Tales from today's commute....

[tallliman]

Today's ride to/from work included the following:
1) being told to go on the cycle path for my safety (at 22mph)
2) a car pulling out from a side road nearly hitting my as I passed turning right.
3) a third broken spoke in 4 months. Hoping it's just bad luck to be honest.

Not feeling good tonight.

 

[Simontm]

Took my old work route through Chiswick to Kensington then through the back runs to Soho. And there were about 4 cyclists!?! Last nights weather must have put them off. To add to the surreality, green lights almost all the way.
Of course the way back gave me practically red lights all the way
Through South Carriage Way then Old Brompton/Lillie Road. Forgot how much I like this part. Not too much traffic until Putney where I found the missing cyclists from this morning.
Numpty count: 0

 

[Threevok]

Nice quiet commute. This is Scratchy's last day with me. This will be a different looking bike next week.

Gonna miss this frame - we had 6,000 happy miles together

 

[dfthe1]

Running a bit late today but still stopped for a few minutes to enjoy the peace and quiet with the deer at Charlecote Park.

 

[Simontm]

So my ride in was enlivened by the front derailleur going do-lally resulting in the chain coming off. A family friend's lad was fiddling with my bike while I was out yesterday so suspect he found the cable adjusters
As a result it was a gingerly ride back home to find out a chain link has a bend on it ordered a new chain so will see how I go tomorrow. I do have a power link but not sure how good it would be with shimano.
Numpty count: 2 couple of SCRs doing a close overtake almost forced me into the back of a bus but I held my line.

 

[dhd.evans]

Met an absolute dickshuffler this morning who pulled out of a junction on a hill; was touching 35mph so had to take evasive action and gave out lots of sweary swears.

Otherwise a wet, pleasant ride.

 

[tallliman]

I ride in but feel unwell generally. Poor month for me riding to date.

 

[si_c]

Slight tailwind in this morning, following yesterdays pm tailwind home, so quite pacey on both trips. Easy commute in, picked up another regular commuter who works not far from me, so had a bit of a decent chat. Makes for a pleasant change instead of a solo run in.

 

[Twizit]

Largey uneventful commute home last night until I was buzzed by some little oyk on a L plate scooter. Must have gone past me at north of 40mph (I was doing 20+ down a railway bridge already) with an inch or two to spare. Quite clearly deliberate and I couldn't help but give him a piece of my mind at the traffic lights 30 seconds later. Not proud of the choice language used and I rarely ever see red in such a way but it completely riled me.

Clearly got the adrenaline flowing as I did the 17.5 miles back home in under an hour. Not bad from central London (legally) and only ever done once or twice before at that speed.

 

[MiK1138]

I have to say after only owning a bike for 3 weeks now commuting to work for me a couple of times a week is outstanding!
Instead of the horrendous traffic fighting my way through Manchester to Trafford park in the car, Im going down a scenic traffic free cycle way then on to the canal towpath...its at least 10 minutes quicker and the only traffic I have to look out for is the odd flock of canada geese and the occasional heron!

Bleddy Herons, they dont even pay Cyclepath tax innit

 

[Simontm]

Noisy ride in and back again but the H2 mechanic is doing my chain tomorrow- my luck with bike maintenance attm it is the safer option!
Not a lot to report except many cyclist with the sun.
Numpty count:0

 

[Shut Up Legs]

I've been riding in a rain-free zone this week. Even though the local forecast was for almost certain rain yesterday, and a high chance of it on Monday, I escaped it all. Meanwhile, my post-Alpine high continues, with my legs in fine shape.

 

[tallliman]

On the only bit of cycle track that I use this Morning, came round a bend at the same time as another rider. Not wide enough to go round so we collided. Not sure how I fell but landed on my left shoulder and sprained my right wrist. Hopefully it'll heal before my tour next Thursday.

 

[rivers]

Somehow my rear wheel fell out at the bottom of the hill into work. Everything locked up and down I came. Car behind me managed to stop, and asked if he hit me (he hadn't). Upon inspection, the rear wheel quick release was open and the wheel had fallen out. I'm not sure how this happened, as I check everything is tight and in place as I leave the house. And it was fine on last night's ride and the first 15 miles into work... I'm currently icing my knee

 

[13 rider]

On the only bit of cycle track that I use this Morning, came round a bend at the same time as another rider. Not wide enough to go round so we collided. Not sure how I fell but landed on my left shoulder and sprained my right wrist. Hopefully it'll heal before my tour next Thursday.

Gws hope your alright for Sunday . Your not having much luck at the moment at least you will get a rest of the bike . Did you take the car or day off