Tales from today's commute....

[Deleted member 1258]

I hate mornings when the weather can't make its mind up, I was stood in the back garden thinking car? bike? car? bike? In the end I went for the bike as it wasn't actually raining, got the other side of Bedworth and it lashed it down, I arrived at work a tad damp, I also had cold arms and hand for the first time for ages, I'm still wearing a polo shirt and a summer jersey, I recon the winter jacket will soon be worn, tonight it had dried up and warmed up, it was a nice ride home though hard work into the wind.

 

[HLaB]

Nothing particularly except a little drizzle caused traffic chaos which was fine for me on two wheels :-)

 

[paul04]

Back to work today after a week off, alarm did not go off so, 25 minutes late getting up, so a bit of a rush around this morning, so took the short way to work
(5 miles)
It was a bit cold out this morning, just about got warm when I got to work, so not wearing shorts tomorrow.

The ride home was fine, just got home in time before the rain started

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Nothing special about tonights commute home apart from it took me through 10,000 miles for the year

 

[Mo1959]

Nothing special about tonights commute home apart from it took me through 10,000 miles for the year

My Dad only does about 1000 miles a year in his car these days. Well done again Chris. Great achievement.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

My Dad only does about 1000 miles a year in his car these days. Well done again Chris. Great achievement.

Cheers Mo.

 

[400bhp]

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.

@potsy at it again is he?

 

[400bhp]

6 deg at 7am - 15 deg at 5pm

The large temperature changes bug me. Left in autumn clothing, could have done with summer clothing on the way back. Cue back pockets stuffed with hat, gloves and base layer on the return.

Was really devoid of energy today. Should really do a few days of recovery rides, but we'll see.

 

[Ollie W]

Still waiting for my LBS to hurry up and finish building my Crosstrail so took the bus today and then had to pick my wife's Pendleton Somerby up (yes, I know! And it squeaks when it brakes... good start) which I ordered a good five days after my Crosstrail, just to rub salt in the wounds. Still, she's happy.

Now to get clothing - beginning to think it might be wise to invest in a long sleeve jersey or a fleece rather than a posh short sleeve right now!

 

[Leaway2]

Saw old guy next to a recumbent in a lay-by. Stopped to see if he was OK. He was just eyeing up some timber that had been dumped there and trying to decide if he could get it home. Had a chat and then continued on my way. Nice guy.

 

[martint235]

Good ride in today although I'm really not sure what's going on in Catford. Last two days have been stupidly busy. It's not helped by pillocks blocking the left turn lane out of the one way system either but hey ho.

Jury still out on arm warmers but they appeared more useful today than yesterday.

 

[kipster]

It was chilly when I walked the dog at 6:30am so commuted in the bib tights and long sleeve jersey. I took a longer, hillier route today and was a bit to toasty when I arrived at the office. Forgot to pack the short sleeved jersey and shorts for the commute home so I'll be toasty on the ride home. The longer route gave me an opportunity to filter past queuing cars, it's such a nice feeling and several pulled over to let me pass.

 

[ianrauk]

Good ride in today although I'm really not sure what's going on in Catford. Last two days have been stupidly busy. It's not helped by pillocks blocking the left turn lane out of the one way system either but hey ho.

Jury still out on arm warmers but they appeared more useful today than yesterday.

Armwarmers? Wuss!

 

[Linford]

Well not todays commute as that was a nice ride and fairly uneventful, but last night riding down Cheltenham Racecourse hill towards Bishops Cleeve(A46), just as I was approaching the garden centre (Blooms), a twat in a black BMW came past me with about 3ft to spare, and I'd say he was doing well in excess of 100mph . The good thing about it is if he had hit me, I'd have not had any time to think about it.

 

[MisterStan]

Armwarmers? Wuss!

You can't put a price on comfort!