Tales from today's commute....

[clockhammer]

First commute in the dark yesterday, definitely given more room by cars and lorries, hi viz vest and lights playing their part. I actually get a warm feeling when cars pass properly.

Also my first commute on the road bike so i avoided going through the woods, whilst it is an enjoyable section it does make a 5 minute difference so made the 4.3 miles in 17 minutes in the wet.

Honestly the best way to start the day

 

[gambatte]

I prefer not to cycle in the door zone, thanks.

I meant between the cars There were parked cars both sides, maybe he doesn't like driving in the door zone? looks like he got to the final constriction first? I meant 50/50 as to who would have any 'priority'
Someone had to stop or slow down in a gap. Ideally a driver would realise it takes a lot less effort for them to move their right foot an inch or two, than it does for a cyclist to regain 10mph of forward motion and show a bit of courtesy......
Looking at this, 'Bully' isn't the term that comes to mind.

 

[Crosstrailer]

Pulled out onto a roundabout today, very large and dangerous roundabout over an A road. The nearest vehicle was a motorbike a good distance away (we are talking a good 200yds at least) travelling under the speed limit. The decision to pull out wasn't even a calculated risk as the bike was so far away. As soon as I started out I heard the motorcyclist gun the throttle to catch me before I made it past the first turn off which is very wide. A few seconds later he was blasting his horn at me and as I turned to look mouthing something through his helmet. In return he got some non verbal communication and a forthright blast of anglo saxon at maximum volume.

Totally unnecessary, the roundabout was free of traffic and if he maintained speed he would have been nowhere near me. He basically just wanted to be a prat and menace a cyclist. Two weeks ago a lady cyclist was killed on the roundabout and the driver is facing charges.

I would have thought a motorcyclist would know better to be honest.

 

[Stevie Mcluskey]

Frost on the ground up EK but dry and bright tho' very cold so the longs were on.Beannie under the helmet kept the head and ears warm but the old snout was freezing and running like at tap after a few minutes in Sunday morning commute for overtime is really good. Hardly a sole about at 7.30 am. and nearly all the roads to myself

 

[Drago]

Collect two scalps on this mornings commute. Both WWWs on new bikes with flat pedals and toe clips. One with the seat so low it looked painful. The other with the seat so high his hips were rocking like Elvis on acid.

Breezed past, offered a casual "morning" and left the for dead on my slick shod MTB commuter with my lunch a a weeks worth of uniform in the top box and a pair of 5.11 tactical patrol boots bungeed to the top while listening to The Archers omnibus on Radio 4. Easy.

 

[Miquel In De Rain]

First commute in the dark yesterday, definitely given more room by cars and lorries, hi viz vest and lights playing their part. I actually get a warm feeling when cars pass properly.

Also my first commute on the road bike so i avoided going through the woods, whilst it is an enjoyable section it does make a 5 minute difference so made the 4.3 miles in 17 minutes in the wet.

Honestly the best way to start the day

I get a warm feeling when they pass properly,3mm from my handlebars.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I get a warm feeling when they pass properly,3mm from my handlebars.

"What's your farkin' problem, I didn't farkin' hit did I, you farker?"

I often wonder what they'd do if I pulled a pistol from my jersey and fired it, aiming a couple of cm over their heads.... and then said the same thing....

 

[subaqua]

I went home by train last night. Went to the pub after work, felt like bleugh all evening, couldn't face the ride home so trained it with the bike and slightly pished boss.

Don't judge me

sensible actions. are you sure you played rugby?

 

[GrumpyGregry]

sensible actions. are you sure you played rugby?

played, in the past tense.

 

[benb]

I meant between the cars There were parked cars both sides, maybe he doesn't like driving in the door zone? looks like he got to the final constriction first? I meant 50/50 as to who would have any 'priority'
Someone had to stop or slow down in a gap. Ideally a driver would realise it takes a lot less effort for them to move their right foot an inch or two, than it does for a cyclist to regain 10mph of forward motion and show a bit of courtesy......
Looking at this, 'Bully' isn't the term that comes to mind.

Not only was I into the line of parked cars before him, but I didn't cross the central line, and he did, therefore it was my priority. Basically he didn't give a crap about me and forced his way through.

 

[gambatte]

Not only was I into the line of parked cars before him, but I didn't cross the central line, and he did, therefore it was my priority. Basically he didn't give a crap about me and forced his way through.

TBH I see no line of parked cars. There seem to be lots of singly parked vehicles with 20-30m gaps between, plenty of space sor either of you to slow into.... and where's the central line, neither of you crossed a 'line' as far as i can see.

 

[400bhp]

This morning - the closest pass I can remember. 7 tonner nearly took me under his wheels.

Shocking - would have remembered the livery on the truck if it wasn't for a strava segment i was going for a bit further up the road-concentrating too much on that I forgot.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

An easterly wind.
A streaming cold.
A large heavy messenger bag on my back.
A streaming cold.
Drizzle turning to rain over the last 7km
A streaming cold.
New pedals; an spd moment, landed in gravel, blood now running down my left leg.
A streaming cold.
Took an hour to get in going very steady.
A streaming cold.
Apart for that it was OK.

 

[trampyjoe]

An easterly wind.
A streaming cold.
A large heavy messenger bag on my back.
A streaming cold.
Drizzle turning to rain over the last 7km
A streaming cold.
New pedals; an spd moment, landed in gravel, blood now running down my left leg.
A streaming cold.
Took an hour to get in going very steady.
A streaming cold.
Apart for that it was OK.

You really wanna be careful in the rain - you might catch a cold.

 

[fossyant]

Dry,little wind. Shame there was gridlock everywhere. One silly pull out on my in my 'usual' place, I was doing close to 30, so just rolled up right behind the car, waited a few seconds then put up my hand "well that was worth it", got an apologetic hand wave back.