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So it's almost 11 years since I broke my femur, and since then I've taken up running and ran 11 marathons.

This year was my first and I very much enjoyed it despite the lack of training and preparation - though I am glad I got a decent pair of bib shorts and a full service before hand.

I ended up doing most of the route by myself, which was empowering, but I reckon the social aspect is key, and I would have struggled to repair a puncture myself in the dark. Will definitely form a posse if I am doing for it 2019, and probably have a less ambitious Saturday before the event.

How was the route? Am considering the 2018 edition

Been meaning to do this for a long time but this year I've actually committed. Now I just need to get my bicycle in order in time as my saddle is not very comfy.

Unfortunately the only Islington council owned cameras around there are on the Newington Green or Balls Pond Rd ends of Mildmay Park whilst my accident appears to be have been somewhere in between

Was going north bound towards Stoke Newington Church St but accordingly to Strava only made it up to the junction with Mildmay Grove South https://www.strava.com/activities/1519079320

According to Hackney Peddler the rear of the frame is too displaced. The rest of the bicycle is fine so I am hoping I am just get a replacement to the frame and turn it into a beater.

Thanks folks. Even if I don't find out what happened I am counting my blessings and being thankful for being alive and without a brain injury. It is a shame about the frame but it has been through its fair share of crashes.

I don't know if this counts as a minor accident as I have no recollection of it but on Thursday night I was cycling home from work drinks and next thing I know I was getting into an ambulance on what I believe was Mildmay Park, perhaps near the junction of Mildmay Grove South if I can trust my GPS data.

I am mostly fine now but it was pretty scary being told I had multiple fractures to my skull and bleeding on the brain. Definitely going to wear a helmet during my commute after that. My bicycle is a different story, was told by the shop that the frame is a write off. I can only guess that with the forces involved I may have been in a hit and run. Have filled a police report with the little I know and hoping that the police contact Islington Council for some CCTV.

Going to swing by in a bit.

I have now joined the broken scaphoid club. I fell on my left wrist a month ago but never occurred to me I might have broken it till I saw a physio and he suggested I get an x-ray.

How crowded was the Ride 100 last year? If the 46 is less busy that could be more compelling but doesn't feel like a big challenge after cycling to Brighton

I might have to pull out, got swim squad in Shadwell from 9 till 10.

What tyres do people recommend for grip in wet weather? Always used Gatorskins but after two crashes due to my wheels slipping on things like wet manhole covers it might be time for change.

I'm confused too though apparently that's to be expected after hitting my head and hardly sleeping.

On one hand I've got ambulance and hospital staff telling me all these anecdotal horror stories about the injuries they see happen to cyclists without helmets and then I've got counter arguments about the other forces that wearing a helmet introduces.

Only thing I know for sure is not to ride so fast after it's been raining.

Sounds like in either case I'm very lucky to be alive and not done more damage than the cut to the top of my head.

What about those expensive inflatable helmets?

Until yesterday I didn't think there was much point wearing a helmet as all the accidents I'd had until then hadn't involved my head and it's not like a helmet is going to save me from an HGV.

Then yesterday I was dashing through Angel going about 25km and next thing I knew I was crashing down on my side and people were telling me my head was bleeding. It had been raining beforehand so my wheel must have slipped on something. Ended up in an ambulance and getting my head literally glued together in A&E.

I feel fine today and grateful I am live with a brain that is functioning the same as ever but the whole thing did scare the hell out of me and caused me to dig up my helmet from under my bed.

I made a brief cameo on my way back from A&E.

After not going for years was great to meet some new faces last night.

I think of it more as a beauty spot

I noticed a dent in my top tube. Is it merely cosmetic or big enough to warrant an integrity check?

Anyone going this week and when do people stick around till?

Anyone ever got a stain on a messenger bag, specifically a Chrome one, and managed to get it out? I emailed them and followed their advice of warm soapy water but the stain remains. No idea where it came from. Wondering if I should try spraying it with WD40 in case it's oil based and doing the soapy water again or perhaps dry cleaners can do some magic.

I stumbled upon this trying to find a good route. Is this as quite as it gets?

Finally got around to getting an x-ray after crashing a week ago on holiday in Utrecht when my tyres must have slipped on a wet grill. Turns out I've chipped my radial head so off the bike for a while :-(

I've always cycled with slick Gatorskin tyres but now I am wondering if I get something with more tread, at least for the winters as it's always been a fear of mine slipping on wet leaves or metal grills.