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Riding dilemma....

I was being all domesticated yesterday and cleaned the oven. I even took the door off to get at the metal lip at the bottom. Turns out it's razor sharp metal. So running a sponge along it resulted in a sliced index finger and a blood filled rubber glove.

Cue a couple of hours in the Minor Injuries Unit and a steri-stripped finger + bandages.

Now, I have a riding pass from the beloved on this marvellously sunny day, but a 20mm long by 15mm deep cut right on the end of my index finger is going to hurt like buggery when braking and gripping the bars.

Shall I just MTFU? 😆


 
Posted : 19/04/2015 6:58 am
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Let it heal a bit... Could be a very short ride.


 
Posted : 19/04/2015 7:00 am
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I know, I know. But have you looked outside, it's bloody lovely out there!


 
Posted : 19/04/2015 7:01 am
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Other side of the world, drinking beer and eating chips here. Just got out of the pass idea and ride when you want.


 
Posted : 19/04/2015 7:04 am
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You'll be fine....

Just stay away from post ride salt n vinegar crisps


 
Posted : 19/04/2015 7:06 am
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Run a line of super glue over it and get out and ride.


 
Posted : 19/04/2015 7:07 am
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We do have an 18 month old, so it has to be a bit of give and take. The OH is having a lie in currently and me and the sproglet are watching the Teletubbies (what excitement!)

Means I can surf t'web and drink tea though 😉

Just stay away from post ride salt n vinegar crisps

Ohh, the thought of that's made me feel a bit queasy!


 
Posted : 19/04/2015 7:07 am
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Superglue & come ride mannaton loop?


 
Posted : 19/04/2015 7:20 am
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Abort ride and instead prepare a nice picnic for a family day out in the sun.

Think of the passes that'll earn you 🙂


 
Posted : 19/04/2015 7:32 am
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If you have some disposable vinyl/nitrile work gloves cover the finger with one of these (after the superglue has gone off) and see how it goes for a couple of miles). Bonus you'll be able to manage the vinegar soaked chips/crisps!


 
Posted : 19/04/2015 7:33 am
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picnic planned for this afternoon 🙂


 
Posted : 19/04/2015 7:35 am
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Maaate...

I've just got back from the moor after a cold night in the freezing wind.. 🙂

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Posted : 19/04/2015 10:22 am
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where are you getting this sun from 😥


 
Posted : 19/04/2015 11:16 am
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The sky 😉

Turns out the finger didn't hurt too much. I did more rear braking, and used my right middle finger more than normal. But a 33 miler was achieved over Woodbury, and much fun was had!


 
Posted : 20/04/2015 8:36 am

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