Stevo 666
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Yep, same here although it was relative given that my commute is from the SE London 'burbs to Central London.
Tales from today's commute....
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Yep, same here although it was relative given that my commute is from the SE London 'burbs to Central London.
2° when I left home at 7am, but seemed to warm up pretty quick.
What route do you do Stevo?
Stevo 666
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I do a 'hybrid' drive & ride commute Ian - drive from near Sevenoaks, ditch the car in the Bromley/Beckenham area and ride into town via Sydenham, Forest Hill, E. Dulwich, Walworth, Elephant, Waterloo, over Waterloo Bridge the through C. London to NW1. It's a bit too long time-wise to do the whole thing on a bike when I've got a full working day in town - and I'd be absolutely knackered! Plus not sure I fancy doing any of the available routes up the N. Downs ridge in Winter.
How about you?
You climbing the Crystal Palace hump then?
I moved last October to Rochester, but for the previous 17 years I commuted from Orpington to Greenwich along the A21. I now do a train from Rochester to Bromley then cycle the 8 miles to Greenwich. On Fridays if the weather is nice I cycle all the way home, a nice ride of 27 miles.
Talking of the A21 I used to know a couple of Bike Radar members, one being Punning Stunt iirc. Great lad, quick too.
Stevo 666
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Close - I'm coming from a bit further East so I go over the Col de Forest Hill past the Horniman Museum.
Until last year I may have passed you in the car as my normal route in is up the A21 to Bromley.
I remember that username from years ago as well.
I feel sorry for people who work shifts, especially on cold dark mornings.
Maybe you're used to it, but I imagine it messes with your body clock, meal times etc.
cyberknight
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All of the above and studies have shown that shift workers are liable to die earlier and have greater chance of depression but its the best paid job i could get and i need to support the family so its a case of....
cyberknight
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it was cold but not that cold , temperature always drops at sunrise. I did have to go and get the winter gloves though .
Coming home i missed the rain but it still felt colder than yesterday so i kept the arm and legwarmers on and a base layer which was a bit too much .
legs still a bit tight from sunday so no weight training tonight
Arjimlad
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8 miles into Bristol for a meeting, 9 miles to the office & 6 miles home today. Nice day for it!
Fair play to you 👍
tinywheels
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first time out for ages,it's cold
tinywheels
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sharing a coach with these two
Do they allow motorbikes in the train now?
@tinywheels
SNAP!.
I got a later train today and there was fellow folder already in situ. Seen and spoken to this chap a couple of times before.
It's a lovely morning for it. Temperature gauge showing 8° but in the sunshine it feels much warmer.
View over Rochester to the Castle and Cathedral this morning.
SNAP!.
I got a later train today and there was fellow folder already in situ. Seen and spoken to this chap a couple of times before.
It's a lovely morning for it. Temperature gauge showing 8° but in the sunshine it feels much warmer.
View over Rochester to the Castle and Cathedral this morning.
