Tales from today's commute....

[RoubaixCube]

Not so much a commute as i wasnt working today, but i was out road testing the new Cube and decided to drop by work for a bit, As i was making my way back home through central london, I cam across a lady on a bicycle in front of me who never once looked back, to her left or right to see what was going on around/behind her, And it was such that she making some seriously risky moves at junctions and traffic lights with her positioning because she wasnt checking behind her to see what other road users behind her were doing. It was as if she had blinkers on.

I carried on observing her for at least 5mins and went past 3 or 4 traffic lights doing so deciding if i should have a word with her or not. I decided to bomb it past her to see if she reacted and she didnt even turn her head even slightly to watch me go past.

I didnt stop or drop back to speak to her but in all honesty i should have as it looked like she had little to no road awareness whatsoever.

Im always glancing behind me or left and right to see whats going on.


With that out of the way, The Cube made for a very very very nice ride, it was very responsive to any power being put down and as such, I enjoyed it so much that i wish it was my commuter bike as it makes my Triban feel very dull when it comes to handling. Its also slightly heavier so it doesnt react as well or as quickly to power being put down, the Cube just surges ahead

 

[Tin Pot]

Man screamed that he was "in farking pain" due to the other men shoving his way on to the tube train.

Remind me why cycling is more dangerous again?

 

[RoubaixCube]

Man screamed that he was "in farking pain" due to the other men shoving his way on to the tube train.

Remind me why cycling is more dangerous again?

Trying to shove a 2 tonne steel cage with wheels never ends well for a cyclist, either stationary or moving.

 

[sheffgirl]

Extended my commute home on account of the good weather. Got lost in the woods (again), bumped into a mountain biking friend who put me in the right direction. Got stuck behind some horses, had to dodge out of the way when one dropped copious amounts of manure in my path.
Got chased by a small dog, and saw a rather magnificent looking pheasant.
Good ride

 

[Rasmus]

Beautiful sunny morning today. Rural commutes are made for days like this.

When uploaded, this morning's commute will take me past 20000 km on strava. That's about 16 km per day, every day, since I started logging in 2013. Fairly pleased with that.

 

[martint235]

A lovely commute in. Thermometer said 5C when I left so I put armwarmers on and liner gloves but I think it was much warmer than that in the sunshine.

No muppets encountered so a good day all round. The only fly in the ointment is the temporary lights at Norwood.

 

[Smithbat]

It was beautiful this morning, took a longer route through one of the parks and it was well worth it. The sky is the most beautiful shade of blue today.

 

[ianrauk]

Glorious, absolutely glorious. First day this year with just a s/s jersey on top. Traffic was well behaved too. Cycle commute doesn't get better on day's like this.

 

[Karlt]

Yay! Shorts at last! Went the long way round to get some Vit. D, 17.5 instead of 14.5 miles. Some PRs, only urban for the last couple of miles or so. Dodged the really nasty hills but still had 900' of ups. Couple of close passing low speed nobbers near the school but still got there quicker than Son #1's school bus, despite having to drop the two younger ones at the childminder after he'd left

 

[RoubaixCube]

Beautiful morning for a commute bit of a breeze blowing but the sun is out and there are just a few small whispy clouds in the sky. Can be a bit chilly in te shade though

 

[Arjimlad]

I will have to crack out the shorts if this carries on. Just a short sleeve jersey with one of the new Aldi lightweight vests over the top was perfect for today, and with a 17 degree ride home the vest will pack away.

Started to smash some three-year-old Strava PR's as well, which is gratifying .

All that winter slogging seems to be paying off at last. Not just a zero numpty count - van driver let me out after I'd been waiting 45 seconds for the road to clear.

 

[Spartak]

Nice commute this morning.

20 kms across Bristol

 

[Sixmile]

Every one on the roads are certainly happier when the sun is out. Can we have more please?

I'd a very pleasant ride in this morning and felt much more comfortable as I flipped over my stem last night to see if it helps. I'm in work with no aches or pains. I realised then I'd no shampoo with me for my shower in the gym but fortunately someone had left there's in the cubicle. Nice moisturising stuff too.

 

[tallliman]

Too many cars on the way home tonight. Guess I just got my timings wrong with people leaving work and things.

Nearly hot enough for legs and arms to see the sun at 6 am!!

 

[Supersuperleeds]

SS top and shorts for the ride home, cracking weather.