Ending 2024 in the EMERGENCY ROOM

[@BlueberryFarm900]

If you're open to advice... We ride the same trail conditions in Pacific Northwest (North America). We always say "you need to ride light" in wet & steep conditions, especially the front tire. You're doing the exact opposite: riding heavy and slow, braking on that front wheel. It'll wash out every time. I know it takes extra confidence, but a little more speed (less front brakes) and a lively cockpit full of pops over those roots is a much safer approach for these conditions. Additionally, the bar was twisted out of your hands a couple of times. I recommend a little strength training (or just a better deathgrip) to ensure you own that handlebar. I've personally managed to stay upright through some bad mistakes when my arm strength is tuned.

[@Piffie1]

I'm always open to advice :D The thing is that I kinda know these things tho, defenetely not saying that it is bad advice because it's not, I just think that a lot of it will have to come with experience :D I've ''only'' been riding for 1,5 years and since I spent a big portion of last winter either not riding or in New Zealand (in the dry) this winter is my first proper test in conditions like these. :) So I do know that speed helps, it will just have to come at a pace as I get more confident in wet muddy conditions. :D Something that made me go pretty slow too was the fact that there were so many fallen trees + I was riding it all blind, you can for sure ride a whole lot faster than what I did if you are more confident in your blind riding (once again, experience xD) but for me it is hard to commit fully to a trail when I have no idea what is coming up. :) I don't know if it is just a mental thing but something I will for sure change for next winter is my front tire. I've been running a DHF the entire year, like I said , might just be more of a mental block but not having a more suited spiky tire for the winter does effect my riding a bit, dunno if you change during the winter or if you just have a better all rounder? :D The handlebar twists are a bit wierd, at least the last one. I don't think Iv'e ever had a crash before when it twist from seemingly nothing like that so it was a bit odd. :O Don't know if the fact that it was my 3rd day straight riding (not something I usually do) had a part to play. Either or, I have actually started to hit the gym as of recently so that should help that situtation regardless of why it happened. xD But ye, at the end of the day it comes down to experience and just to keep on going out in conditions like these. :D Bike control will also help, getting better at for example hopping and staying more active on the bike is also something that I need to work on. :)

[@mauchlenoliver]

Hey piffie! Ågelsjön thats my backyard 😮 There is so many trails in this area, jakobdalsberget is awesome but only the tip of the iceberg. Next time your visiting this area, give me shout and i can show you some awesome trails 👍 have fun in 2025 and hope you are recovering well 🚵

[@Piffie1]

Not a bad spot to have as your backyard ;) Ye the area around Jakobsdalsberget was awesome but I'll happily have a tour of other areas ;) Won't be there super often since it is about a 5+ hour drive but I have my grandma and cousins in Linköping so I'll be around the area maybe once or twice per year :D But I will make sure to write the next time I am planning a trip :D Thanks a lot, it's been a good 3+ weeks now so it's recovering nicely :D

[@mauchlenoliver]

@piffie1 Glad to hear your getting better 😊 There is heaps of trails in the naturreservat next to Jakobdalsberget and then even more towards Sörsjön a little north of Ågelsjön, then there is a whole system of gnarley trails on the other side of Ågelsjön behind yxbacken 😅 if your visiting Norrköping, you have to check out Vrinneviskogen out by the hospital aswell! Its not so much steep terräng but it has some really cool features that i am trying to overcome 🫣

[@Piffie1]

@@mauchlenoliver Ye iv'e seen on trailfork that there are a bunch of trails, it's just super tricky to know what's worth getting to when you haven't been there before so a guide the next time will be perfect to know what trails to pick :D Vrinneviskogen sounds very interesting, will for sure check that out the next time, no promises that I will ride the stuff tho if it is super gnarly xD

[@sersolo3112]

i never ride without my Armour undershirt it saved me plenty of times all of my upper body is protected its lightweight comfortable and breathable and you wouldnt even know i was wearing it

[@Piffie1]

@@sersolo3112 Ye Iv'e been riding with every protection gear except elbow pads 😄 Since I already have back and chest protection I made sure to order a pair or pads that should be coming sometime next week because I am not risking the same thing happening again 😅

[@ZwaniZ]

Ja det såg ut att vara en hård landning 😯Skönt dock att det inte blev värre 😉 Jag är väldigt glad över att du har beställt armbågsskydd. Jag har varit beskymrad över det ett tag. 🙂 För övrigt ser ju banorna riktigt kul ut. Mycket bök och stök. 🙂 Passar perfekt till dig som älskar rötter 😂

[@Piffie1]

Ja det känns som en mix av olika faktorer som gjorde som att det blev, tror att den största anledningen till att jag landade så dumt va att kraschen kom så oväntat. Det är nästan som att hjulet bara viker sig utan att det är något speciellt ivägen. :O Hehe, det ska ju egentligen mycket till för att något sånt här ska hända, det är ju många som kör utan men jag känner att det inte är värt att testa turen en gång till xD Ja Ågelsjö är riktigt kul, mycket klipphällar som gör banorna unika och roliga :D Men ja....jag åker nog gärna dit när det är torrt nästa gång så att man har lite bättre grepp på alla rötter xD

[@ZwaniZ]

@@Piffie1 Ja det ser ut som du helt plötsligt fastnade. Synd att det är så långt bara men det ser riktigt kul ut. Och även här blir det nog helt annat vid torrväder 😊

[@Piffie1]

@@ZwaniZ Ja och jag har inte riktigt förstått än vad jag faktisk fastnade på för det är innan rötterna 🤔 Ja det va riktigt coolt, vi får se om man kanske kan anordna något i sommar kanske när folk har semester ;)