Tales from today's commute....

[BSRU]

Looking at the moment at new bikes. Thinking a cross bike with discs that I will add mudguards and a rack too. Gives me flexibility to only rely on one bike for now.

I always thought a Genesis Croix De Fer would be a good all round bike.

 

[fossyant]

Had to drive today. Accident on M56 meant whole of South Manchester was gridlock. 80 minutes to do 7 miles.

 

[ianrauk]

Had to drive today. Accident on M56 meant whole of South Manchester was gridlock. 80 minutes to do 7 miles.

Drive?
Nope - not talking to you.

 

[Sandra6]

Day 2 of taking the train. they haven't noticed i'm a cyclist yet.

When will we see the footage of these journeys?! I bet you get some good close passes on the platform.

 

[Kookas]

Triban's first spill - hit a rough patch as I took a corner. Bike's alright, I'm not though.. it hurt quite a bit

 

[ianrauk]

Triban's first spill - hit a rough patch as I took a corner. Bike's alright, I'm not though.. it hurt quite a bit

Ouch - hope you are not too damaged.

 

[Kookas]

Ouch - hope you are not too damaged.

Not too bad. Shredded a hole in my jacket, though, which makes me wonder if they'll ever be able to make breathable clothes with the strength of leather.

 

[Downward]

Wooo - 1st Rain commute of the year. Only taken 4 days too !

 

[subaqua]

nearly left hooked by a skip wagon at Aldgate this morning . passed me then stuck indicator on as his rear wheel was level with me . glad i , in the words of Bo Jo " had my wits about me" , and that i had adjusted the brakes last week or it could have been a bit messy.

 

[musa]

Didn't commute today but I noticed a cyclist had come off quite badly with a car coming out of a junction in elephant and castle near lsbu

 

[potsy]

Had to drive today. Accident on M56 meant whole of South Manchester was gridlock. 80 minutes to do 7 miles.

Was a bit chaotic wasn't it?

Tonights commute can be summed up in 1 word- filtering-tastic
Oh, and a bit of

 

[Hacienda71]

Was a bit chaotic wasn't it?

Tonights commute can be summed up in 1 word- filtering-tastic
Oh, and a bit of

I am pretending to dictate in the office for a bit to avoid the

 

[gaz]

I always thought a Genesis Croix De Fer would be a good all round bike.

It's on my list of possibilities, a bit on the heavy side though.
Liking the look of Pinnacle Arkose Three which Ian pointed in my direction this morning. Cracking value for the bit of kit and it was designed by a designer of the CDF.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Got wiped out tonight by a car who didn't see me on a roundabout. Took his details jumped back on the bike and did the last 6 miles. Looks like I have broken a spoke or two on the front wheel and that is it, luckily I fell to the left after bouncing off his front end so all the gears and that should be fine.

 

[ianrauk]

Got wiped out tonight by a car who didn't see me on a roundabout. Took his details jumped back on the bike and did the last 6 miles. Looks like I have broken a spoke or two on the front wheel and that is it, luckily I fell to the left after bouncing off his front end so all the gears and that should be fine.

Blimey mate. Hope you and the bike are ok.

Get bike checked over by your LBS.
Any damage get it charged back to the driver.