Definitely worth the investment - even though I went overboard a bit - I've been quite fed up of late with the endless charge/recharge cycle for battery lights. I'm going to get a rear light to wire up as well I think, then it's job done.
Tales from today's commute....
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Slick
Guru
Never easy, it does feel a bit like pre season training again but hopefully we will both be back up to speed soon.An uneventful ride in this morning, apart from the rain that's not rain! tedious
@Slick i feel just like you, it seems i managed to put on 6lb over xmas, even though this has been the driest ever due to gout, so i am also getting back into it painfully
straas
Matt
- Location
- Manchester
An uneventful ride in this morning, apart from the rain that's not rain! tedious
@Slick i feel just like you, it seems i managed to put on 6lb over xmas, even though this has been the driest ever due to gout, so i am also getting back into it painfully
I managed to drink from 23rd December - 7th Jan with one day off. It's been tough getting back into it!
Sounds like precisely the problem I've had!
I wish! slightest sniff and boom ;-)
mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
- Location
- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
IBarrett
Über Member
- Location
- Nottingham
I was poorly over the new year period so barely on the bike even at weekends, so I decided I'm back into commuting on the bike when I can. Its only been a couple of months since I last properly commuted but blimey my wits don't half need sharpening.
Fecking walking ninjas really don't help when riding a lovely wide footpath/cycle path on the oncoming traffic side of the road. Can't see a thing for the headlights and every pedestrian seems determined to blend in to the undergrowth.
I enjoyed the ride in anyhow and am really looking forward to the ride home which is mostly downhill or flat.
Fecking walking ninjas really don't help when riding a lovely wide footpath/cycle path on the oncoming traffic side of the road. Can't see a thing for the headlights and every pedestrian seems determined to blend in to the undergrowth.
I enjoyed the ride in anyhow and am really looking forward to the ride home which is mostly downhill or flat.
kevin_cambs_uk
Guru
- Location
- Near Cambridge
Grim
Not too cold, but the road was proper slippery tonight, had two offs, both on corners.
Was riding back with a mate, coming round a sharpish left handed with a car being way too close for comfort, doing around 25 when lost the front wheel on a patch of wet leaves and mud. My fault as I took too much of an inside line. Bike went from out underneath me, and the guy I was with came off too when he went over my bike.
Second off was a roundabout, again slightly damp but thought I'd have had more grip than I did.
Bashed up shorts ripped leg warmer and gloves.
Was riding back with a mate, coming round a sharpish left handed with a car being way too close for comfort, doing around 25 when lost the front wheel on a patch of wet leaves and mud. My fault as I took too much of an inside line. Bike went from out underneath me, and the guy I was with came off too when he went over my bike.
Second off was a roundabout, again slightly damp but thought I'd have had more grip than I did.
Bashed up shorts ripped leg warmer and gloves.
Supersuperleeds
Legendary Member
- Location
- Leicester
Fun ride in this morning. Was one of those really dark mornings were the front light couldn't penetrate the dark, the fog didn't help. At one point it was that bad I ended up off the road and into a farmyard, I only realised when the tarmac had turned to concrete. I've ridden that road hundreds of times but felt lost for a few miles as I had no idea whereabouts on the road I actually was. 
I did the school run this morning which generally means the first 5 miles on to work is in the car. Parked the car and rode the remaining 7 miles in. Really clear and mild conditions and the roads are noticeably quieter after 9am. I left my winter gloves at home and donned some snazzy ones from my Spring/Autumn collection. 
First 5 day cycle commuting week of the year!
First 5 day cycle commuting week of the year!
First ride in to work today after being hit by a car on my motorbike Tuesday. I have a minor crush injury to my left leg. I was initially slightly worried, but I managed the 23 mile commute in this morning without issue. Much less painful than walking or driving. I'll see how it holds up this evening before deciding whether to do a club run in the morning.
Overall it was a pleasant commute in, not too cold and not too busy. But slightly slower than my normal winter speeds as I was taking it easy with the leg.
Overall it was a pleasant commute in, not too cold and not too busy. But slightly slower than my normal winter speeds as I was taking it easy with the leg.
Arjimlad
Tights of Cydonia
- Location
- South Glos
Sorry to hear you were hit & I hope you feel much better soon. Take it easy !
hennbell
Guru
- Location
- Lloydminster, Alberta , Canada
Have not looked at the bicycle since I parked it Tuesday evening. We are having a very cold snap -31C this morning, hopefully next week will be better.
Slick
Guru
Bit more than a cold snap then. Stay safe, and warm.
