Headed out on Saturday to do a quick blast around the Winchburgh loop and had my first fall, I guess I’m a proper roadie now!

I think it was due to mud that is on the road before coming into the village from some large trucks working on a site. As I turned right out the village my bike slipped from under me as I leaned to go around the corner.

Damage only really done to my leg and the pain is just starting to go now and unfortunately my new jacket ripped. Slightly dissapointing as all other clothes survived unscathed.

Somehow the cable bolt on the rear derailleur fell out as well. This meant I ended up having to cycle home in the top rear gear (highest) only.

Thanks to the car driver who stopped and offered me a lift back to Edinburgh. If I had realised the gears were broken I meant have been more tempted to take you up on the offer.