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by John100
3 Jan 2024, 8:25pm
Forum: Health and fitness
Topic: Recovery from fractures
Replies: 27
Views: 1834

Re: Recovery from fractures

The fracture through the acetabulum is the worry as it is affecting the actual hip joint which is a ball and socket joint. It is vital to try to let this heal as well as it can to minimise possible future osteoarthritic changes. The other fractures are painful but should heal with time, avoiding movements causing pain but otherwise moving and painkillers. Get advice about the acetabular fracture from physio and orthopaedic people - avoiding early weight bearing through the joint can be important. I came off on Nov 25th and did my right superior pubic ramus. Painful but should heal well, whatever I do🤞! Intermittently using 1 crutch now.
by John100
19 Mar 2021, 2:34pm
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: Forme electric bikes
Replies: 2
Views: 919

Re: Forme electric bikes

Thanks for that Bonzo
by John100
19 Mar 2021, 12:27am
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: Forme electric bikes
Replies: 2
Views: 919

Forme electric bikes

Anyone know much about these? In particular a woman's road or hybrid version? Can't see much about them here or on Pedelec. A friend has just got one for his wife and I know he will have researched it, but I must say I wasn't really aware of them. Thanks for your thoughts!
by John100
23 Feb 2020, 8:27pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Sunday strict observance on Outer Hebrides northern isles
Replies: 72
Views: 4411

Re: Sunday strict observance on Outer Hebrides northern isles

Echo much of what has been said. We were up there about 10 years ago and noticed a definite change from South to North. Were somewhere on Lewis on a Sunday and what seemed even more Draconian was the local playground where the swings were padlocked so they couldn't be used! Maybe it's different now?
by John100
20 Sep 2019, 3:45pm
Forum: Health and fitness
Topic: Acetabular fracture recovery
Replies: 2
Views: 548

Re: Acetabular fracture recovery

You need to get this one right. Any fracture through an articular (joint) surface makes the joint more liable to arthritic change earlier than might have happened otherwise. As a general rule 6 weeks to get reasonable strength in a fracture and 3-4 months before healed as good as it's going to get. So listen to a good orthopaedic surgeon and physio. Don't be tempted to put weight or stress through it too soon. Good luck.
by John100
20 Sep 2019, 2:14pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: WIMPS Coast To Coast 2019
Replies: 362
Views: 21680

Re: WIMPS Coast To Coast 2019

Welcome to the asylum. Chief carer should be along shortly. :lol:
by John100
17 Sep 2019, 11:17am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: WIMPS Coast To Coast 2019
Replies: 362
Views: 21680

Re: WIMPS Coast To Coast 2019

Good choice - youngmanonabike!
by John100
26 Aug 2019, 1:45pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Alpine lake tour suggestions
Replies: 7
Views: 905

Re: Alpine lake tour suggestions

Lake Balaton in Hungary? Not Alpine but would fit the bill.
by John100
20 Aug 2019, 4:17pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Lejog for wimps please- or am I on my own? ( merged )
Replies: 2051
Views: 188940

Re: Lejog for wimps please- or am I on my own? ( merged )

I agree. Sounds good and more doable. If we had a back up van would be more complicated with ferries etc if the van was to follow us.
by John100
16 Aug 2019, 7:48pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: WIMPS Coast To Coast 2019
Replies: 362
Views: 21680

Re: WIMPS Coast To Coast 2019

Likewise no problem with guest rider (sorry a few posts back). Also don't mind driving van back from pub as alcohol doesn't do much for me! Anyone staying b&b the night before? Had 1or 2 places earmarked in Whitehaven, but as we've got transport could stay in St Bees. As we've got transport back up I presume don't need panniers to carry our kit (but will get a handlebar bag this time :lol: )? Yes are the off road bits suitable for a road bike? As I remember it there was always an on road alternative nearby?
Nick I'll get copies of your booklet through eBay so that's a little less you need to bring. I haven't forgotten I owe you for the first one. Been away and off the bike for a while.
by John100
16 Aug 2019, 3:05pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Lejog for wimps please- or am I on my own? ( merged )
Replies: 2051
Views: 188940

Re: Lejog for wimps please- or am I on my own? ( merged )

Looks good. Agree about not retracing our original route. Always fancied including some of the Scottish islands even if just Arran, but I guess too tricky. I take it you've avoided Loch Lomond side as it's supposed to be pretty hairy. From my point of view 2 weeks would seem more doable and practical for those working. What time of year? Similar to LEJOG? If I'm going to be able to do it need to start planning round family committments etc. Also need to decide whether camping, b&b or a mixture. We were lucky with the weather on LEJOG as far as camping goes.
by John100
3 Aug 2019, 7:57pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: WIMPS Coast To Coast 2019
Replies: 362
Views: 21680

Re: WIMPS Coast To Coast 2019

I'd like one if possible - pick up and drop off. Preston Tickled Trout? Haven't booked an overnight stay on the Monday yet. Waiting to see what was happening. Could make a pick up and drop off in Sheffield if it was easier.
by John100
13 Jul 2019, 12:08pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Lejog for wimps please- or am I on my own? ( merged )
Replies: 2051
Views: 188940

Re: Lejog for wimps please- or am I on my own? ( merged )

Great job Nick. I'll order another 8 please. Something to leave the kids as heirlooms! :D
by John100
8 Jul 2019, 9:04pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Give up flying?
Replies: 293
Views: 14606

Re: In-flight meals and veggie options?

Try getting a gluten free meal without pre-ordreing. Even when you do, they mess it up and admit they have (Emirates supposedly one of the better airlines). Never mind here's a lovely plate of lettuce, which needs more calories to eat than it gives. Vegetarianism / veganism are life style choices. You won't become ill of you eat a piece of meat. You will if you eat gluten and are a coeliac!