[Closed] What kit for the peaks pootle???

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I'm just going for a bike ride. It'll be nice if people come with me.

I'm just going for a bike ride. It'll be nice if people come with me.

I'm coming expecting 110% entertainment. If I don't get at least one laugh for every metre I shall release the Lions onto Pook.

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well you'll be 'riding' so that's sorted

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topangarider - Member
Do people's normal riding gear not normally contain a first aid kit (twinned the the knowlwdge obviously). No matter where you ride, Peaks, trail centre, I find that worrying.

In a group this big, if someone does break an ankle - i'd hope there'd be plenty of volunteers to carry the person and their bike to safety.

I know someone else has responded to this post, but can you tell me which first aid kit I can assemble that helps with broken ankles?

In 16 years of riding MTBs, I've never needed a first aid kit while riding. Unless it can deal with concussion, broken ribs, broken wrist, broken thumb, whiplash - the type of injuries I've had in the last 2 years or so - then it's unnecessary weight.

So if someone falls off and gashes there leg on a sharp rock (lots of them in the peaks), someone will whip off their buff and wrap it around? Ok that's fine then.

The issue of weight is just bl00dy ridiculous - I've no idea how much mine weighs, but it's sod all.

I'm taking mine and you're welcome to use it if needs be. Let's hope not.

and I'm not suggesting a 1st aid kit carries everything that'll be needed, but things can be done with a broken ankle to make it more comfortable for the injured party.

Morphine - check
Limp surgical saw- check
Rohipnol - check (cough) oops

A portaloo is always a good idea, as there aren't many bushes.

Humour and sense of humour essential.
Camera to catch pook as he speeds extreemly fast upto a large snowfilled hole and bunnyhops into it, sinking to just below his shorts line. I suppose you had to be there, it was very funny.

Have a good one boys.

hora - I will bring lots of cake this time (instead of nicking it)

A portaloo is always a good idea, as there aren't many bushes.

I like to get my magic wand out for the walkers

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topangarider - Member
So if someone falls off and gashes there leg on a sharp rock (lots of them in the peaks), someone will whip off their buff and wrap it around? Ok that's fine then.

The issue of weight is just bl00dy ridiculous - I've no idea how much mine weighs, but it's sod all.

I'd agree that in theory it's a good idea, but as I say I've personally never needed one, none of the people I've ever ridden with have needed one and a quick survey of my current riding group showed that while a couple of them had 1st aid kits, they'd never been used.

If a big mixed group is out though, it's probably safe to carry one - just in case someone gets a headache! 🙂