- Location
- the post-brexit wasteland
30km commute in turned into a 50km round trip and working at home once I realised that Id pass, locker and bike lock key were at home, not in my pocket...
Tales from today's commute....
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summerdays
Cycling in the sun
- Location
- Bristol
I was expecting a non icy trip in but actually it was a little slippery in places and I noticed on Facebook someone posted a video showing them coming off on my normal commute.
2 days in succession I had a builder's merchant's truck try to overtake me at the same pinch point. Yesterday I decided discretion was the better part of valour as he was really going for it (passed, cut in and braked sharply through the pinch point, thanks pal), but today I had a bit more notice/less scary approach so I signalled strongly, took primary, then thanked the driver for not grinding me to a pulp. Not sure if it was the same driver or company, but if it was the former I hope that just maybe they will think a little mire in future.
Supersuperleeds
Legendary Member
- Location
- Leicester
Well the snow never made an appearance, in fact I could have got away without the ice bike today, but never mind. Was very hard work this morning, when I got to work I realised why, slow rear puncture, so changed the tube and used the CO2 pump for the first time, cracking piece of kit, tyre inflated in seconds
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Left work at a slightly different time today, unfortunately just at the right moment for chucking-out time at cambridge regional college. Man alive, I'm glad that's not the normal time that I pass by. On the plus side I saw an old friend who I've not crossed paths with for a while - the guy who has a flashing red light on the front and a steady white light on the back! Unfortunately I was politely asking a group of people to kindly choose a side of the busway to walk on rather than strung out all across it so I didn't get a chance to shout at Mr Backwards Lights.
On the way in I passed someone bimbling along and they latched onto my back wheel so after a couple of mins I moved to the side and said "your turn now mate, you're not getting a free ride all the way to town". He didn't seem particularly pleased and muttered something but we shared the work for the next couple of miles. I later apologised if he thought I was a bit rude but clamping yourself onto my back wheel without even a word is a pet hate of mine. He was ok with it so I thought "ah what a nice and reasonable chap". Then we went our separate ways and he sailed through a red light causing a couple of girls on bikes who set off smartly to get in front of the traffic to check their speed slightly, thus proving that he was in fact, a nobber.
On the way in I passed someone bimbling along and they latched onto my back wheel so after a couple of mins I moved to the side and said "your turn now mate, you're not getting a free ride all the way to town". He didn't seem particularly pleased and muttered something but we shared the work for the next couple of miles. I later apologised if he thought I was a bit rude but clamping yourself onto my back wheel without even a word is a pet hate of mine. He was ok with it so I thought "ah what a nice and reasonable chap". Then we went our separate ways and he sailed through a red light causing a couple of girls on bikes who set off smartly to get in front of the traffic to check their speed slightly, thus proving that he was in fact, a nobber.
Luke Redpath
Well-Known Member
Anyone cycle through East London tonight? Traffic was mental, A406 has been closed near M11 for about 9 hours and also a crash on Romford Road. Traffic not moving from Bow to Ilford, all junctions gridlocked.
I must confess to feeling slightly smug as I cycled through it all, although it was impossible to filter in places. Quicker to get off and walk.
I must confess to feeling slightly smug as I cycled through it all, although it was impossible to filter in places. Quicker to get off and walk.
andyfraser
Über Member
- Location
- Bristol
I've just looked at Google Maps and you weren't kidding were you! Dark red all over east London!
glenn forger
Guest
Eh? Dark red? Google maps? Does it show traffic jams now?
mythste
Veteran
- Location
- Manchester
No, they just took new images today that showed the blood of the raged.
glenn forger
Guest
Blimey. What will they think of next. I understand you can even get the internet on computers these days.
andyfraser
Über Member
- Location
- Bristol
It shows how well traffic is moving. Green for no problems through yellow to red then dark red for slow.
glenn forger
Guest
Blimey, I never knew that, looks bad.
summerdays
Cycling in the sun
- Location
- Bristol
Dark red is for sitting in and reading your paper if you are in a car! It's barely moving at all having sat in a couple.
MisterStan
Label Required
- Location
- Out there somewhere
The roads seemed fairly quiet in Cambridge. Chilly but dry coming home.
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
According to the forecast my office was in a dry spell between snow showers but I think everywhere local escaped them, instead it was just miserable occasional big bits of moisture, it actually felt colder than yesterday despite being 6 deg warmer :-/
