#mycyclingweekend: Near-death experiences & muddy rides

At this time of year many of us return from our #mycyclingweekend rides like battle-worn soldiers, except with smiles on our faces. Bumps, bruises, filth in places we didn't think filth could get; we're used to it all, and you shared some of it with us and Cycle Surgery this #mycyclingweekend.

Whether you're out for a weekend's cyclocross racing or you're just pottering around your local roads, the soggy conditions can leave you pretty mucky.

This week's #mycyclingweekend winner fired a photo at us that left those of us here at road.cc HQ feeling spotlessly clean despite a damp, misty commute this morning.

David Oxberry's shot of his muddy post-race face has won this weekend's Cycle Surgery prize. Keep an eye out for a message from our team, David!

 

1 year on from my first race, back where it started. #betteshanger #crossiscoming #cx #genesisbicycleclub #rapha #outsideisfree #mycyclingweekend #la.vie.en.velo #herbertscycles #ekcx #lcca #ownthewinterride #dirtisgood #cyclocross

A photo posted by David Oxberry (@david_oxberry) on Jan 15, 2017 at 6:34am PST

Mr Oxberry wasn't the only one with a mucky face, though we imagine he'll be prouder than our next #mycyclingweekend participant.

Regular contributor Steff Marazzi was caught out be an overeager camera phone which decided to take a photo of its own accord at an compromising moment for Mr Marazzi.

Check out the lovely globule of snot sitting proudly on our man's cheek. Charming.

 

Accidentally took this one today. Dunno when! Could have been an arty shot if it wasn't for the massive snot-blob on my face! Definitely having a good time on the ride though! #timsburycyclegroup #mycyclingweekend #cyclesurgery #timsbury #paulton #radstock #cycling #giordana #smile #cyclingsmiles

A photo posted by Stefano Marazzi (@stefmarazzi) on Jan 15, 2017 at 10:00am PST

Now you've been put off whatever food you've got in front of you, let's make your stomach churn a little more.

This weekend saw patches of ice dotted all over the country. As cyclists we've all had close shaves with slippery surfaces, and so most of us take extra precautions when we know the conditions are bad.

Mr Andrew Cruwys had a very close shave this weekend, but thankfully his helmet did its job.

Gateposts and heads aren't a great mix, especially when you're falling from around 6ft. We're glad you escaped with only a concussion Andrew!

#mycyclingweekend #CycleSurgery Friday 13th was indeed unlucky for me.
Black ice resulted in head plant into a gate post and concussion. pic.twitter.com/JiVp0eLbQ3

— Andrew Cruwys (@andrewcruwys) January 14, 2017

The cold conditions left the rest of you with only two photo options, really.

They were: 1) photos of your faces either wrapped-up or post-ride, or, 2) photos of the crystal clear landscapes that you were riding through.

Both were enthusiastically welcomed by us here at road.cc.

Here are a few of our favourites.

Bloody cold #mycyclingweekend pic.twitter.com/M1p5drwI0i

— Gareth wall (@waalli90) January 15, 2017

 

Major hat hair situation on the train to Goring for some bridleway bashing. #mycyclingweekend #hathair

A photo posted by Ben Short (@ben_jam_in_short) on Jan 14, 2017 at 1:25am PST

 

Why always the back tyre! #mycyclingweekend #singlespeed

A photo posted by Darren Collins (@southseabythesea) on Jan 14, 2017 at 5:13am PST

 

Cefn y Brithdir #cycling #gravel #offroad #mycyclingweekend #igerswales #igerscymru #landscape #cloud #sky

A photo posted by Gareth Enticott (@garethenticott) on Jan 15, 2017 at 4:40am PST

 

Another 60k ride with my 13kg bike and the guys from @tfriders #nogarminnorules #cyclinglife #mycyclingweekend

A photo posted by Kenji (@keniishi) on Jan 14, 2017 at 7:47pm PST

 

Last week we had some beautiful days for a winter ride #mycyclingweekend #cycling #winter

A photo posted by Steven Duister (@stevenduister) on Jan 14, 2017 at 1:12pm PST

 

#mycyclingweekend in the French Pyrenees #fantastic #rural #climbs #cycling #dressedforwinter #hilly #vistas

A photo posted by The5mile Cyclist (@the5milecyclist) on Jan 15, 2017 at 1:05pm PST

 

Pretty and serene! #waterfall #stream #strava #stravaphoto #cycling #somerset #peaceful #serene #rcc #mycyclingweekend

A photo posted by Rafal Hartzhorne (@raf_hartzhorne) on Jan 15, 2017 at 11:54am PST

Remember, it's never too late to get involved in the #mycyclingweekend fun, or to be in with a chance of winning next week's #CycleSurgery prize. Just remember to include both of those hashtags whenever you upload a photo and you'll be golden.