Tales from today's commute....

[Ian193]

Nearly got wiped out by some idiot on the cycle path without any lights and hi vis if I wasn't on my new bike I'd have put him in the f@@@ing hedge TWONK

 

[subaqua]

My commute home has been covered in the " dialogue " thread !

feel good for being able to help and helping but beating myself up for feeling that way.

 

[ComedyPilot]

Dragged my arse to work and never really enjoy the ride in. Did a steady 12 mile ride home then washed the bike, cleaned the chain (throughly) and lubed it up. Last year I didn't see any other riders on my (very) rural routes till mid March. Seen about a dozen this week, a mix of both commuters and trainers. The more cyclists the less cars.

 

[Christopher]

'Interesting' ride in yesterday. I hit a pothole on Weds night hard and ever since then the fixed-wheel commuter has been making intermittent creaking noises that are worrying. Will clean and check it over, have decided to lay it up until that is sorted and I have replaced the rear wheel bearings - i replaced the originals with unsealed units and they are now very rough.
To add to all that my rucksack strap broke, out with the sewing kit

 

[Twelve Spokes]

Felt saucy again and from Aldgate I went >Liverpool St>Moorgate>Barbican>Holborn>High Holborn>Strand>Waterloo Bridge>Waterloo.

Got soaked on the way in and just about missed a ninja cyclist coming from my right side onto Waterloo bridge as I turned onto it from the Strand,I also tried to avoid one awake and one half asleep ped from my left at the same time.

 

[ACQPL]

One from a few days ago, or maybe last week, can't remember.. Cycling down the Uxbridge Road in Hillingdon. When at a red light jct, a cyclist came steaming through the junction and nearly got wiped out by a police car coming out of the military housing road from the left.. Clearly the driver was paying attention as they slammed the brakes on to avoid T-boning the cyclist.. They had been indicating right, but then went left.. Needless to say as I rounded the corner I saw rear reds, and a copper having a word with the cyclist. Muppet didn't have any rear lights from what I remember
Why oh why...

 

[discominer]

Daft ped implored me 'can't you find a cycle path' on my way home at 1am. I was on NCN 75, lit up like something very bright, and he struggled to see me.

 

[martint235]

First commute in since getting wiped out by a car last Monday. Had to bring Lelly to work. First ride is always a bit nervewracking and doubly so when I'm having to ride Lelly. Still all went ok in the end.

 

[BSRU]

Wet roads but no rain, cold but light winds so a pleasant commute in, nice start to the week.

 

[fossyant]

Wet roads, clear sky - didn't feel too cold for ice though. Slightly extended route, and to the guy in GB squad tights, top, SKY helmet and even a GB improvised mudflap on your fixed Genesis, please stop at traffic lights - you jumped two sets, yet still I kept catching you up !

 

[fossyant]

'Interesting' ride in yesterday. I hit a pothole on Weds night hard and ever since then the fixed-wheel commuter has been making intermittent creaking noises that are worrying. Will clean and check it over, have decided to lay it up until that is sorted and I have replaced the rear wheel bearings - i replaced the originals with unsealed units and they are now very rough.
To add to all that my rucksack strap broke, out with the sewing kit

Check the rims - could be split if worn.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Fantastically star lit ride this morning, no wind, no rain, though roads were very wet. Then as the stars begin to fade and the sun begins to rise, I spot an owl in the hedgerow who then promptly took flight and flew along the road with me for a couple of hundred yards. To top it off took a KOM on a section just near work, granted only 10 or so riders on it, but I had ridden 40 miles to get to it and it is mine (for now!)

 

[martinclive]

Does this forum have a found section?
Anyway I found a cycle accessory in St.Ives Cambs this evening, I know there are a fair few people on CC who pass through the town. You'd have noticed it was missing, I hope. Pm me if you lost something there...or take a lucky guess.

Lost my legs half way home of Friday - somewhere around Swavesey....................................

Very strange run home - had 2 overtaking cars (half an hour apart) when there were cars coming the other way - both overtaking cars gave me loads of room - both approaching cars hooted and had to brake violently - strange as they normally just pull in tight on me in those circimstances

 

[Frood42]

Roads were wet (but I missed the rain), and there was a light head wind.
I didn't sleep all that great, so while I still did the 10mile commute in under an hour I wasn't feeling all that energetic.

Although I was a little tired I was still paying more and better attention than the d*khead in the car who wasn't looking properly and who pulled out of a junction very nearly taking me out, f*n twat (can't you tell I wasn't impressed moron...).

Apart from that it was an ok commute, but I am thinking of changing my route a little to shake things up some.
.

 

[Dan B]

Stopped on Lea Bridge Road to help some guy who'd set out without a spare tube or pump and had punctured. Found a chunk of glass in the tyre, got the tyre back on, pumped to ~6 bar with my minipump, said goodbye and rode on in a smug haze thinking "my good deed for the day"

Five minutes later, cycling through the park, taking evasive action to avoid an erratic minihuman on a miniscooter, had the bike slide out sideways underneath me on some wet leaves and went straight down on thigh and elbow. Conclusion: "karma" is not actually a thing

(Slightly sore, no lasting damage, bike unharmed. Could have been worse)