Tales from today's commute....

[confusedcyclist]

Owee!

Funnyily enough had my first collision today. A pedestrian just stepped out from in front of stationary bus. Lucky I saw him approach through the drivers windows so wasn't going fast as he walked right in to me. No one seriously hurt but embarrassing for all involved! The plonker apologised but I was fuming as could have been much worse. There was traffic coming from both directions so not sure where he was planning on going?

What's with all the carnage on the road?!

 

[BigAl68]

I'm coming to the conclusion I could have been clipped as the bike just shot from under me.

That is not nice. GWS

 

[400bhp]

Oh bummer.

Now is not the time but if you need moral support go get back on the bike for commutes I'm sure we can help in some way or other.

You shouldn't stop what you are doing. I would imagine you would be a grumpy fecker not commuting, so end result is worse for all.

 

[ianrauk]

I'm coming to the conclusion I could have been clipped as the bike just shot from under me.

by the other cyclist or a moton?

 

[fossyant]

Oh bummer.

Now is not the time but if you need moral support go get back on the bike for commutes I'm sure we can help in some way or other.

You shouldn't stop what you are doing. I would imagine you would be a grumpy fecker not commuting, so end result is worse for all.

Exactly, I will be a grumpy fecker. I think the plan is to drive for a few weeks till the bruising goes down, then stick to an off road route for the winter. My missus has a big downer on my move to Hulme as I am out much longer and some of the roads are much worse. Doesn't help it's silly season though.

I can get on the Trans pennine near home, down to Reddish, and a quick section of road before getting on the fallow field loop. This will then take me over close to Alexander Park where I can either nip through the park or up the quiet road.

My wife is stressed out at the minute with the fact her dad is dying, add in my lads Type 1 and my current dodgy plumbs, so I better relieve some of that stress. I've not had a big accident for 6 years.

Good news is my Urologist has seen my blood test results and is happy to prescribe testosterone, so I should be fighting fit soon.

 

[fossyant]

by the other cyclist or a moton?

By a moton I think. I was following the other cyclist for about 500 yards down a cycle lane, I noticed a suitable gap to pull past him, but just as I got passed, the bike just went from under me. The next I knew was the other chap had come off. I'll let BC know tomorrow and let them sort it out for the chap. Can't do fairer than that and a sit next to his wife at work.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I'm coming to the conclusion I could have been clipped as the bike just shot from under me.

Thats a sod, GWS

 

[daysnways]

Today was my most pleasant commute in ages, no close shaves, people allowing me time and room,....

...nearly ran over a squirrel though!

Didn't a cyclist get killed when a squirrel got in his wheel once and it catapulted over the bars? Or is it just one of those tales?

 

[400bhp]

Had a numpty try and stop me overtaking him when he was nearing the back o fa queue by weaving his car all over the road.

I really had to restrain myself from kicking his door. I just got it out of my system by pressing on home for the rest of the car.

Seriously, what was the point of what he did. If I would have kicked his car he wouldn't have seen me again. Silly man.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Ouch @fossyant, a Cat told me about your off, gws!

 

[I like Skol]

Ouch @fossyant, a Cat told me about your off, gws!

Don't give him too much sympathy or he'll be doing it all the time. Remember rule 5, HTFU!

 

[potsy]

Had a numpty try and stop me overtaking him when he was nearing the back o fa queue by weaving his car all over the road.

I really had to restrain myself from kicking his door. I just got it out of my system by pressing on home for the rest of the car.

Seriously, what was the point of what he did. If I would have kicked his car he wouldn't have seen me again. Silly man.

Probably a well known local Strava champ trying to protect his kom

Drove today but did see a numpty cyclist on the way home, riding on the road but against the oncoming traffic all the way round a RAB

 

[I like Skol]

I'm surprised @I like Skol hasn't been bullying you to ride in

He has been, thinking of putting in a formal complaint, anyway back in the car today

It's not bullying, it's banter! Any whining little cry baby that says otherwise will be taken around the back of the bike sheds to have their mistake forcibly pointed out

 

[Cyclopathic]

Exactly, I will be a grumpy fecker. I think the plan is to drive for a few weeks till the bruising goes down, then stick to an off road route for the winter. My missus has a big downer on my move to Hulme as I am out much longer and some of the roads are much worse. Doesn't help it's silly season though.

I can get on the Trans pennine near home, down to Reddish, and a quick section of road before getting on the fallow field loop. This will then take me over close to Alexander Park where I can either nip through the park or up the quiet road.

My wife is stressed out at the minute with the fact her dad is dying, add in my lads Type 1 and my current dodgy plumbs, so I better relieve some of that stress. I've not had a big accident for 6 years.

Good news is my Urologist has seen my blood test results and is happy to prescribe testosterone, so I should be fighting fit soon.

That is some list of woes. All the best and GWS.

 

[Lilliburlero]

Had an ingrowing hair removed from the crack of my buttocks 15 or so years ago and suffer from infections every few years. I have been feeling a bit weak at work for the last week of so and on Saturday or Sunday noticed it was back. Peddled to work and back today standing up with the odd sitting on one cheek technique.

I`d booked tomorrow off at work for a ride out but now will be spending it at the quacks, I just want it to burst