Tales from today's commute....

[jarlrmai]

massive fun on an extended commute again big tailwind down an exposed run easily managing 27MPH

Then heading back into the headwind......

 

[Shut Up Legs]

A nice, colourful Autumn commute home 2 days ago, with perfect temperatures again . Here's a few happy-snaps, probably not quite as picturesque as the UK in Autumn, but nice enough.

Just west of the Doncaster Rd tunnel on the Koonung Creek Trail:

Then on the same trail between Surrey and Springvale Rds:

And it's just as good at home in Ringwood North:

Note the complete absence of motor vehicle on the driveway . I'm sure my neighbours think I'm strange, but then I think they're strange for obviously having too many cars, so they tend to spill out onto the street, because there's no room left on their driveways.

 

[jarlrmai]

I wish we had bike trails like that around here, do they even exist at all in the UK, smooth tarmac and no cars is all I ask for.

 

[Leodis]

Tough ride in this morning, enough of a headwind to stop any momentum also had to mess around with my clip on guards, then the disc was rubbing grrrr then late... Least its Thursday, a day closer.

 

[martinclive]

Came across a young MTBr on the Guided Busway with puncture and no kit or pump (or idea!). Mate and I stopped and repaired for him and send him on his way - 10 mins late home - no big deal and feeling good (really nice that others passing asked if we were OK too - restores some faith in human nature)

 

[Archeress]

Really strong head wind on the way in made the going really tough. Looking forward to a fast ride home even if it does rain on me.

Hugs
Archeress x

 

[nilling]

Got cut up by a car with a "Think Bike" sticker

 

[PJ79LIZARD]

Yes the winds picking up, not good!

 

[BSRU]

A nice bracing wind with a brief 10 minute downpour

 

[Supersuperleeds]

A ride of two halves, first half headwind, struggling to do 11 mph up hill, second half tailwind effortlessly doing 28 mph. Was a bit chilly this morning but the sun was out and it is dry, going to be fun biking home if they wind stays as it is.

 

[apb]

Dry and cool, not to windy. Nice morning to be on the bike.

lots of cars in the city, so the last mile was nice and easy.

 

[I like Skol]

.....probably not quite as picturesque as the UK in Autumn,........just west of the Doncaster Rd tunnel.....

The Doncaster Rd tunnel in autumn in the UK conjures up an entirely different image. Picture graffitti, broken lighting, smashed bottles, concrete, strong smell of p!ss...... I think you get the idea

 

[Shut Up Legs]

The Doncaster Rd tunnel in autumn in the UK conjures up an entirely different image. Picture graffitti, broken lighting, smashed bottles, concrete, strong smell of p!ss...... I think you get the idea

Sounds unpleasant . The tunnel in the photo above is in my commuting video, from about 3:20 to 3:40:

 

[Andrew_P]

Well that was a bit of drag this morning, once I got up and over the first part of North downs the wind had picked up, not blustery just a constant drain on the legs. Supposed to get up to 20mph+ this afternoon with gusts of 50mph. Not sure if I am looking ofrwatd to that or not as some sites say it will be WSW and othe SW! Either glad its not going ot be a headwind...

 

[I like Skol]

Sounds unpleasant . The tunnel in the photo above is in my commuting video, from about 3:20 to 3:40:

I forgot to mention the dog turds! I don't actually know what the Doncaster road tunnel is like (if it exists in the uk) but I am painting a typical scene of what most urban subways are like. The one in your vid looks good enough to go visit for a picnic!