EebStrider
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We even had snow in sunny Surrey today. Zoom in and you’ll see a flake or two!
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How are you doing this morning re off ?
billwarwick
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Er… there's no water in the second picture?
I noticed that too Bill..
Did you also notice the comment that the "trails were drying out nicely "..
Of course he doesn't really mean that ..he's just trying to promote himself as a normal bloke ..?
Did you also notice the comment that the "trails were drying out nicely "..
Of course he doesn't really mean that ..he's just trying to promote himself as a normal bloke ..?
actually not as bad as I expected .
Ribs are much better, but now my arm is playing up, think I must have sprained some muscle in my upper arm/shoulder area and not noticed it yesterday, but now its quite difficult to lift my arm above shoulder height.
The joys of mountain biking.... makes you feel alive - or something like that.
Could be that you’ve twated a tendon in your shoulder somewhere buddy.......take care and speedy recovery ?
Damm......there’s no fooling you guy’s. Anyway I thought of claiming against you Mr Hodge for your description of a Puddle after some of the recent posts on “ unpaid free guided tours” could be looking at millions......what do you recon ? We could go 50/50 ??
Nice thinking ..but 50/50 wont cut it for me mate as my premiums will sky rocket ..without being too greedy what about 95/ 5 in my favour
..anyway I'm sure I promoted that ride as a spa treatment day..?
..anyway I'm sure I promoted that ride as a spa treatment day..?
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Pigin
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"you’ve twated a tendon"
Sometimes medical terminology is beyond me! ? I dont think there is any need for a second opinion but one could always get the degree of twatedness checked out. When I looked it up ont'tinerterwebs it said you need a gynaecologist for such examinations, thats a seriously long way up to reach the problem! Has anyone seen my recent post about lube?
Sometimes medical terminology is beyond me! ? I dont think there is any need for a second opinion but one could always get the degree of twatedness checked out. When I looked it up ont'tinerterwebs it said you need a gynaecologist for such examinations, thats a seriously long way up to reach the problem! Has anyone seen my recent post about lube?
I'm going to do it again ... it's not a bike ...
Went for a 50k bimble this morning to try out different chainring/cranks and how it was to pedal with the power on/power off compared to normal/in the name of science ! . So, 25k power on, 25k power off .. really exciting ... not .. my legs hurt. Really should have swapped out the DH22's first.
Had to loop back and pitstop as I forgot my water bottle and discovered I'd put the cranks on the wrong way round as the pedals kept unscrewing themselves
Anyway .. These were all asleep as I approached but my noisy tyres woke them up .. I thought the deer would run off. He didn't ! He was pretty nervous, but just moved between the cows for re-assurance ! Never seen that before.
Went for a 50k bimble this morning to try out different chainring/cranks and how it was to pedal with the power on/power off compared to normal/in the name of science ! . So, 25k power on, 25k power off .. really exciting ... not .. my legs hurt. Really should have swapped out the DH22's first.
Had to loop back and pitstop as I forgot my water bottle and discovered I'd put the cranks on the wrong way round as the pedals kept unscrewing themselves
Anyway .. These were all asleep as I approached but my noisy tyres woke them up .. I thought the deer would run off. He didn't ! He was pretty nervous, but just moved between the cows for re-assurance ! Never seen that before.
Pigin
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Not all colloquialisms carry
With reference to the the medical term of having “twatted” ones shoulder.
It may help the none UK reader to understand the present tense of “twatted”
Noun . ‘Oh you twat!” Can be used as a rebuke when there has been misfortune or mischief. Not a term of endearment. Harsher than scoundrel or rapscallion. Can be used towards inanimate objects such as a misplaced hammer strike on ones thumb or when one catches ones finger on a thorn for example. Jane Austen and Wordsworth were particularly found of the latter I believe.
Verb. We know that having something twatted involves heavy contact. As in this instance it can be accidental or indeed purposeful as in “I twatted him” referencing a blow to the body. This can be with bodily force or using and object as in “I twatted him with a bat”.
Pronoun Intellectual levels of it are also know to exist as in “silly twat” or indeed “clever twat” but it is rarely seen as complementary unless said between friends. “You cheeky twat” would be a common retort to banter between friends or when one has got the upper hand on the other.
There are degrees of twatting but it is most often found in the form a good amount as in “a good twatting’. This is possibly superseded by “a right good twatting”. There are also size differentials to the term as they can be “little” or “great big” it is therefore important to understand that these measurements predate metrication.
I think you may now have a rough idea on this very important, misunderstood and often mispronounced term and how to use the correct amount ferocity when applying the term.
@Mteam I am reliably informed that laughter is the best medicine, I hope this goes someway to aid your recovery.
Not all colloquialisms carry
With reference to the the medical term of having “twatted” ones shoulder.
It may help the none UK reader to understand the present tense of “twatted”
Twat
Noun . ‘Oh you twat!” Can be used as a rebuke when there has been misfortune or mischief. Not a term of endearment. Harsher than scoundrel or rapscallion. Can be used towards inanimate objects such as a misplaced hammer strike on ones thumb or when one catches ones finger on a thorn for example. Jane Austen and Wordsworth were particularly found of the latter I believe.
Verb. We know that having something twatted involves heavy contact. As in this instance it can be accidental or indeed purposeful as in “I twatted him” referencing a blow to the body. This can be with bodily force or using and object as in “I twatted him with a bat”.
Pronoun Intellectual levels of it are also know to exist as in “silly twat” or indeed “clever twat” but it is rarely seen as complementary unless said between friends. “You cheeky twat” would be a common retort to banter between friends or when one has got the upper hand on the other.
