Tales from today's commute....

[apb]

Had an almost clipless moment on the 2nd week of clipping in. Was stop at a right light going up hill. light turned green and the right hand Bar end just came off. Lucky my foot came off the pedal and my bike just hit the deck. I had a very patient bus driver behind me and i waved her an apology, then moved everything to the side walk and let her on her way.

I have these power studs :http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=4161
that i enjoy using up hill.

No damage. just need to tighten those bars end better. Have been using then quite a bit in this weather.

 

[HLaB]

Had an almost clipless moment on the 2nd week of clipping in. Was stop at a right light going up hill. light turned green and the right hand Bar end just came off. Lucky my foot came off the pedal and my bike just hit the deck. I had a very patient bus driver behind me and i waved her an apology, then moved everything to the side walk and let her on her way.

I have these power studs :http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=4161
that i enjoy using up hill.

No damage. just need to tighten those bars end better. Have been using then quite a bit in this weather.

Always remember my first on George Street, at its west end I stopped at the lights and unclipped the left but although I was behind the line I couldn't quite see the lights so I leaned back right to do so, forgot the right was still clipped

 

[dodd82]

I'm not sure what I'm looking forward to the most - riding up the beast of a hill on my new commute for only the third time, or riding quickly enough to avoid being frozen to the road.

 

[Twilkes]

Tyre sidewall split, bike at work, new tyre at home, walk to station, train to town, train to home, walk to home, fit new tyre, order takeaway.

Sorry - order takeaway, fit new tyre. Always get that the wrong way round.

 

[ianrauk]

[QUOTE 2378622, member: 1314"]It's gonna be cold.[/quote]


bbbrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.............already!!

 

[3outof5]

Always remember my first on George Street, at its west end I stopped at the lights and unclipped the left but although I was behind the line I couldn't quite see the lights so I leaned back right to do so, forgot the right was still clipped

Going to start using SPD clips and shoes for the first time this week. Does everyone fall off at first 'cos I really don't want to ?

 

[Davywalnuts]

Going to start using SPD clips and shoes for the first time this week. Does everyone fall off at first 'cos I really don't want to ?

Everyone has a clipless moment, of that am sure.. Wise choice may I add, getting clip in shoes that is, you wont look back.

 

[dodd82]

Everyone has a clipless moment, of that am sure.. Wise choice may I add, getting clip in shoes that is, you wont look back.

I've thought about it but it's a bit early in my cycling life!

What is the main benefit? Is it the power you get from a full circle of peddling?

 

[Beebo]

just setting out on my 4th trip of the day. West - East into a cold headwind

My boss has just left the office to run home in shorts!!!! He did have a hat on though.

 

[Davywalnuts]

I've thought about it but it's a bit early in my cycling life!

What is the main benefit? Is it the power you get from a full circle of peddling?

Am sure many different people will say many different things, but for me, I feel connected to the bike and so thus we are one and so, I can control her/them better. Overall, the great thing is you are using all your legs muscles, which will give a more consistent power and also less fatigue than just using your quads (thighs) for just pushing down, which will enable you to go longer, climb better, etc.

Its never too early.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

It was reet cold.

 

[paul04]

The ride into work this morning was intresting to say the least, never mind the headwind, it was a challenge to keep the bike pointing forward,
I nearly got blown off the bike just waiting at the traffic lights, as the wind was that strong.

I had to point the bike to the right to keep it in a straight line to counter act the cross wind.
And this might sound daft, but I enjoyed the challenge.

 

[hennbell]

I've thought about it but it's a bit early in my cycling life!

What is the main benefit? Is it the power you get from a full circle of peddling?

The main benefit is that you are connected to the bike , at one with it. Once you get used to it you never go back.


View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFCIUPtZqy8


This happen over the weekend. About to crash, quickly un-clip, jump off bike, run to a controlled stop. bike ninja!

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

That would be probably be stan - we had just split at that stage - I have a nice bright blue jacket - you will not miss it when you see it!!!

I will keep an eye out !

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

really fed up wit this weather now.
the fun of cycling to work is starting to escape.