Tales from today's commute....

[Frood42]

A bit of a horrid commute this morning, cold head wind , just couldn't get going at a decent pace and so my legs never properly warmed up. It then started to spit with rain, but thankfully it stayed away until I got into work, hoping the rain stays away tonight.

 

[DWiggy]

Nice ride in, got an unexpected KOM today so i'm REALLY happy

 

[BSRU]

Back on my main commuter this morning because of the rain, rain has gone now and hopefully will brighten up later.
Due to lots of stuff in the panniers it's 10kg heavier than my road bike which I have been riding for the past two weeks.

 

[Melonfish]

twas last night on the way home, slowing for a traffic queue (red light) in primary when the typical happens.
white trannie in a trannie with a trailer attached. some gardening firm. overtakes partially then squeezes.
i pull left and curse in the usual manner.
anyway lights change quick and he's off. only to be caught in a lengthier traffic queue further on. naturally i pulled alongside his open window and told him exactly what i thought of his driving ability (or lack there of)
otherwise ok.

bit of rain this morning but it was lovely and cool all the way in.

 

[Collider]

On the way home, doing 21-23 Mph on a 20 Mph speed limit road in primary (obv). Someone in a jeep speeds past me, giving me a filthy look in the process and immediately joins a stationary line of traffic, preventing me from filtering.

Must have a really fulfilling life if the idea of being stuck in a traffic jam gets you excited enough to break the law in order that you may enjoy the experience for as long as possible.

 

[MichaelO]

First commute in almost 3 weeks (in which time I’ve put on a few pounds having spent most of that time on hols in the US of A!). I was expecting to struggle, but felt remarkably fine – although I suspect there was a slight helping wind Good to be back on the bike though!

 

[GrasB]

That's because your only a bicycle and obviously cyclists can only manage 10mph and should always give way to "real" traffic

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[GrasB]

iirc it's a 60/46/33 triple (or very close) with a custom 11-30t 10sp cassette. The bike is a M5 Cr-Mo Low Racer.

 

[gaz]

Took the mountain bike to work again, following waterlink way. again not many cyclists on it, maybe 4 max.
Got lost again trying to navigate my way back to the city and it didn't help I was in a rush to drop the bike off at a shop near work for a free service and then get into work and showered before a 9am HR meeting.

 

[potsy]

Forgot I'd taken the guards off the road bike, rain forecast so I jumped on the cx instead.
Stayed dry anyway

 

[BSRU]

Incident with a complete knobber at lunchtime.
In primary as I go through a pinch point, my right turn 100 metres ahead, stick my right arm out horizontally.
I hear a diesel being revved then a crappy MPV decides to overtake me using the hatch area which leads to the right turn filter.
I tell the driver what I think of his manoeuvre, next thing I know his door has opened and he leans out to tell me to "get of the road until I get a licence" , the crazy thing being the car is still moving
Obviously I should have kept my right hand on the handlebar and my mouth shut but driving so recklessly deserved immediate admonishment(preferably with an Uzi) .

 

[DWiggy]

Incident with a complete knobber at lunchtime.
In primary as I go through a pinch point, my right turn 100 metres ahead, stick my right arm out horizontally.
I hear a diesel being revved then a crappy MPV decides to overtake me using the hatch area which leads to the right turn filter.
I tell the driver what I think of his manoeuvre, next thing I know his door has opened and he leans out to tell me to "get of the road until I get a licence" , the crazy thing being the car is still moving
Obviously I should have kept my right hand on the handlebar and my mouth shut but driving so recklessly deserved immediate admonishment(preferably with an Uzi) .

One thing I've discovered whilst commuting to work is Its not worth arguing with a Funktard! he obviously knows what he's talking about

 

[BSRU]

One thing I've discovered whilst commuting to work is Its not worth arguing with a Funktard! he obviously knows what he's talking about

My reply was two words repeated three times, first word starting with f and the second word was "off".

 

[Supersuperleeds]

No commute today as I had to go to Macclesfield, saw a fair few cyclists around that way

 

[PJ79LIZARD]

Back on my commuter too today, I felt the extra weight, funny how quickly the body adjusts to riding a lighter bike the past couple of weeks. One of the reasons I don't pay much attention to the weight of the commuter, as it makes for a noticeably different ride when I jump on the weekend bike. Hope the sun isn't away for to long.