Tales from today's commute....

[GrumpyGregry]

Yeah paramedic amd police b-i-ls have both experienced knobjockeys attacking crews in urban settings, inc some where 999 was fake just so ambulance would turn out so twunts could attack it.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

Ah, I like those commutes with a CRC parcel waiting on the doorstep when you arrive home! This one was a rather nice pair of SPD shoes:

They fit me perfectly, too .

 

[BSRU]

Another good commute in, a little cold to start with, some damp roads and misty out in the countryside,
But no wind and no sign of any rain plus it's warming up nicely.

 

[MisterStan]

A busy morning!

@martinclive's first commute in a couple of weeks as he's been away for work and holidays; went the long way to pick him up.

Stopped to be a Knight in Shining Armour for a lady who had a puncture, turns out she is a Doctor at Addenbrookes, had no spare tube (gave her one of mine) and no idea how to change one (I ended up doing it for her). She was very grateful and thanked us many times for stopping.

Whilst stopped helping the Damsel in Distress, @kevin_cambs_uk went past (which is odd, as he would usually use the Busway - much like we would!)

Aside from all that, we only had one idiot executing a very close punishment pass and leaning on his horn as he did so.

 

[HLaB]

The roads were a tad damp when I left but were almost bone dry when I got to work 20mins later; it was a beautiful morning. The only thing of note was the bloke who wanted to do SCR but my excuse, whislt he was in lycra on a light bike, I was in works trousers, overtrousers, long sleeve shirt and on a heavy fixie; anyway I'm saving my legs for tonights TT

 

[Beebo]

the roasd in London are starting to fill up with the summer cyclists, which is great.
The down side is the increase in dangerous manourves and undertaking. Usually done by roadies in club gear, who really should know better.

 

[Andrew_P]

Having had 4 punctures in March in 590 odd miles running endurance type tyres, and having had an off in October which was down to a tyre blowing out I decided to give tubeless a go, I am now 90 miles in to my tubeless experiment!

I am faster but that could be the upgraded 2 way fit wheels. Ride is definitely different softer but also feels more precise. Running them at 95 psi Hutchinson Fusion 3 tyres. Losing roughly 5 psi in 30 miles/24 hours. Really hard to get on but once the bead is in I deflated it to put in the sealant and I reckon it is the road bike equivalent of a run flat car tyre certainly could not see it coming off the rim (hopefully) and the walls and bead are so rigid they would protect the rim from the road and I guess offer a bit more grip than rim on the road. Hopefully I don't get to put that theory in to practice lol

The tyre is heavy with the sealant it will be around 330g - 340g but looks and feels bloody tough, subtract the weight of a standard tube and it becomes a fairly lightweight combo. Obviously the real test will be the long term puncture resistance and if and when it comes how I cope either booting the tyre or getting a tube in also getting the fecking thing on and off hence I always ensure my mobile is charged in case I need a lift and now carry a co2 pump :-)

 

[MichaelO]

We must pass each other occasionally with me heading South from Purley, my times range from 6.20 to 7.20am, at Hooley. Can't miss me at the moment mostly with a white Castelli waterproof jacket and shorts on a Red/Black/White Cannondale. Most northbounders I get a nod from in Morning.

I'm probably one of those nodders! I'm wearing whathever has managed to make it through the wash & on a white Specialized. I'm usually going through Hooley at 6.50-7.20, so we must cross quite often (although I don't cycle all 5 days in the week).

I'll keep a closer eye out & do some frantic waving if I spot you

 

[HLaB]

the roasd in London are starting to fill up with the summer cyclists, which is great.
The down side is the increase in dangerous manourves and undertaking. Usually done by roadies in club gear, who really should know better.

All the gear no idea; clubs are full of cyclists who appear at this time of year who might never have even cycled before I suppose we've all got to start somewhere

 

[martinclive]

A busy morning!

@martinclive's first commute in a couple of weeks as he's been away for work and holidays; went the long way to pick him up.

Stopped to be a Knight in Shining Armour for a lady who had a puncture, turns out she is a Doctor at Addenbrookes, had no spare tube (gave her one of mine) and no idea how to change one (I ended up doing it for her). She was very grateful and thanked us many times for stopping.

Whilst stopped helping the Damsel in Distress, @kevin_cambs_uk went past (which is odd, as he would usually use the Busway - much like we would!)

Aside from all that, we only had one idiot executing a very close punishment pass and leaning on his horn as he did so.

Think that about covers it all! Some days are just entertainment from end to end!!!

PS - Kudos for stopping - fundamental equilibrium of the universe restored - and we got to work much happier than the tw*t in the blue estate!

 

[KneesUp]

I'm getting (a tiny) bit better - I have my 2.5 mile long route down to 15 minutes on my 24 year-old mountain bike with knobbly tyres. I'm pleased with that as it includes waiting for lights and a route that is not flat at any point - it's all either up (somehow it seems to be mainly up in both directions) or down (the last bit - which is great on the way in at least) In fact I did it in 17 minutes this morning including losing the chain because the small ring threw it off. And I kept up with someone who looked very fit and had a very expensive looking bike on the way home yesterday. Admittedly it looked like he was on the way back home having done about 50 miles off-road, but still - I kept up It's all progress

 

[robbiejp77]

Andrew_P, what wheels are you using, are they Fulcrums?

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

A busy morning!

@martinclive's first commute in a couple of weeks as he's been away for work and holidays; went the long way to pick him up.

Stopped to be a Knight in Shining Armour for a lady who had a puncture, turns out she is a Doctor at Addenbrookes, had no spare tube (gave her one of mine) and no idea how to change one (I ended up doing it for her). She was very grateful and thanked us many times for stopping.

Whilst stopped helping the Damsel in Distress, @kevin_cambs_uk went past (which is odd, as he would usually use the Busway - much like we would!)

Aside from all that, we only had one idiot executing a very close punishment pass and leaning on his horn as he did so.

Well done for stopping gents
I swore that when the busway is wet I am not going down it
But I finally get to say that I caught @MisterStan just a shame you were stationary!!'

 

[MisterStan]

Well done for stopping gents

I will be able to sleep easily tonight after this!

I swore that when the busway is wet I am not going down it

Probably a wise decision!

But I finally get to say that I caught @MisterStan just a shame you were stationary!!'

Now, now Kev! It's the second time - remember that time I was stuck and you helped me sort the chain out?

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

I will be able to sleep easily tonight after this!

Probably a wise decision!

Now, now Kev! It's the second time - remember that time I was stuck and you helped me sort the chain out?

Blimey that was a long time ago
I think I was on the MTB that day!