fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Too nice Ian. My response is simple. Fark off you fat barsteward.
Tales from today's commute....
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kevin_cambs_uk
Guru
- Location
- Near Cambridge
Nice ride in with a chap called David, tail wind and no rain
Coming home lovely headwind gor 12 miles !
Coming home lovely headwind gor 12 miles !
He screwed up face when I mentioned his seatbelt was priceless. That was enough for me.
potsy
Rambler
- Location
- My Armchair
Have you fitted the stabilizers?I plan to ride tomorrow. Told the wife earlier and got this face
Sheffield_Tiger
Guru
Realised how we get so used to people rushing past with a MGIF attitude today
Followed a female cyclist, only a short while, she was taking the route I normally take to call in at Tesco, there's a left and a bit of a narrow straight road then a right then left.
Hung back instead of blasting past even though she was hugging the pavement. She wasn't doing anything WRONG but the positioning wasn't best and although the indication was firm and clear it was, IMO, not early enough
But perhaps I freaked her out hanging back. I knew which way she would be going, only one logical route. But I was in the car and despite being helpful and holding well back, I think it confused her, expecting me to accelerate past then stop in front of her at the junction. I certainly got the impression that she didn't know what to make of the situation.
Which is a shame. I wasn't late for work, I had no reason to barge past, so how sad that doing so seems expected.
Followed a female cyclist, only a short while, she was taking the route I normally take to call in at Tesco, there's a left and a bit of a narrow straight road then a right then left.
Hung back instead of blasting past even though she was hugging the pavement. She wasn't doing anything WRONG but the positioning wasn't best and although the indication was firm and clear it was, IMO, not early enough
But perhaps I freaked her out hanging back. I knew which way she would be going, only one logical route. But I was in the car and despite being helpful and holding well back, I think it confused her, expecting me to accelerate past then stop in front of her at the junction. I certainly got the impression that she didn't know what to make of the situation.
Which is a shame. I wasn't late for work, I had no reason to barge past, so how sad that doing so seems expected.
That looks like a cracking ride you are in for.In preparation for this ride, I've been pushing myself a bit harder on my commutes the last few weeks. I also made minor changes to my diet, which resulted in me losing 3kg (and keeping it off). I thought the extra effort might leave my legs more tired than usual by today (Friday), but I'm pleased to report that my Friday legs have taken the day off!
With annual leave coming up in late December to early January, I'm planning some major rides, too, with a few of them being at least 250km with at least 4,000m climbing - I'm looking forward to it.
I'm not a bit jealous. 
OP
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martint235
Dog on a bike
- Location
- Welling
Brought Lelly to work today. What a difference!!! It's so light after riding the SS and where the SS is topping out at 25mph, Lelly is still cruising at 23. I'm not sure about cycling with a backpack again though so it'll be back to the rack on Monday when I get the SS back.
MisterStan
Label Required
- Location
- Out there somewhere
You are Matthew_T and ICMFP
MisterStan
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- Location
- Out there somewhere
Chilly and quiet on the Busway this morning. Shared the load with a guy on a purple Gazelle roadie with friction shifters and the most old school Karrimor pannier I have ever seen.
jagman.2003
Über Member
- Location
- Gloucestershire
Nice fresh ride home last night. Tried to catch an amateur roadie on the mountain bike. But couldn't quite get there. Must get fitter!
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
- Location
- Hexleybeef
First use of my buff this morning, keeps the ears nice and warm.
Then was spat on by a fellow cyclist as I overtook him. It was a mistake and he said sorry. I know most people need to spit every now and again but why didnt he spit to the left, not the right!!!
Then was spat on by a fellow cyclist as I overtook him. It was a mistake and he said sorry. I know most people need to spit every now and again but why didnt he spit to the left, not the right!!!
MisterStan
Label Required
- Location
- Out there somewhere
Why didn't he look before spitting?
Supersuperleeds
Legendary Member
- Location
- Leicester
No wind this morning, but it was cold. Can see the ice tyres coming out soon.
potsy
Rambler
- Location
- My Armchair
Yep was pretty chilly coming home at 10pm last night, will have to get my ice bike up and running again soon.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
I'm back, if slow ! 
MTB and off road route as much as possible for the next few weeks. Got 4 site visits next week though, so hoping the weather is mild enough for the Fixed, otherwise the MTB will kill me on tarmac.
I'm slow, did I mention that before !
Oh and forgot my glasses (routine gone to shot). Dug out an old knackered pair from my drawer, and my god are they killing my nose.
MTB and off road route as much as possible for the next few weeks. Got 4 site visits next week though, so hoping the weather is mild enough for the Fixed, otherwise the MTB will kill me on tarmac.
I'm slow, did I mention that before !
Oh and forgot my glasses (routine gone to shot). Dug out an old knackered pair from my drawer, and my god are they killing my nose.
