[Closed] A warning to all - look at this mofo of an injury

Pregnant too?

nasty swelling

(that is swelling right 😉 )

and thats why to race downhill you must have bar end plugs ....

and also why at my old work any bikes sans bar end plugs were fitted with as part of a service for safetys sake

lol - yeah, is the baby okay?

jeeesuss , you is indeed well lucky!!!!

F*ck me, I thought I was fat! 😉

Santa!? 😆

Thanks for the sympathy you c**ts.

I'm riding to lose weight not die from the injuries from a fall.

You streaks of piss are so sympathetic.

Balls to you. I was in a ****ing mess last night.

New forum per chance?

I'm fairly certain your spleen and liver were well protected.

At least your work clothes should cover most of it.
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(But not necessarily everything they should) 😀

I hope it's not too painful.

lol @ samuri

on a serious note, your post has reminded me that i need to plug the ends on my road bikes

i apologize for all the other ****s who posted here. Well done for taking cycling,its a great exercise, and very good for you. dont listen to that bunch of t0ssers.

Also, thanks for the warning. That looks extremely painful. Shamefully i dont have bar ends on any of my bikes... But after seeing this i will be buying some tonight.

Andy

Thanks for the helpful comments

So I deduce that if you've got a belly you can't ride a mountain bike.

True coulours well and truly shown.

I was in a real mess last night. Shock from major pain, ultrasound scan - worrying for my wellbeing

(Edited to remove swearing.)

welcome to the internet, you want sympathy speak to your friends. Loads of people on here have suffered far worse injuries and have posted on here fully expecting to have the mickey taken. They have taken it as it should be taken, a bit of banter amongst people who don't really know each other.

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**** i bet that hurts, looks like you are indeed lucky to get away without serious injury.

In the past 5 years i have had 4 hospital visits through MTB's, in 25 years of motorcycles i only had 1. It can be a dangerous sport, i have more bottle than ability which doesn't help.

ah the triumph of ambition over ability, has anyone on here not been a victim of that?

mrwhateverright.

I don't want sympathy - I want to warn people of the potentially life threatening consequences of falling from height onto open bar ends.

I know I'm overweight and chose the beloved sport of this forum to get fit.

Welcome to life you considerable idiot.

You are 'The Badger' now where's my £5?

there is a difference between 'a bit of banter' and what some of you wrote on here. I have a very good friend who has suffered from serious eating disorders bcause of flippant comments made by idiots about his weight. He is not a particularly large guy, just bigger than average.

I think you all owe him an apology, because you obviously didnt realise how offensive you were being

😆 at ziggy

lol, welcome to stw!

Hope you get well soon !!

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yeah derek thats kinda how it is on her don't take it to serious. glad your okay i did similar to my thigh once it don't half bruise, your looks worse than mine. Good on you for cycling there are a lot more weighty people riding than you. Also if you change your name to say sally-starship the sympathy will pour in.

Why post a picture if you didnt want comments? Good or bad

Come on, if you didnt want comments you would have just explained your pain and not shown what looks like a huge belly with a bit of marker pen on it. A lot of bikers have huge bellies but if they posted a picture on here, they would be expecting some abuse. Just like if i posted a picture of my huge d...

Fred?

Hey Mr starship...

I too have a bit of a belly, and can most likely out manoeuvre, and out ride half the stringy little whippet morons on this forum. Both on, and off the bike.
So, don't let it get to you, just use this forum as a place to find out more about what you enjoy doing, or talking about in the bike world.

I wouldn't post injury pics on here, as there are too many to list in the 20 odd years i've been riding off-road. But, that injury would put a lesser person off... so dont let it do that.

Most of the people on here post quite infrequenty, and are cool enough people (on the digital face of it) But the ones that responded so quickly with insults are the usual kind of rats that hang about in every sewer just waiting to bite.

plumber, BoardinBob, roper, and anyone else who are only here to insult people, just hope you dont meet my FAT ass on a trail, as i will take great pleasure in squashing you all....

With ease.

peace/love/happy trails etc:

Pah, its no different to the abuse i give the fat bugger i ride with when we get ready in the car park before a ride. He then proceeds to ride me into the deck on every ride whilst taking the piss out of my not so small belly stuffed into my tight lycra. Its called banter.

Hell i spewed my guts up on the last STW meet with trekster and co at dalbeattie (Wasnt well). Came out of the bushes and stated my bulemia diet was going a treat 🙂

I must be soooooooo green to have posted a picture.

You know - I now feel pointless - like a pair of belisha beacons flashing in the dead of night.

It was illustrative and (god forbid) informative.

Thread closed for me at least.

That went well.

Who kissed your tummy better and left that big lipstick mark ?

