Tales from today's commute....

[hennbell]

Worst luck another day another punture and no repair provisions with me. Called tthe wife and shp dropped off another bicycle.

Went all winter with no mechanical issues, now that the weather is good I cant go for 3 km with out a flat.

 

[J1888]

Nice bright sunny morning here in Londinium - bit nippy when setting off and the wind for the first 3 miles was an absolute nightmare.

By the time I got towards Vauxhall the wind died down a bit and was plain sailing

 

[Panter]

My bike is still in use every day... and still spotlessly shiny. Just saying!

 

[ianrauk]

My bike is still in use every day... and still spotlessly shiny. Just saying!

Marvellous...
And runs better too right?

 

[L Q]

Wasn't looking forward to the journey back last night with the headwind but it went better than expected as it took me the same time to get home as it did to get to work this morning,

This morning however I don't know what happened but I put my foot on it from the start and did the 22 miles to work in 1hr 3mins, didn't feel like a massive tailwind but I am sure going to find out on the way home. I hope the forecast for rain later is wrong as well.

 

[Sittingduck]

Whatever the Queen is doing at Parliament - I wish she would get on with it and GTFO. The closure of the Sq and diversions there are causing havoc with my normally nice commute. The cluster eff of Victoria Embankment (Cheers Boris) is also putting a downer on things... sigh.

 

[Simontm]

Whatever the Queen is doing at Parliament - I wish she would get on with it and GTFO. The closure of the Sq and diversions there are causing havoc with my normally nice commute. The cluster eff of Victoria Embankment (Cheers Boris) is also putting a downer on things... sigh.

Opening of Parliament today ...

 

[TheJDog]

Got accused of "aggressive cycling" this morning, I think by virtue of keeping up with traffic in the cycle lane and not giving way when she had to slow down at the junction ahead because it narrows a bit. I honestly did get a bit angry when she started honking, and more angry when she mentioned aggressive cycling, which I guess proved her point.

 

[biking_fox]

Passed someone making an odd clattering noise on their BSO. As I neared I could clearly see that the rear brake disk was completely detached and just oscillating around clattering into the frame and presumably wheel!

Bizarre how bad/dangerous some people let their bikes get!

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Blimey it was cold first thing, like bloody winter again, by the time I got to work it was pretty warm. Also very very sunny, I even stopped and put on the shades

Also two days into a four day week and already I have Friday legs

 

[Panter]

Marvellous...
And runs better too right?

I have to admit that it does!
Whilst doing the weekly clean (only weekly, but it's immaculate afterwards and, hey, it's progress!) it's also a great chance to check for any damage and tweak the indexing

I've seen the light, and I'm not going back!

 

[Simon_m]

Why are some drivers so angry? I am guessing it is because they are stuck in slow/non-moving traffic while cyclists zip through the gaps. Is it jealousy then? Kennington and The Cut is really messed up and everyday it looks like sheer hell for drivers.

 

[w00hoo_kent]

I figure jealousy and the fact that they feel lied to because everyone made it seem by getting in a car they were getting the optimum travelling experience and they are constantly reminded they aren't (that's what annoys me on the days I have to drive instead of cycle. On the plus side, radio and no sweating).

 

[13 rider]

Today I became a cycle commuter ( just one day at moment ) because I like my lie ins too much .Like @Supersuperleeds says bit chilly in Leicester first thing but short sleeves and long bottoms . 7 miles in on quiet roads . lots of other cyclist about .Lovely ride back tonight in sunshine shorts and short sleeved top .7.25 miles back mainly uphill .I can see these rides being repeated.

 

[Simon_m]

I figure jealousy and the fact that they feel lied to because everyone made it seem by getting in a car they were getting the optimum travelling experience and they are constantly reminded they aren't (that's what annoys me on the days I have to drive instead of cycle. On the plus side, radio and no sweating).

I guess it is like the big diesel con. It was dead cheap when everyone was using petrol, then when everyone switched the price went higher than petrol (i think, i only drive our car now and again)