[Event] One Tonner

[DieselnDust]

All the best for the race /ride/survival tactics tomorrow. Looks like a fast wind swept trip to Hell, folllwed by a fast trip to prison then a struggle through the wine before the head wind climb at Riebeeck Kasteel. Should be able to get some rest again after Malmesbury for the trip home.

blowing up a storm here in Muizzies💨 

['Dale]

It was Zone 1 day for me; they were in zone 8

[ChrisF]

How was the weather ?

 

Absolutely perfect in Durbanville.

[splat]

1 hour ago, 'Dale said:

It was Zone 1 day for me; they were in zone 8

 

Flex !

['Dale]

17 minutes ago, splat said:

Flex !

I was cruising with a friend on a coffee ride and the junior race whizzed by

[DieselnDust]

Weather was great but I can t be sure because I didn’t get further than the place that guy lost His life two weeks ago. Someone at the head of C was head down going balls to the wall with all of us strung out behind. Then I hear the scream of dread and all I know is the guy infront of me switched left, clipped my front wheel and I was doing a right leg balancing act till I hit a bloke laying in the road then it was leave some skin behind time.

shyte happens I guess but these accidents are just too common 😫🤕

Edited November 3 by DieselnDust

[cadenceblur]

8 minutes ago, DieselnDust said:

Weather was great but I can t be sure because I didn’t get further than the place that guy lost His life two weeks ago. Someone at the head of C was head down going balls to the wall with all of us strung out behind. Then I hear the scream of dread and all I know is the guy infront of me switched left, clipped my front wheel and I was doing a right leg balancing act till I hit a bloke laying in the road then it was leave some skin behind time.

shyte happens I guess but these accidents are just too common 😫🤕

Sorry to to hear man! 

[Mamil]

20 minutes ago, DieselnDust said:

Weather was great but I can t be sure because I didn’t get further than the place that guy lost His life two weeks ago. Someone at the head of C was head down going balls to the wall with all of us strung out behind. Then I hear the scream of dread and all I know is the guy infront of me switched left, clipped my front wheel and I was doing a right leg balancing act till I hit a bloke laying in the road then it was leave some skin behind time.

shyte happens I guess but these accidents are just too common 😫🤕

That's horrible to hear. Hope the bike is ok.

Losing my appetite for peleton riding. Tried to ride away from a DC team that was leading my group of stragglers because they were scaring me. 45kmph in a bunch of 20 riders with hands on the tops  and overlapping the wheel in front of him .... Turning around to see where his mates are .... Makes me nervous. 

Anyway, was a good day out even though my report card has read "mamil doesn't play well with others" since grade 1.

 

 

[mikkelz]

Great ride, nice weather and the parking at the new venue was perfect (entering and exiting). 👌

It definitely feels safer the further up you start. Only saw one dropped bottle and nothing else dodgy. 🙏

Happy to finish comfortably under 5hrs. 😎

[Titleist]

Everything was perfect this year. Thanks PPA!
 

It also helps that we don’t share a race with any scholars who doesn’t know how to hold a line or roll through. That in itself reduces any risk to fall by 90%.

[Colin Pym]

2 hours ago, DieselnDust said:

Weather was great but I can t be sure because I didn’t get further than the place that guy lost His life two weeks ago. Someone at the head of C was head down going balls to the wall with all of us strung out behind. Then I hear the scream of dread and all I know is the guy infront of me switched left, clipped my front wheel and I was doing a right leg balancing act till I hit a bloke laying in the road then it was leave some skin behind time.

shyte happens I guess but these accidents are just too common 😫🤕

So frustrating this. Incident happened a couple of meters to the left in front of me, fortunately I managed to get around the sliding bikes and rider, turned to look back and just saw chaos.
Trust you are okay and heel up soon.  

[ChrisF]

2 hours ago, DieselnDust said:

Weather was great but I can t be sure because I didn’t get further than the place that guy lost His life two weeks ago. Someone at the head of C was head down going balls to the wall with all of us strung out behind. Then I hear the scream of dread and all I know is the guy infront of me switched left, clipped my front wheel and I was doing a right leg balancing act till I hit a bloke laying in the road then it was leave some skin behind time.

shyte happens I guess but these accidents are just too common 😫🤕

 

Ouch 😵

 

Hope you and your bike is okay.

 

 

A couple of friends did the DC group ride thing. Came in just under 6 hours.  They say there a couple of spots with bad wind.  Otherwise a good day out.

[leon_pro]

8 hours ago, DieselnDust said:

Weather was great but I can t be sure because I didn’t get further than the place that guy lost His life two weeks ago. Someone at the head of C was head down going balls to the wall with all of us strung out behind. Then I hear the scream of dread and all I know is the guy infront of me switched left, clipped my front wheel and I was doing a right leg balancing act till I hit a bloke laying in the road then it was leave some skin behind time.

shyte happens I guess but these accidents are just too common 😫🤕

This the video of your incident?

Edited November 3 by leon_pro

[DieselnDust]

thanks guys, yeah I'm ok, just  and banged up and bruised right side from my scapula area to my hip.

Both wheels were badly buckled which is what forced my withdrawal from the race. Bars and left shifter were bent out of position. The nature of the Blade RS steerer tube meant i couldn't straighten it without undoing the stem bolts which is not something you want to do at the side of a road. Also I'll need to dismantle the stem and steerer to inspect it for damage before I ride it in earnest again.

Dc team jersey F****d....fortunately I have a new one

These accidents are so unnecessary. I don't understand the thinking of sprinting off the line  in a 170km race. Anyway I've been very lucky in the past 38years of my road racing so I guess my turn had to come around at some point. Maybe its the thrust I need to pick up the training intensity.

Wheels off to Williams tomorrow for repair

[DieselnDust]

51 minutes ago, leon_pro said:

 

c2909dc8-33eb-4e5f-baf4-bd75a2a35315.mov 3.14 MB · 5 downloads

This the video of your incident?

I've played it almost frame by frame and can confirm it is.

 

 

thats me in the blue and red Ninety One kit with the fluo yellow Aether

Its the Salt carbon bikes rider  I ultimately tripped over

Edited November 3 by DieselnDust

[DJR]

17 hours ago, Mamil said:

............ my report card has read "mamil doesn't play well with others" since grade 1.

 

😁I am SOOOOO with you on this part..........and I find it gets worse as I get older.😉