Beebo
Firm and Fruity
- Location
- Hexleybeef
I lost my mojo after about half a mile, when I was blown 6 foot sideways on tower bridge. I just pootled home after that, not worth busting a gut in that weather.
Tales from today's commute....
- Thread starter martint235
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Matthew_T
"Young and Ex-whippet"
- Location
- Prestatyn, North Wales
I planned on getting the bus tomorrow but looking at the forecast, I might be okay to cycle in the morning. Just a 15mph headwind to deal with and then I will have a 30mph tailwind all the way home.
http://www.windfinder.com/weatherforecast/prestatyn
It will save £6.50 on the bus anyway.
http://www.windfinder.com/weatherforecast/prestatyn
It will save £6.50 on the bus anyway.
Boris Bajic
Guest
I'll be crossing Tower Bridge later; I'll see if I can find it for you.
What colour is it?
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
- Location
- Hexleybeef
Brown Diarrhoea colour
glenn forger
Guest
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
A tad windy is probably a good summary 
Wow..sounds nasty
had a strong gust blow me sideways in Deptford.. bit scary for a second.
Glad there wasn't a car overtaking me at the same time.
Like you, pootled home at a slower pace. 12mpg avg pace
MisterStan
Label Required
- Location
- Out there somewhere
Well I had a cracking tailwind for some of my commute, but it was a complete b@stard when it was in my face. Still it beats ice and snow hands down. I haven't had a commute like that for ages, which in a strangely sadistic way was enjoyable!
subaqua
What’s the point
- Location
- Leytonstone
windy commute home, blown all over the place. tailwind in places , going up Bow flyover was good . and down the other side was a bit hairy
- Location
- Glasgow
Battered by the elements 
Was considering taking the train back but I didn't
Was considering taking the train back but I didn't
potsy
Rambler
- Location
- My Armchair
Didn't notice any wind on my way in tonight 
Did notice all the cyclists going the opposite way seemed to be struggling a tad though
Did notice all the cyclists going the opposite way seemed to be struggling a tad though
derrick
The Glue that binds us together.
- Location
- On the edge of London
Wet and windy down this way, got hit by a couple of big gust's, looks like we have it for the rest of the week. lol
Mushroomgodmat
Über Member
- Location
- Norwich
Well today I got threatened with assault...that was fun
Waiting at lights, in the right hand lane, at the very front of the que. lights change, I set off fast, hitting around 25mph quite quickly, max speed limit is 30mph. Guy behind me decides overtaking is a good idea, speeding (Maybe hitting 40 i would guess) he overtakes, missing me by about 6-12inches. and in the process has to cut across chevrons (not sure if they where solid lined -ill check tomorrow). Anyway, this scares me ridged!
In typical fashion, a few yards the road the lights change and be has to stop. As I approach I notice his windows already down. I make the comment that he should give cyclists more room, and at that point he looses it, spittle and finger pointing, anger in his eyes.
Driver: "I'm going to a funeral, my mothers funeral, and if you don't buck your farken ideas up it will be your farken funeral!" - or something like that
Wasn't expecting that...so...
Me: "Do you know how much space you're meant to give cyclists, that was too close mate, far too close"
Driver: "3 foot...I'm a professional driver!" - as if being a professional driver means its okay to be a cock on the roads.
Me: "So why didn't you give me that space?"
Driver: "You should be on the left"
Me: I was on In the right side lane......." Did not get to finish that sentance.
At that point he swore some more and drove off....and then guess what....I meet him again at the next lights, which pleased me no end.
He goes on to explain that I shouldn't be bothering him because he's off too his mothers funeral. At which point I kinda loses it.
Me: "I don't care mate, being late for an appointment is hardly an excuse to put my life I danger"
He looses it (more so than before), starts to open his door - which he can't because my bikes in the way and well...his car was a very nice new car, and I'm sure he wouldn't want to scratch it against my bike. Says he's going to kick the shoot our of me "come on!, we can go over there and have it out" etc...
At that point I had a few final words. Mostly harmless, I think I probably called him a cock (the only time I swore) and he was off...I stepped out the way and let the other cars pass, then went to work.
He was suited up so he was clearly off to a funeral. But his personal problems are just that and certainly not an excuse to drive dangerously. As for the request to have a fight (reminds me of school) - I was never bothered or scared, he was about 35 years older than me and about 8stone heavier....he's have to catch me first
iv not mentioned this to my wife, I think it would worry her a lot.
Waiting at lights, in the right hand lane, at the very front of the que. lights change, I set off fast, hitting around 25mph quite quickly, max speed limit is 30mph. Guy behind me decides overtaking is a good idea, speeding (Maybe hitting 40 i would guess) he overtakes, missing me by about 6-12inches. and in the process has to cut across chevrons (not sure if they where solid lined -ill check tomorrow). Anyway, this scares me ridged!
In typical fashion, a few yards the road the lights change and be has to stop. As I approach I notice his windows already down. I make the comment that he should give cyclists more room, and at that point he looses it, spittle and finger pointing, anger in his eyes.
Driver: "I'm going to a funeral, my mothers funeral, and if you don't buck your farken ideas up it will be your farken funeral!" - or something like that
Wasn't expecting that...so...
Me: "Do you know how much space you're meant to give cyclists, that was too close mate, far too close"
Driver: "3 foot...I'm a professional driver!" - as if being a professional driver means its okay to be a cock on the roads.
Me: "So why didn't you give me that space?"
Driver: "You should be on the left"
Me: I was on In the right side lane......." Did not get to finish that sentance.
At that point he swore some more and drove off....and then guess what....I meet him again at the next lights, which pleased me no end.
He goes on to explain that I shouldn't be bothering him because he's off too his mothers funeral. At which point I kinda loses it.
Me: "I don't care mate, being late for an appointment is hardly an excuse to put my life I danger"
He looses it (more so than before), starts to open his door - which he can't because my bikes in the way and well...his car was a very nice new car, and I'm sure he wouldn't want to scratch it against my bike. Says he's going to kick the shoot our of me "come on!, we can go over there and have it out" etc...
At that point I had a few final words. Mostly harmless, I think I probably called him a cock (the only time I swore) and he was off...I stepped out the way and let the other cars pass, then went to work.
He was suited up so he was clearly off to a funeral. But his personal problems are just that and certainly not an excuse to drive dangerously. As for the request to have a fight (reminds me of school) - I was never bothered or scared, he was about 35 years older than me and about 8stone heavier....he's have to catch me first
iv not mentioned this to my wife, I think it would worry her a lot.
Matthew_T
"Young and Ex-whippet"
- Location
- Prestatyn, North Wales
Its best not to speak to people like this. Just state the facts and get out of the way if you have to.
