Tales from today's commute....

[cyberknight]

Not even the pogies/bar mitts as mentioned earlier?
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/tales-from-todays-commute.105055/post-7082979

I'm very tempted to try them, see how I get on with them.

In the past, my hands have been so cold that the only way I could generate enough heat in them was to get off the bike, and wheel it for the last mile or so while jogging (SPD cleats). It was strange but thankfully it worked.

its when its soo cold your hands turn to ice then get hot aches as they warm up after about 7-8 miles fun fun !

 

[simongt]

Not even the pogies/bar mitts as mentioned earlier?

Yup. Tried them as well; virtually no improvement.

 

[skudupnorth]

Roe Green Loop line is showing signs of wear from the heavy machinery used to repair the East Lancs road bridge

 

[ianrauk]

The predicted torrential rain never happened for the commute home thank gawd. In fact it was mild enough for shorts and short sleeves still. Near sweated one out on the way home. Mad weather.

 

[cyberknight]

The predicted torrential rain never happened for the commute home thank gawd. In fact it was mild enough for shorts and short sleeves still. Near sweated one out on the way home. Mad weather.

ruddy typical innit , off today and no chance of a ride and tomorrow back to the grindstone and guess the forecast ?

 

[united4ever]

Roe Green Loop line is showing signs of wear from the heavy machinery used to repair the East Lancs road bridge

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Didn't notice that tonight (was getting dark though). There are a few offshoots also that I have never been down. Don't recognise that bit.

Not done one down there in the pitch black yet, but won't be long. What is it like? Quiet or still plenty of dog walkers/runners?

 

[Mazz]

Yup. Tried them as well; virtually no improvement.

Heated gloves next, mate. Worth a try.

 

[cyberknight]

Yup. Tried them as well; virtually no improvement.

did you wear gloves too? i still need gloves with bar mitts

 

[skudupnorth]

Didn't notice that tonight (was getting dark though). There are a few offshoots also that I have never been down. Don't recognise that bit.

Not done one down there in the pitch black yet, but won't be long. What is it like? Quiet or still plenty of dog walkers/runners?

This is the section near the Lumber lane turn off, they are apparently fitting a tube into the big hole and filling in the sides like the smaller bridge near the old Worsley station platform.
Not as many joggers/ dog walkers when I’m down there but they don’t really bother me anyway

 

[skudupnorth]

Saved a bit of Loop line rubberised path 😁

 

[biking_fox]

Far better than expected, a little damp, a little blowy but nothing special. Too warm for the full waterproofs I was wearing.

 

[Alex321]

Light rain all the way in today, but very little wind, and not too cold - around 11-12C for most of the ride, comfortable in shorts and arm warmers, with lightweight gloves. Dark enough that I needed the front light on full for about the first half of the ride.

 

[ianrauk]

No rain. Very mild. Still in shorts and short sleeves. It did rain consistently and heavy last night so was lucky for the ride in. Lets see what later today brings.

 

[Dadam]

No rain. Very mild. Still in shorts and short sleeves. It did rain consistently and heavy last night so was lucky for the ride in. Lets see what later today brings.

Absolute stair rods and gusting to 40mph = no thanks. Wimped out and went in car today. A lot of folks sensibly WFH so roads weren't too bad

 

[ianrauk]

Absolute stair rods and gusting to 40mph = no thanks. Wimped out and went in car today. A lot of folks sensibly WFH so roads weren't too bad

horrid. Where are you?