, I did come close a few times.

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

"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 *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Just a thought, why not get one of those padded sumo suits. You wont get hurt when you fall off next time.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"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)
over a year ago

I think its great you have learnt a new skill,even if you have got the bruises to show for it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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 *heWolfMan
over a year ago

warwickshire

Get a grown-up to put stabilisers on your pushbike for you (and make sure you say please and thank you)

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"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
over a year ago

"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 *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Take the training as it is not all about road riding, it is about building confidence.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"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 *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

Well done you for learning to cycle, I tried to teach my mother a few years ago but she has no sense of balance so we had to abandon that idea

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

once you have done it . you dont forget . its like riding a bike

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And that is why i like to drive.

...what you need is Savlon. That would do the trick.

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

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)
over a year ago

"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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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

I had an accident when I was 16 involving pigs a wall and an elderly man I have never rode a bike since

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By *luezuluMan
over a year ago

Suffolk

Just thought I'd let you know OP

Aldi have a promotion on today for cycling equipment and clothing.

If you are going to get into it, you can pick up some good bargains

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