Supersuperleeds
Legendary Member
- Location
- Leicester
Stayed dry both ways today, was very hard work against the wind tonight though.
Tales from today's commute....
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Supersuperleeds
Legendary Member
- Location
- Leicester
ooh it wont be long now until I can start shouting GET SOME LIGHTS at everyone
Had mine on for the last few miles tonight.
Shut Up Legs
Down Under Member
Being a bit fed up with roads lately, I tried another variation on my commute home yesterday. The previous commute was 28.25km with about 14.5km of it on road, and the new commute is 31.5km with only 4km on road. I find the switch to shared paths to be more relaxing in general 
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Yes, I know not everyone is a fan of shared paths, but despite their disadvantages, they do get you away from the motorists, and that's really what I need lately. The extra 3.25km of commuting is more than worth it.
.Yes, I know not everyone is a fan of shared paths, but despite their disadvantages, they do get you away from the motorists, and that's really what I need lately. The extra 3.25km of commuting is more than worth it.
GrasB
Veteran
- Location
- Nr Cambridge
Driving into work today I'm doing 70mph in the offside lane overtaking lorry after lorry with 3-5 car lengths between them. After 2.5 miles of this it's time to get into the nearside lane for my exit. So after passing the 1 mile marker I catch up the biggest gap I can see in the line, slow down to pace the two lorries, indicate then slot in between them, cue airhorn & flashing lights from the driver behind. Like WTH do you expect leaving about 1s gap between you & the vehicle in front?
Welcome to cycle my commute... avoiding the suicide furries! I tend to ride primary on all of my commute.Any way, new route is avoiding the worst of the traffic, but squirrels, they are suicidal. No chance of avoiding today's, but the little chap just skidded to a halt before both wheels went over him. That's three bloody squirrels, a mouse and some cocky pigeons this week. Sheesh bring back Audi drivers.
Shut Up Legs
Down Under Member
Ouch! My thighs hurt . While I'm enjoying my latest variation of the commute home, it includes two very steep hills that really give me a workout, and now my thigh muscles are very tight and aching lots. A lovely commute, though, with fine but slightly cloudy weather and temperature a bit over 20°C. I also varied my commute from yesterday's, so the 31.5km now only has 3km of on-road.
. While I'm enjoying my latest variation of the commute home, it includes two very steep hills that really give me a workout, and now my thigh muscles are very tight and aching lots. A lovely commute, though, with fine but slightly cloudy weather and temperature a bit over 20°C. I also varied my commute from yesterday's, so the 31.5km now only has 3km of on-road.
jagman.2003
Über Member
- Location
- Gloucestershire
Woke up early this morning, so decided on an early commute.
Hadn't got the full winter lights fitted yet. Had to back off on descents to reduce risk of hitting potholes.
The A46 is a slalom course on some sections. See Tour of Britain, Alex Dowsett, double puncture. They mentioned it a couple of times on coverage.
Hadn't got the full winter lights fitted yet. Had to back off on descents to reduce risk of hitting potholes.
The A46 is a slalom course on some sections. See Tour of Britain, Alex Dowsett, double puncture. They mentioned it a couple of times on coverage.
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
- Location
- Hexleybeef
Lovely morning, Sunny and fresh with a slight nip in the air.
Traffic was light and no wind to speak of which made for a great ride in!
Traffic was light and no wind to speak of which made for a great ride in!
MisterStan
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- Location
- Out there somewhere
The socks I wore were too thin, aside from that, a lovely morning commute.
Simontm
Veteran
Finally work abates so I could get on the bike again for the first time in three days.
Gorgeous commute, legs alive, not that much traffic and burned a bicycle cop which was amusing (well to me at least)
Numpty count: 1 - WVM threw a glass bottle out of the van at Windsor Avenue, bloody idiot.
Gorgeous commute, legs alive, not that much traffic and burned a bicycle cop which was amusing (well to me at least)
Numpty count: 1 - WVM threw a glass bottle out of the van at Windsor Avenue, bloody idiot.
MickeyBlueEyes
Eat, Sleep, Ride, Repeat.
- Location
- Derbyshire
Last nights commute was just such hard work. Relentless wind, heavier bike, kit that was far too hot... Even so, beats the car any day of the week.
I'm on my 4th day of commuting 7.5 miles each way, it actually felt good this morning, I really enjoyed it for the first time. Don't know whether I had a bit of a tail wind and the fact that this was my first commute without getting soaked but it seemed much faster than the last 3 days. Shame Strava packed up 5 minutes into it.
farking left hooked!
My spidey-sense tingled, so I was on the brakes as soon as the front of their car was alongside me. Just as well as they absolutely charged round the corner.
I'm getting a bit miffed with people who think that 30 seconds of their time is more important than my safety!
My spidey-sense tingled, so I was on the brakes as soon as the front of their car was alongside me. Just as well as they absolutely charged round the corner.
I'm getting a bit miffed with people who think that 30 seconds of their time is more important than my safety!
Spartak
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- Bristolian
Longer commute earlier despite riding into a headwind for most of the 28kms !
Went via Winterbourne, Cribbs Causeway, down the steep Hollywood Lane, thru Hallen & then cycled amongst the vast wind turbines of Avonmouth.
Enjoyed the 'cake of the day' at Parsons Bakery washed down with a VERY strong espresso !!!
Went via Winterbourne, Cribbs Causeway, down the steep Hollywood Lane, thru Hallen & then cycled amongst the vast wind turbines of Avonmouth.
Enjoyed the 'cake of the day' at Parsons Bakery washed down with a VERY strong espresso !!!
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