Tales from today's commute....

[fimm]

Close-ish pass this morning - I looked back at him and sort of stuck my hand out to try and suggest that he might not overtake into oncoming traffic but no he did it anyway so I braked and swerved, then made pushing out signals as he disappeared off up the road. He then pulled over in the bus stop at the top of the hill... I approached slowly, I'm OK about talking to people but didn't want to get in to a shouting match. Very biiiiiiiiig guy gets out the car. I continue to approach with caution. Man walks round the car and starts looking at the underside at the back.

Drama over. I wonder if he even saw me?

 

[ianrauk]

Torrential rain for the whole commute today. And I mean.. TORRENTIAL.. torrents and floods of water on the roads. I was surprised to see a few other cycling commuters on my route in this weather. So fair play to them. I did speak to one at a set of lights and he said that the forecast said no rain until 11am. Not sure what forecast he watched/read as it was different to all the others. It did say it was going to be like this last night, so dressed accordingly. Still got soaked through to the skin though.

And of course, rain brings out some muppet drivers. First one, a woman tried to beat me to a pinch point. Then realised she wasn't going to make it and got stuck in the middle of the road in front of the island. Another car behind beeped her as she tried to edge back in the queue.

Second one. As I was signalling and turning right, she decided I didn't exist so pulled out of the road to turn right. Luckily we both weren't going fast so I managed to avoid her oncoming. Dozy mare.

The traffic was backed up everywhere today, so along with the rain, it did make for a slow commute.

 

[fossyant]

Another damp one but rain stopped half way.

Students are back. Dangerously wobbly cyclists, idiots that step out or block routes and puke. Nice.

 

[jahlive905]

Torrential rain for the whole commute today. And I mean.. TORRENTIAL.. torrents and floods of water on the roads. I was surprised to see a few other cycling commuters on my route in this weather. So fair play to them. I did speak to one at a set of lights and he said that the forecast said no rain until 11am. Not sure what forecast he watched/read as it was different to all the others. It did say it was going to be like this last night, so dressed accordingly. Still got soaked through to the skin though.

And of course, rain brings out some muppet drivers. First one, a woman tried to beat me to a pinch point. Then realised she wasn't going to make it and got stuck in the middle of the road in front of the island. Another car behind beeped her as she tried to edge back in the queue.

Second one. As I was signalling and turning right, she decided I didn't exist so pulled out of the road to turn right. Luckily we both weren't going fast so I managed to avoid her oncoming. Dozy mare.

The traffic was backed up everywhere today, so along with the rain, it did make for a slow commute.

I cried the whole way, but you couldn't tell because of the raindrops on my face.

 

[Origamist]

When I got up it was raining, but when I left the house, it miraculously stopped. The roads were very wet, with standing water in places, but didn't get caught by a shower as the rain had pushed away from Manchester. Result.

Other than that, pleasurably uneventful.

 

[fossyant]

Catching a wobbly bob last night. Notice she has a mirror and as I approach she moves left. Thinking it's safe I go right to the edge of the path. Nope, she wobbles from left to right. I slam on, say 'sheesh' then 'keep straight'. Cheeky mare says 'get a bell'. I respond with 'ride in a straight line'.

Never had any issues before. Most folk can ride a bike. Even the kids.

 

[seraphina]

TAKE THAT RAIN!!!HHAHAHAHA

Beat an angry looking rain cloud and am now sitting toasty warm and dry at my desk drinking coffee. No doubt I'll get drenched on my way home....

 

[fossyant]

Oh and fossy jnr had an off on way to school. Not bothered by it.

Brake levers rather scuffed and light smashed. Think us lads are in bother with the missus.

 

[summerdays]

Today's commute included meeting a bloke going the opposite way, wearing a full face helmet..... Whilst riding a sit up and beg bike..... It did look incongruous

 

[donnydave]

New derailleur and cassette now look like they've been on the bike 10 years after recent poor weather. At least its still shifting nicely, which I am particularly pleased as the shimano website said the derailleur was specifically for 10 speed only (on offer - 9 speed derailleurs are getting more rare and were a bit pricey in comparison) - I thought shirely it will work on 9speed, you just wind the limit screws in a bit. Sure enough, its fine

Apart from next Monday morning, I'm in the car until next Friday due to various commitments , actually a bit miffed as the weather looks like its picking up for the rest of the week.

 

[Tankengine]

Really starting to get pissed off. On the way to work this morning, learner motorcyclist pulls out of an entry only section of a garage, without looking, across my path. Great, soaking wet lying on the concrete once more. just 2 weeks after the last crash. Luckily bike and me ok. The guy told me he didn't see me. Well obviously but that's not even the point, why he was pulling out of an entry zone on a busy road is beyond me. Idiot.

 

[ianrauk]

I left work to a clear sky. Within 5 minutes it had turned dark gray and the heavens opened. And when I say opened, the bomb bay's were at their widest. How much rain can fall in half an hour? More then I can remember. A cloudburst of epic proportions.

'twas good fun though....

 

[Tomtrumps]

Seemed to dodge most of the rain this morning. Checked the weather before I left work tonight and the BBC said no rain. 10 minutes later it was torrential! Not a bad ride, but all Sealskin socks seem to do is trap water in rather than keep it out

 

[Tomtrumps]

I left work to a clear sky. Within 5 minutes it had turned dark gray and the heavens opened. And when I say opened, the bomb bay's were at their widest. How much rain can fall in half an hour? More then I can remember. A cloudburst of epic proportions.

'twas good fun though....

Must have left about the same time, around 5 15ish?

 

[ianrauk]

Must have left about the same time, around 5 15ish?

Yup. 5.30.