Derek for Pete's sake man chill

It was a great point and well made - the picture gave us a lot of laughs and to be fair reminded me of my own gut and why I ride too - to shift the beef and have a good time.

Most of us are not 'racing snakes' on here but are more 'built for comfort than speed' I for one will check my bar ends and smile - it will certainly remind me to.

Its nothing personal 😉

ouch - looks nasty
how did you 'fall from a height' onto your handlebar?

i would,nt worry to much about what people say on this site if i were you,its well renowned as being the default website for the smug .

Thanks for the sympathy you c**ts.

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I don't want sympathy - I wan

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Give over taking it seriously derek, you get used to the fact that people quietly take note of your underlying advice/comments and openly take the mick of the obvious. I can vouch for at least one of the posters who made the comments that upset you and can tell you they're just having a bit of a chuckle with you, not at you. But it's obvious you didn't take it too well.

Get well soon, that is a bit of a nasty one.

I'd like to withdraw my last remark. I had only very quickly read the thread and had not realised that derek_starship was [i]actually[/i] serious about being upset - I thought you were just taking the p*ss back mate. So yeah, nasty, hope it gets better soon. Although I also hope that you take yourself/life a little less serious in the future too. Think "ton"

Think "ton" ?

A couple of stones overweight mebbes, but a whole ton?

Yo Derek, that looks proper nasty. Foot or so lower and it could have been Deirdre Starship from now on.

Ignore the banter - that's all it is. I've met quite a few people from here who, like us, are on the 'large' side - doesn't stop them being good riders and enjoying their biking. Hell, I don't ride to get fit. I ride because I enjoy it - I'd still ride if it was proven to be bad for you!

There may be a few on here who see size-ism as the last acceptable prejudice, but they don't tend to add smilies to their posts, and usually have a holier than thou attitude you can spot a mile away.

Away this weekend, but give us a shout on here if you fancy a ride round Hit The North country soon - myself and Ms Spanner are always up for a local jaunt. Should be able to raise another few people given a couple of days notice, all as slow as me!

New forum per chance?

well, really, you walked into the flak posting that! But if you're too sensitive about the matter then yes, a knitting circle might be less critical...

There may be a few on here who see size-ism as the last acceptable prejudice

that would be me 🙂 Is it even prejudice ? I see it as a mattter of taste. I wouldn't try to stop a larger person from riding, or doing anything else they wished - or be able to for that matter.

Derek,

My apologies if I offended you, I take note of the bar end situation as I did when a bar end nearly went through my face years ago - SFB has a pic of same.

I didn't post a pic of that incident even though I am extremely good looking.

I have learned that some of lifes great comedians occupy themselves on STW forum and I really wouldn't want to be insulted by a lesser calibre of folk nowadays

Plum

For whats its worth I had a date with a lovely lady yesterday who was considerably more robust than your good self. She wanted to suck my cock, whatever next!

isn't that the 'belly' from that TV add ?

riding with the sharp metal ends of bars open, good one that. As if rocks/roots/cars etc aren't dangerous enough.

derek_starship

I would also like to apologise if I caused you any offence. My post was meant as friendly banter and childish humour, nothing more. I misunderstood the meaning of your post and thought you were ok with it.

All the best

roper

I learned my lesson a few years ago with an unplugged bar to the groin 🙁

Missed most of the important bits, wedding tackle, glands etc, but did managed to rupture a major vein, which drained about half a pint of blood into my leg. Imagine a almost black bruise wrapping 3/4 round the thigh, and stretching to below the knee - not very pleasant 😯

Witnessed a very nasty sight at Cheddar a few years ago too - guy came off while racing 4X, and even though he was wearing a full face and goggles, managed to take a core sample of his cheek - when he got up it looked like his eye-ball was dangling by the optic nerve 😳

Remember kids, bar plugs are good, mmmkay?

Cheers, Rich

fell from a hieght??? what were you doing?

Dobbo - WTF???? 😯

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DS, sort yourself out quickly fella. I'll be in touch once my own situation improves (things are looking up BTW).

Ignore the cocks on here.

It doesn't take long for me to be reminded why I hardly ever use this forum any more.

Dobbo, good job they protected her identity! You' never pick her out in a crowd!

Why not just REMOVE THE PICTURE???

I didn't post a pic of that incident even though I am extremely good looking.

such fitting modesty:
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Why not just REMOVE THE PICTURE???

whilst that might be appropriate in the interests of good taste it would not address the problem of forumites poking fun at people for almost any reason, though I'm given to wonder if the OP isn't feigning offence to guilt trip his detractors...

Blimy derek - that's pretty nasty. Funny you should post this 'cos I changed some grips a wee while back and the ends are still open on that bike cos I don't have any bar plugs which fit.

I'm gonna make sure I get some now after seeing your post.