There are degrees of twatting but it is most often found in the form a good amount as in “a good twatting’. This is possibly superseded by “a right good twatting”. There are also size differentials to the term as they can be “little” or “great big” it is therefore important to understand that these measurements predate metrication.
I think you may now have a rough idea on this very important, misunderstood and often mispronounced term and how to use the correct amount ferocity when applying the term.
@Mteam I am reliably informed that laughter is the best medicine, I hope this goes someway to aid your recovery.
steve_sordy
Wedding Crasher
Very good @Pigin
Have you seen the Urban Dictionary definitions (many)? The Urban Dictionary is a never ending source of amusement. It used to exist as a proper book sized dictionary, and I had a copy! It rewarded browsing because frequently a definition of an everyday word would have me collapsing in giggles. But then one of my brothers coveted it and in a moment of weakness I gave it to him for his birthday. Come to think of it, I think he's had it long enough for me to legitimately ask for it back now.
Urban Dictionary: twat
1) A derogatory term for a person whose behaviour is considered to be extremely or intolerably ignorant, obnoxious, offensive or moronic. 2) A vagina.
www.urbandictionary.com
EebStrider
Well-known member
I'm going to do it again ... it's not a bike ...
Went for a 50k bimble this morning to try out different chainring/cranks and how it was to pedal with the power on/power off compared to normal/in the name of science ! . So, 25k power on, 25k power off .. really exciting ... not .. my legs hurt. Really should have swapped out the DH22's first.
Had to loop back and pitstop as I forgot my water bottle and discovered I'd put the cranks on the wrong way round as the pedals kept unscrewing themselves
Anyway .. These were all asleep as I approached but my noisy tyres woke them up .. I thought the deer would run off. He didn't ! He was pretty nervous, but just moved between the cows for re-assurance ! Never seen that before.
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Do you find the DH22's hard work as well? I've got them on my Whyte (27.5"), and E-Wild's on my Cube (29"), and the DH22 are like peddling through custard in comparison. Same motor on both. I didn't think the massive difference would be just the wheel size, so the tyres are my guess.
Yes. The DH22's are definitely draggier than e-wilds or even DHR/DHF. If you do side by side roll on's against the two you have to pedal with the DH22's to keep up. But going down the silly stuff, there's no comparison ! Like everything, it's a trade off. They're also pretty much indestructible, it's like having a bumper car on your bike - but with the weight, they're slow to accelerate.
EebStrider
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Glad it’s not just me then!
If he won't give it back you could always twat him!
Your water bottle has got cranks and pedals?
It must be made from re-cycled plastic!
The term twat or twatted is a commonly used term in Geordieland ( North East England for the benefit of overseas members) ..however EMF said that he must have twated his shoulder ..which is probably a good twatting ( lite ) ..?
That apart hope both otb victims are starting to feel a little better ..although bruised / broken ribs are a complete twat to heal as apart from painkillers there is no medical help on offer ...
That apart hope both otb victims are starting to feel a little better ..although bruised / broken ribs are a complete twat to heal as apart from painkillers there is no medical help on offer ...
steve_sordy
Wedding Crasher
At Sherwood Pines today ( ) with @myapes, @Blokie, @Peaky Rider and @Ontherail ( ). We went outside the park across the old railway line and looked at a descent back into the rail bed. The scrambler bikes going UP it had dug a deep groove at the top on the best descent line making it unusable for an mtb. In addition, the sandstone ledges at the bottom had been converted from a slope of about 70-80deg to a series of steps, with a hollowed out bit on the face. I give full credit to the technical ability of the scrambler bikes to get up that 7' high sandstone face, but I wish they hadn't. Instead of taking the old (now unusable) descent line, we considered a new one to the left as you look at the picture. Myapes is in red and ontherail is behind and in line with the new descent line (to the left of Myapes as you look). If you zoom in you will see the disturbed soil. The tricky bit was changing the angle of descent on very loose soil. When I got to the top of the sandstone drop I was alarmed to see how badly it had been eaten away by the scrambler bikes. To be honest, if I had known how steep it had become I may not have had a go at it. My arse was well buzzed by the rear tyre!
) with @myapes, @Blokie, @Peaky Rider and @Ontherail ( ). We went outside the park across the old railway line and looked at a descent back into the rail bed. The scrambler bikes going UP it had dug a deep groove at the top on the best descent line making it unusable for an mtb. In addition, the sandstone ledges at the bottom had been converted from a slope of about 70-80deg to a series of steps, with a hollowed out bit on the face. I give full credit to the technical ability of the scrambler bikes to get up that 7' high sandstone face, but I wish they hadn't. Instead of taking the old (now unusable) descent line, we considered a new one to the left as you look at the picture. Myapes is in red and ontherail is behind and in line with the new descent line (to the left of Myapes as you look). If you zoom in you will see the disturbed soil. The tricky bit was changing the angle of descent on very loose soil. When I got to the top of the sandstone drop I was alarmed to see how badly it had been eaten away by the scrambler bikes. To be honest, if I had known how steep it had become I may not have had a go at it. My arse was well buzzed by the rear tyre!
EebStrider
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Nice dry trails today...
Krakaride
Active member
...and now you can ride past that rock 5 x in a row without incident. Goals!
Steve38
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Should take the ex's advise and lob it down the valley though !
Krakaride
Active member
Or paint it bright pink! We'll have to hit this one up and you can show me the bastard!
Steve38
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Few days old, but this was taken Good Friday morning at Onkaparinga River Estuary
Cracking good weather for a ride
Cracking good weather for a ride
..but you've still got your mudguards on ( bit naughty when you've been telling everyone to ditch theirs in the Whyte section ? ?)
EebStrider
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The smaller ones are fine. I might whip em off later though. ?
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