The "Excuses" Thread

[AndrewBurns]

I've had a cold and a flu/chest infection type thing for the last three weeks so haven't ridden in about a month now. Driving my bike to work tomorrow and riding it home (I have lots of stuff to take in).

[__PG__]

Our family has lice again (the joys of sending your kids to school) so I've put my helmet aside for the week.

[Big_Red]

I had a 8-10cm wide lipoma removed from my back yesterday under general anesthetic, so no riding for a bit lest i pull the stitches. <sigh>

[ColinOldnCranky]

I'm just old. Beat that!

[ColinOldnCranky]

Although walking is an experience. You see more when you’re riding than when you drive. But you see and hear even more when you walk

When you are playing the part of a sightseeing tourist a bike makes heaps of sense. For those reasons (as well as the usual feeling of wellness that we get at home).

I took my toy to Mauritius last Christmas and it made the holiday. Best choice I ever made.

I will again be taking it with me when I do a few weeks in France living on a barge.

And when I visit my bro in Adelaide.

And...

[Marto]

It's rest day!

[Comedian]

I've got a sore back and the physio has prescribed me one week of life without cycling. BIATCH!

Now where the hell did I put my gocard???

[Max]

I had a 8-10cm wide lipoma removed from my back yesterday under general anesthetic, so no riding for a bit lest i pull the stitches. <sigh>

Recover quickly!!!

Max


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[jasonc]

I've got a sore back and the physio has prescribed me one week of life without cycling. BIATCH!

Now where the hell did I put my gocard???

you're just teasing me - the weather isn't helping my cause (riding, but no extra KMs). Not looking good for the start of this strava challenge on Sunday either

[marinmomma]

I've got a sore back and the physio has prescribed me one week of life without cycling. BIATCH!

Now where the hell did I put my gocard???

Damm, Steve...my GoCard has had a workout this week due to the rain, I'm not prepared to get wet before I gett to the end of my driveway!
Two wet winters in a row is doing my head in....

[Marto]

I've got a sore back and the physio has prescribed me one week of life without cycling. BIATCH!

Now where the hell did I put my gocard???

Damm, Steve...my GoCard has had a workout this week due to the rain, I'm not prepared to get wet before I gett to the end of my driveway!
Two wet winters in a row is doing my head in....

If your bus trip was like mine yesterday morning, it might make your back worse! The driver was alternating between 100% accelerator and 0% accelerator in a 2-second cycle all the way, apart from when he was texting. His eyes were also rolling around as if he was trying to watch the gravitron. I was thinking, "and I'm paying for this?!?".

[marinmomma]

I'd be putting in a complaint especially with regard to the texting!

Another bus day, a whole week of the wet stuff, it better be fine next week

[jasonc]

Another bus day, a whole week of the wet stuff, it better be fine next week

I rode every day - 1.5 hours cleaning the bike tomorrow is my punishment

[Comedian]

Another bus day, a whole week of the wet stuff, it better be fine next week

I rode every day - 1.5 hours cleaning the bike tomorrow is my punishment

you need a wet weather bike. I never clean Kermit...just occasionally wipe and lube the chain.

[jasonc]

Another bus day, a whole week of the wet stuff, it better be fine next week

I rode every day - 1.5 hours cleaning the bike tomorrow is my punishment

you need a wet weather bike. I never clean Kermit...just occasionally wipe and lube the chain.

currently discussion n+1 with Mrs JasonC. But the +1 would be a weekend (only) bike leaving the Giant for the CCR action and would still be ridden in all weather (have been discussing mud guards with InTheWoods)

can I justify a +1 for less than 2000kms a year?

[jasonc]

I've got a very sick daughter - she won't be allowed at day care all week.

[KonaCommuter]

I've got a very sick daughter - she won't be allowed at day care all week.

I hope she gets better soon

[Mulger bill]

I've got a very sick daughter - she won't be allowed at day care all week.

That's a reason not an excuse. Your presence here is unnecessary.

I do hope your lass comes good, much rather be sick meself than have one of the kids that way.

[jasonc]

I've got a very sick daughter - she won't be allowed at day care all week.

That's a reason not an excuse. Your presence here is unnecessary.

I do hope your lass comes good, much rather be sick meself than have one of the kids that way.

Maybe the excuse should state "the daughter has something that is possibly contagious and lots of people at work have young kids"

trust me - I'd much prefer to be sick than her too

[Max]

I've got a very sick daughter - she won't be allowed at day care all week.

That's a reason not an excuse. Your presence here is unnecessary.

I do hope your lass comes good, much rather be sick meself than have one of the kids that way.

Agreed. This thread is for people who are too soft or lame to ride; not for people who are being good parents. Begone.

Oh, and yes, I hope your little girl feels better soon.

Max


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[Mugglechops]

Got out of bed at 11am after riding home last night at 2am. Have to leave at 1pm, far too tired so it was on the moto this arvo.

[Lizzy]

Turns out fitting my own new brake pads is fiddlier than I'd anticipated. I need about five more very tiny hands?! ::le sigh:: Off to YouTube tech ...

[Mulger bill]

One of these will help you out Lizzy. Go for the 4" variety.


Shaun

[Mulger bill]

I'm out for tomorrow. Had a short leg stretcher ride on the MTB this evening and faceplanted into a ditch Mainly bruising to the right arm that took the brunt of a very undignified landing but I musta banged the left knee going OTB, it's tender and a little swollen.

[find_bruce]

Taking your handle a bit too literally there Mulga

He turned the cycle down the hill and mounted for the fray,
But 'ere he'd gone a dozen yards it bolted clean away.
It left the track, and through the trees, just like a silver steak,
It whistled down the awful slope towards the Dead Man's Creek.

At least the two-wheeled outlaw hasn't shaken all your nerve