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I lived in Earlsdon for a number of years and would cycle across Hearsall common a lot, these days it tends to be the occasional Sunday either cycling out of the city or cycling back in.
Tales from today's commute....
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I lived in Earlsdon for a number of years and would cycle across Hearsall common a lot, these days it tends to be the occasional Sunday either cycling out of the city or cycling back in.
Shut Up Legs
Down Under Member
Yes, it would. I've come off my bike a handful of times in the last several years (no other vehicles involved in these, just slipped on something), and the cleats always instantly release from the pedals. I only use SPD pedals and cleats, though, so can't comment on how easily SPD-SL ones release when you fall.
kevin_cambs_uk
Guru
- Location
- Near Cambridge
Yep 5 mins if that, then it just opened up.
I drafted this lady on an electric bike for about 4 miles, at 21 mph, without that I would have been soaked!
hennbell
Guru
- Location
- Lloydminster, Alberta , Canada
I have been riding clipless for many years, I have never had an incident when the pedal did not release. Would not go back to clips for all the tea in ASDA. Get well soon.
September
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Wolverhampton
Today it looked like it was going to rain.
I put my pac-a-mac on.
It didn't rain.
In fact, it was about 25 degrees.
My coat was more wet on the inside than it would have ever been on the outside, even if it did rain (WHICH IT NEVER!)
Hottest, most uncomfortable commute yet.
I put my pac-a-mac on.
It didn't rain.
In fact, it was about 25 degrees.
My coat was more wet on the inside than it would have ever been on the outside, even if it did rain (WHICH IT NEVER!)
Hottest, most uncomfortable commute yet.
Spartak
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- Location
- Bristolian
GWS Archeress
Spartak
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- Bristolian
Longer commute this morning, passing Bristol Parkway station & heading round the now disused Filton Airfield, thru the shopping complex at Cribbs passing the very posh Porsche, Mini & BMW dealerships, next door to them is a very nice looking building housing the Bang & Olfusen shop and I did giggle between them all is Andys Gas !
Then through Henbury ( not many Porchse or B&O owners there ) and past Blaise Castle before passing under the Iron Bridge at Shirehampton. 23.6 kms this morning & in work by 05:30 !
Then through Henbury ( not many Porchse or B&O owners there ) and past Blaise Castle before passing under the Iron Bridge at Shirehampton. 23.6 kms this morning & in work by 05:30 !
smutchin
Cat 6 Racer
- Location
- The Red Enclave
Yes, that's the general idea. The original Look clipless pedals were in fact based on ski bindings.
Hope the injuries heal swiftly.
Today my morning commute was a beautiful morning full of more nature that I have seen in a while.
Just as I joined the cycle path at Bath there was a barn owl flying through the woods. At the start of the Avon Valley railway in the wheat field you could spot the ears of a deer so I stopped and then three pairs of ears could be seen which I think was a female with two youngsters. The rabbits were everywhere as usual but didn't seem to scatter as normal and amongst the usual brown variety there were two black youngsters and then a bit further along a ginger adult who I remember from last year and haven't seen this summer. At Warmley station there was a fox and finally at Mangotsfield there was a badger dashing into the bushes.
It has put me in a great mood as I was dreading today as I have three deadlines to complete and I am on holiday from Monday for 10 days so they must get done. I better get off here and get on with some number crunching for the NHS.
Just as I joined the cycle path at Bath there was a barn owl flying through the woods. At the start of the Avon Valley railway in the wheat field you could spot the ears of a deer so I stopped and then three pairs of ears could be seen which I think was a female with two youngsters. The rabbits were everywhere as usual but didn't seem to scatter as normal and amongst the usual brown variety there were two black youngsters and then a bit further along a ginger adult who I remember from last year and haven't seen this summer. At Warmley station there was a fox and finally at Mangotsfield there was a badger dashing into the bushes.
It has put me in a great mood as I was dreading today as I have three deadlines to complete and I am on holiday from Monday for 10 days so they must get done. I better get off here and get on with some number crunching for the NHS.
Spartak
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- Bristolian
...... any squirrels ?
I am sure there were but I can't remember seeing one. They normally try and throw themselves under my wheels
MickeyBlueEyes
Eat, Sleep, Ride, Repeat.
- Location
- Derbyshire
Uneventful morning commute really. Quickest one of the week though, just over 25 mile in 1hr 9 so pleased with that. Will be getting wet on the way home so instead if doing extended mileage I may spend the time in the workshop trying to drain all of the water out of my frame!
Newbie alert! first commute done this morning, I am feeling on top of the world! it was also my first time on a road bike so the first few minutes were a tad... wobbly!
took me 50 minutes to do 12.5 miles (Thaxted to Bishop's Stortford), which I'm quite happy with for a first ride. unfortunately my phone isn't working at the moment so couldn't record my time or any more useful information!
Good points:
all road users behaved themselves and I thumbs up'ed some cars for being especially kind
I felt fairly good including on the essex mountains! (gently rolling hills)
I'm looking forward to the ride home tonight and to next week.
Saw one other cyclist, although he was stood on the side of the road chatting but felt like stopping and high fiveing him!
Points to improve on:
my rear end hurts, quite satisfying though, reminds me of being a teenager (no inuendo meant!)
i purchased 99p cycling gloves (I thought they would protect my hands in a fall and didn't think I would need them for comfort) and they actually rub between the fingers, might have to treat myself to something more pricey.
the bike has gear changers on the frame not the handle bars, took me most of the ride to get comfortable using them and really ended up just flicking between big and small chain rings, i'm sure I will get better at it but think, If I stick with this bike, this will be the first upgrade!
Im not sure but I might be over stretching, when im on the hoods and peddling it feels like im pulling a superman! might just be my flexibility and might improve with time, its not uncomfortable just think might not be the most efficient way to ride!
loving this forum and some great stories (and some horror stories!) of peoples commutes, really inspired me and motivated me to give it a go!
took me 50 minutes to do 12.5 miles (Thaxted to Bishop's Stortford), which I'm quite happy with for a first ride. unfortunately my phone isn't working at the moment so couldn't record my time or any more useful information!
Good points:
all road users behaved themselves and I thumbs up'ed some cars for being especially kind
I felt fairly good including on the essex mountains! (gently rolling hills)
I'm looking forward to the ride home tonight and to next week.
Saw one other cyclist, although he was stood on the side of the road chatting but felt like stopping and high fiveing him!
Points to improve on:
my rear end hurts, quite satisfying though, reminds me of being a teenager (no inuendo meant!)
i purchased 99p cycling gloves (I thought they would protect my hands in a fall and didn't think I would need them for comfort) and they actually rub between the fingers, might have to treat myself to something more pricey.
the bike has gear changers on the frame not the handle bars, took me most of the ride to get comfortable using them and really ended up just flicking between big and small chain rings, i'm sure I will get better at it but think, If I stick with this bike, this will be the first upgrade!
Im not sure but I might be over stretching, when im on the hoods and peddling it feels like im pulling a superman! might just be my flexibility and might improve with time, its not uncomfortable just think might not be the most efficient way to ride!
loving this forum and some great stories (and some horror stories!) of peoples commutes, really inspired me and motivated me to give it a go!
Supersuperleeds
Legendary Member
- Location
- Leicester
All this commuting is working, realised today that when I now get on the drops, my gut doesn't get in the way 
All this commuting is working, realised today that when I now get on the drops, my gut doesn't get in the way
How much weight have you lost?
