Pic of the Day

[The EMF]

Bluebells are out.

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Not been on an assisted ride for months.
25 miles from my front door, didn't see a soul.
But taking a shower after the ride, found a sheep tick somewhere unmentionable , glad I found it.
Tight roadie shorts from now on...
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Not in your lunch box

 

[TR5_20]

@Stihldog i think it’s a Swallow

I think it could be a swift.

 

[The EMF]

I think it could be a swift.

might be mate……ever so they are both fast

 

[Stihldog]

might be mate……ever so they are both fast

That’s fast!
European or African swallow? I think we have a Barn Swallow over here …they could be smaller.
Maybe a Moderator knows which species?

 

[The EMF]

That’s fast!
European or African swallow? I think we have a Barn Swallow over here …they could be smaller.
Maybe a Moderator knows which species?

I suppose when they are in Europe they’ll be European Swallows…….get my drift

 

[Binhill1]

Back up and running today after fitting new speed sensor wire another thing on warranty .
Done a great clean up job in my local area after the November storm I think it was.

 

[The Hodge]

I suppose when they are in Europe they’ll be European Swallows…….get my drift

Naaahh..I think its a House Martin looking for a home ..

 

[The EMF]

Naaahh..I think its a House Martin looking for a home ..

ummm something else to ponder ummmm

 

[Stihldog]

It’s difficult to bridge the difference between any of those species based on a photo. I’m a little hawkish on my first suggestion.

 

[T8COH]

New bike day

 

[Kostya_12975]

 

[T8COH]

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Stunning photo , where is it taken ?

 

[Binhill1]

New bike day

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Aye there's some lovely bikes out there .

 

[RustyMTB]

Bimbling through the woods & whoa...

 

[The EMF]

Bimbling through the woods & whoa...

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Be nice when it’s finished

 

[Kostya_12975]

Stunning photo , where is it taken ?

This is Russia, the Urals, the relict lake Shartash

 

[The Hodge]

Well having thought that the bike was out of action it came as a huge surprise to find out that it was ready to pick up ..massive thanks to Ian & Mart at The Bike Place Kielder for service above & beyond ..
Having missed the ride with the lads I went up to Kielder and rode every section of singletrack that is currently open ( most of the Lonesome Pine & Osprey Trail is still closed ) along with a stretch of The Lakeside Way some of it a few times ..
Brilliant weather & a nice afternoon ...

 

[Mcharza]

Sunday ride. The route was pretty XC based, but it was fun there too.

 

[Marksou]

Meet the new bike, definitely not the same as the old bike

 

[The Hodge]

Meet the new bike, definitely not the same as the old bike View attachment 88159

Yeah ..I "won't get fooled again"..

 

[Slymobi]

Ooooooooff im off hard and busted my shoulder absolute agony and not sure if anything is broke ! Never broke anything before so dont know how it should feel ! Cant see any lumpy bits sticking out nor any grinding of bone ( that wasnt there prior ) so gonna hold off going to A&E for now.

 

[Tubby G]

Ooooooooff im off hard and busted my shoulder absolute agony and not sure if anything is broke ! Never broke anything before so dont know how it should feel ! Cant see any lumpy bits sticking out nor any grinding of bone ( that wasnt there prior ) so gonna hold off going to A&E for now. View attachment 88242 View attachment 88243 View attachment 88244 View attachment 88245 View attachment 88246 View attachment 88247

Oh bugger, hope you’re ok. Looks like you’re in the middle of some moors and have to find your way back in pain. It’s a high chance it’s a broken collarbone as it’s a common bone to break in falls, especially f you feel like your shoulder is knackered. A&E will put your arm in a sling and tell you to rest for the next 4-6 weeks

Is the bike ok ?

 

[The Hodge]

absolute agony and not sure if anything is broke

Get checked out at A&E ..why prolong the agony

 

[Slymobi]

Oh bugger, hope you’re ok. Looks like you’re in the middle of some moors and have to find your way back in pain. It’s a high chance it’s a broken collarbone as it’s a common bone to break in falls, especially f you feel like your shoulder is knackered. A&E will put your arm in a sling and tell you to rest for the next 4-6 weeks

Is the bike ok ?

Just at the start of a gnarly down section that ive ridden lots of times, was easier to go back up than to risk going down as it gets rough and gates to lift over !! about 6 miles away from home so could have been worse but yeah the pain back was intense.
it hurts but i can move and grip with the arm etc ( can you normally do that if somethings broken ? ).

The bike is fine

 

[Slymobi]

Get checked out at A&E ..why prolong the agony

Nobody to get kids from school, missis is away til thursday night !! got to suck it up til then at least

 

[Tubby G]

Nobody to get kids from school, missis is away til thursday night !! got to suck it up til then at least

Get some ice on your shoulder, pack of frozen peas, chicken nuggets, anything!

 

[Slymobi]

Get some ice on your shoulder, pack of frozen peas, chicken nuggets, anything!

Yep on it. thanks

 

[Tubby G]

Yep on it. thanks

Paracetamol and ibuprofen too, not on your shoulder, down your neck!

I’m not a doctor by the way, far from it, and I have zero first aid training

 

[The Hodge]

I’m not a doctor by the way, far from it, and I have zero first aid training

I can vouch for that ..left me lying in a ditch at Kielder and just laughed at me ..

 

[Stihldog]

@Slymobi Hopefully your injuries heal soon and thank goodness for helmets.
Btw, great action shots .