Tales from today's commute....

[David Parry]

. . . I do not know how I keep going day in, day out, rain, gales floods, cold, dark.
My legs are shattered after another tough week.

Hang in there Kev. Just think, you could be stuck in a frigging car. Remember the days are getting longer . . and, hey, your tailwinds and headwinds should be balanced! Maybe it's time to listen to tunes! . .

 

[David Parry]

Despite feeling crap, did a tad over 15 miles home. Not quite crazy person @Supersuperleeds.

Must say smelling strong perfume near that Strava segment has a different meaning now.

Strava? For the out-of- towners, please do tell . . .

 

[David Parry]

Stacked it 1 Mile away from work this morning new bar tape required and my prides been battered

I'm hoping you went down easy . . . and with style . . .

 

[Ian193]

I'm hoping you went down easy . . . and with style . . .

No I didn't I went over the bars and landed in a rather large puddle. Stupid place to put a bollard between the uprights for a sign

 

[David Parry]

. . . crap!

 

[fossyant]

Strava? For the out-of- towners, please do tell . . .

Read a little further up about my encounter with the segment called 'knocking shop run'.

 

[J4MIE_P]

Really struggling myself to get myself out of bed.

How do you guys get your mental attitude to biking? It's 15 mins by car on two straight roads here (easy driving) or two straight roads on the bike (long and tedious). A 15 mile ride each way.

I just find I started off the year well and note find I don't have the attitude to get up in the morning over getting up an hour later to go by car

 

[BSRU]

Really struggling myself to get myself out of bed.

How do you guys get your mental attitude to biking? It's 15 mins by car on two straight roads here (easy driving) or two straight roads on the bike (long and tedious). A 15 mile ride each way.

I just find I started off the year well and note find I don't have the attitude to get up in the morning over getting up an hour later to go by car

Your legs will thank you when summer arrives.
I had Friday off but left the house at 5.30am(30 minutes earlier than a commute day) so I could go for a quick ride.

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

Hang in there Kev. Just think, you could be stuck in a frigging car. Remember the days are getting longer . . and, hey, your tailwinds and headwinds should be balanced! Maybe it's time to listen to tunes! . .

Cheers David, yep I think its going looking forward, more light and summer is not far away!

 

[Rouge79]

Rule 5 my friend!!!

Seriously you'll really notice the difference on your weekend rides.

As you said its only 2 long roads to cycle so just get your head down and the time will soon pass.

Also your body & heart will thank you !!!

Really struggling myself to get myself out of bed.

How do you guys get your mental attitude to biking? It's 15 mins by car on two straight roads here (easy driving) or two straight roads on the bike (long and tedious). A 15 mile ride each way.

I just find I started off the year well and note find I don't have the attitude to get up in the morning over getting up an hour later to go by car

 

[Shut Up Legs]

My 4 weeks of holidays (very uncommon for me, as I normally only get 2) is over .

I am looking forward to commuting again from tomorrow, though, because both my daily work commutes are generally enjoyable .

 

[James Ots]

Finally, an icy morning! I've been waiting for a good icy morning since I put my the Marathon Winters on my bike a couple of weeks ago. There was plenty of frost, some black ice and a nice big (2 or 3 metres) stretch of sheet ice, none of which seemed to have any effect on my bike. The only time I had to be careful was stopping at the lights and making sure I didn't put my feet down on ice.

 

[Leodis]

First cold morning commute of the year, also first SPD commute as well WOW they are way better for commuting than SPD SL's and I could use my overshoes without bother.

 

[BSRU]

Second outing of the ice bike this year, again lots off ice of the main roads.
Roads seem to be falling apart again after the very short coldish spell.
Because I left a little earlier than usual had to RLJ this morning due to lights at a RAB not detecting bicycles(found this out on my very early morning summer rides).

 

[MisterStan]

A few hairy moments this morning, a hard frost and patchy ice meant I did struggle to stay upright at times! Possibly a bit overdressed too!