There might be a wee clue here ...As I plan to use the car less, I get up at 8:44 today and take the car
Need earlier nights
Col5632, Today at 01:24
Very
too, so don't 'blame' you - but MTFU, Col ! 
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Col5632, Today at 01:24
Very
too, so don't 'blame' you - but MTFU, Col ! 
Col5632
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- Cowdenbeath
There might be a wee clue here ...
Col5632, Today at 01:24
Verytoday and a bit
Yeah that's early for me though, I was lying in bed when that was posted
I would say that last night was far worse than this morning tbh
All depends on which direction you are going !
It was a bit on the grim side last night
- we went to our BMF class and fortunately, the 
stopped shortly after we started. 
Smug Factor on completion - 15/10 !
Fubar
Legendary Member
All depends on which direction you are going !
It was a bit on the grim side last night
Smug Factor on completion - 15/10 !
BMF - Beginners guide to Manning the F**k up???
Col5632
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- Location
- Cowdenbeath
My goal is to beat @Col5632 again on MCL, whatever it takes 
Apart from that, I'll see how far I can increase my annual distance without taking it very seriously or to the point where cycling is not fun anymore ... can I do a 5-figure total (in continental units 
)?
Today's commute was remarkably benign, not too cold, not too wet, not too windy in the morning, same again in the evening, happy days. I felt so much more awake and was more productive than on my bus commute day yesterday ... there is a pattern there, cycling is good for me. 
T
Apart from that, I'll see how far I can increase my annual distance without taking it very seriously or to the point where cycling is not fun anymore
... can I do a 5-figure total (in continental units )?Today's commute was remarkably benign, not too cold, not too wet, not too windy in the morning, same again in the evening, happy days.
I felt so much more awake and was more productive than on my bus commute day yesterday ... there is a pattern there, cycling is good for me. T
- Location
- Glasgow
As predicted by the weather folks, it's right stormy out there now.
I didn't even get wet today, but tomorrow, who can tell?
I'm on late shift, maybe the storm will have abated by the time I have to set out.
Set out I will regardless!
I didn't even get wet today, but tomorrow, who can tell?
I'm on late shift, maybe the storm will have abated by the time I have to set out.
Set out I will regardless!
Brandane
Legendary Member
- Location
- Costa Clyde
Be careful out there folks! Very wild down here on the exposed west coast. Just heard something solid and metallic bouncing off my roofSet out I will regardless!
. Possibly part of a gas vent, won't know until the morning. Getting very tired of this constant wet and windy weather though. Another roof claim on my insurance this year (would take it to 3 in 5 years) and I could be in trouble come renewal time.
Got my bike back after a service tonight, took it out and was blown away (figuratively, then literally by the wind) by the difference.
1. Max speed before was 29 mph down a massive hill - easy got to 35 mph without pedalling like a mental guy. How is this possible? They fitted a new bracket - the bike is 6 months old so was dubious about it needing a bracket, but the difference in the bike is amazing!
2. Brakes better but realised maybe it was my expectations that were wrong. Have been judging them on the back brake - basically I can't stop the bike very quickly at all with the back brake. But the front is strong, and both together stop the bike no problem. The back brake seems weak though - is this just what brakes are like.
3. Hail and 40 mph wind (may be an exaggeration) directly into my face prompted me to think I need a balaclava. Any recommendations for a cycling one that doesn't melt your face?
4. Cars can't bunny hop traffic islands. Man tried to get past me, drove over the traffic island at at least 40 mph, lost half bumper and probably exhaust. He was raging but was absolutely his fault!
What an eventful evening.
1. Max speed before was 29 mph down a massive hill - easy got to 35 mph without pedalling like a mental guy. How is this possible? They fitted a new bracket - the bike is 6 months old so was dubious about it needing a bracket, but the difference in the bike is amazing!
2. Brakes better but realised maybe it was my expectations that were wrong. Have been judging them on the back brake - basically I can't stop the bike very quickly at all with the back brake. But the front is strong, and both together stop the bike no problem. The back brake seems weak though - is this just what brakes are like.
3. Hail and 40 mph wind (may be an exaggeration) directly into my face prompted me to think I need a balaclava. Any recommendations for a cycling one that doesn't melt your face?
4. Cars can't bunny hop traffic islands. Man tried to get past me, drove over the traffic island at at least 40 mph, lost half bumper and probably exhaust. He was raging but was absolutely his fault!
What an eventful evening.
OP
OP
Louch
105% knowledge on 105
- Location
- Kingdom of Kinnard
Feather Front and back brakes, pulling both together could lock the wheels and send you off
Re balaclava, get yourself a running snood, can be pulled up to be a balaclava when needed, and good to have around neck to keep chill off rest of the time. I got mine from running shop by costa coffe in stirling.
Re balaclava, get yourself a running snood, can be pulled up to be a balaclava when needed, and good to have around neck to keep chill off rest of the time. I got mine from running shop by costa coffe in stirling.
- Location
- Glasgow
Bits blowing about here too: the very reason why I moved from an exposed stand alone house to a ground floor flatBe careful out there folks! Very wild down here on the exposed west coast. Just heard something solid and metallic bouncing off my roof
OP
OP
Louch
105% knowledge on 105
- Location
- Kingdom of Kinnard
Ground floor flats rule.....as long as it doesn't flood
snorri
Legendary Member
- Location
- East coast, up a bit.
And sic a night he tak's the road in
As ne'er poor sinner was abroad in.
The wind blew as 'twad blawn its last;
The rattlin' showers rose on the blast;.
.........
That night, a child might understand,
The De'il had business on his hand.
Be careful out there folks, keep clear o' the haunted kirks
As ne'er poor sinner was abroad in.
The wind blew as 'twad blawn its last;
The rattlin' showers rose on the blast;.
.........
That night, a child might understand,
The De'il had business on his hand.
Be careful out there folks, keep clear o' the haunted kirks
- Location
- Glasgow
Wait a sec till I fire up Google translate ...
