How long do you last on the road...

[Soltydog]

It could be anything from a few metres to a couple of miles, depending on when I realise I haven't started the Garmin.........

after a club ride last week one guy hit a speed bump, fell off & broke 6 ribs, can't believe no-one stopped his Garmin on the plus side, he got six KOMs on the way to hospital in the ambulance

 

[Accy cyclist]

I find myself having to zip it when i'm out with the group of cyclists i've joined. I tend to sit at the back so i can give the passing motorist a hand signal without any of the group seeing me do it. They seem laid back and ignore abuse, but i have to react and respond.

 

[mjr]

I find myself having to zip it when i'm out with the group of cyclists i've joined. I tend to sit at the back so i can give the passing motorist a hand signal without any of the group seeing me do it.

But if you're at the back, how do you know which way the group's going to turn???

 

[shouldbeinbed]

Rarely. They can't hear me so why waste a good invective and my bike is my release and me time from the stresses that do make me into Mr Profanity.

 

[martinclive]

Chill, be happy....you are having fun riding your bike.

Reminds me of the old Harvey Penick golf story - girl came past him saying "i have to go play golf" and he told her that was not true, "you get to go play golf"
Unless you are forced to ride - same applies to cycling.........may swear and curse at the odd idiot along the way but overall, we get to ride

 

[snorri]

Yesterday it was six miles in when approached by two barking dogs, a very unpleasant intrusion into what had been a pleasant outing in fine weather in a scenic location.
Irresponsible dog owners

 

[Sittingduck]

Definitely within the first minute. A205 (South Circ) junction is at the bottom of my road... Grrr

 

[Brandane]

When cycling, road rage is a rare occurrence for me. For whatever reason I don't get into many confrontational situations; maybe it's down to where I do my cycling. I avoid big towns if possible, and if not then I use back roads or cycle paths where available (even Glasgow has plenty of them).
However, get me behind the wheel of anything motorised and I'll be lucky to get to the end of my street before some nobber does something worthy of a touch of colourful language.

 

[cyberknight]

The first big hill. Then I swear my way up it!

Nope, i dont understand that one, hills are your friend embrace the pain !

 

[hedder2212]

im usually very calm when out on the bicycle. I dont let things get to me. If sh*t happens it happens. Just smile and let it go.

Different story when im out on the motorbike though, i have been known to take taxi wing mirrors off in birmingham.