Tales from today's commute....

[Supersuperleeds]

Got a good soaking today, didn't rain hard, just that constant fine drizzle that soaks you through. Summer rain is much nicer than winter rain though, still in ss top and shorts.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Awesome. Please do a 500 mile 5 day week....

Bob Hope and No Hope.

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

Got a good soaking today, didn't rain hard, just that constant fine drizzle that soaks you through. Summer rain is much nicer than winter rain though, still in ss top and shorts.

Exact same commute (just shorter )

 

[fossyant]

Wet. Very wet. Drying cabinet was full of soggy cycling gear.When do the summer cyclists go into hibernation?

New pads are on order. Hurry up as I'll have none left at this rate

 

[LCpl Boiled Egg]

It's going to get better for a few weeks quite soon. School's out for summer!

 

[Tin Pot]

What kind of King daffodil leaves a bag unattended on a commuter train on a day like today?

Twunt.

 

[LCpl Boiled Egg]

What kind of King daffodil leaves a bag unattended on a commuter train on a day like today?

Twunt.

Hopefully it was "destroyed or damaged by the security services". That'll learn 'em.

 

[LoftusRoadie]

Arrived home last night, quite pleased with myself having done a fast-ish time and my son (12 years old) said to me, "Dad, you'd look really good in all that cycling gear if it wasn't for your belly."
Ouch!

 

[mythste]

Got ready to leave for the long route this morning. About 5 minutes before leaving the heavens opened, almost instantly flooding our buildings carpark and creating rivers along the roads. Quick change of clothes and submitted to the bus.

I'm itching to ride today as well

 

[fimm]

Lots of summer riders around tonight and a lot of no lights...

No lights? WTF do you need lights for at commuting time at this time of year?

Uneventful commuting life for me at the moment. Didn't feel so well yesterday so went home along the cycle paths rather than doing battle with the main roads.

 

[Lonestar]

No lights? WTF do you need lights for at commuting time at this time of year?

Uneventful commuting life for me at the moment. Didn't feel so well yesterday so went home along the cycle paths rather than doing battle with the main roads.

It was past 9pm almost 10pm.I see make up your own rules as it's summer don't need lights.That's what a lot seem to do out there.No wonder we have a bad name.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

No lights? WTF do you need lights for at commuting time at this time of year?

Uneventful commuting life for me at the moment. Didn't feel so well yesterday so went home along the cycle paths rather than doing battle with the main roads.

5am this morning in Leicester and I was umming and aarghing on whether or not to put the lights on, it was pretty gloomy.

 

[Simontm]

Just missed the rain despite ferocious looking black clouds above. Also had the return of the headwind so sat back and coasted home instead of battling it.
Got to adjust the derailleur as there is rubbing and those damn Sora gears need doing again.
Numpty count: 0

 

[DrLex]

Just missed the rain despite ferocious looking black clouds above. Also had the return of the headwind so sat back and coasted home instead of battling it.

I share your experience, although at one hill, I was peddling to go downhill.
(On the upside, first commute in new Giro Empires made me feel one cool mo'fo')

 

[fossyant]

No rain on the way home but my kit was slightly damp. Soggy socks and shoes. Think we overloaded the drying cabinet today.