Is it a sign to call it quits???

Kent · March 12, 2009

For the past 3 months I have been having the worst luck in races and now today even when training. I've only been riding for just over a year so not sure if this is the norm in the beginning. Earning my stripes I suppose.<?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

The list goes from people riding into me breaking my rear carbon wheel, punctures, chain drops, getting involved in crashes that have f'all to do with me, ending my 2nd Argus prematurely and in the process breaking my front carbon wheel....

Then to top it all off today when minding my own business on my morning training ride, 2 ladies on their cruise decide to make u turn in the road without even looking behind them. With my luck being in the wrong place at the wrong time I T-Bone one of them flying off my bike. I even shouted at them from a disance to say I was passing. My bike is now damaged AGAIN and I?m full of roasties. Yes I should be grateful I?m not worse off, but DAMN when does it end.

Has anyone experienced this kind of bad luck before.....???

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Kent2009-03-12 08:51:22

Legpower · March 12, 2009

The answer.....Mountain Biking

Kent · March 12, 2009

I just bought one and did the Argus MTB 55Km for my first race and it was awesome. MTBing is loads of fun. Makes you very strong too.

Deep Section · March 12, 2009

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Bad luck normally comes in periods, so i am sure it is going to end some time. I remember riding a spring season with 70% of the races i was getting flats.

On the other hand i remember riding with you on the Tour De Winelands late last year. I remember quite clearly you almost wiping me out. We came over the finish line you on my wheel and when approaching the mates you insisted on trying to overtake me even though we had finished. over eager maybe?

Capri Wheeler · March 12, 2009

DeeP - i like the name.....

Mudsimus · March 12, 2009

All part of the game. If you cant handle it take up bowls.

Sean Badenhorst · March 12, 2009

The answer.....Mountain Biking

Agreed. In mountain biking you half expect bad luck to strike at any moment so are much more relaxed when it does. Besides, it's a lot harder than road racing so you can get rid of your frustrations quickly! Big%20smile

GTRacing · March 12, 2009

The answer.....Mountain Biking

Listen to your piers, MTB is king. And it's alot safer.

Captain Fastbastard Mayhem · March 12, 2009

I listen to my PIERS... they tell me they don't like the way all the fishermen leave rotten bait all over their concrete surfaces...

My PEERS, on the other hand, tell me to take out my aggression on the slopes of Tokai.

Moral of the story? Learn to spell. Then go MTB'ing.

cptmayhem2009-03-12 10:38:39

Dirtbreath · March 12, 2009

I bet you don't have a rabbit foot do you? I know there is or used to be a bunny park in Benoni. Maybe on the next dump ride you can swing past. Or maybe before the ride so you dont have any mishaps on the dump ride.

Captain Fastbastard Mayhem · March 12, 2009

The bunny has his foot...

Schwynn · March 12, 2009

I had a friend who used to get a puncture on just about every ride. Now I get an average of 2 punctures per ride. Some days 4!!! A lady hit the brakes right in front of me , I hit her and cracked 3 ribs. Was off the bike for 3 weeks.

Believe me, your bad luck will change. Remember, concentrate, and always, but always, expect the unexpected!

March 12, 2009

I had a friend who used to get a puncture on just about every ride. Now I get an average of 2 punctures per ride. Some days 4!!! A lady hit the brakes right in front of me ' date=' I hit her and cracked 3 ribs. Was off the bike for 3 weeks.

Believe me, your bad luck will change. Remember, concentrate, and always, but always, expect the unexpected! [/quote']

Easy to stay out of trouble... Just imagine all cyclist around you will act like a taxi driver...

For the broken wheels... stop distracting everybody with all the carbon bits. Ride a proper alu bike (You will only a max of3 kgs). It will not distract the people around you, and if you fall the bike will be able to handle it!

Kent · March 12, 2009

DeeP - i like the name.....

Hey Matt

Apologies if i almost wiped you out. Yes i am over eager at the best of times.....

fatcyclist · March 12, 2009

Kent: remember me having an entire season of punctures? Stop whining, get on your bike and ride. You don't see me quitting...

Kent · March 12, 2009

Kent: remember me having an entire season of punctures? Stop whining' date=' get on your bike and ride. You don't see me quitting...[/quote']

I'm like women. I need to moan and let it all out.
Kent2009-03-12 23:56:54

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