Tales from today's commute....

[Kookas]

had a 200 metre section covered with spilt diesel fuel , bike was all over the place but we stayed upright not sure how

My entire road was covered in a long, continuous strip of diesel, clearly laid down by a bus. Didn't seem to have any grip issues though; it seemed fine.

 

[uclown2002]

First time out on spiked tyres. 1-2 inches of snow, sub-zero temp and managed 20 miles to work setting out at 0400hrs. Loved it!

 

[400bhp]

On the hybrid, mainly along paths today. Hard work into the wind.

Relatively nice change though - 30+mph winds forecast on the way back...

 

[Leodis]

Bottled it, ice covering our road but I think the main roads are clear but looking at the heavy rain and wind tonight!! After previous experience of shoot driving in these conditions its just not worth it.

 

[MisterStan]

Last night was windy again - not in a helpful way. One close pass, close enough for me to bang his rear window. The guy behind him at the next junction told me that too!

No ice here this morning, just that bloody wind again/still. Currently i'm doing 21.5 miles each way. When it's not flooded I can get to work in 18 miles..... I don't mind the extra miles, but it's nice to have the choice!

 

[PJ79LIZARD]

First time out on spiked tyres. 1-2 inches of snow, sub-zero temp and managed 20 miles to work setting out at 0400hrs. Loved it!

I haven't used my ice bike once this winter, I'll need to get it out and give it the once over, it's probably seized up lol

This mornings commute was another windy affair, just for a change!

 

[MisterStan]

Yesterday I came home the old way, Bridge Street, Castle Hill, Girton, Airfield, etc etc. Went down the Low Road, its flooded, just under a foot, but its better as its closed to cars so you can go down the middle. The bit I hate is from Longstanton to Swavesey, and from Swavesey to Fen Drayton, No Mans Land I call it, where when it was raining it was a bit hairy.
So tonight came back all the way on the GBW to Swavesey and then back via the road. I think its 19 miles and I got in at 6.45.
I saw you swoosh across the Histon junction!
So tomorrow I am not sure which way I will go, the longer, car free and less stress on my rear wheel, or the quicker 17 miles....
Its just rubbish, I am really fed up with over 2 months of this weather, like you said head wind all the way in today, and the wind was no help coming home either.
St Ives has become an island, its s***.

Came up the Low Road this morning - water just below my BB!

 

[Angry Blonde]

I peddled home at 3am really icy paths, roads like ice rinks and snowing, still have all my teeth, even added a couple of miles to my trip

 

[fossyant]

Long route, as last nights hail then a little snow had melted overnight (was starting to freeze as I went to bed). Hard slog on the outward journey and extended loop, but a nice wind assisted couple of miles (out of 14) meant I outsprinted a car from lights and it didn't catch me for about half a mile. Filtering past a long queue of traffic, got a white van monkey flash his lights and stick the vees up coming towards me, he got back at him !

 

[ianrauk]

Once again, London get's lucky. A mild dry morning for the commute though a bit of wind. Heavy rain expected later.

 

[mangid]

Worst commute home for a long time last night.

• Idiots passing close and shouting get on the cycle path (when I was doing 24+ trying to concentrate on the next pothole I know is there)
• People deciding cleaning their windows just as they pass.
• BIG scary moment on a road which is being resurfaced.
  Black top had been removed, raised metal work everywhere, rough surface, we all know the deal. Worse though, a strip had been left on the side where some cars had parked, leaving a 20+m parallel ridge of may 3-4cm. Hadn't seen it, bucking bronco time, started to think, F**K this is going to hurt as the bike leapt right into the path of car behind, really thought I was going down, but somehow relaxed thru it and the bike straightened itself out.
  
  Phoned 101 and after 20minutes waiting got thru somebody and they got in touch with the highways authority. Would have felt terrible if I'd done nothing and something had happened.

This morning was nice though

 

[Arjimlad]

Worst commute home for a long time last night.

• Idiots passing close and shouting get on the cycle path (when I was doing 24+ trying to concentrate on the next pothole I know is there)
• People deciding cleaning their windows just as they pass.
• BIG scary moment on a road which is being resurfaced.
  Black top had been removed, raised metal work everywhere, rough surface, we all know the deal. Worse though, a strip had been left on the side where some cars had parked, leaving a 20+m parallel ridge of may 3-4cm. Hadn't seen it, bucking bronco time, started to think, F**K this is going to hurt as the bike leapt right into the path of car behind, really thought I was going down, but somehow relaxed thru it and the bike straightened itself out.
  
  Phoned 101 and after 20minutes waiting got thru somebody and they got in touch with the highways authority. Would have felt terrible if I'd done nothing and something had happened.

This morning was nice though

Well done for taking the trouble to phone it in !

 

[Arjimlad]

Icy ride in on Monday morning, wheelspin here & there up the hills and a bit of wayward back wheel... 23mm tyres !
Otherwise not bad at all at the moment. In South Glos there are big puddles on the roads and potholes emerging. Due for a wet ride here & there but with waterproof trousers & jacket I say "bring it on" !

 

[EthelF]

To the woman* in the red Night Vision jacket on Albert Embankment at around 8:45 this morning: chill! Are you always this shouty or were you having a really bad day? I almost got the impression that you don't enjoy cycling (which is just plain weird).
Yes, the approach to the Lambeth Palace roundabout was snarled up and some motorcyclists were using the feeder bike lane, but did that really merit shrieking at them at the top of your voice? Ditto the coach driver blocking the junction? And yes, pedestrians did have the audacity to cross Embankment on the red man when your right filter turned green, but did you really have to unleash that bloodcurdling war cry (inspired perhaps by the nearby statue of Boadicea)?
But most importantly, before hurling abuse at others you might like to get your own house in order? Such as not cutting up other road users when suddenly deciding to filter on the right rather than the left? Of course you have no idea you did that as 1) you didn't bother to look and 2) I don't turn into a Banshee when on my bike.
Thanks

* Normally I would refer to someone as a lady, but on the evidence presented this was no lady

 

[Leodis]

To the woman* in the red Night Vision jacket on Albert Embankment at around 8:45 this morning: chill! Are you always this shouty or were you having a really bad day? I almost got the impression that you don't enjoy cycling (which is just plain weird).
Yes, the approach to the Lambeth Palace roundabout was snarled up and some motorcyclists were using the feeder bike lane, but did that really merit shrieking at them at the top of your voice? Ditto the coach driver blocking the junction? And yes, pedestrians did have the audacity to cross Embankment on the red man when your right filter turned green, but did you really have to unleash that bloodcurdling war cry (inspired perhaps by the nearby statue of Boadicea)?
But most importantly, before hurling abuse at others you might like to get your own house in order? Such as not cutting up other road users when suddenly deciding to filter on the right rather than the left? Of course you have no idea you did that as 1) you didn't bother to look and 2) I don't turn into a Banshee when on my bike.
Thanks

* Normally I would refer to someone as a lady, but on the evidence presented this was no lady

Probs time of month...

I'll get my coat...