Tales from today's commute....

[fossyant]

I think my Panasonic hybrid AA's will be donated to my son for his camera flash. I won't have much use for the Hope 1's and the collection of lights other than occasional night MTB rides. At least it will save me a few quids in batteries for my lad.

 

[oldyattoncyclist]

Met the lesser spotted screaming numpty on the cycle path tonight.. Think if I meet him tomorrow and he tries the same thing might accidently swerve in the wrong direction to avoid him.

 

[13 rider]

1st commute of the year is it me or is darker in the mornings ? .Out this morning at 0615 into pitch black . Nice steady 12 miles in including a loop of Quorn to get 12 miles in . Short route home 8 miles .Both rides in nice conditions not too windy or cold . Passed loads of cyclists this morning all heading Leicester way as travel in the opposite direction .

 

[ianrauk]

Bird shat on me going under a bridge in Lewisham. Pigeon tosser.

 

[martint235]

That was really, really unpleasant!! It chucked it down all the way in!! Now I understand how my feet get wet (cleat holes, water down my leg etc) but how come the insides of my supposedly waterproof Sealskinz gloves are completely soaked?? My NV Evo jacket has also developed the waterproof-ness of tissue paper despite a liberal spraying with Fabrisil.

 

[I like Skol]

My NV Evo jacket has also developed the waterproof-ness of tissue paper despite a liberal spraying with Fabrisil.

How do/did you clean your jacket prior to treatment?
Having used Fabsil tent treatment recently (not sure if it is the same stuff for clothing) I wouldn't put it on cycle gear. I only use the Nikwax TX direct proofing solution and Techwash for cleaning but have to admit I haven't had much luck reproofing old garments even this way as I suspect I let them deteriorate too far before giving them any TLC.

 

[martint235]

How do/did you clean your jacket prior to treatment?
Having used Fabsil tent treatment recently (not sure if it is the same stuff for clothing) I wouldn't put it on cycle gear. I only use the Nikwax TX direct proofing solution and Techwash for cleaning but have to admit I haven't had much luck reproofing old garments even this way as I suspect I let them deteriorate too far before giving them any TLC.
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I just washed it, waited for it to dry and then liberally sprayed it. I do have a new one but I was keeping that for "best", I may need to employ it for commutes.

 

[Tin Pot]

No flat tires yesterday woo hoo!

 

[ianrauk]

I just washed it, waited for it to dry and then liberally sprayed it. I do have a new one but I was keeping that for "best", I may need to employ it for commutes.

Get the Nikwax wash in as @I like Skol posted above.
It's far better then the spray on stuff.

 

[ianrauk]

Yukkity yuk out there this morning. The rain was sooo heavy when I woke up. I decided to shorten my commute as it really was unpleasant out. I left 15 minutes later then usual and the rain had abated a little but there was a huge amount of standing water on the roads.

My NV Evo did it's job

And at least I wasnt shat on.

 

[I like Skol]

Bird shat on me going under a bridge in Lewisham. Pigeon tosser.

That's Karma for you....

 

[Arjimlad]

Met the lesser spotted screaming numpty on the cycle path tonight.. Think if I meet him tomorrow and he tries the same thing might accidently swerve in the wrong direction to avoid him.

Eh ? North Somerset's finest ?

 

[I like Skol]

Get the Nikwax wash in as @I like Skol posted above.
It's far better then the spray on stuff.

THIS link is interesting and Also THIS SITE gives some explanation about why reproofing will not work if the garment is too worn.

A big thing to avoid is supermarket detergents, particularly bio stuff according to Berghaus, and this is something I read a year or two ago on the website of a company that offers a re-proofing service (can't find it now). They were very specific about repeating that their washing machines have never been used with detergents, unlike domestic washers that are coated with the stuff inside even if not using it in that particular wash run.

 

[subaqua]

handwash the breathables where possible.

I generally descale the machine on a proper hot wash before using it for the breathable stuff tho, and remove the detergent drawer

 

[13 rider]

1st wet commute in this morning I normally bail and take the car but forced myself this morning .Rain wasnt too bad but took shortest route 7 miles in. . As we have no facilities at work decided I need a spare set of cycle clothes at work putting damp stuff back on is not fun !! . Half a day today so rode back at dinner just as the rain was stopping but the wind had got up big time . In a couple of exposed bits I was in the small ring on the triple I hardly ever use the small ring even on climbs these days. Managed 12 miles back at the fantastic average of 12 mph !! Bit of a headwind !