Tales from today's commute....

[MichaelO]

Also, believe it or not, - cherry juice

Good for gout too (if you're a medieval, beer drinking, red meat eating sort of person!)

Today was one of those days that just felt tougher than it should have. I'm not on my bike half as much as I'd like to be....I know what my new year's resolution is going to be!!

 

[Twelve Spokes]

Not a bad ride back considering I feel knackered after my fifth commute.My cycling buddies protected me from those naughty tin boxes and I lived happily ever after.

 

[potsy]

A few pics from the commute, as you can see I wasn't rushing to get to work

 

[fossyant]

@potsy, hey that's my commute as well. I'm not enjoying the first photo's section at the minute as it's rather plumb rattling.

Good ride home last night on same route as Potsy. Somehow managed a Strava second place climbing out of Stockport on the TPT, through the tunnel towards Brinnington - only 12 seconds off KOM. Just after that section, climbing a steep section I heard a crunch then the rear locked up. Somehow the mudguard was catching. Not wanting to hang about (the locals would have knicked my wheels from under me) I shoved the mudguard to one side, and continued home. On looking, my "super awesome power" had pulled the wheel out of alignment climbing the hill.

Another decent ride this morning, same route, but I extended for another 2 miles meandering on the TPT on the river near work (I could have ridden half a mile into work, but followed the river instead).

I think these last 6 weeks off the bike haven't affected form too badly !

 

[Frood42]

Not a happy person was I last night, far too many cars deciding to pull out, close to being taken out at least twice...
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[Frood42]

This mornings ride was quite nice, a little chilly along the A13/CS3 again, but all in all it was much better than last night!
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[HLaB]

The 11.5miles direct route for me this morning Nothing really to report except it was a cracking morning but for some reason there was a lot of congestion about.

 

[Ace Ventura]

Couple of idiots on the cs7 & 8 this morning. First guy filtering down side of an erratic coach at clapham south, with barriers on the pavement...sheer mong.

Second, queuing at the first set of lights after chelsea bridge guy next to me just started cycling off, just a pity the guy in front hadn't....ended up merging wheels and the rammer shouting at the guy in front that it was his fault.

Only saw two sets of police out- one at tooting broadway, one about 100m further up towards bec. Nothing else for whole journey- I didn't cycle in yesterday so don't know if the operation is winding down?

 

[ianrauk]

Not a happy person was I last night, far too many cars deciding to pull out, close to being taken out at least twice...
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Hang in there bud. It seems to go through phases. It's the darker, colder nights. I am always more wary in the winter months. The low sun doesn't help either.

I am really jumpy at the moment of cars nudging slowly forward out of junctions. JUST STOP AT THE LINE FFS!!!

 

[Frood42]

Hang in there bud. It seems to go through phases. It's the darker, colder nights. I am always more wary in the winter months. The low sun doesn't help either.
I am really jumpy at the moment of cars nudging slowly forward out of junctions. JUST STOP AT THE LINE FFS!!!

Its dark when I leave work at 18:00, so no worries about low sun, thankfully.
I know what you mean about cars nudging forward... there does seem to be alot more of it about recently.
Thankfully in those situations most drivers seem to be taking notice of my hold back signals and shoulder checking as I move into primary, and there have been no overly stupid overtakes in those situations, yet...
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[jagman.2003]

The coldest run in this season. All the clobber on & still got pretty cold.
Seemed to affect the legs a lot, not much power. Didn't matter too much. Potential of ice meant I was in super cautious mode.
Will put extra layers on legs next time it's this cold.

 

[fossyant]

@User1314 what are you doing letting folk pass you ?

 

[martinclive]

I get bad cramp like pains in my thighs from time to time (it's pretty bad right now in fact) that can knock me out for up to a week. I take magnesium (reduces muscle pain) and calcium (helps normal muscle function) tablets . Also, believe it or not, - cherry juice. It's a powerful anti antioxidant to help muscle recovery. With my particular condition, co-enzyme Q10 does seem to have reduced the number of attacks I get as well as their severity. I would recommend you do a bit of research before taking though as a it can have side effects.

Other than that, keep hydrated and reduce alcohol/ caffene intake- all the obvious stuff really. Difficult though for me as I get pretty low when I can't ride, and strong lager often seems very necessary!

Thanks for the suggestions - much appreciated

 

[HLaB]

I am really jumpy at the moment of cars nudging slowly forward out of junctions. JUST STOP AT THE LINE FFS!!!

Ditto

 

[400bhp]

A few pics from the commute, as you can see I wasn't rushing to get to work

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Is that milk in the bottle?