CCWS: Cycle Commute Withdrawal Syndrome

[thefollen]

It's been about two months since I've worked at a place that has secure cycle parking and I'm going mildly crazy.

Don't get me wrong. I do lots of exercise and cycle at the weekend whenever possible. In fact, last weekend I threw down a little 25-miler when visiting the Dad. Worthing to Brighton and back along the coast. Crazy windy- 12.5 miles awesome tailwind and 12.5 miles of beautiful fresh sea air battering me at 25mph+.

Anyway, I digress.

Seriously missing SCR, anticipating all motor vehicles' moves, going toe-to-toe with busses, guilt-free massive lunches, the occasional light-hearted chat at traffic lights, generally just that cultured feeling of being part of the London cyclists. Not to mention the mixed reaction in the workplace as I stride through in lycra shorts. When changing into the cycling gear you become a different character to the one at work (or on the tube); the tinted glasses just do something and you become your cycling persona. Don't have a name for mine right now, but during Movember I was 'the flying moustache'

Hoping to be back in business soon!

Felt I'd share that whilst awaiting a brief. Wishing anyone else with CCWS a speedy return to cycle commuting.

 

[captain nemo1701]

I know exactly how your feel. Back in march, I was floored with a burst appendixand wasn't allowed to ride for 8 weeks!. Got back on the bike and have just been sent to work for a month in London. Have to drive firm's vehicles, hate driving in London - too many nutters (do you have to have your brain removed to pass your test in London???). Miss my Spesh Rockhopper, miss the cyclepaths and no sitting in jams.

 

[thefollen]

I know exactly how your feel. Back in march, I was floored with a burst appendixand wasn't allowed to ride for 8 weeks!. Got back on the bike and have just been sent to work for a month in London. Have to drive firm's vehicles, hate driving in London - too many nutters (do you have to have your brain removed to pass your test in London???). Miss my Spesh Rockhopper, miss the cyclepaths and no sitting in jams.

London certainly takes some getting used to. Not particularly fun to drive round- takes a fair amount of patience. Still, cycling round London is great once you have a feel for the traffic.

See you're from Bristol, plenty of nice hills round that way! Hope the stomach's all good when back on the hopper of rocks. You only have a month here, it'll go in no time!

 

[fossyant]

Why are you waiting for some underpants ?

 

[thefollen]

Why are you waiting for some underpants ?

I figured that if I hang around without them for long enough, someone will eventually give in and purchase me a pair. I'm good either way...