Tales from today's commute....

[ianrauk]

Passed me before Coulsdon I went over the bypass and you emerged behind me again re-joining the A23 after Coulsdon to disappear off in to the distance

Wearing red?

Todays (non commute) route..I was heading for Brighton but got a text saying it was very poor, windy weather down there, so on the fly change of plan.

 

[Andrew_P]

Wearing red?

Todays (non commute) route..I was heading for Brighton but got a text saying it was very poor, windy weather down there, so on the fly change of plan.

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Yeah that was me - had just set off to go work about a mile before the first pass I turn left just before Horley and across to Smallfield.

I thought I was going to get in to your draft on the first pass just to find out you were slowing for the turn off in to Coulsdon!
Impressive ride btw

 

[Shut Up Legs]

After managing to ride up a major hill near home 3 times last week, in preparation for September's French Alps cycling tour, I've done it twice so far this week, and the effect on my legs has been amazing. I thought it might tire my legs out, but I can ride up the hills so much easier now. I'll definitely be keeping this up.

 

[die_aufopferung]

I was sitting stationary at a roundabout on the way in to work this morning when some muppet working for Chesterfield council managed to drive the council's van into the back of me. Since I was stationary and he was doing single-digit mph no damage was done but seriously how the hell do you not see a stationary cyclist - and one in the right hand lane at that - in perfect visibility conditions? I'm used to getting seen and then beeped at for being "in the middle of the road" at that roundabout, not sudden blindness syndrome.

 

[TrishE]

First time commute to and from work for me yesterday, 22 mile round trip. My confidence in traffic is improving instead of coming off the road and using crossings I went through two sets of traffic lights on the A17 same on the way back was pleased about that but a bit nervous when I pulled up first and a car appeared next to me in case he turned left but was fine.

Found I was getting cramp in my right foot more on the way in, not sure why or what causes it am I doing something wrong?

 

[summerdays]

I was sitting stationary at a roundabout on the way in to work this morning when some muppet working for Chesterfield council managed to drive the council's van into the back of me. Since I was stationary and he was doing single-digit mph no damage was done but seriously how the hell do you not see a stationary cyclist - and one in the right hand lane at that - in perfect visibility conditions? I'm used to getting seen and then beeped at for being "in the middle of the road" at that roundabout, not sudden blindness syndrome.

Have you reported it to the council.... Might be worth it in case he has a history of little collisions.

 

[martint235]

National Nobber Day today. Admittedly I did go through the Riverside Park and the standard of cycling hasn't improved. One of them will probably be on CC later complaining of how he was knocked off by an out of control dog that wasn't on the lead. What really happened you nobber is you approached a dog, from behind, at around 20mph. You then didn't have the skill to control your bike at that speed around a dog that you had spooked. Said nobber will probably also complain that a large cyclist completely ignored him and instead spent a few minutes making sure the dog was ok and that owner was calmed before continuing his cycle to work.

Where he saw an RLJing nobber but they are fairly run of the mill

 

[Twizit]

Nothing exceptional to report, except the tailwind in this morning was a darn sight nicer than the blasted headwind home last night

 

[si_c]

Wind switched around last night, so ride home yesterday and ride in today both into stiff headwinds. Have to love the great British summer...

 

[Starchivore]

I am now sitting in wet trousers.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Combination of wind, lack of sleep and a lot of beer last night made the commute a bit more difficult than normal this morning.

 

[jojo2512]

Just done my first solo ride to work only to find ferry over to kent not working ahhhhh

 

[martint235]

Combination of wind, lack of sleep and a lot of beer last night made the commute a bit more difficult than normal this morning.

The two are probably related.

 

[lutonloony]

Funny old day. This morning realised I was in totally wrong gear for little hill blag at start of commute. Quick reach to down tube for yank on lever to hit big rear cogs. Sudden realisation that shimano 105 does not sit on downtube, so big hoof uphill On the wAy home thought I would have a gentle spin as it was hot, met up with guy from local club, who was telling me about various levels of club runs. Trying to get details,so was keeping up with him, put in my best ever time getting home. Had to go for a few beers to recover

 

[Shut Up Legs]

After managing to ride up a major hill near home 3 times last week, in preparation for September's French Alps cycling tour, I've done it twice so far this week, and the effect on my legs has been amazing. I thought it might tire my legs out, but I can ride up the hills so much easier now. I'll definitely be keeping this up.

More of the same yesterday riding home, which makes it 3 times up that hill this week, and today will be the 4th. It's bloody steep, though: if I don't lean over the handlebar until my chin almost touches it, I risk the big doing a back-flip!