Tales from today's commute....

[fossyant]

Where did my brake pads go.....?

Must fit the new spares this weekend as very close to GONE....

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

well more rubbish weather,
tired this week, after 4 years and 27,000 miles, I think I am getting commuter fatigue..............

 

[HLaB]

A really have to clean up the fixie rear brake, its been like that for a week now Its not been a problem but with greasy roads I was wanting to use it a bit on this mornings commute.

 

[Glow worm]

Making a run for the pavement I avoided Norbert and his Dentressangle by inches,.

(Glad you Ok btw and sounds like new bike time )

 

[Shut Up Legs]

well more rubbish weather,
tired this week, after 4 years and 27,000 miles, I think I am getting commuter fatigue..............

I can relate to that, having done a similar amount in the last 4 years. Sometimes I wonder what it felt like when my legs didn't ache . I enjoy the cycling too much to stop it, though.

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

I can relate to that, having done a similar amount in the last 4 years. Sometimes I wonder what it felt like when my legs didn't ache . I enjoy the cycling too much to stop it, though.

I hope you get better weather down under !

 

[Summerking]

(Glad you Ok btw and sounds like new bike time )

hey Thanks Glow worm, I appreciate the support well today I picked up our local weekly paper and 1 hour later became the proud owner of this

a Kona Dew Aluminium hybrid with steel forks and Altus gearing, almost new for £120, and am very pleased with it.

 

[3narf]

Here's a good one for you!

I got to work today following my usual flat-out dash through the traffic to find I was minus my Heathrow security pass, which I'd left back at the campsite.

Nobody was available to run me back to pick it up so I had to turn round and go back for it. 2 hrs later I limped into work with cramp in both thighs and thoroughly knackered.

I knew I'd do this eventually; at least it's a warm sunny day. I realised I'm not fit enough to go at my normal pace for three times the distance (39 miles instead of 13) without getting cramp.

I still have to ride back as well, when I finish at 2am...

 

[Frood42]

Lovely weather here.
I have decided to take the direct route to work this week (only 4 miles in and 4 miles back ), to give myself a small break (as I cracked 870 miles in June - August will be a target of 900 commuting miles).

 

[martint235]

Wonderful weather this morning. Nice drivers but a bit of traffic on the way into Catford.

The only blot on my way was when I emptied my water bottle and seaweedy type stuff fell out. I have a feeling this is not a good thing. Spare bottle found and seaweedy bottle aquainted with some Steradent and hot water.

 

[MickL]

legs felt like lead this morning doing the commute hill climbs, I think watching the TDF has worn me out.

 

[MisterStan]

Lovely sunny morning, fresh legs as I haven't had the bike out of the shed since Thursday - nice quick run in. Managed to stay upright too, which was nice

 

[oldroadman]

Wonderful weather this morning. Nice drivers but a bit of traffic on the way into Catford.

The only blot on my way was when I emptied my water bottle and seaweedy type stuff fell out. I have a feeling this is not a good thing. Spare bottle found and seaweedy bottle aquainted with some Steradent and hot water.

Throw it away and get some new ones. Clean DAILY in a Milton solution, rinse well. Unless you enjoy unpleasant gastric illness.

 

[PJ79LIZARD]

Where did my brake pads go.....?

Must fit the new spares this weekend as very close to GONE....

Snap noticed in the week my pads were well low. Fitted new pads and handle bar tape the weekend to the commuter. But took the weekend bike to work this morning. So I'll have to wait to test the pads out. Lovely sunny commute in this morning, looking forward to the home bound journey

 

[fossyant]

Where did my brake pads go.....?

Must fit the new spares this weekend as very close to GONE....

Guess who forgot. Brought the spares into work to replace before home time. Missef the rain this am.