Having been off work looking after two sick kids and the wife I was looking forward to today's ride into work along the bath to Bristol cycle path. After 10 minutes I realised I was feeling pretty rough and my speed was down by 8km per hour. Then the need to puke hit me and I was bent doubke over the bars and being violently sick. Now back home on the sofa feeling rough as and trying to not be sick again. Not the commute I expected at all.
Tales from today's commute....
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subaqua
What’s the point
- Location
- Leytonstone
first proper commute in about 2 months yesterday. was great. till I got to marylebone on the way home and as tried to get on felt the bike slip and I landed on my arm. off the bike again as there is a nasty sore patch on the inside of elbow.
GrumpyGregry
Here for rides.
Last night's ride home commenced with dark clouds to the north and spitting rain. I went by then most westerly route possible, a route that took me north, towards home, as late as possible, to try to skirt the worst of it.
By half-way I was soaked to the skin and having to ride at about 10kph such was the discomfort of the rain lashing into my face, and the amount of water covering the road and masking the potholes.
Still, it is only water, as they say.
By half-way I was soaked to the skin and having to ride at about 10kph such was the discomfort of the rain lashing into my face, and the amount of water covering the road and masking the potholes.
Still, it is only water, as they say.
Shut Up Legs
Down Under Member
A chilly ride home, with the temperature starting at about 8 then dropping to 5, with enough rain to get me wet. Oh well, it is Winter. I still enjoyed the ride home, though 
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MisterStan
Label Required
- Location
- Out there somewhere
The rain was bad enough last night for me to take cover in a bike shed on the busway with a number of other cyclists. Slowly we slipped off one at a time, each thinking that they had second guessed the rain stopping. I left last and scalped them all! More rain closer to home, but was dripping wet by then and it was a warm enough evening not to worry too much.
This morning was overcast, the sun occasionally coming out to play. Managed to avoid a left hook by anticipating the driver was an idiot.
This morning was overcast, the sun occasionally coming out to play. Managed to avoid a left hook by anticipating the driver was an idiot.
Well at least I have sorted out the annoying squeak from my rear wheel. Nothing more sinister then the rear disc brake rubbing.
Nothing to report for this mornings commute. Decided to take the scenic route through the parks. But still managed a good time. Traffic around South East London did seem to be backed up everywhere though
Nothing to report for this mornings commute. Decided to take the scenic route through the parks. But still managed a good time. Traffic around South East London did seem to be backed up everywhere though
w00hoo_kent
One of the 64K
- Location
- Maidstone or Greenwich
Second commute day with my wife, parked in West Kingsdown and started by descending the hill. I'm climbing it this evening and driving to meet her at the bottom is the current plan :-) . Half an hour to get to her work in Dartford, nice ride relatively idiot free (I mean we were both there all the time, but still) I then rode on to Greenwich, went over Shooters Hill, it's still not easy, but it's getting easier. Have had two days off the bike completely after all the miles at the weekend and felt really good on it today. Looking forward to the ride home, just have to spend a day at work first...
Supersuperleeds
Legendary Member
- Location
- Leicester
No, did 438 miles commuting by the Friday, then got bit by a horse fly on Friday night resulting in a very swollen knee. Trying again this week, just over 200 miles done so far.
MisterStan
Label Required
- Location
- Out there somewhere
Every silver lining has it's cloud
Exile
Senior Member
- Location
- Manchester
Extended my commute to 12 miles this morning, taking in some roads I haven't ridden before. First time adding more than a mile to the usual 6 mile ride in too.
Feel good for putting in the extra miles. I might go that way more often, if only because it let's me practice (and hopefully improve) climbing "hills".
Feel good for putting in the extra miles. I might go that way more often, if only because it let's me practice (and hopefully improve) climbing "hills".
Pumpkin the robot
Guru
I had one of those rare commutes where everything was right. Perfect tailwind from the Northwest and all the lights on green. Resulted in fastest commute into work this year.
summerdays
Cycling in the sun
- Location
- Bristol
Oh dear, I hope it passes quickly.
I was feeling sorry for myself this morning ... realising that my cold was affecting my concentration level. I know that as I couldn't work out how to get a tissue out of my pocket on the back of my gillet. At the end of the ride I realised I had it on, inside out. I also had a head wind so it felt like cycling through treacle. We seem to have had less rain than others though for once, it's still pretty dry here.
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GrasB
Veteran
- Location
- Nr Cambridge
Today I rode to work at a quickish pace. That is all... it's also a good thing
