Tales from today's commute....

[BSRU]

Second PF visit in two days (third in two weeks) on the old GP4000's I have on the CX bike, so seems to be time for a new set of GP 4 Seasons.
Fortunately all were fairly close to home, the second being within 5 minutes walk and the other two about 5 miles away(so quick roadside change and ride home to use the track pump).
Still the old GP4000's lasted 3,000 miles before the PF started her campaign of terror, I took the risk on old worn tyres and she took her revenge.

 

[Beebo]

Saw a builder with a crow bar chasing a young lad down the road in Deptford, not sure what had happened to cause it, but by the time I rode past the builder had run out of steam and the young lad had broken clear.

 

[Spartak]

Wet, windy but warm in Bristol this morning !

 

[HLaB]

Much the same as yesterday but I now know why I was sweating so much, I was comming down with a cold in addition to finishing in to a mild temperature but strong headwind. Probably sweated more today as the wind was stronger but I opted to wear a cycling jersey rather than a shirt so didn't look quite as damp when I got in.

Edit on the +ve, wolk up a bit choked and with a hot shower and a cycle I seem to have sweated it out for now!

 

[Leodis]

Nice commute in, 2nd day on the new bike so getting a feel for it. Some nobber thought the only working towel rail was his personal space until I moved most of it along, the same nobber had to call a taxi to pick him up as he didnt even have the basics on how to replace a tube.

 

[ianrauk]

Saw a builder with a crow bar chasing a young lad down the road in Deptford, not sure what had happened to cause it, but by the time I rode past the builder had run out of steam and the young lad had broken clear.

And that is strange for Deptford?

 

[ianrauk]

Nice commute in, 2nd day on the new bike so getting a feel for it. Some nobber thought the only working towel rail was his personal space until I moved most of it along, the same nobber had to call a taxi to pick him up as he didnt even have the basics on how to replace a tube.

Couldn't you have helped him fix the puncture? Or is he too far down the nobber scale to help?

 

[ianrauk]

Wet! And Windy!! And then I had some low life almost t-bone me after he went through a red light. I politely pointed this out to him and he just replied "Yeah I know". Scum. I'm going to start clipping RLJers handlebars as I overtake them in future. We are after all picking and choosing which laws we wish to obey, right?

Another cyclist?

 

[Frood42]

Tried a slightly varied route last night, which uses much more of the CS3, it is ok, better than having to go through Stratford during peak hours, will hopefully be a route to help avoid the right nobbers around that area.

I took the same 20mile route this morning, and it was much better in the sun than in the dark, although I don't know yet if it is quicker, as there was a really gusty wind, either head on or coming across me, no tail wind

I also got a little wet this morning, hoping my mountain bike shorts and running fleece dry out before home time.

As I only did 20miles this morning, due to testing the altered route, I will do an extended commute tonight.
I had been doing 30miles in the morning and then 20miles at night, but I might switch it around, not sure yet...

 

[robjh]

Last night - torrential rain bouncing up off the roads in the dark, unexpected foot-drenching puddles across 3/4 of the road.
This morning - thankfully the rain has gone and the sun was almost coming out. Nearly hid a pedestrian on a small lane, I moved out to pass him, he moved in same direction and we did a momentary dance while trying to judge the other's intention and still lunged for the same side of road. I passed close enough for him to pat me on the shoulder (!), with a bit of friendly 'sorry / alright mate?' banter. No harm done, it was a nice morning and no rain!!

 

[martint235]

Another cyclist?

Yep another cyclist. I'd say in his 30s, fairly wrapped up considering it wasn't cold but not a POB type.

 

[Frood42]

Yep another cyclist. I'd say in his 30s, fairly wrapped up considering it wasn't cold but not a POB type.

POB?

Pedestrian on bike..?

 

[Leodis]

Couldn't you have helped him fix the puncture? Or is he too far down the nobber scale to help?

I asked him what size tyre he needed and I got the response "a race one", I had a 28mm on me but he was too busy phoning a taxi to drive him home to let me help him. I don't think it was the right size by looking, I think it was a 28-35 and his tyre looked 25mm maybe.

I am still in shock people don't carry these basics about.

 

[ianrauk]

I am still in shock people don't carry these basics about.

Some people just don't have a clue.

 

[martint235]

POB?

Pedestrian on bike..?

Person on bike. As opposed to a cyclist who has a rough idea of what they are doing. POBs tend to ride BSOs (Bike Shaped Objects).