Tales from today's commute....

[ianrauk]

Northwave boots take care of the damp shoes

I have a pair of Spesh defrosters which are nice and (mainly) waterproof. But they've been put away until the winter, even with the rain my feet would have got too hot a sweaty let alone damp.
I've done enough wet weather riding to not let it really bother me. just a little irksome.

 

[Smithbat]

Well my new waterproof jacket works to a point, I still need to lose a little padding around the hips so it stops my bum from getting wet. Definitely definitley makes me more visible, with that and the hi vis covers on my panniers I can be seen from space!

I so admire all of you who cycle loads of miles to work. I went the long way this morning and did 3 miles instead of 2.25

 

[Arjimlad]

Had a friendly chat with a driver at the southbound A38/J16 M5 lights. He asked me whether there was any reason I was not using the shared use cycle path.

I mentioned the complete lack of priority at any time to get over the motorway slip road, and the fact that you can't see when the lights change or tell how fast people will approach the slip road. The police have said it is dangerous.

All the paint is a waste of money & creates unrealistic expectations in drivers' minds. He completely understood my point, which is so much better than dishing out a punishment pass like others sometimes do.

 

[summerdays]

Had a friendly chat with a driver at the southbound A38/J16 M5 lights. He asked me whether there was any reason I was not using the shared use cycle path.

I mentioned the complete lack of priority at any time to get over the motorway slip road, and the fact that you can't see when the lights change or tell how fast people will approach the slip road. The police have said it is dangerous.

All the paint is a waste of money & creates unrealistic expectations in drivers' minds. He completely understood my point, which is so much better than dishing out a punishment pass like others sometimes do.

Have you seen the plans for the diversion of the path during the road widening south of the motorway, seems to go off into Bradley Stoke. And you forgot to mention the kerb isn't flush with the road as well, but well done on educating a car driver.

 

[Arjimlad]

Have you seen the plans for the diversion of the path during the road widening south of the motorway, seems to go off into Bradley Stoke. And you forgot to mention the kerb isn't flush with the road as well, but well done on educating a car driver.

No... will have to look those up. I have emailed Streetcare about the lack of dropped kerb which is dangerous. Eyes left heading northbound, checking for oncoming motorists you don't notice that the "cycle path" does not actually have a dropped kerb !

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

Steady one this morning as the dreaded manflu is giving me a beasting. Probably didn't layer up enough as I was cold for most of the ride too. Shortened ride home is in order too until I shake this

 

[Smithbat]

Steady one this morning as the dreaded manflu is giving me a beasting. Probably didn't layer up enough as I was cold for most of the ride too. Shortened ride home is in order too until I shake this

Feel better soon

 

[Origamist]

Headwind for the last couple of inward bound commutes, but I'd rather that than a headwind on the way home.

New wheels going on at the weekend - nice and wide Pacentis...

 

[martinclive]

Well the Falcon explorer has almost had it, the bearings have gone in the rear wheel to such an extent that they made such a loud screeching noise motorists were looking at me!

The bearings have gone so every few yards the wheel goes off alignment and grinds against the frame, and then it rapidly slows down.

But it still made the 30 mile journey, it needs to be in a museum as an example of taking technology to the limit!

From the looks of it this morning - it will be in the nearest skip and you'll be on the bus home - that rear wheel was ready to fall apart

 

[Truth]

Couldn't agree more Origamist ! Much prefer an inwards headwind especially as I have more uphill going home........

 

[Starchivore]

I find I have a few minutes at the start of every return leg of the commute waiting to see if there’s going to be a significant headwind…. Seems to happen about a third of the time and it really does turn the return from a pleasure into a bit of a grind.


But generally all is going well. I’ve sorted out the fine-weather bike and enjoying the ride every day. It’s 9.5 miles each way, which I think is a good amount for me. To be honest I wouldn’t much fancy anything further, not every day. Although I suppose if I could cycle all the way to work in 12 miles then I would do it- at the moment I get the train for another half hour.

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

From the looks of it this morning - it will be in the nearest skip and you'll be on the bus home - that rear wheel was ready to fall apart

Lol
You know me never give up!!
It got there at a little over 4 mph

Took it to the shop new wheel
Brakes fixed

52 quid all in
That's a bargain for a tight arsed northerner!


The falcon rides again

 

[martinclive]

Lol
You know me never give up!!
It got there at a little over 4 mph

Took it to the shop new wheel
Brakes fixed

52 quid all in
That's a bargain for a tight arsed northerner!


The falcon rides again

£52? isn't that more than you paid for the bike?

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

£52? isn't that more than you paid for the bike?

That's right!!!!
It's the gift that keeps on giving!

It's lasted 6 Months the poor thing

 

[lutonloony]

Today first day with Strava. Commute is 8 miles ish, with about 10 sets of lights so quite variable on time depending on the light gods. Clicked on the record button and rode my lungs out, only to discover when I got to work that it seems you need to click on record twice DOH!
Return journey Audi twat very kindly gave me a chance for a break test. Can only assume he didn't like me keeping up with him in traffic, hence the sudden slam of anchors for no apparent reason