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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
Then kindly explain the logical argument above that shows a helmet cannot provide any protection, or whatever it is you are trying to demonstrate.
Should be... Noting Regan, former actor; Churchill (another former journalist with history books to sell who wasn't noted for loyalty to a party) ...
That's a weird looking carpark they have themselves there...
Don't know Regents Park nor exactly where this happened, but presumably this was on the road (Outer Circle?) as pedestrian refuge and speed limit...
This is halfords. I mean what do we expect. I bought some brake pads from them and when I actually looked at the pack it was covered in grease...
Is this one of those sticker prices that is far more than you will end up paying? You can get something like 105 di2 for about £900 which comes...
Cheers . That's something I've been considering.👍
I mean seriously people - it's an open goal right there...
Yes, most unexpected. I was so surprised at not seeing the usual Gammon bollocks under a cycling-related story that I nearly stopped for a red light.
I've seen Pogacar on 170 and 165 cranks too