Tales from today's commute....
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Nice day off work yesterday.....
Dragged myself out of the door today, 06:30. Arm warmers and lights on.
Cobwebs blew off pretty quickly and it was a pleasant ride. Even got to scalp Old Mr Steel Frame, going down to Whiston.
Arrived at the north end of Tinsley viaduct to go down Blackburn road. The last time I was here, on this roundabout, I got overtaken on the nearside, in the same lane, within metres of the exit, by a twin cab pickup. I was thinking of this today, so I adjusted my position a little leftwards.
I got a close pass on the offside, same position on the RAB. Another works vehicle. WVM with 'Highway maintenance' on his roof . He had to ride significantly on the chevrons to complete his manoeuvre.
Recently it all seems to be works vehicles.
Got to work. Must have hit the screen on the phone as I put it away. Strava has a 0.0m journey.....
Anyway, with having yesterday off, I locked my drawers.
I left my keys at home
Luckily my clothes are in a box under my desk.
Unfortunately foods in the drawers.... sandwich shop here I come.
The other unfortunate being I was going to call into Aldi on the way home.
Locks in the drawers....
I'm currently wondering if todays theme tune is "Things can only get better" or "always look on the bright side of life"
Dragged myself out of the door today, 06:30. Arm warmers and lights on.
Cobwebs blew off pretty quickly and it was a pleasant ride. Even got to scalp Old Mr Steel Frame, going down to Whiston.
Arrived at the north end of Tinsley viaduct to go down Blackburn road. The last time I was here, on this roundabout, I got overtaken on the nearside, in the same lane, within metres of the exit, by a twin cab pickup. I was thinking of this today, so I adjusted my position a little leftwards.
I got a close pass on the offside, same position on the RAB. Another works vehicle. WVM with 'Highway maintenance' on his roof . He had to ride significantly on the chevrons to complete his manoeuvre.
Recently it all seems to be works vehicles.
Got to work. Must have hit the screen on the phone as I put it away. Strava has a 0.0m journey.....
Anyway, with having yesterday off, I locked my drawers.
I left my keys at home
Luckily my clothes are in a box under my desk.
Unfortunately foods in the drawers.... sandwich shop here I come.
The other unfortunate being I was going to call into Aldi on the way home.
Locks in the drawers....
I'm currently wondering if todays theme tune is "Things can only get better" or "always look on the bright side of life"
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
- Location
- Hexleybeef
came in by train today beacuse i have things to do, God, what a soul destroying way to start the day.
I cant believe how I used to put up with that for 10 years of my life.
I will never go back!
I cant believe how I used to put up with that for 10 years of my life.
I will never go back!
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Passed a wobbly bob overtaking a stopped bus - I'd already taken primary, so eased off to let wobbly bob get round the bus, once he'd passed the bus, he was still wobbling near the white line. I am afraid to say I overtook him on the wrong side of the road. 
Do you keep a diary?
400bhp
Guru
Blimey - 8%. I'm almost double that since "my records began" (mid Feb). 41 rides wet out of 267.
London and the South East get's very little rain compared to the rest of the country. Where about's are you?
CharlieB
Junior Walker and the Allstars
- Location
- Therivermeadowatthepileofstones
Last night:
Mildly annoyed that richbitchinabmw pulls out of a side turning on me at the last second, having already made eye contact.
Slightly more annoyed that my emergency stop to avoid her on a damp road failed, and I spilled across the road. Quite a bit of road rash down the right leg.
Really annoyed that richbitchinabmw has carried on into the distance, and gone.
Totally annoyed that as I'm scraping myself off the road,a couple of cars I've thus delayed are hooting at me.
Alas, this is Little Venice, and I think different rules apply.
Mildly annoyed that richbitchinabmw pulls out of a side turning on me at the last second, having already made eye contact.
Slightly more annoyed that my emergency stop to avoid her on a damp road failed, and I spilled across the road. Quite a bit of road rash down the right leg.
Really annoyed that richbitchinabmw has carried on into the distance, and gone.
Totally annoyed that as I'm scraping myself off the road,a couple of cars I've thus delayed are hooting at me.
Alas, this is Little Venice, and I think different rules apply.
Sorry to hear this Charlie.
Hope not too sore and bike ok.
May she grow the most enormous farmer giles that will give her pain for the rest of her life.
CharlieB
Junior Walker and the Allstars
- Location
- Therivermeadowatthepileofstones
Fine, thank you, Ian. Little blue and yellow Brompton fine.
Just a bit grazed. Bit frustrating that I was only 2 miles into the journey home, another 15 to go and a short train ride with ketchup all down my leg.
Just a bit grazed. Bit frustrating that I was only 2 miles into the journey home, another 15 to go and a short train ride with ketchup all down my leg.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Riding up to the back of a traffic light queue las tnight, I get passed by a car that starts to pull back in. Great I think, the usuall, pass me, pull in on me, cheers.
Anyway, the car stayed wide, and the driver could see I was just behind him. Car stops and I stop as there is only 5 cars in front. Have a stack of room inside (over 6 feet) if I want to pass. Careful driver I think...
Then I spot it.... "Think Bike" sticker, "ah". Then I spot another - "British Cycling" - that's it.
! Got one of those myself, they've only been giving them out this year with membership renewals !!
Must say the driver was very cyclist aware encountering another cyclist further up the road, and even left me room to nip up the inside ! Cheers
Anyway, the car stayed wide, and the driver could see I was just behind him. Car stops and I stop as there is only 5 cars in front. Have a stack of room inside (over 6 feet) if I want to pass. Careful driver I think...
Then I spot it.... "Think Bike" sticker, "ah". Then I spot another - "British Cycling" - that's it.
! Got one of those myself, they've only been giving them out this year with membership renewals !!Must say the driver was very cyclist aware encountering another cyclist further up the road, and even left me room to nip up the inside ! Cheers
Stromtrooper
Regular
Yesterday. Nice trip into work with a following wind, no rain and not too many idiot cage drivers trying to kill me. Going home the wind had shifted so it was following, the rain had stopped and so I was enjoying a fast ride home.
Until I hit the S bend of the cycle path which had a nice covering of manky leaves.
Recovered from the off for a at the side of the path wondering why I don't bounce as well as did then home via the shops to pick up some new tyres. Two pinch punctures and numerous swear words later they are on the bike. Wet ride in today and the bike handles a lot better though I got wetter as the new tyres are bigger so my mud guard don't fit now/got destroyed after getting angry last night.
Until I hit the S bend of the cycle path which had a nice covering of manky leaves.
Recovered from the off for a at the side of the path wondering why I don't bounce as well as did then home via the shops to pick up some new tyres. Two pinch punctures and numerous swear words later they are on the bike. Wet ride in today and the bike handles a lot better though I got wetter as the new tyres are bigger so my mud guard don't fit now/got destroyed after getting angry last night.
