Agreed it's a bloody stupid design, i get lucky in the morning as rarely any cabs there when i pass by, it's the evening when they park up as your heading round the r/abt and going left up the high road,always some numpty parked just after the crossing.
Tales from today's commute....
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Agreed it's a bloody stupid design, i get lucky in the morning as rarely any cabs there when i pass by, it's the evening when they park up as your heading round the r/abt and going left up the high road,always some numpty parked just after the crossing.
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
Supposed to bucket later although the latest forecast says it'll be by, by the evening commute 
So I headed out for a wee ride this morning, also felt like I needed some hill climbing practice and tackled this wee beastie; well OK its not a hill but the heavy fixie make it seem like one (stats). As with the last couple of days, It was a nice refreshing wind but not as strong. Other than the enjoyable spin nothing really happened; I quickly realised I'd forgot my boxer shorts
so I'm wearing my bibs under my works a trousers which meant I could't go to hard to build up a sweat. I also was running a new Garmin 200; havent customised it yet so there's no auto pause (so including lights etc, I was 15.2mph for the 26 miles). I didn't like that the 200 doesn't show the actual clock (am/pm), so I'll have to see if I can custom it too.
So I headed out for a wee ride this morning, also felt like I needed some hill climbing practice and tackled this wee beastie; well OK its not a hill but the heavy fixie make it seem like one (stats). As with the last couple of days, It was a nice refreshing wind but not as strong. Other than the enjoyable spin nothing really happened; I quickly realised I'd forgot my boxer shorts
so I'm wearing my bibs under my works a trousers which meant I could't go to hard to build up a sweat. I also was running a new Garmin 200; havent customised it yet so there's no auto pause (so including lights etc, I was 15.2mph for the 26 miles). I didn't like that the 200 doesn't show the actual clock (am/pm), so I'll have to see if I can custom it too.
nilling
Über Member
- Location
- Preston, UK
First time on my winter bike this morning and beginning to believe it’s cursed! So many idiots out this morning!
Approaching a busy entrance to BAe Warton on my left when I hear the car behind me accelerating. Straight away my spidey-senses are thinking left-hook. And sure enough just as the driver gets his bonnet in front I turn my head and watch him switch on his indicators. I slow up quickly and pull up behind him. When he gets to the junction he comes to a complete stop!?! And here is why you should NEVER undertake a left-hooker. No, he has not stopped to let me pass on the inside but to let the oncoming car turn into the junction! Such a considerate fooking motorist
I also had a punishment/frustration pass. A zombie ped on his mobile who just ran across the road right in front of me who I heard say “just nearly got run over by a cyclist!”. A failed parallel-turner who nearly collided with an oncoming van.
Then to top it all when I get to the bike sheds at work there’s a smoker stood right in front of the No Smoking sign. I point at the sign and he points at the rain and shrugs. You see the smoking shelter is around the corner and that means he would get wet. After the ride I’ve just had I cannot hold my tongue any more, “I’ve not cycled for an hour just to breath that shite in!”. He just sulked off ...
Approaching a busy entrance to BAe Warton on my left when I hear the car behind me accelerating. Straight away my spidey-senses are thinking left-hook. And sure enough just as the driver gets his bonnet in front I turn my head and watch him switch on his indicators. I slow up quickly and pull up behind him. When he gets to the junction he comes to a complete stop!?! And here is why you should NEVER undertake a left-hooker. No, he has not stopped to let me pass on the inside but to let the oncoming car turn into the junction! Such a considerate fooking motorist
I also had a punishment/frustration pass. A zombie ped on his mobile who just ran across the road right in front of me who I heard say “just nearly got run over by a cyclist!”. A failed parallel-turner who nearly collided with an oncoming van.
Then to top it all when I get to the bike sheds at work there’s a smoker stood right in front of the No Smoking sign. I point at the sign and he points at the rain and shrugs. You see the smoking shelter is around the corner and that means he would get wet. After the ride I’ve just had I cannot hold my tongue any more, “I’ve not cycled for an hour just to breath that shite in!”. He just sulked off ...
Today I had the perfect commute. Good weather (cold, sunny, no wind and a few raindrops), a guy on a tractor stopped what he was doing and gave me a friendly nod as I passed, an old man on a zimmer got out of my way on a trail, a cat saw me and ran down the trail in front of me, there were ducks out on the big pond, all the lights were at green and drivers were generally very courteous.
It made me remember why I started doing this in the first place - to enjoy the outdoors and come into work feeling refreshed
There seems to be a correlation between me smiling at drivers and them giving me more room in return. I'm going to use this going forward.
It made me remember why I started doing this in the first place - to enjoy the outdoors and come into work feeling refreshed
There seems to be a correlation between me smiling at drivers and them giving me more room in return. I'm going to use this going forward.
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
glenn forger
Guest
Gouge the door with your pedal, then ask for the driver details as your pedal may be damaged.
Supersuperleeds
Legendary Member
- Location
- Leicester
Supposed to bucket later although the latest forecast says it'll be by, by the evening commute
So I headed out for a wee ride this morning, also felt like I needed some hill climbing practice and tackled this wee beastie; well OK its not a hill but the heavy fixie make it seem like one (stats). As with the last couple of days, It was a nice refreshing wind but not as strong. Other than the enjoyable spin nothing really happened; I quickly realised I'd forgot my boxer shorts
Even I wouldn't claim that as a hill!
Absolutely throwing it down here in Leicester at the moment, supposed to be clear for the home run.
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
Yip its pretty Flat round here and head to the Fens, its flatter still
Head 25miles or so and you get steeper hills (Rutland) but they are not much longer so its still Fixie territory (I'm running a 13.5kg + fixie but that can still cope). I've had to head to the Wales/Scotland/ The Alps for climbs over a mile.The rain is just beginning to hit here but hopefully it passes in time for this evening commute.
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
I don't think you can unfortunately.......unless there are any tech whizzes on here that have some workaround.
Good reactions there. Did you educate the driver as to the foolishness of his/her ways?
potsy
Rambler
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- My Armchair
Next time @ianrauk mentions how few times it rains in the average commuting year remind me to come down there and give him a slap from all the wet mancs
It's actually just started raining...
potsy
Rambler
- Location
- My Armchair
