Tales from today's commute....
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hennbell
Guru
- Location
- Lloydminster, Alberta , Canada
Beautiful weather here, so warm that I saw my first splatted grass snake of the year.
The grass snake is cold blooded and like to "sunbath" on the asphalt of the roads, this occurs when it is cool but sunny. Unfortunately the snake is not so good at slithering out of the way of vehicles.
The grass snake is cold blooded and like to "sunbath" on the asphalt of the roads, this occurs when it is cool but sunny. Unfortunately the snake is not so good at slithering out of the way of vehicles.
rugby bloke
Veteran
- Location
- Northamptonshire
Had my first run in with a driver yesterday. At a roundabout he tried to put his car into a space there did not exist. Strangely enough, considering he was in such a rush to get somewhere important, he then had plenty of time to slow down and verbally assault me for the next half mile. Utter knobber.
Other than that 2 pleasant rides, albeit a little soggy by the end. The highlight was a massive crane opposite St Pancras station. It meant having to walk the bike on the pavement as the road was closed but my inner 4 year old did not care !
Other than that 2 pleasant rides, albeit a little soggy by the end. The highlight was a massive crane opposite St Pancras station. It meant having to walk the bike on the pavement as the road was closed but my inner 4 year old did not care !
Arjimlad
Tights of Cydonia
- Location
- South Glos
Arjimlad
Tights of Cydonia
- Location
- South Glos
Felt sorry for this e-bike rider, forced to brake to avoid collision with MGIF impatient BMW driver today.
Arjimlad
Tights of Cydonia
- Location
- South Glos
BMW pulled out on me as I was riding down the A38 this morning. Later at the lights, when I asked him not to do it again, he said I was going too fast.
I was doing about 25mph in a 40 limit.
He then said that it was a difficult road to pull out on to. That annoyed me a bit as there was next to nothing behind me at the time. Hope he will wait in future.
But, oh what a beautiful morning to be riding a bike to work !
I was doing about 25mph in a 40 limit.
He then said that it was a difficult road to pull out on to. That annoyed me a bit as there was next to nothing behind me at the time. Hope he will wait in future.
But, oh what a beautiful morning to be riding a bike to work !
Headwind against me all the way in but that only means one thing... hopefully.
On the way into the city i was passed by a tractor with a massive trailer on the back. The tractor must've been going between 25 - 30mph. A junction or so later, I went past him at the lights and off he sped again. I'm not sure where it was going as there are no fields for miles. A couple of lights later I caught it again, then at the next set of major lights the tractor just sped through the red light and I never seen it again. 1 - Why was the tractor heading to the city centre and 2 - If that tractor hit anything or anyone through that red light it would've been carnage but listen up, it's only bicycles going through reds that pose any danger remember!
On the way into the city i was passed by a tractor with a massive trailer on the back. The tractor must've been going between 25 - 30mph. A junction or so later, I went past him at the lights and off he sped again. I'm not sure where it was going as there are no fields for miles. A couple of lights later I caught it again, then at the next set of major lights the tractor just sped through the red light and I never seen it again. 1 - Why was the tractor heading to the city centre and 2 - If that tractor hit anything or anyone through that red light it would've been carnage but listen up, it's only bicycles going through reds that pose any danger remember!
After a wee day off yesterday, the kids were back at school today. Of course they slept in, but I'd the bikes ready to make the most of this weeks weather. My eldest, who was my 80 mile tandem stoker at the weekend, rode like she'd never steered her own bike before. At a few points she was really wobbly, it wasn't like her at all. I definitely think the tandem experience has spoilt her. We'd a mile or so of busy 30mph road before dropping onto the shared path for another 2 miles to school. It was fantastic to see the school bike rack overflowing. After unclipping helmets and sending the girls on their way, I'd 12 miles to work on the fat bike in glorious sunshine. The traffic was pretty light but I came across more motorists on their phone than usual, meaning the 110db airhorn got a few toots.
It was absolutely glorious & warm down her in South East Londinium for the commute this morning. Summer has finally arrived...
Jenkins
Legendary Member
- Location
- Felixstowe
Yeah, but get anywhere near the coast such as where I am and you can take a few °C off the temperature and add a few MPH to the wind speed as it comes in off the North Sea (although it was still a lovely ride in this afternoon thanks to the sunshine).
rugby bloke
Veteran
- Location
- Northamptonshire
My front tyre had held pressure over night thankfully so no early morning dramas. Lovely ride on both legs of the commute this morning. A bit sharp at 6am so a good excuse to test out my new Endura light jacket, that will be now be thrown into the bag ready for the Spain trip. I was feeling really strong on the ride but Strava begged to differ. The usual dash through London, nothing of any particular note to report on either leg !
Definitely glorious but it certainly wasn't warm at 6am coming in from the SW - about 5 degrees first thing. Not complaining mind you - a lot warmer on the way home and a bit of sunshine does wonders for the soul after getting through winter
Definitely glorious but it certainly wasn't warm at 6am coming in from the SW - about 5 degrees first thing. Not complaining mind you - a lot warmer on the way home and a bit of sunshine does wonders for the soul after getting through winter
It was actually a little bit chillier this morning. But still ok for ss shirt. Just had to work at it a little harder at the beginning of the ride
You have to love cycling in the sunshine, it's what it's all about. The sunshine also brings out the fair weather cyclists in my part of SE Londinium. Good to see more on the road at last,
