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I am SO tired of bumps, scrapes, and bruises. I know this is to be expected. Frustrating still.
My legs are a lovely shade of blue this evening. Someone tell me when I'm done paying the bike gods their tribute. Until then, I guess I'll plod along, hoping for an end to this clumsy, awkward, and downright painful stage in my development from Newbie to something other then newbie.
Shannon
Sorry about the frustration and the blueness.
Still, I hope you're having a good time out there!
I think it does get better. I have no bumps or bruises from yesterday's ride, though I do have a slightly aching back that can't necessarily be blamed on my riding (but which is probably down to overenthusiastically bumping onto and over a recreation field). How are you getting on, other than the battle scars?
It does get better, just hang in there and focus on the fun part. I always seemed to come up additions to my scar collection rather than bruises, myself :o That did come to an end, and your bruise/ride ratio will change as well :)
I'm OK. Just feeling a little "blue" so needed to vent a little. Just have to remind myself 10 days ago I couldn't ride down the length of my driveway, never mind doing what I'm doing now (bruises or no bruises), but having felt that breakthrough I am hungry for more.
Shannon
I know that feeling :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Roadtrip
:D
Feeling "blue" is a really terrific pun, under the circumstances!
I laughed this morning on the way to work when I saw a fork in the road, an actual bent up piece of cutlery on the street.
five years of riding and I still manage to bruise myself or scrape myself almost every ride. Just consider them "badges of courage".
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Originally Posted by marni
I'm like that too, and even just walking around plowing into the furniture or getting kicked around by my students.
I have ding bruises all over me from my bike and some that showed up for no reason. :o
I wish that I would get bruises...instead I keep getting things that leave scars :rolleyes:
At least I can make up stories about how I got them ;)
Two rides now and no new bruises. YIPPPEEEE.
Shannon
Hurrah!
Excellent stuff :D I still have bruises each time, but they are much smaller!
Yay!
And I love your sig, Roadtrip!
I still whack myself on the shins with pedals. It was worse when I had platforms. Then there was that time that my bike bit me...
I really can sympathize with you. I went to the doctor's last week and she became concerned when she saw all the gashes on my legs. I assured her I wasn't a stumbling drunk or an unstable ole lady just someone trying to ride a bike again after 30 years.
Believe me, the more you ride the less accident prone you'll be. Riding's fun; it's the cuts and bruises that hurt.
Oy! I have a running bruise on my right calf where it apparently hits the gear sprockets. I honestly don't even know I'm doing it when I'm riding!