Tales from today's commute....

[Supersuperleeds]

Dry in Leicester. Got well and truly scalped this morning - twice.

 

[martint235]

What is the story of the lady in the Fiat 500 ? Have I missed something ?!

She is quite possibly the worst driver I've seen for several years. It's got to the stage where I think she's now driving in a dangerous manner around me on purpose.

It began with a pointless overtake into a space just big enough to hold her car forcing me to slow considerably to restore my safe stop distance. The same morning she attempted another overtake but I refused to give ground resulting in her playing chicken with a bus coming in the opposite direction. The fact that she had to slow and tuck in behind me (there's only going to be one winner between a London bus and a Fiat 500) seems to have upset her somewhat. I'm hoping that thinking her picture is being taken and used for internet purposes will drive her apoplectic.

 

[L Q]

A lovely ride in no issues at all and very little wind, I wish all days could be like this

 

[fossyant]

Only bike in the 25 bike shelter. If you exclude the one that hasn't moved for months.

Decided to ride through Alexander Park for a change. Getting sick of the nut battering that is Alexander Road. Ooch.

 

[Arjimlad]

She is quite possibly the worst driver I've seen for several years. It's got to the stage where I think she's now driving in a dangerous manner around me on purpose.

It began with a pointless overtake into a space just big enough to hold her car forcing me to slow considerably to restore my safe stop distance. The same morning she attempted another overtake but I refused to give ground resulting in her playing chicken with a bus coming in the opposite direction. The fact that she had to slow and tuck in behind me (there's only going to be one winner between a London bus and a Fiat 500) seems to have upset her somewhat. I'm hoping that thinking her picture is being taken and used for internet purposes will drive her apoplectic.

Possibly worth borrowing/buying a real camera if a regular driver you meet is that bad - or altering your route !

Bon courage

 

[martint235]

Possibly worth borrowing/buying a real camera if a regular driver you meet is that bad - or altering your route !

Bon courage

It is a real camera, just can't be bothered wasting a memory card and the time recharging it for now. I'm sure she'll change her route first.

 

[RJG]

The repeat offender AKA 'The Lycra Permanator' up to her old tricks yesterday. She cycled off at the red lights (as per) on the Parkway/Moss Lane East, and after I overtook her she tried to gain her retribution by literally barging past me as I waited behind a bus. The silly lady then slammed into the side of the bus and made herself look like a complete moron.

If you're reading this, you know who you are.

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

Had a disappointing commute this morning at just 51 miles. I say 'just 51 miles' as today I'd planned to go for a 200 miler. Work commitments meant I couldnt take the day off so I've had to put that on hold. I can't blame work totally, I've not really prepared for it so my mind wasnt on it fully. Doing it solo I'd like to at least have a bit of a plan. Or I guess I could tout for a buddy who fancies spending 11 hours in the saddle...
Back to this mornings commute, really uneventful and didn't really get going until mile 44. Nice and dry though, and although there was a slight nip in the air, it was mild enough for a sweat moustache.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Dry in Leicester. Got well and truly scalped this morning - twice.

Yes I got well scalped last week, had me thinking I had stopped, I nearly got of the bike, he must have been over 30mph, I did wonder if it was electric assisted.

 

[rdfcyclist]

We all make mistakes and I'm hoping that's what the driver felt as they overtook me on a roundabout, on my right hand side, going to the same exit as me. You idiot. Same goes to the other two 'must get in front' drivers from today.

 

[fossyant]

Early dart as had Dr's appointment for my next shot of performance enhancing drugs

Little late leaving as meeting over ran.

Darted home. Front door open. Threw bike in kitchen and dived in shower. Family then left for caravan in Wales.

Walked to docs, had injection. Hobbled out and now sat in beer garden recovering. Will have to hobble home to fix the creaky bars later. Hic.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Yes I got well scalped last week, had me thinking I had stopped, I nearly got of the bike, he must have been over 30mph, I did wonder if it was electric assisted.

I've spoken before to one of the lads who scalped me, he's just a lot faster than me.

Anyway got my own back tonight as I scalped 5 riders and suffered no humiliations.

I say 5 scalps, first one was a largish rider on a mountain bike going up hill looking like he was early into his cycling experience.

2nd and 3rd were two roadies, who I think were riding slow waiting for him to catch him.

4th was a kid on a mountain bike, really nailed him, no way was he getting onto my wheel

5th one was a proper scalp, head down, arse up in the air, see ya later (okay he might have just been pootling as well.)

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I've spoken before to one of the lads who scalped me, he's just a lot faster than me.

Anyway got my own back tonight as I scalped 5 riders and suffered no humiliations.

I say 5 scalps, first one was a largish rider on a mountain bike going up hill looking like he was early into his cycling experience.

2nd and 3rd were two roadies, who I think were riding slow waiting for him to catch him.

4th was a kid on a mountain bike, really nailed him, no way was he getting onto my wheel

5th one was a proper scalp, head down, arse up in the air, see ya later (okay he might have just been pootling as well.)

What stood out about this fella was his pace, almost being a pensioner I'm a bit slow these days so I'm used to the fast lads steaming past, I even know a few of the fast lads, and his pace was far above what I'm used to seeing.

 

[Simontm]

Another damp ride in but no rain at least. Poor visibility so of course poor driving that it seems to evoke. Nowt to do with me, just what I saw on the roads - still don't get why that happens.
Lovely inhalation of the 'erb while going through the A3 underpass - no wonder the bloke walking up it looked kinda guilty - interesting way to get in to the commute but prefer a cuppa myself
A big to the SGN van on Ganders. Three times we have met on there and three times he has patiently waited for an appropriate spot to pass safely. I'm always ready to criticise but this time cheers fella!
Numpty count: 0

 

[HarryTheDog]

Last 2 days of commuting been fairly un-remarkeable. Yesterday I only had 4 hours sleep and felt knackered. On my way home with a mile to go I was on my knees grinding along up a slope at 14mph. A guy on a road bike with tri bars went past with a cheery hello at around 20mph, piss taking geezer I thought and instantly the weariness disapeared and off I went in pursuit. All I needed was a bit of competition. The guy knew I was in prusuit and pointed out hazards along the way like on a club run. Never caught him though.