Shut Up Legs
Down Under Member
Ah, now I understand your comment. Just read about the Saharan dust storm that won't stay in the Sahara. Hope it clears soon, people
. Perhaps some of that British Spring rain will wash it down?
Tales from today's commute....
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. Perhaps some of that British Spring rain will wash it down?
Ah, now I understand your comment. Just read about the Saharan dust storm that won't stay in the Sahara. Hope it clears soon, people
We are actually due rain tomorrow in London, so should clear the air hopefully.
KneesUp
Guru
Yay - I can post here - my first cycle to work since I was a student, which was totally only about a year or so (or 18) ago.
Of course after 18 years of preparation for such a day I was absolutely ready for it. Well, I had to stop three times because the chain jammed (big hills/unfit = 3rd ring) and once because the back tyre felt very soft - this took some time to sort out because the 'pumps both ways' pump was set the wrong way and I let all the remaining air out. And the brakes squeal like god-knows what. I had to apologise to pedestrians. But apart from that I was ready.
I have been sat down for 20 minutes since, and now feel ready to stand up. I probably only rode about 2 miles (hilly miles, mind you)
All of this is what happens when you ride to work on a 20 year old mountain bike bought of eBay for £25, sit on it in the kitchen and think 'yeah, I can drop the car off at the garage and ride to work on that'
It's good to be back.
Of course after 18 years of preparation for such a day I was absolutely ready for it. Well, I had to stop three times because the chain jammed (big hills/unfit = 3rd ring) and once because the back tyre felt very soft - this took some time to sort out because the 'pumps both ways' pump was set the wrong way and I let all the remaining air out. And the brakes squeal like god-knows what. I had to apologise to pedestrians. But apart from that I was ready.
I have been sat down for 20 minutes since, and now feel ready to stand up. I probably only rode about 2 miles (hilly miles, mind you)
All of this is what happens when you ride to work on a 20 year old mountain bike bought of eBay for £25, sit on it in the kitchen and think 'yeah, I can drop the car off at the garage and ride to work on that'
It's good to be back.
Hacienda71
Mancunian in self imposed exile in leafy Cheshire
- Location
- Wilmslow, Cheshire
When will the windy days stop? I am getting really sick of it, remember it being colder in previous years but not as windy.
When will the windy days stop? I am getting really sick of it, remember it being colder in previous years but not as windy.
Sounds very different to London weather at the moment. Very mild/warm and no wind. Makes for same nice and fast commutes.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Nice run in this morning. Late start as had to go to the GP who decided not to renew my son's prescription for his diabetes supplies, leaving us with about 3 days supply. Grrr
Tail wind this morning, so expecting a hard ride home.
One never learns though..... When drafting a large vehicle (even at a distance)... 1) Make sure it's not a tractor carrying manure and 2) Make sure it's not a tipper that's just left a construction site and there is sloppy mud over it !
Having done (1) many years ago, and arrived home smelling rather badly, today I got covered in muddy splodges everywhere - clothing/bike/face !!!
Tail wind this morning, so expecting a hard ride home.
One never learns though..... When drafting a large vehicle (even at a distance)... 1) Make sure it's not a tractor carrying manure and 2) Make sure it's not a tipper that's just left a construction site and there is sloppy mud over it !
Having done (1) many years ago, and arrived home smelling rather badly, today I got covered in muddy splodges everywhere - clothing/bike/face !!!
Ollie W
Cycling pls
- Location
- Southampton
Tough cycle in this morning, couldn't get a rhythm going as the traffic lights (and the traffic) kept jamming me to a halt. Still, the little hills on my ride felt alright. My front wheel is making some grinding noises (well, I guess it's the chain but it sounds like it's coming from the front) when I'm in higher gears on the ring that I use when I'm faster/downhill (still don't know if that's big or small!) which is a pain. That smog is horrific too!
Stephen C
Über Member
We have more than our fair share here...
Stopping at red lights was clearly optional this morning. On Embankment I had 4 lights turn red on me just as I approached (yay, I was on a roll!), so I slowed to a stop only to be passed by some w*nkpanzer at the first, an Audi at the second, a black cab at the third and a bike at the fourth. No steteotypes there then - I think I was just an Addison Lee and a construction truck short of a Royal Flush!
glenn forger
Guest
Dear Sir.
At about 11am today I encountered your driver at what is often a tricky junction, I was cycling under Grapes Hill and emerged on Pottergate, close to the Micawbers' Tavern. A car was stupidly parked right at the exit to the ramp so I had to swerve round it, and your driver patiently waited- he had also respected the Give Way sign, not many drivers do that there. Driver was a middle-aged male, close-cropped grey hair, I wish there were more drivers like him around.
Best regards
G Forger
Good afternoon Glen
Thank you very much for your e-mail and taking the time to contact us. I will pass this onto the Driver concerned, I’m sure he would also be grateful of your comments.
Kind regards
Office Manager
FITZMAURICE CARRIERS LTD, NORWICH
At about 11am today I encountered your driver at what is often a tricky junction, I was cycling under Grapes Hill and emerged on Pottergate, close to the Micawbers' Tavern. A car was stupidly parked right at the exit to the ramp so I had to swerve round it, and your driver patiently waited- he had also respected the Give Way sign, not many drivers do that there. Driver was a middle-aged male, close-cropped grey hair, I wish there were more drivers like him around.
Best regards
G Forger
Good afternoon Glen
Thank you very much for your e-mail and taking the time to contact us. I will pass this onto the Driver concerned, I’m sure he would also be grateful of your comments.
Kind regards
Office Manager
FITZMAURICE CARRIERS LTD, NORWICH
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
Walked in for a change today as I had an internal interview and was wearing a suit.
MisterStan
Label Required
- Location
- Out there somewhere
Erm, what? Walked?
How did the interview go?
