Tales from today's commute....

[Edwards80]

Ride in via Salford today after escorting the wife to work.

Took the opportunity to upset Potsy by taking his strava KOM through the park. I definitely did not take a wrong turn and end up at the entrance to the childrens playground at 7:30 in the morning instead . . definitely not, don't look on my gps trace to check either, it definitely didn't happen

 

[Darren Jeffrey]

Had my first pu@&%$re today. Some very kind human being had left a slab of slate on the middle of the cycle pat and I failed to notice it in time as it was dark. Hit it with both wheels but thankfully only the back went. Deflated instantly :-). So it was time for my first ever innertube change. Got it out easy enough but had a wee bit bother getting the new tube to sit in right but think for my first attempt it went well. Managed to get off and on the go again in 15 minutes and new tube held all the way to work. Went to put my dust cap back on and couldn't figure out why it was letting all the air out (I know total newbie). Quick youtube video later I realise you need to screw the presta valve top so it closes it basically. All in all an interesting start to my Monday :-)

 

[Edwards80]

Might be teaching granny to suck eggs but popping a bit of air into the new tube before putting it into the tyre makes it a heck of a lot easier

 

[Darren Jeffrey]

Might be teaching granny to suck eggs but popping a bit of air into the new tube before putting it into the tyre makes it a heck of a lot easier

Ha Ha yeah sussed that one out eventually and will definatley remember that for future reference

 

[ianrauk]

Thought I would get away without it raining. So started off nice and dry. 10degs when I set off so LS shirt with a vest underneath to combat the chill. Started raining at about the 15 mile mark. But not enough to warrant stopping to put the rain jacket in.

Not soon after leaving home I had to swerve to avoid a dead badger.

Also there was a cyclist down on the A21 at Downham Cross.
Police and Paramedics in attendance so not worth stopping to see if I could be of assistance.
Hope the cyclist is ok.

 

[dodd82]

I underestimated how tired I was from my ride on Saturday, so this morning was hard going.

Having only recently starting to read this forum, I wonder whether my increasing anger at motorists offering very little room when they pass might be because I now understand my rights a little more ;-)

Not looking forward to the commute home as it involves a beast of a hill, which is narrow and has no pavement - so once you're on it, you have to find the will to keep going.

Any tips on what to do when your thighs feel like they're on fire?!

 

[potsy]

Ride in via Salford today after escorting the wife to work.

Took the opportunity to upset Potsy by taking his strava KOM through the park. I definitely did not take a wrong turn and end up at the entrance to the childrens playground at 7:30 in the morning instead . . definitely not, don't look on my gps trace to check either, it definitely didn't happen

Was this you @edwards80

 

[subaqua]

nice ride in, I love the dark mornings along the towpath. and tower bridge looks spectacular when lit up properly in the breaking dawn

 

[Darren Jeffrey]

I underestimated how tired I was from my ride on Saturday, so this morning was hard going.

Having only recently starting to read this forum, I wonder whether my increasing anger at motorists offering very little room when they pass might be because I now understand my rights a little more ;-)

Not looking forward to the commute home as it involves a beast of a hill, which is narrow and has no pavement - so once you're on it, you have to find the will to keep going.

Any tips on what to do when your thighs feel like they're on fire?!

Tiger Balm

 

[potsy]

Got a SMIDSY on Saturday, turning at a junction in Timperley where I have priority, car totally ignores the give way line and pulls out right in front of me, I shout he ignores and carries on, catch him up after 300 yds and pull along side his window, apparently he didn't see me but knew what it was I wanted a chat about

Left him sitting in the traffic and made my way down the outside

 

[dodd82]

Tiger Balm

Thanks - I'll give it a go!

 

[GrumpyGregry]

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

You sound like my ma-in-law. She claims you get colds from pubs.

But to cap the morning off perfectly it transpires I forgot to being a shirt in with me this morning.

Trouser? Check.
Pants? Check.
Socks? Check.
Clean Towel? Check.
Shirt. Nope.

 

[gambatte]

Thanks - I'll give it a go!

There's at least 2 types last time I looked. White and brown. The brown apparantly has potential for staining clothes, though I never noticed. The white doesn't, but seems to be weaker. I'd go for the brown :-)

 

[dodd82]

There's at least 2 types last time I looked. White and brown. The brown apparantly has potential for staining clothes, though I never noticed. The white doesn't, but seems to be weaker. I'd go for the brown :-)

Stains clothes? Okay thanks for the tip! What about the gel that they offer - any idea if that's good?

 

[Drago]

Not a good ride in today. A journey blighted with multiple attempted me murderers. Only my extreme training, cat like reactions and ninja like 6th sense kept me alive among the Monday morning muppets.