Tales from today's commute....

[Pat "5mph"]

My mother got my dad a coffee machine for xmas so that she didnt have to make him anything anymore.

That sound a bit sad, Matthew. If you Mum said that she was probably joking.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

rode into work this morning just after 7, there was a smattering of sleet on the housing scheme's road, nothing on the main road.
Thought it would start to snow a bit heavier, nothing
Even the park (Glasgow Green) has been gritted: what's happening here?

 

[Stromtrooper]

Had a good but cool ride in. Did see someone come off on an icy patch so was taking it easy. Cheating tomorrow as letting the motorbike take the strain.

 

[snorri]

Had a real struggle getting in this morning (almost ), but the plough got through at midday and coming home was a dream with assistance of a following wind

 

[Matthew_T]

Bit of a change of mind Matthew?

Well I have an exam first thing tomorrow so I will have to go in. Worryingly there is a massive sheet of ice along my road. Might make for some creative riding if I do take the bike.

 

[snorri]

Might make for some creative riding if I do take the bike.

There is nothing to be ashamed about if you choose to push the bike and walk for a bit
Take care.

 

[martint235]

A really enjoyable ride in today, don't know why but you know how you just settle into a commute and it becomes part of your day and then every now and again, you have one that is just fun. Well that was today!

Changed my route again as I can't use the Waterlink Way. So through Catford, up Perry Hill, through Bell Green and down Kent House Lane onto my existing route. Think that's sussed it, fast wide roads all the way.

 

[BSRU]

A bit icy this morning, all the non-gritted roads which melted yesterday are just sheet ice this morning

 

[PJ79LIZARD]

Side roads and paths frozen solid, made for an easier commute, ice spikers didn't slip once. Cars travelling very slow in places because of black ice, only problem was me, think my sinuses are playing up, got that fuzzy dizzy head feeling, not far from home rode into the subway wall, but I'll put that down to being half asleep as well lol

 

[The Horse's Mouth]

Walked up the end of my road which is like a skating rink. But once on main road no problem at all. Feel like a right wuss for not cycling yesterday now.

 

[Beebo]

Walked up the end of my road which is like a skating rink. But once on main road no problem at all. Feel like a right wuss for not cycling yesterday now.

i did exactly the same. It was a nice easy run in.

At times like this you get to see the inequity in provision of services. Motorists are fully catered for with all main routes clear, cyclists have a few bus lanes clear, but cycle paths remain ungritted. The real loser are the pedestrians. The state of the pavements is awful, but still the motorist will complain that not enough is spent on them etc. etc.

 

[DWiggy]

Itching to get back on the bike, every time I blow it out I end up passing some hard core rider and kick myself for being a woos! Although to be fair 40% of my ride is out in the country, but that me just making excuses, still roads look okay for the tonight's ride home!

 

[Kiwiavenger]

slippery today! main roads weren't a problem but leaving my cul-de-sac and heading onto the industrial estate was tricky! i need proper thermals though especially for my knees!!!

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Main roads were wet but not icy, side roads like skating rinks. Did 20 miles of loops around the city centre, had one coach pass me that close I reckon if I had been stood on the pedals his wing mirror would have hit me, apart from that and the cold feet a nice ride. Also because of the extra distance got into work in the daylight, makes a refreshing change.

 

[BSRU]

Itching to get back on the bike, every time I blow it out I end up passing some hard core rider and kick myself for being a woos! Although to be fair 40% of my ride is out in the country, but that me just making excuses, still roads look okay for the tonight's ride home!

You would be kicking yourself even harder if you came off and broke something, resulting in a lengthy time of the bike when there is no snow or ice to worry about.
I normally extend my commute out into the countryside but not in these conditions, I know the roads will not be gritted or ploughed and are lightly trafficked so even on studded tyres it would be too dangerous in my opinion.