Tales from today's commute....

[martint235]

Some firsts today.

Lelly's first day as a commuting bike. Handled well as ever.
First time on Lelly since I climbed off at Loughton at the end of LEL. Feels very strange!!
First time Lelly has been fitted with Rubinos. They are definitely lighter but I feel more nervous on them than on Duranos
First time I've ever worn arm warmers and the jury is definitely out. My arms didn't feel noticeably warmer than my fingers. Also the thumb loops dug into me quite a lot.

 

[apb]

Rode fixed for the first time today. Going to give it two weeks and see how i feel about it, didn't touch my back brake.

it was good fun.

 

[HLaB]

A bright fresh commute this morning, nothing spectactular storywise just the congestion in the usual places and enjoyable, especially as you whoosh by it

 

[Andrew_P]

Nike base layer, Castelli long sleeve thick top, and gloves, and put my rear light back on last night I must be getting old! Even considered breaking out the longs

 

[MisterStan]

Took the bus this morning as i've had a bike sitting at work for a week, due to collecting the other one from the LBS last week. Six pounds, two buses, two hours ten minutes for a journey that takes an hour on the bike and twenty minutes late to work = one p@ssed off MisterStan.

Thank God i'm cycling home.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Cold and wet in places, cold and dry in others.

 

[Beebo]

Some firsts today.

Lelly's first day as a commuting bike. Handled well as ever.
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I thought you were riding that old MTB.

 

[fossyant]

Lovely quiet drive chain from new chain and sprocket on the fixed and fresh lube. Heavy traffic in places though, really slowed progress.

Red light jumping Cannondale rider in Northenden. Jumped on the 'crossing' beeper. He was soon caught and dispatched !

Slight nip this morning. Too many cars without cleared windows - covered in heavy dew. Also ran with lights on as the sun is low and behind me at this point in the year.

 

[martint235]

I thought you were riding that old MTB.

Rear tyre keeps blowing. Think it needs new rim tape but can't be bothered as new fixie should be here either this week or next. So currently laid up in my garage is the Giant and the MTB. SWMBO is happy though as it means only one bike in the conservatory.

 

[donnydave]

8deg this morning, I was expecting that the fair weather cyclists would have scurried back to their turbo trainers but there were a surprising amount of people out this morning, most of them dressed rather optimistically for the temperature. I hope they stick with it into autumn, when the weather is really crap it always gives me a lift to see someone else who has chose to do battle with nature rather than wimping out in the car!

 

[paulw1969]

First taste of Autumn i reckon this morning........had the longs on and a jacket and buff...........sweating by about halfway........ ....but glad i had extra clothing for the first half cos it was misty and cold

 

[fossyant]

Rear tyre keeps blowing. Think it needs new rim tape but can't be bothered as new fixie should be here either this week or next. So currently laid up in my garage is the Giant and the MTB. SWMBO is happy though as it means only one bike in the conservatory.

Having two non operational bikes, and one operational one is a sin. Fifty lashes. All should be in tip top order, ready to do battle at a moment's notice !

 

[martint235]

Having two non operational bikes, and one operational one is a sin. Fifty lashes. All should be in tip top order, ready to do battle at a moment's notice !

Yes. Yes I know. I will soon have two operational bikes and two non-operational bikes if that helps. The Giant is no longer a bike, it's a way of storing some spare parts. As to the MTB, I may as well just leave it on my drive for someone to help themselves to.

 

[Frood42]

Took the short route into work this morning, needed a break after doing 100miles in two days (208 miles in four days with one rest day in between).
I will be doing a longer roundabout commute home tonight to make up for me wimping out and deciding to have a lay in this morning.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Rode fixed for the first time today. Going to give it two weeks and see how i feel about it, didn't touch my back brake.

it was good fun.

Welcome to the club.