MisterStan
Label Required
- Location
- Out there somewhere
No, Cadel was on the Busway this morning!
Tales from today's commute....
- Thread starter martint235
- Start date
Page may contain affiliate links. Please see terms for details.
MisterStan
Label Required
- Location
- Out there somewhere
Hot and a headwind made it feel like we were cycling in a tumble drier this morning. Should be a nice tailwind home though - that certainly helped last night. Loads of cyclists out this morning and noticeably more women.
martinclive
Über Member
- Location
- Fens, Cambridge
Dare you! (just don't send me the medical or bike repair bills!)
It's strange we see a lot of the same riders every day - must be 10 / 15 we know names of and another load we nod or say hi to......................then there are a few who clearly just want to be in their own world - each to their own, but I think we arrive at work happier
Origamist
Legendary Member
20C and a tailwind when I set off - felt like the Amalfi coast (without the coast) this morning.
Legs felt OK, but I'm going to stop at a pub on the way home for a pint of lime and soda.
Forgot to mention, that the roads were melting in Mobberley yesterday - this meant sticky wheels and more tyre noise.
Legs felt OK, but I'm going to stop at a pub on the way home for a pint of lime and soda.
Forgot to mention, that the roads were melting in Mobberley yesterday - this meant sticky wheels and more tyre noise.
Last edited:
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Set off at 7 and it didn't feel too bad. Rather windy made for heavy legs. Managed to pass Chris Froome 
on a borrowed Cannondale. Put a bit too much effort in and just cruised the last couple of miles. Quick time but it didn't feel like it.
The moment I stopped was when the sweat started pouring.
on a borrowed Cannondale. Put a bit too much effort in and just cruised the last couple of miles. Quick time but it didn't feel like it. The moment I stopped was when the sweat started pouring.
MisterStan
Label Required
- Location
- Out there somewhere
That's odd - Cadel Evans wasn't riding a BMC this morningManaged to pass Chris Froome
AndyRM
XOXO
- Location
- North Shields
Had a shocker this morning - my chain snapped about 2 miles from home, so still 4 from work, a proper wrap around the wheel/cassette job so I couldn't take the wheel out. Carried the bugger home which was no fun in this heat.
At least the Metro was on time so I was only 90 minutes late!
At least the Metro was on time so I was only 90 minutes late!
Origamist
Legendary Member
Strava Flyby reveals all - I was left in the wake of the World track champion 2014 Master Pursuit, 40 - 44 age group.
That's my age group too, so no excuses!
L Q
Über Member
- Location
- Woodhall Spa
Journey home last night was a doddle due to the lovely tailwind so as punishment for enjoying my ride home a wasp decided to sting me on the finger the little sod.
I knew it would be tougher this morning so set off 10 mins earlier and the headwind was for 17 miles, just great but got to work with time to spare. Just hope to avoid the thunderstorms predicted for later.
I knew it would be tougher this morning so set off 10 mins earlier and the headwind was for 17 miles, just great but got to work with time to spare. Just hope to avoid the thunderstorms predicted for later.
subaqua
What’s the point
- Location
- Leytonstone
too damn hot is what my commutes were this morning .
was nice to get on the train at waterloo into what felt like a fridge . getting off the other end was not nice tho.
lots of red coloured oompaloompas in Basildon this morning
was nice to get on the train at waterloo into what felt like a fridge . getting off the other end was not nice tho.
lots of red coloured oompaloompas in Basildon this morning
Hacienda71
Mancunian in self imposed exile in leafy Cheshire
- Location
- Wilmslow, Cheshire
Just noticed the bugger has had the Ollerton to Warford KOM off me a couple of days ago.
Bloody world champions.
OP
OP
martint235
Dog on a bike
- Location
- Welling
I decided I had nothing to prove by going over Shooters Hill on the way home. So I didn't.
Only one numpty, typical blonde woman driver raced me into a pinch point at speed almost crashing into the car in front of her. I applauded her for winning the race to the back of the traffic queue. She didn't find it funny. I didn't care.
Only one numpty, typical blonde woman driver raced me into a pinch point at speed almost crashing into the car in front of her. I applauded her for winning the race to the back of the traffic queue. She didn't find it funny. I didn't care.
summerdays
Cycling in the sun
- Location
- Bristol
I am puce in colour and I've had a cold cold shower and I'm still feeling hot and sticky.
At one point the roads seemed busier so I was filtering but I realised as I was doing it there wasn't the normal space to do it and my risk adverse part of my brain had melted and I was merrily heading for tiny gaps with on coming traffic. Took it easier the rest of the way home and double checked all the rest of my brains decisions.
At one point on the ring road cycle path one taxi over shot on a red light, and completely filled the toucan crossing forcing every cyclist to have to swing around outside the line of silver studs on the road that marked the crossing. He could of rolled back but couldn't be bothered for at least 5 cyclists that I saw.
At one point the roads seemed busier so I was filtering but I realised as I was doing it there wasn't the normal space to do it and my risk adverse part of my brain had melted and I was merrily heading for tiny gaps with on coming traffic. Took it easier the rest of the way home and double checked all the rest of my brains decisions.
At one point on the ring road cycle path one taxi over shot on a red light, and completely filled the toucan crossing forcing every cyclist to have to swing around outside the line of silver studs on the road that marked the crossing. He could of rolled back but couldn't be bothered for at least 5 cyclists that I saw.
Supersuperleeds
Legendary Member
- Location
- Leicester
I'll cycle when it is icy; I'll cycle in the snow; I'll cycle when it is blowing a gale; I'll cycle when it is absolutely lashing it down; I'll even cycle when it is so cold your water bottle freezes.
But tonight it was way too warm to cycle, so did a much shortened ride. Coming out of the office it was like walking into a brick wall.
But tonight it was way too warm to cycle, so did a much shortened ride. Coming out of the office it was like walking into a brick wall.
