Tales from today's commute....

[4F]

Many trees down, roads were gridlocked and at 8:30 the wind really seemed to be at it's worst. Wheelie bins and plant pots flying around like exocet missiles,
headwind bought me to a standstill several times. Took me about 10 minutes longer to cycle in

 

[DCLane]

Got a feeling our bike racks will be quiet today.

I had them all to myself today, which was good because I've 'stored' the Raleigh Team bike at work for the next week.

 

[HLaB]

Lol, I thought people had actually been sensible for once and decided not to travel, then I rememembered its half term thats why the roads were empty
I let the more extreme weather pass and had a quite enjoyable commute on less congested roads and the drivers I did encounter were very courteous indeed, not complaining about me not cycling in the gutter or door zone.

 

[PocketFrog]

A STUPIDLY close MGIF pass just to join a queue of traffic (in this weather, too!)... then told me I should be in the gutter.

The awkward moment when she works at the same place I do...

 

[ianrauk]

A STUPIDLY close MGIF pass just to join a queue of traffic (in this weather, too!)... then told me I should be in the gutter.

The awkward moment when she works at the same place I do...

I would like to hear the conversation...

 

[fossyant]

A STUPIDLY close MGIF pass just to join a queue of traffic (in this weather, too!)... then told me I should be in the gutter.

The awkward moment when she works at the same place I do...

Oh have you gone over to chat that you don't expect colleagues to try an kill you on the way to work.

 

[PocketFrog]

I would like to hear the conversation...

Sorry to disappoint but that's where our story ends, our workplace being the sort that doesn't seem to mind discriminating against cyclists (we are the only site users that have to identify ourselves to get into the grounds. Unlike cars or peds) I figured it best to leave that particular can of worms unopened.

It was, however, fun to see her scurry across to the far far side of the car park to avoid me.

 

[PJ79LIZARD]

Normal commute in for the time of year this morning. Thankfully the storm didn't reach us!

 

[bonker]

Surprisngly nice ride in. Tailwind and empty roads. Passed at least two fallen trees that had been sawn and cleared from the roads. The biggest hazzard was where the gutters were full of wet leaves.

 

[Jenkins]

Took the safe option and drove in today as I didn't fancy having to negotiate side gusts coming across the fields and swirling winds around buildings and the 1 mile final drag directly into the wind along the coast. It really picked up here just as I would normally have set off for work.

It's only the second time this year I've driven in and people still asked if I'd cycled as they didn't recognise my car.

 

[cyberknight]

Pissing it down and windy but rideable at 6 am , not as windy as yesterday though when i wimped out .
Got soaked through and ended up drying the kit in the communal area, feet still cold on the way home.

 

[The Jogger]

No commute for me today as no train to get me up to London. Went for a walk by Bosham Harbour instead, didn't half clear the head.

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

Just saw @kevin_cambs_uk cycling in - big respect - @MisterStan and I wimped it

Hello Martin!

Where did you see me?

The busway was deserted but the windmill was going round!

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

Horrendous rain, got 50 yards down my road before it just opened up, so, stood under a neighbours tree while I got the rain jacket out.
But all the way in was a tail wind, so despite being absolutely drenched it was one of my quickest times.

Spent lunch time getting the water out the frame, and giving the chain some WD-40.

Coming home a bit blustery but more tail wind than head wind, and most of it had dried out.

Dark nights are here as well.

 

[HLaB]

In a complete contrast to this morning it was nice this evening but I was only planning on a short one; it was only really notable for being the first enforced dark commute (there's been other dark commutes but due to me opting to go longer routes). Met one of my neighbours he'd been caught out and couldn't find his front light.