I`m giving the commuting up :-(

[speccy1]

As of today, my patience is finished. I`ve been plagued with back trouble, misty/vile weather every morning and afternoon, and the last straw today - gone to collect my bike after work to find the front tyre flat, for the 4th time in 3 weeks. The whole thing has become a chore lately, and now after this, no more. Just weekend cycling for me from now on.

ggggggggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrf

 

[andyfraser]

I know what you mean. For me it's the weather and motorists.

After 7 or 8 months of poor to terrible weather I was getting fed up but looking forward to summer. The weather's still crap. I don't remember previous years being this bad but maybe that's selective memory.

If I could get to work on only cycle paths I would do it even though that would probably take longer. I'm sick of doing everything I can to stay safe only for some idiot to decide that they don't care whether I'm safe or not.

 

[speccy1]

I agree totally. I couldn`t even be bothered to repair it tonight, I left and got the bus, the mood I`m in right now I don`t care if my bike rots!!

 

[cyberknight]

Well i will not bemoan your choice , every one has their own circumstances and if ifs not for you then do what makes you happy.

I only say this because i am full off man flu and even doesed up i feel like cack , facing an 11 hour night shift so im wimping out tonight and taking the car the rest of the week as im off work next 2 weeks ( ourgate DIY hol ) and i don't want to spend half of it recovering from a cold made worse by my toasted immune system due to hours i have been putting in lately .

 

[Mugshot]

After 7 or 8 months of poor to terrible weather I was getting fed up but looking forward to summer. The weather's still crap. I don't remember previous years being this bad but maybe that's selective memory.

It's rubbish, I actually went back in the house and put a base layer on this morning, it's JULY!!!!!!

 

[cyberknight]

It's rubbish, I actually went back in the house and put a base layer on this morning, it's JULY!!!!!!

Coming home this morning ( bike ) at 7 am i had arm+ legwarmers, gilet + full finger gloves !

 

[Mugshot]

Coming home this morning ( bike ) at 7 am i had arm+ legwarmers, gilet + full finger gloves !

Neither of our posts deserve likes, summer my arse!

 

[andyfraser]

It's rubbish, I actually went back in the house and put a base layer on this morning, it's JULY!!!!!!

We're lucky here because it doesn't get too cold but it's chilly enough in the mornings this week. It's the headwind that gets me though. Some sections I can barely get up any speed which leads to more close passes.

 

[potsy]

I can relate to your issues speccy, nothing wrong with taking a break for a while, see how you feel in a couple of weeks.

I got into a habit of commuting pretty much every day a few years ago, since a change of job (or three) and a new shift pattern I'm lucky if I manage one commute in four these days.

 

[BlackPanther]

As of today, my patience is finished. I`ve been plagued with back trouble, misty/vile weather every morning and afternoon, and the last straw today - gone to collect my bike after work to find the front tyre flat, for the 4th time in 3 weeks. The whole thing has become a chore lately, and now after this, no more. Just weekend cycling for me from now on.

ggggggggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrf

Solutions offered.
1/ Buy a recumbent, bye bye bad back.
2/ Fit said machine with Marathon Plus tyres, bye bye punctures.

 

[mustang1]

Take a break you deserve it. You need it.

I feel like that sometimes. Everyone does.

 

[DCLane]

I agree totally. I couldn`t even be bothered to repair it tonight, I left and got the bus, the mood I`m in right now I don`t care if my bike rots!!

Take a break. And if you still cant face commuting ... can I have your bike

 

[Moodyman]

I can relate to how you feel speccy.

Last few months have been very windy. A long commute becomes a painful chore on some days.

I change my route and ride different bikes to keep me motivated. Also, slow down. Riding flatout everyday is a short cut to burning out.

 

[fossyant]

Get on your bike you lazy sod

New tyres you need. And some of my painkillers

 

[User19783]

I can relate to your issues speccy, nothing wrong with taking a break for a while, see how you feel in a couple of weeks.

I got into a habit of commuting pretty much every day a few years ago, since a change of job (or three) and a new shift pattern I'm lucky if I manage one commute in four these days.

I am same,
Rather take the motorcycle.