Tales from today's commute....

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MisterStan

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Very dark, damp and a dreadful headwind. Fairly uneventful until Cambridge, where I had a MINI hanging off my back wheel, revving the engine, beeping and then received a punishment pass for my trouble. Told him to f@ck off as he went past, a bit ashamed TBH as i've been trying hard not to react like that.
 

BSRU

A Human Being
Location
Swindon
A good ride in today, warmish, no rain, no wind and wet roads.
Some excellent SCR up a short drag, guy coming of the shared path onto the road tries to catch my draft but the 5% incline starts and he vanishes into the night:evil:.
 

Beebo

Firm and Fruity
Location
Hexleybeef
It was very mild and I was over dressed. This time of year is a PITA for getting the layers right.
Roll on the summer when I can just stick on shorts and a jersey and be fine.
Mornings are getting much lighter now, but the evenings will be dark for a few months yet.
 

fossyant

Ride It Like You Stole It!
Location
South Manchester
The lurgy is winning.:angry: Rode the short route to work:ninja:

That said, despite feeling like death, and struggling to turn the pedals, my good deed of the day is complete !

Waiting at a set of traffic lights, wondering if I can make the 200 yards into work, there is this screech of tyres and two cars just avoid slamming into each other. One driver immediately jumps out of his car to have a go at the other driver (busy rush hour).

Unfortunately, there was a gobby lycra lout watching, who told said person, very nicely, 'you jumped the red light mate':hello:

Nasty driver just turned round and got in his car, after 'orrible cyclist reminded him that the lights were red as the cyclist set off, as the lights then turned green.

The term 'very nicely' was a lie, as was the polite language used.:evil::whistle:

Road rage averted !:thumbsup:

Still feel like death !:sad:

Oh and don't try 'road raging' if:-
1. you are in the wrong,
2. You obviously work for the Royal Mail (what is it with raging in identifiable cars/clothing ?)
3. You are in a pale blue Clio
 

jagman.2003

Über Member
Location
Gloucestershire
Very dark, damp and a dreadful headwind. Fairly uneventful until Cambridge, where I had a MINI hanging off my back wheel, revving the engine, beeping and then received a punishment pass for my trouble. Told him to f@ck off as he went past, a bit ashamed TBH as i've been trying hard not to react like that.
I take it this was a BMW mini, not the classic. My panniers are as wide as a classic mini, so plenty of room for all then.
 

Frood42

I know where my towel is
For last nights commute and this mornings commute there is not much to say, wet roads is about all...

Legs felt empty this morning (may have been the 6 mile run last night), but I still averaged 12.5 mph over 13.6 miles, so happy enough.
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jagman.2003

Über Member
Location
Gloucestershire
Good commute in. Took the hill route. Trying to keep my hill climbing skills alive when possible.
Got 12 out of 13 PR's. Last one was equal. Great opportunity to analyse the ride stats.
Felt better for a fews days off the bike..:bicycle:
 

MisterStan

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I take it this was a BMW mini, not the classic. My panniers are as wide as a classic mini, so plenty of room for all then.
Yep.
 

ianrauk

Tattooed Beat Messiah
Location
Rides Ti2
A good ride in today, warmish, no rain, no wind and wet roads.
Some excellent SCR up a short drag, guy coming of the shared path onto the road tries to catch my draft but the 5% incline starts and he vanishes into the night:evil:.


The same as my commute, right down to some scr with a chap I see now and again. He was giving it some beans to try keep up and get ahead...:tongue:
 

Supersuperleeds

Legendary Member
Location
Leicester
Weather forecast was for a lot of rain and wind to pick up. So I dress accordingly and obviously there is little wind and a tiny bit of drizzle for the first 30 minutes or so.

Politely asked a dog walker if I could get by her on the cycle path and she was genuinely surprised at someone speaking to her in a civilised manner, isn't it a shame when this is no longer the norm.
 
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