Tales from today's commute....

[Glow worm]

I've finally bought a track pump with a guage for use on the hybrid. (Only 20 odd years late). I've been relying on the old 'pinch tyre with fingers' method to check pressure. Was amazed both tyres were only around 25psi! . Now up to 50 psi front and 85 rear (recommended pressures). Will be interesting to see the difference in handling, as I have to pop into the office shortly (20 mile round trip). My fillings will probably have all dropped out by the time I get home!

 

[jagman.2003]

Bottled it today & yesterday, normally wouldn't be too worried about slippery stuff & just take it easy. However with broken bones there's no such thing as a minor off so I'll be doing around about 2 hours of cardio on the turbo again

Same here, very white in places last couple of days. Hoping to ride tomorrow in the tropical heat of 5 degrees & mist.

 

[jagman.2003]

I've finally bought a track pump with a guage for use on the hybrid. (Only 20 odd years late). I've been relying on the old 'pinch tyre with fingers' method to check pressure. Was amazed both tyres were only around 25psi! . Now up to 50 psi front and 85 rear (recommended pressures). Will be interesting to see the difference in handling, as I have to pop into the office shortly (20 mile round trip). My fillings will probably have all dropped out by the time I get home!

Fillings are extra weight..! Just think of the speed with reduced rolling friction..

 

[Glow worm]

Fillings are extra weight..! Just think of the speed with reduced rolling friction..

True enough- silver linings and all that!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Coventry thick with fog at a quarter to six when I got up, it had gone by the time I left for work at twenty past seven, nice routine ride in, I enjoyed drafting the B&Q lorry up the hill into Bedworth. The ride home got a bit interesting, leaving Nuneaton on the b4113 Coventry road I turned left at the lights on the Griff island and headed for Bedworth, as I passed Gypsy Lane I became aware of something spilt on the road, as I did this the fixed started to fishtail violently, it got quite a wiggle on before I gathered it together and got it going where I wanted it under my control, I don't know what had been spilt, it looked like thin watery mud and was very slimy, I tiptoed across the rest and by the time I got to the corner it had gone, the rest of the ride was nice and routine, this start to 2014 is far too lively for my liking, I hope it all settles down soon, but I've had a run of three so I hope that's it for now.

 

[Archeress]

Been a blooming cold day - all day too. Quick ride in this morning, just 1s off my pb since I started my new job on Jan 6. Briskley walked down to the Morrisons in Cribbs Causeway (it just isn't worth riding down there as I don't want to use trouser clips) to get some batteries for my cycle lights as they'd been getting a bit dim. Ride home again very cold, very bright and where'd that wind come from?

Hugs
Archeress x

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

A chilly ride home, but not so much of a tail wind, but more like a large air mass behind me, shoving me home, it was most welcome!

 

[skudupnorth]

Bit of a shorter route in forn me today - was running late.

Had a short but pleasant chat with an @skudupnorth type (you know the sort, hybrid and panniers and still wearing baggy shorts :0 ;-)

On a mission for my chainsaw training in the woods ! There are a few less trees blocking views now ! Same again tomorrow ??

 

[HLaB]

Thick freezing fog this morning so I opted for a short road route in, bizarrely the narrow road I usually go down was jammed and when I doubled back on to the road that normally jammed it was running free
Expected it to warm up for the commute home but it was clear and cold and it didn't warm up till my night ride. The weather is about as interesting as my commutes are just now and I hope it stays that way

 

[potsy]

It's a tad wet out there

First commute of the year on the CX tank, quite enjoyed it despite the rain on the homeward leg, 3 more to go then it's all over for my current employment.
I'll miss that ride

 

[David Parry]

Temp inversion for the last two weeks in Vancouver . . calm, nippy air, with a persistent hint of exhaust. Roadside bike lanes getting crammed with debris . . we need sweepers! Still in darkness homeward bound, but for sure the days are getting longer!

 

[Leodis]

nearly squashed by a double decker this morning, thought it would be good to over take me and then cut in on a slight left turn leaving the rest of the bus feet away, would have been worse if I hadnt braked, other than that a hot ride (shouldnt have worn the baselayer).

 

[Archeress]

Beat my PB by 50s, a time of 15m20s to ride 3.40 miles. Do you reckon this to be a good time? I'm unsure but sure am happy. Only blot was the driver who chose to start pulling onto the RAB as I approached his bonnet while on the RAB.
Hugs
Archeress x

 

[I like Skol]

.............. 3 more to go then it's all over for my current employment.
I'll miss that ride

You should park those bikes up for a while and have a break, you deserve it

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

bloody hard today
wind again