Tales from today's commute....
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dodd82
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Well the wind hadn't disappeared for me yesterday evening - tough! Not helped by the fact that I followed my usual routine of dressing in a rollneck under my waterproof, gloves etc. only to realise how mild it was.
Shows how long ago it was warm!
This morning's commute was more business like because of the weather - not much fun to be had. Some poor driving... a punishment pass after stopping a van overtaking through a pinch point, which is sad because I am getting used to my positioning going through pinch points and things like that put me off.
Then a knobhead overtook a HGV that was patiently waiting to overtake me. A truly shocking piece of driving.
Shows how long ago it was warm!
This morning's commute was more business like because of the weather - not much fun to be had. Some poor driving... a punishment pass after stopping a van overtaking through a pinch point, which is sad because I am getting used to my positioning going through pinch points and things like that put me off.
Then a knobhead overtook a HGV that was patiently waiting to overtake me. A truly shocking piece of driving.
GrasB
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Also never just pace a rider in the wet or ice through the corners. I ride on Ultremo Aqua tyres in the wet & Marathon Winter when icy. I can not impress on you how much better they grip on wet/icy surfaces compared to even 'good' tyres like Conti GP 4 Seasons.I remembered everyone's tips about keeping away from painted lines and iron works. Approached some traffic lights at speed. Applied brakes......haha oh yeah, I have slick tyres. Note to self, slow down earlier in wet.
MisterStan
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Do you use more back brake than front? You will scrub more speed more quickly using more of the front brake - it's quite hard to tip over the front even when doing this.I remembered everyone's tips about keeping away from painted lines and iron works. Approached some traffic lights at speed. Applied brakes......haha oh yeah, I have slick tyres. Note to self, slow down earlier in wet.
MisterStan
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20 miles of damp and drizzly fun. Still very little traffic as the schools are off, which is nice. Could feel my legs a bit after last nights commute too.
Guilty! I need to look at my front brakes as they've just started squeaking!! Gonna have a look at the weekend and see what the cause is. Noisy buggers!
GrasB
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Andrew_Culture
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This morning on my way to work I was in a particularly ebullient mood and full of the joys of the slightly broken promise of spring; despite the drizzle and headwinds I was enjoying pushing the pedals and passing the miles.
Ahead of me on a broad cycle path by a river I spotted a motorbility scooter up ahead. I've seen this particular wee cart about a lot over the last few months of cycle exploring, and I recognized it immediately because it is always covered with an all-weather indivisibility cloak regardless of weather. This particular scooter looks so much like a small vinyl greenhouse that I have previously pondered whether one such greenhouse had become sentient and started wandering the town in search of lost seedlings.
The cart was about as far left as was possible on the cycle path and perambulating with gently noble progress. As when passing all other man and beast on cycle paths I slowed to an almost complete stop and (as I always do) I chirped, "Excuse me, please may I pass on your right?" And after a pause I rolled past, and that's when the following dialog was bourne:
Voice from within the travelling propagation unit - "HOY!"
Myself, upon stopping to make sure all was well - "Hullo?"
Voice from behind the mist obscured depths - "Manners cost nothing!"
Myself, with genial lilt and cheery smile - "Oh; I did ask if I could come past you..."
Troubled traveler - "I would have moved out of the way if you had of asked."
Myself, with soft disappointment in my delivery - "I did say please?"
Aggrieved entity made a noise like a rusty can opener being operated inside a tub of Vaseline.
Myself, preparing to depart - "Oh no... don't be like that. I think it's sad that you misheard me."
By this time the mobile electric greenhouse had pushed past me so I crossed a little void of verge and made my way to work on the footpath that runs beside the cycle path.
The moral of this tale? I'm chuffed if I can figure it out...
Ahead of me on a broad cycle path by a river I spotted a motorbility scooter up ahead. I've seen this particular wee cart about a lot over the last few months of cycle exploring, and I recognized it immediately because it is always covered with an all-weather indivisibility cloak regardless of weather. This particular scooter looks so much like a small vinyl greenhouse that I have previously pondered whether one such greenhouse had become sentient and started wandering the town in search of lost seedlings.
The cart was about as far left as was possible on the cycle path and perambulating with gently noble progress. As when passing all other man and beast on cycle paths I slowed to an almost complete stop and (as I always do) I chirped, "Excuse me, please may I pass on your right?" And after a pause I rolled past, and that's when the following dialog was bourne:
Voice from within the travelling propagation unit - "HOY!"
Myself, upon stopping to make sure all was well - "Hullo?"
Voice from behind the mist obscured depths - "Manners cost nothing!"
Myself, with genial lilt and cheery smile - "Oh; I did ask if I could come past you..."
Troubled traveler - "I would have moved out of the way if you had of asked."
Myself, with soft disappointment in my delivery - "I did say please?"
Aggrieved entity made a noise like a rusty can opener being operated inside a tub of Vaseline.
Myself, preparing to depart - "Oh no... don't be like that. I think it's sad that you misheard me."
By this time the mobile electric greenhouse had pushed past me so I crossed a little void of verge and made my way to work on the footpath that runs beside the cycle path.
The moral of this tale? I'm chuffed if I can figure it out...
The only problem with Ultremo Aqua's is they only come in 23's, my GP 4 Seasons are 28's and if they sold a bigger version I would use that.
400bhp
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Yup, same for me.
Drizzle rain & little traffic.
At least the wind has dropped and it's not as cold.
MisterStan
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That's true. I'm still on the best bike, though it's not as clean as last time you saw it!
