CC'ers spotted on the commute...

[thefollen]

@thefollen this morning. Thought "who the hell is that guy on the hybrid that is pulling away from me on clapham common"
A cheeky bit of filtering put in front and on the open road into clapham common high street and stayed there till I got caught at the lights by stockwell. I believe you pulled up a few across from me.

I wasn't too impressed with the guy at the set of lights just before stockwell. Literally putting his handlebars so close to my saddle that I could have shiffted my bum over and sat on them. We aren't in a crit race, leave some room between us, gave him the lance armstrong stare before putting down the power.

Ahh missed spotting you again! Was taking things relatively easy this morn due to a cheeky 10k run last night and crazy sunburn on the shoulders from far too much torso on show during a stag do in Brighton this weekend (including beach volleyball!). The backpack felt terrible...jealous of cyclists sporting panniers!

Quite a few n00b moves on the CS7 in these warmer times- they certainly keep us on our toes!

 

[gaz]

Ahh missed spotting you again! Was taking things relatively easy this morn due to a cheeky 10k run last night and crazy sunburn on the shoulders from far too much torso on show during a stag do in Brighton this weekend (including beach volleyball!). The backpack felt terrible...jealous of cyclists sporting panniers!

Quite a few n00b moves on the CS7 in these warmer times- they certainly keep us on our toes!

Pfft, if that was taking it easy past clapham common I don't want to see what your gunning it is. I was doing 22mph and you just pulled away from me with ease.

 

[Sittingduck]

What time was this at? I will have to try to time a ride in at the same time so I can get tips from a cpl of old pro's like yourselves

You're right about noobs... All good but some seriously sketchy manouveres on show!

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

First time was in the morning at four lamps roundabout, then later when I was on the bus at Longstanton, then again whilst waiting for a connecting bus at St Ives P&R. I hate Stagecoach.

I hope I looked like I was putting the effort in!!

 

[thefollen]

Pfft, if that was taking it easy past clapham common I don't want to see what your gunning it is. I was doing 22mph and you just pulled away from me with ease.

Maybe I didn't notice due to the burning shoulders! The Hybrid is surprisingly quick- doesn't look it with its bulky puncture resistant tyres, t-bar and toeclips, but it runs like a dream. Had it around 3.5 years and consequently developed a real synergy. It's the 'middle bike' and have been everywhere together. Not so quick uphill though; any incline of note and I'm pining for my roadie and spds!

 

[thefollen]

[QUOTE 2496653, member: 1314"]CS7 CURRY NIGHT!!!!!!!!! One night this week?[/quote]

I would love this but the week tends to be a bit rammed. If a few of you find a mutually convenient date I'll definitely try to be there. Curry and bikes are two things I enjoy greatly.

 

[thefollen]

What time was this at? I will have to try to time a ride in at the same time so I can get tips from a cpl of old pro's like yourselves

You're right about noobs... All good but some seriously sketchy manouveres on show!

I travel north from the Tooting Bec Common- usually turn onto the CS7 from Bedford Hill at around 8:05 and head up to Kennington. Then I fork left towards Vauxhall.

 

[thefollen]

I travel north from the Tooting Bec Common- usually turn onto the CS7 from Bedford Hill at around 8:05 and head up to Kennington. Then I fork left towards Vauxhall.

*Stockwell, not Kennington

 

[Sittingduck]

Ahhh, a late one
I am currently going in a little later than I used to but still arrive at the office by around quarter to eight! I don't envy you ones who ride in during the peak time... It's chaos in the ASL!

 

[MisterStan]

@MisterStan What you doing on a bus

Hating every minute of it! Sore knee - felt it best to rest it.

 

[gaz]

What time was this at? I will have to try to time a ride in at the same time so I can get tips from a cpl of old pro's like yourselves

You're right about noobs... All good but some seriously sketchy manouveres on show!

I'm usually at balham at around 8am.
Coming home at balham just a little before 6pm
[QUOTE 2496653, member: 1314"]CS7 CURRY NIGHT!!!!!!!!! One night this week?[/quote]
This week is pretty tight for me. Next week is a no no but anytime after that and i'm there.

 

[gaz]

Ahhh, a late one
I am currently going in a little later than I used to but still arrive at the office by around quarter to eight! I don't envy you ones who ride in during the peak time... It's chaos in the ASL!

Chaos indeed -
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6CqdLd1-wU

 

[A Cyclist]

How to Spot a CCer?
btw, I commute between Watford and Sudbury hill via, A4008 (Pinner road), Oxhey Lane, Harrow view and Northholt road).
If you see anyone with a red Giant Defy panting and sweating, then it's me.

Does any CCer share this route..?

 

[MichaelO]

I'm usually at balham at around 8am.
Coming home at balham just a little before 6pm

I'm usually on that part of road at about the same sorts of times (maybe slightly earlier in the morning). It's amazing how chaotic it gets the closer to 9am it is!!

 

[Aperitif]

How to Spot a CCer?
btw, I commute between Watford and Sudbury hill via, A4008 (Pinner road), Oxhey Lane, Harrow view and Northholt road).
If you see anyone with a red Giant Defy panting and sweating, then it's me.

Does any CCer share this route..?

...only the bit of tarmac that is the intersection of Headstone Gardens / Headstone Drive / Harrow View etc! About 3 miles in of 15 for me. My bike is black, fixed, top rack bag. I'm skinny, unfit, anonymous and detest nearly all the surface I commute upon.
Plenty of route variations for you though to keep the mind maps fresh.