Tales from today's commute....

[Origamist]

Beautiful and sunny - ss jersey and shorts. Wind was from the SE, which is unusual, but useful in the morning.

Coming out of Middlewich I spotted a YACF jersey and introduced myself to a fine fellow called Tony Collinet. We parted ways soon after as he was heading to Cranage and I still had quite a few miles to go.

If the temps are 23C this pm will try and add an extra 10 miles.

 

[fossyant]

Caught Mr Wheel sucker this morning

Passed at speed but he latched on right up my arse. Not ideal as I could see other cyclists ahead. Slowed through a chicane and waited for a clear section. Mr Sucker then came past pushing a huge gear. Let him go as he then proceed to carve up 3 other cyclists. Tool.

 

[LoftusRoadie]

A week or so after I started commuting to work (back in April) I got a flat tyre and for some reason was having trouble getting the new inner tube on. Luckily a cyclist came past and offered his help which was very nice of him.
Managed to forward on the favour last night. Just past Tottenham Lock saw a guy dealing with an obvious flat so asked if heeded help. He had patches etc but no glue! Luckily I have the self -adhesive patches so gave him a couple (I would have given him one but wouldn't have been able to stand the double entendres.) He even offered to pay for them (and then realised he didn't have a wallet with him - not that I would have taken his money anyway).
These evening 15 m/ph headwinds are a pita along the towpath (probably would be ok for many of you) - makes me even gladder than usual to arrive home.

 

[summerdays]

This morning's commute I had Hansel and Gretel ..... speaking in a North European language but not sure which one, road position appalling, one on the left and one on the right of a lane so I wasn't sure where they were going but I soon discovered they weren't keen on the colour red. Every time I hit a red light and stopped they overtook and went through, caused chaos, go up on the pavement etc, I'd then overtake only to hit the next red light and so on .... for 5 red lights!!!! I doubt any car noticed me stopping as they performed various antics at each set of lights.

 

[Sittingduck]

My Goodness it looks inviting out of the office window... lucky for me I'm about to leave work! Bye bye all... enjoy the remainder of the afternoon

 

[Berk on a Bike]

It's been a great week commuting so far. Riding in at lunchtime I've extended my route a couple of times to take in the sunny weather. Coming home at 9pm has been good too with daylight all the way and a helpful slight tailwind to blow me over The Hill.

Today's ride in was the warmest one, so big thanks to the passenger of the box van who squirted something at me as they passed. Cheers, mate.

 

[summerdays]

Hot ride home, still that's something nice!

 

[Sittingduck]

Very nice that was

 

[HarryTheDog]

First commute for nearly 2 weeks ( been on my hols) . I must be getting old, a guy followed me for 8 miles at a distance, then overtook me whilst I was sat at a red light. I didn't even chase him down when the lights went green and pass him in righteous indignation, I just let him go.

 

[ianrauk]

Very nice that was

Hot... but a little too windy in parts to make it a REALLY nice commute.

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

Really enjoyed both rides today. Threw in a few hills on the way back tonight as I feel I've been giving them a miss over the past few months. The mojo I'd lost, well, at least let slip a little, is on it's way back

 

[summerdays]

The other thing I noticed today is South Glos have cut back all the vegetation which has been growing over the already narrow section of ring road cycle path by the motorway. Last year they didn't do it claiming nesting birds (in the nettles and cow parsley?), and eventually some volunteers cut it back instead. This year they stated the same thing but did say they would go and look at it.

 

[The Rover]

Set off at 0530 this morning and only saw 3 cars in the first 6 miles and I made good time in, set off a little bit later than I wanted to coming home at 1645 ish so far more traffic and several white van men who were clearly happy to risk my life so they could get home for tea.

Didn't spoil two great rides though.

 

[Drago]

Nice ride heading in. Warm, but a gentle breeze to stir it up a bit. Took one of the longer routes, almost entirely country, and it was very pleasant.

Next week one of the key roads I use is closed for repairs. not a problem in the truck, I just take a different route. However, on the bike it means either tackling a motorway junction or going a fair bit out of my way. Neither is acceptable for me, so I'm going to leave a little extra time and take the MTB to work on a largely cross country bridleway commute, with a dash through the local forest. In mileage terms its more direct, but it's hillier and the MTB is naturally harder work, so it'll weigh in about the same I reckon.

 

[Origamist]

23C as forecast. That's about the perfect temperature for me. It seemed to attract a lot of extra cyclists, which was nice.

The roads were very busy, with the odd dimwit, so only managed an extra 6 miles.