Tales from today's commute....

[Andy in Germany]

Here's the commute where I go under the Basel-Karlsruhe Autobahn, so @speedfreak knows it isn't all pretty fields...

Of course the path goes under the Autobahn on the river side of the embankment, so if the river really floods, it's blocked. Hasn't happened yet, but it came close a couple of times. Funny how Autobahns never go through flood areas isn't it?

 

[HLaB]

With yesterday's rail strike, the longest day and the glorious weather. I was inspired to cycle my whole train/cycle commute. All was going well in the morning until about 20miles from work when the rear mudguard snapped, which made that last 20miles a slog. I'd just about recovered at night and relatively flew up and over Barkway but the last 44miles into a wind that had completely changed direction from the morning (It was a SSW wind in the morning and NNE at night) made it a right slog. It a bit too long to do as a regular alternative but I am glad I did it.

 

[Alex321]

It a bit too long to do as a regular alternative but I am glad I did it.

At 9 hours round trip, I think "a bit too long" is a slight understatement!

Well done though.

 

[Arjimlad]

With yesterday's rail strike, the longest day and the glorious weather. I was inspired to cycle my whole train/cycle commute. All was going well in the morning until about 20miles from work when the rear mudguard snapped, which made that last 20miles a slog. I'd just about recovered at night and relatively flew up and over Barkway but the last 44miles into a wind that had completely changed direction from the morning (It was a SSW wind in the morning and NNE at night) made it a right slog. It a bit too long to do as a regular alternative but I am glad I did it.
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Chapeau indeed!

 

[roubaixtuesday]

With yesterday's rail strike, the longest day and the glorious weather. I was inspired to cycle my whole train/cycle commute. All was going well in the morning until about 20miles from work when the rear mudguard snapped, which made that last 20miles a slog. I'd just about recovered at night and relatively flew up and over Barkway but the last 44miles into a wind that had completely changed direction from the morning (It was a SSW wind in the morning and NNE at night) made it a right slog. It a bit too long to do as a regular alternative but I am glad I did it.
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'kinell!

That's further than I've ever cycled in a day without working as well!!

 

[roubaixtuesday]

Not going to bore anyone with the details, but truly the twatterati have been out in force in their steel boxes these past couple of days.

On the bright side, the weather has been glorious, and the ride a pleasure, as long as you refuse to let the bustards grind you down.

 

[ianrauk]

Got a massive shove to work on this mornings commute by a very helpful southern tail wind. The wind is expected to get quite a bit strong later today which will make for a very hard cycle home.

 

[newfhouse]

Not my happiest commute today. It started well, sunny with a tail wind, but followed by a four mile walk home carrying the bike.

A driver pulled out on me without looking properly. He was very quick to offer to pay for the damage so I’m off to the bike shop today for a quote. The wheel is obvious but I fear for the forks. My favourite bike too. Somehow I managed to remain upright so at least I’m not injured.

 

[si_c]

Not my happiest commute today. It started well, sunny with a tail wind, but followed by a four mile walk home carrying the bike.

A driver pulled out on me without looking properly. He was very quick to offer to pay for the damage so I’m off to the bike shop today for a quote. The wheel is obvious but I fear for the forks. My favourite bike too. Somehow I managed to remain upright so at least I’m not injured.

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Had similar, hopefully it's just the wheel, steel is remarkably resilient after an impact.

 

[ianrauk]

Not my happiest commute today. It started well, sunny with a tail wind, but followed by a four mile walk home carrying the bike.

A driver pulled out on me without looking properly. He was very quick to offer to pay for the damage so I’m off to the bike shop today for a quote. The wheel is obvious but I fear for the forks. My favourite bike too. Somehow I managed to remain upright so at least I’m not injured.

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Sorry to hear this chap. Fingers crossed he sticks to his word and does pay for the damage. Some drivers think repair costs are peanuts and when they do find out it actually costs a bit to repair or replace they start to get all huffy.

 

[newfhouse]

Uninsured according to askMID, which may explain his quick offer to settle direct. Off to the police if he messes me about.

 

[newfhouse]

Had similar, hopefully it's just the wheel, steel is remarkably resilient after an impact.

No wrinkled paint as far as I can see so fingers crossed.

 

[C R]

Uninsured according to askMID, which may explain his quick offer to settle direct. Off to the police if he messes me about.

If they are uninsured I would go to the police straight away.

 

[rivers]

Not my happiest commute today. It started well, sunny with a tail wind, but followed by a four mile walk home carrying the bike.

A driver pulled out on me without looking properly. He was very quick to offer to pay for the damage so I’m off to the bike shop today for a quote. The wheel is obvious but I fear for the forks. My favourite bike too. Somehow I managed to remain upright so at least I’m not injured.

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Ouch, glad you are okay. Sucks that he is uninsured. Fingers crossed everything works out for you

 

[tinywheels]

I was knocked off by a female driver in Brixton back in 82.
Despite promises to pay for damages, nothing materialised.
I say set the old bill on them,at least they should be prosecuted.
If someone is driving illegally what makes you feel they will do the right thing by you?