Tales from today's commute....

[Smithbat]

One day I will sail up that short incline like the chap who whizzed past me today did!

 

[Starchivore]

Does anyone else feel dead awkward when overtaking people on the commute? I don’t like overtaking other roadies who are actually wearing cycling gear, when I'm in work clothes. It doesn't happen often but I feel like I look like I’m going out of my way to overtake- when really I just can’t afford to hang back as I need to maintain speed to get to the train station on time.


Is this just some weird character defect I have? Never was very competitive…. Although I do like to overtake motorists if traffic is slow enough, that’s completely different.


It was blazing today. I just about made it without melting.

 

[Effyb4]

It really felt like summer on the way home today. On the way in to work I saw the most cyclists I have seen this year - 3 teenagers, 1 woman and 6 men. I actually managed to pass another cyclist up a hill on the way home, but he was on an mtb and carrying a massive rucksack, still counts though right?

 

[Smithbat]

Fabulous. The sun comes out and so do the idiots. On my hugely long 2.5 mike commute today I have come across the following.

3 non indications
2 really close passes
And a partridge in a pear tree*

*This may not be true

 

[Gert Lush]

One day I will sail up that short incline like the chap who whizzed past me today did!

Get an electric bike

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

Yesterday was my 7th year anniversary, 45,000 miles.
I have moaned about the weather for about 99% of those days!
Although today was glorious!

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Loads of cyclists out tonight. One fella was on an immaculate Venge, either it was brand new or he is related to @ianrauk

 

[Supersuperleeds]

It really felt like summer on the way home today. On the way in to work I saw the most cyclists I have seen this year - 3 teenagers, 1 woman and 6 men. I actually managed to pass another cyclist up a hill on the way home, but he was on an mtb and carrying a massive rucksack, still counts though right?

A scalp is a scalp.

 

[Tin Pot]

Great ride this morning, 50km in 1hr42. Really enjoyable.

Not so good on the way back, drivers get abusive in the heat I've noticed, but still a pleasant summer evening ride

 

[summerdays]

Great ride this morning, 50km in 1hr42. Really enjoyable.

Not so good on the way back, drivers get abusive in the heat I've noticed, but still a pleasant summer evening ride

That's because inside they are slightly envious that we are out enjoying the sunshine!

 

[Karlt]

It really felt like summer on the way home today. On the way in to work I saw the most cyclists I have seen this year - 3 teenagers, 1 woman and 6 men. I actually managed to pass another cyclist up a hill on the way home, but he was on an mtb and carrying a massive rucksack, still counts though right?

Only in the event of a tie. SCR points are only scored above the line for passing cyclists equal in or further up the food chain.

 

[markharry66]

grr strava one touch click no record. Was one of faster rides in as well as not much traffic typical

 

[martint235]

Another nice ride in. Didn't see any of the predicted thunderstorms but there's time on the way home yet.

One muppet on a bike, car drivers all ok.

 

[Smithbat]

Doubled my mileage this morning and it was nice people all the way. Two drivers even let me go in front of them and did so with a smile!

 

[HarryTheDog]

This morning I felt good until I got to work, jumped off my bike and then realised my bibshorts were on inside out.