Tales from today's commute....

[Simontm]

Chilly start with frost in places but sun glasses on by Sutton.
Traffic was quiet, almost half-term like - is there an inset day today?
Numpty count: 0
Annoying sounds on bike: 2 - Getting clicking sound every revolution so going to have to see whether it is the BB or derailleur Also, it looks like the back mudguard is rubbing against the wheel so I was sounding like Evel Knievel's bike being revved up.

For younger viewers:

BTW, THIS NEVER HAPPENED. You revved it up, released the toy and it promptly fell down. If you were lucky it would do about a foot then fall down. Or circle, then fall down.

 

[ianrauk]

Nice run in on my freshly polished steed.
It wasn't any faster, but it felt smoother, was quieter and just generally nicer to ride. So, I'm now a self confirmed member of the shinies and hereby solemnly declare never to let my bike get in such a state again.

Aside from that, the sun was shining, fresh and frosty with no wind

 

[Panter]

For younger viewers:

BTW, THIS NEVER HAPPENED. You revved it up, released the toy and it promptly fell down. If you were lucky it would do about a foot then fall down. Or circle, then fall down.

And was still the coolest toy ever!

 

[ianrauk]

What a lovely mornings commute. A bit frosty and just a tad over zero degrees when I left. But the sun was shining and the skies were blue. Made for a very pleasant commute. Traffic in Lewisham area still a nightmare and will be for quite a while due to the extensive roadworks. Had a bit of a to and fro with another cycle commuter which made the ride a little more interesting. He was quick but not great with traffic, taking wrong decisions so kept on getting caught up. He had a chance to take me but I but a bit of power down and let him know who was boss. Gave him a cheery 'have a good day' for his efforts when we parted.

 

[ianrauk]

And was still the coolest toy ever!

Yup had one too. They ahd a tendency just to wobble all over the place before crashing.

 

[Panter]

Wish I'd kept mine now! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Evil-knievel-/111602010349?pt=UK_Toys_VintageToys_RL&hash=item19fbff88ed

I think he probably met a sticky end being made to ride through a ring of fire or something.

 

[Simontm]

Wish I'd kept mine now! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Evil-knievel-/111602010349?pt=UK_Toys_VintageToys_RL&hash=item19fbff88ed

I think he probably met a sticky end being made to ride through a ring of fire or something.

One of my action man had the Vietnam napalm experience with cotton wool...

 

[Spartak]

No idea at least with the B&B path they put up incorrect estimations of when it would reopen. I assumed the lack of notices meant it was going to be days rather than the 2 months it has already been, and I wish they would put a camera car on the Filton road to catch all those motorists using it as a rat run especially when they have transferred all the cyclists onto there.

Are cars not allowed on 'back' Filton Road ?

 

[Ciar]

last nights ride ended up a double whammy wind coming in wind coming home, both in my face and this morning same again, hopefully it's different tonight as my legs are feeling battered ;-)

 

[Supersuperleeds]

last nights ride ended up a double whammy wind coming in wind coming home, both in my face and this morning same again, hopefully it's different tonight as my legs are feeling battered ;-)

I had that at dinner time today. Came in on the ice bike this morning and decided to swap it at dinner time, I swear it was a headwind both ways.

 

[summerdays]

Are cars not allowed on 'back' Filton Road ?

I meant speeding cars sorry....

Anyway I have news.....

we are currently working to remove the diversion for cyclists this weekend - traffic signals up and running by the end of March

Hurrah!!! Looking forward to seeing what they have done on Monday! (Let's hope they don't slip by a few months between now and Monday).

And what a nice day to be out on a bike ... Blue skies all day!

 

[Simontm]

Well cars were back but a very smooth ride indeed ain't most lights in my favour as well -do like still wearing sunglasses when reaching home.

Numpty count: 0 except...

To the woman on the white roadie on the path heading towards Berrylands station at around 5.30 on the path from Lower Marsh, I'm terribly sorry but I didn't catch what you said.

If it was "well get out of the way then", which I suspect it was, I have two words for you beginning and ending in F.

1. I was already on the Ped side to make room for the cyclists ahead of you
2. Since you passed them, you should have known that I would very soon have to move back into cycle path to give way to Peds ahead of me.
3. I'm terribly sorry for inconveniencing you...actually I am not. You should have cut your speed heading for the station underpass- bloody stupid thing to do
4. I presume you own an Audi or BMW with that attitude

Of course, if it was "there's a bunch of schoolboys ahead of you" then ignore the above, thank you and they happily moved outta my way

 

[Spartak]

I meant speeding cars sorry....

Anyway I have news.....



Hurrah!!! Looking forward to seeing what they have done on Monday! (Let's hope they don't slip by a few months between now and Monday).

And what a nice day to be out on a bike ... Blue skies all day!

STOP PRESS

The crossing is re-opened & slightly redesigned !!!

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

A cracking days commuting today! Extended it a little to turn it into a 70 mile round trip, and dropped in an average speed of just under 19.5 with loads left in the tank. Getting really excited about this year and the personal progress I should see, both in speed and distance. Love cycling me

 

[ianrauk]

A cracking days commuting today! Extended it a little to turn it into a 70 mile round trip, and dropped in an average speed of just under 19.5 with loads left in the tank. Getting really excited about this year and the personal progress I should see, both in speed and distance. Love cycling me

Amazing stuff chap.. comparing to where you were a couple of years ago.