GrumpyGregry
Here for rides.
That's pants.
Proper parky tonight, leg warmers and a gilet. The fluxient lasers seemed to make a difference. Only one close-ish pass and loads of exaggeratedly wide ones.
Tales from today's commute....
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Proper parky tonight, leg warmers and a gilet. The fluxient lasers seemed to make a difference. Only one close-ish pass and loads of exaggeratedly wide ones.
SportMonkey
Guest
Rather pleasant ride home, missed the earlier hailstone, no rain, plenty of traffic to filter through.
8c so semi winter gear weather
I'm having to stay late, too hot to cycle home, I'd fry
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martint235
Dog on a bike
- Location
- Welling
My knees are cold!! Other than that a pleasant cycle in on quiet roads in chill, autumn sunshine. Didn't lose my temper once. 
Even smiled at the woman who treated the South Circular roundabout like a chicane from Le Mans. She hugged the bend on the way in, crossed two lanes to hug the centre and back across to hug the exit bend. Purely mental.
Even smiled at the woman who treated the South Circular roundabout like a chicane from Le Mans. She hugged the bend on the way in, crossed two lanes to hug the centre and back across to hug the exit bend. Purely mental.
thefollen
Veteran
- Location
- Balham/Tooting Bec
Properly left hooked this morn. Caught it in time, hit the brakes, took the corner with him, swore a little, carried on. Also had a earphoned ped go to walk out on me without looking near Euston. Fortunately he was wearing the rubbish iPhone stock headphones and heard my 'NO!' which stopped him in his tracks and prevented me colliding at around 20mph.
Apart from that it was a nice fresh ride this morn. Enjoyed it. Amazing how after a while these potentially dangerous incidents are the proverbial 'water off a duck's back'. Very glad to be in a contract which a decent commute and secure cycle parking again!
No squirrels though.
Apart from that it was a nice fresh ride this morn. Enjoyed it. Amazing how after a while these potentially dangerous incidents are the proverbial 'water off a duck's back'. Very glad to be in a contract which a decent commute and secure cycle parking again!
No squirrels though.
Used a spare mountain bike this morning instead of my usual commute prepped hyrbid and I was pleasantly surprised- I was expecting hard work as it's a cheap Trek with non-locking front sus, but for a 100% road ride the gearing was great for the hills and with no speedo on (or ability to see my watch as my winter shirt has thumb hooks) I didn't notice a massive dip in speed.
The only 2 problems I had was my first ever p*ncture on a commute, typical, the tube in it was only 5 miles old, thinking the rear tyre needs replacing- this found me road side, on a country lane in the sun for 10 minutes playing bike mechanic (which is better than being in work!) and also the lack of mud guards on a rain covered road saw face spray and a wet behind!
The only 2 problems I had was my first ever p*ncture on a commute, typical, the tube in it was only 5 miles old, thinking the rear tyre needs replacing- this found me road side, on a country lane in the sun for 10 minutes playing bike mechanic (which is better than being in work!) and also the lack of mud guards on a rain covered road saw face spray and a wet behind!
MisterStan
Label Required
- Location
- Out there somewhere
Lovely morning for a ride in - the sun was on my face (and in our eyes) all the way. Not as cold as i was expecting either, although i do need to invest in some warmer socks!
Edwards80
Über Member
- Location
- Stockport, UK
Very "hardman" looking chap walked out in front of me + traffic walking his Dalmation dog on the commute last night. Stared at me as I approached in a "yeah, what" manner.
I said "Nice work Cruella" as I went round him. I won't repeat what he shouted but I expect it would have hurt if he got hold of me
I said "Nice work Cruella" as I went round him. I won't repeat what he shouted but I expect it would have hurt if he got hold of me
thefollen
Veteran
- Location
- Balham/Tooting Bec
Very "hardman" looking chap walked out in front of me + traffic walking his Dalmation dog on the commute last night. Stared at me as I approached in a "yeah, what" manner.
I said "Nice work Cruella" as I went round him. I won't repeat what he shouted but I expect it would have hurt if he got hold of me
This really made me laugh!
dodd82
Well-Known Member
Three close passes this morning - two of them horrendous. Indeed, I actually reached out and hit one truck that was so close!
I don't want to be a cyclist that is waiting for the next close pass and shouting at everyone, but this morning it just seemed to be one after another.
It's a shame - the sun was out and I'm going drinking after work, so I was looking forward to the ride!
I don't want to be a cyclist that is waiting for the next close pass and shouting at everyone, but this morning it just seemed to be one after another.
It's a shame - the sun was out and I'm going drinking after work, so I was looking forward to the ride!
MisterStan
Label Required
- Location
- Out there somewhere
Good run home and fairly quiet, just what you want on a Friday.
Andrew_Culture
Internet Marketing bod
- Location
- The People's Republic Of Suffolk.
Today I was in a cycle lane and a transit van in stationary traffic suddenly shifted to block the lane / me. I managed to brake in time but only avoided being squished by pretty much leaping onto the pavement. The occupants of the van were very apologetic although I got the impression they did it for a laugh but were shocked by the consequences.
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martint235
Dog on a bike
- Location
- Welling
I had a very relaxed ride home. Didn't really push it but still ended up with a respectable time. Major plus point was through a day without losing my rag at someone which hasn't happened for a long time. On a training course Mon, Tues and Weds next week so hopefully by the time I'm back on a bike I'll be as chilled as a cool thing in a fridge at the north pole.
SportMonkey
Guest
Hit something, pop, 4 miles home. FML.
Miquel In De Rain
No Longer Posting
Well Sundays commute was a rude awakening,I already had a cough due to them spraying the plane cabin on the way back from Thailand,but it absolutely p1553d down on the commute in,somehow I managed it but it was a bit different to cycling in 90 degree heat.Think I am better today but am still on Thailand time.(7 hours ahead) so found it easy getting up at 3am for this commute.No rain so far.Mainly most motorists were ok apart from one cabbie but I should never had a go at him even though he did a low speed close pass it was no big deal.Kept the commute down to a minimum due to my cough,if I antagonise it ,it may mean it would get worse,seems ok today though after getting a bottle of jollop.
