potsy
Rambler
- Location
- My Armchair
Sun's out, bike's out 
Tales from today's commute....
- Thread starter martint235
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Supersuperleeds
Legendary Member
- Location
- Leicester
Hit flooded roads last night and flooded cycle paths this morning. Last night I was able to jump off the bike and walk along a raised path, this morning had no choice but to go through it, luckily it didn't quite reach my feet.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Poor night's sleep due to pain, then had to be up at 3am to test my son's blood sugar (we've changed his insulin ratio). Felt pants this morning. Despite that, did 19 miles into the city centre (9 is the direct route). One poor pass by a transit with a trailer, and actually asked him for more room next time without swearing or being shouty.
Looped onto the A34 and got passed by a Paralympic GB squad rider - full team kit on a GB Team Dogma. Worked out it was Jody Cundy. He's built like a brick outhouse. I blame it on my being only on one little fixed gear for only just being able to hold pace.
Got into Manchester and went to meeting, to find all the furnitre from the meeting rooms gone. Everyone else turned up, and we decided to cancel. So another 6 miles back to the office in the sun shine. Can't complain.
Looped onto the A34 and got passed by a Paralympic GB squad rider - full team kit on a GB Team Dogma. Worked out it was Jody Cundy. He's built like a brick outhouse. I blame it on my being only on one little fixed gear for only just being able to hold pace.
Got into Manchester and went to meeting, to find all the furnitre from the meeting rooms gone. Everyone else turned up, and we decided to cancel. So another 6 miles back to the office in the sun shine. Can't complain.
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
Nice morning and if I hadn't TT'd last night I'd be cursing my self for not getting up earlier. Went the short to medium park route (4.2miles) and when I got to the main road traffic as per usual was mainly heading out of town to the buisness parks and the A1, so it was a relatively congestion free ride into town for me, even the usual congstion spots weren't that busy. Got into the office to find the bike racks busier than usual; was that the reason that the roads were a bliss; the good weather = more folk cycling = less congestion
AboutLee
Regular
- Location
- Birmingham
In the bus lane which has another lane next to it, minding my own business when some t**t! cuts me up and shoots down the bus lane. Further down the road it goes in to one lane which uses traffic lights which only buses set off. This car was stuck at these lights which I rode passed laughing at the fact he got no where!
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
- Location
- Hexleybeef
Now for a gentle pootle home in baking sun, before tonights FNRTTC.
Here's praying it stays dry (ish) tonight.
Here's praying it stays dry (ish) tonight.
summerdays
Cycling in the sun
- Location
- Bristol
Nice short ride today, and let out of a side road to turn right by nice lorry man
When I was struggling to get out in continuous traffic!
And HOT, they said something about showers this morning so I didn't take my shorts, and it's been really nice all day!
When I was struggling to get out in continuous traffic!And HOT
, they said something about showers this morning so I didn't take my shorts, and it's been really nice all day!
summerdays
Cycling in the sun
- Location
- Bristol
Forgot to mention this house near my LBS, which has a flag pole and a selection of flags which changes. This was it today, in commemoration:
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kevin_cambs_uk
Guru
- Location
- Near Cambridge
Cycled home like a man possessed by the devil.
Mostly 25 & 26 mph on the way home.
I think someone spiked my tea with EPO!!!!
A truly great ride home, plenty of that Friday feeling, and a tailwind.
Got in, cleaned the bike over, ready for Monday.
Enjoy it while it lasts, more than makes up for all my moaning about the weather!
Mostly 25 & 26 mph on the way home.
I think someone spiked my tea with EPO!!!!
A truly great ride home, plenty of that Friday feeling, and a tailwind.
Got in, cleaned the bike over, ready for Monday.
Enjoy it while it lasts, more than makes up for all my moaning about the weather!
MickeyBlueEyes
Eat, Sleep, Ride, Repeat.
- Location
- Derbyshire
As it was such a fine day I thought I'd knock in a century commute day. First one of the year, hopefully more to come!
fribbleblib
Well-Known Member
- Location
- New Sarum
Saw a Grey Heron stood in a stream this morning........ next to a field of llamas.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Nice 14 mile home. Strong headwind though.
Well blow me, Tweeted I thought Jody Cundy had passed me, no # or @ to allert him, but the chap tweeted me. I said he was sporting more beard than usual, he said it had gone that afternoon. Had his head down this am as late for gym session (and was on the track this afternoon with Brad). Told me to have a chat next time. Said I don't like to mither the squad when training. He said, rucksack is commute, no rucksack is training.
What a nice fella. How many World Champs do that. I've heard he is very approachable. Made my day.
Well blow me, Tweeted I thought Jody Cundy had passed me, no # or @ to allert him, but the chap tweeted me. I said he was sporting more beard than usual, he said it had gone that afternoon. Had his head down this am as late for gym session (and was on the track this afternoon with Brad). Told me to have a chat next time. Said I don't like to mither the squad when training. He said, rucksack is commute, no rucksack is training.
What a nice fella. How many World Champs do that. I've heard he is very approachable. Made my day.
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martint235
Dog on a bike
- Location
- Welling
New rear wheel on the single speed so it no longer sounds like I'm riding on a tin can. It's amazing what a difference a quiet bike can make to your enjoyment levels. And speed. Sub-45 mins for 12 miles on the SS, I think that's the first time. Just over 16mph average.
And what's with the clothing, a barmy 18C in London at 6am so sleeveless top and shorts for me. I passed people wearing jackets and longs ffs!!
And what's with the clothing, a barmy 18C in London at 6am so sleeveless top and shorts for me. I passed people wearing jackets and longs ffs!!
Little white tails bopping around some going for extended runs down the road, Darwin in action I guess. Then a Muntjac decides to get in on the act, 400-500m running down the side of the road, decided not to pass it never know which way it might go next.
Glorious morning.
Glorious morning.