BTW - chicks dig scars n bruises 😉

Plumber, what the **** is that on your chin?

I think it's what's known in the trade as a 'minge tickler'.

what the **** is that on your chin?

that is known as a "muff tickler" :o) It shows a proper attention to complete female satisfaction.

BTW - chicks dig scars n bruises

[b]littlegirlbunny[/b] you neglected to include "beer bellies" ...

When people comment about my belly or weight I just tell them it takes a big hammer to knock a big nail in 😉 you skinny little panel pins.

Sorry to the OP but some of those comments made me laugh. I had a similar situation about 10 years ago, 1 night in hospital with lots of blood in my wee. Got woken at 3 in the morning by a CRASH team surrounding my bed. A student nurse couldnt find any blood pressure and hit the emergency button. I was fine she just hadn't screwed something down on the blood pressure machine. Poor girl got loads of stick for that.

It shows a proper attention to complete female satisfaction

though not Thierry Henry, Roger Federer and Tiger Woods.

Complete female satisfaction? What in the name of almighty arse gravy is that about then? I'm from Barnsley, and this sort of talk will not be tolerated!

Well maybe all the keyboard warrior who had nasty comment about derek size could post a pic of their belly just so I can have a laugh too...

On topic get well better derek, looks bad.

it takes a big hammer to knock a big nail in

spoken like a true Barnesly-ite 🙂

Well maybe all the keyboard warrior who had nasty comment about derek size could post a pic of their belly

people always complain when I post naked shots of myself 🙁

Sfb - that wasnt me. Unless Sturmey's from this lovely South Yorkshire shangri-la too, and if he is, perhaps we could go wife leathering together?

well done to those who aplogised to Derek. I find it tough to apologise for anything, so nuff respec' to ya.

Plumber... after seeing the pic, i now see the comedy you were using in this quote

I didn't post a pic of that incident even though I am extremely good looking.

that was good.... very funny.
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It shows a proper attention to complete female satisfaction.

IME it shows complete lack of thought and gets "get that scratchy thing shaved off before you come anywhere near me with it".

So you've met my wife then coffeeking?

IME it shows complete lack of thought and gets "get that scratchy thing shaved off before you come anywhere near me with it".

that's the funniest part - it really signals hopeless misunderstanding :o)

I didn't post a pic of that incident even though I am extremely good looking.

he was being serious...

Sfb - that wasnt me.

I knew that.

nasty injury.....!

ignore the comments or take them as they are meant; in jest.

hope you clear up soon....

i fell onto my bars once. everything was fine for three days and i even went 1000m up an alp without probs. went out on the fourth day, again up an alp. things were ok on the way up but as soon as i started going down the shakes and bouncing nearly did me in. i was almost in tears. ended up cruising down on fireroads for almost an hour.

So you've met my wife then coffeeking?

You could say that... 😆

She's from Cambridge, so this was bound to happen eventually - bloody southerners!

that is known as a "muff tickler" :o)

Really? Round here it's known as a "ball tickler" 😛

See dereck? This is what happens to everybody that posts pictures of themselves on here. Dont let it wind you up - if they smell weakness, they'll never let up. Bloody hyenas, that's all they are.

One of the best things about riding with folk is the piss ripping that occurs. Pretty much everyone I know reckons that the banter is the highlight of any ride, and likewise most forums.

Fact is it is a big belly, and it is a nasty injury. No one was actually intending any offence, as is reflected by the apologies, and to be honest the reaction says more about you, Derek than it does about the p-rippers. I very much doubt that anyone on here is anything other than supportive of your efforts to get fit, sympathetic regarding your injury, and grateful for the warning.

You can choose to be offended, or choose to believe that having the micky taken is the equivalent of an arm round the shoulder and a bit of support from people who don't do huggy kissy.

You'll find your life is much more pleasant if you choose the latter.

You are welcome any time on a ride with me, but lighten up fella. (You can choose how to interprete that too!).

One of my first ever posts on here was a picture of my new bike - my absolute pride and joy. It was greeted with loads of "Fugly half clean bike", and "Look at the f00k1n state of your garden" type comments.

I was properly wound up about it for about half a day, until I started to understand the nature of the beast which is this forum. Is it right? Is it acceptable? Doesn't matter - it is what it is 😀

And yes, you were lucky - a kid at my local skate park landed on his bar ends and managed to rupture his spleen amongst other things - nearly died according to the paramedics. We had the dubious honour of first aiding him til they arrived and we also thought he was on his way out. Never thought to check for bar end plugs...

I heard of something similar recently - guy fell, landed on end of bars and they stuck in his leg about 3 inches - had to go to hospital to get it sorted.

Another one - fell off on tarmac and was missing a nipple when he got up!!! Still can't get my head round that one... 😕