Tales from today's commute....

[KneesUp]

I don't often cycle in (normally bring the bike in the car, get dropped off and cycle home) but DD is ill so OH has stayed in with her and the car. I've always thought it hillier on the way in but I was surprised that it was a relatively easy ride - I've just looked it up on bikehike and that's because there is significantly less ascent on the way in (1:71 climb ratio compared to 1:50 on the way home) - I've been cycling the wrong leg!

 

[BSRU]

How's this for not paying attention.
Stopped in a queue of traffic at some lights, they turn green but nobody moves. Turns out the car at the front had broken down, no hazards on and the driver standing across the road looking embarrassed. The drivers eventually figure it out that the empty car is going nowhere fast and drive around it.
Apart from the car in front of me, they drive up behind the broken down car and stop waiting for it to move, seemingly unaware as to why all the proceeding cars had gone around it.

 

[EthelF]

Arriving at work after a slightly extended commute (the weather was nice after all), I discovered I had forgotten my work pass. Knowing what a hassle it is to get a temporary pass, I turned around and went back home to fetch my pass.
Had I known my morning commute would be 47km I'd have had another slice of toast for breakfast!

 

[Supersuperleeds]

95 miles commuting today, luckily I knew I had some errands to do after me tea so I got in another 8 miles to hit 100 for the day

 

[Ganymede]

I had to drive one of my normal journeys today. Cyclist ahead of me pulled over and went to prop his bike against a sign on the verge, not seeing that the sign was actually pretty much in the ditch. Down he went. I stopped and asked if he was ok but he was up in a trice, and a bit embarrassed! Could have been nasty though, ankle or some such.

 

[Ollie W]

Painful ride after 15 miles yesterday, not helped by hayfever and the return of my buzzing front wheel. Wish I knew how to solve it, surely I can't have stuffed a spoke up again?!

 

[ianrauk]

I had to drive one of my normal journeys today. Cyclist ahead of me pulled over and went to prop his bike against a sign on the verge, not seeing that the sign was actually pretty much in the ditch. Down he went. I stopped and asked if he was ok but he was up in a trice, and a bit embarrassed! Could have been nasty though, ankle or some such.

Been there and done that. Result. 14 miles from home, one badly sprained ankle and 2 weeks off the bike.

 

[400bhp]

Lovely commute in and out today. Long may the good weather continue.

 

[fossyant]

Late start for me tomorrow. Will be fairly direct route into the city as have a GP appointment. Route back will be a detour again via our new office for more route planning (the move is in 3 weeks)

 

[Ganymede]

Been there and done that. Result. 14 miles from home, one badly sprained ankle and 2 weeks off the bike.

Was gonna "like" but obvs not appropriate! Nasty. But did anyone see you?!

 

[ianrauk]

Was gonna "like" but obvs not appropriate! Nasty. But did anyone see you?!

No, was on my own.
And the reason I stopped to get off the bike? I wanted a waz.

 

[Ganymede]

No, was on my own.
And the reason I stopped to get off the bike? I wanted a waz.

Soz, but

 

[ianrauk]

Soz, but

It was my unclipping foot too.....

 

[martint235]

It's amazing how nice the riverside park is when there's no cyclists in it. Couple of chats with dog walkers and then sauntered through. Had the same guy as yesterday on the South Circular but he seems to be learning and just stayed behind me today. Also caught up with the yellow jersey wearing lady near Croydon. Still not particularly quick though.

 

[MisterStan]

Perfect cycling conditions, was a little cool to start off, but seeing @kevin_cambs_uk in the distance and putting in some effort to catch him, meant that I warmed up quickly. Lovely and sunny too.