Tales from today's commute....

[Thorn Sherpa]

Arrived at work just before the rain started looking like it's gonna be a wet one heading back in the morning though!

 

[C R]

Dry on the way back home, but had to make an effort to keep my speed down hill, felt like the headwind wanted to push me back up the hill towards work.

 

[Leaway2]

Home via the dentist last night. I set of and realised I had let my waterproof hanging in the office . Similar to @Jenkins, I set off in nice sunny weather so I thought I would get away with it. well, mile 3, the sky went black. Mile 4 rain, then the heavens opened. Torrential rain then hail. I managed to sit it out under a tree. I was dreading turning up at the dentist like a drowning rat, dripping water all over the practice. The roads were awash. Then as soon as it had come it went. Out came the sun. Happy days. It was just starting again as I arrived. On my way home torrential again, but that was OK. All kit straight into the washing machine, and me into the shower. Teeth fine BTW.

 

[dhd.evans]

Got a colourful mouthful of abuse from an Audi driver last night - something about cycle path, road tax... not sure exactly. Was mostly peppered with sweary words. Video to shame the blighter later.

 

[Siclo]

Home via the dentist last night. I set of and realised I had let my waterproof hanging in the office . Similar to @Jenkins, I set off in nice sunny weather so I thought I would get away with it. well, mile 3, the sky went black. Mile 4 rain, then the heavens opened. Torrential rain then hail. I managed to sit it out under a tree. I was dreading turning up at the dentist like a drowning rat, dripping water all over the practice. The roads were awash. Then as soon as it had come it went. Out came the sun. Happy days. It was just starting again as I arrived. On my way home torrential again, but that was OK. All kit straight into the washing machine, and me into the shower. Teeth fine BTW.

You have more sense than me, I got hit by that between Hulme and Stretford, it stung....a lot.

 

[dhd.evans]

Two incidents from the last few days. First, an attempted flattening:



Second, an Audi driver with some sort of complex:

 

[clf]

Trafford council and their clown works team love to put cones and signs in the shambles they call cycle lanes, this morning so many drivers anticipated me pulling out and gave me space to go around them, it was a real pleasure to share the road with them this morning, I do think it's getting a bit better. Thanks Trafford drivers

 

[rivers]

Tough slog home tonight, 16 miles into the 30mph gusty headwinds.

 

[Ciar]

Bit wet, as usual it stopped raining as i got within half a mile of work

 

[rivers]

Very wet commute in. The rain soaked through my gloves which resulted in very cold hands. I ended up making a pit stop at Bitton station to warm/dry my hands with the hand dryer in the toilets. I decided that the last 5 miles of my commute would be gloveless, luckily the hammering rain had stopped by then.

 

[dhd.evans]

Rest day as Kinross Sportive tomorrow; lots of BSOs on the road today which is always a pleasant surprise but total misery for me on the bus...

 

[Arjimlad]

Very wet commute in. The rain soaked through my gloves which resulted in very cold hands. I ended up making a pit stop at Bitton station to warm/dry my hands with the hand dryer in the toilets. I decided that the last 5 miles of my commute would be gloveless, luckily the hammering rain had stopped by then.

Bravo

I chickened out & drove to work. I did have to take a back wheel into the bike shop though, so it helped to have the car to transport the wheel. Feeble excuse.

 

[Jenkins]

Out of the house at 6am yesterday and today and I'm back into short sleeved baselayer, arm warmers, thermal jersey & long finger gloves. Add on to that rain on Wednesday afternoon & this afternoon and I'm beginnning to wonder if last week's warmth & sunshine were a figment of my imagination.

 

[gaijintendo]

Swapped chains quickly while my bike was locked up outside work on Friday. The chain was skipping under torque...
I had done this (the bad thing that shortens your chain and derailleur life):

If anything, it was riding impressively well!

 

[Bazzer]

Well that was a chilly one. Could have done with a buff, leggings and thicker gloves.
Sod the usual glass of water at work, just put away a hot mug of Earl Grey.