It was 12 degrees round here at 6 a.m. this morning. I extended my home commute, I was in full summer kit ( bib shorts and short sleeved jersey).Its not summer yet , still only about 5c in the morning .Until i can wear shorts at 6 am it does not count
Coming home today it was what 14 c ? i had full finger gloves and my fingers were white .It was 12 degrees round here at 6 a.m. this morning. I extended my home commute, I was in full summer kit ( bib shorts and short sleeved jersey).
I used to commute in my work boots and work clothes.
I like being dressed in normal clothes and sailing past with very little effort ,the FKWs who are panting furiously ...I commute on my road bike, in cleats and clobber, and at this time of year often find myself being passed by younger chaps pedalling furiously in trainers, on creaking bikes with rusty chains, as if to prove some sort of point.
I always hope it really irritates them when I pass them a little further up the road once they’ve run out of puff.
Could be me , apart from being a club cyclist or part time racer .I was recently overtaken by someone just like this. Construction site clothing, shin length boots and flat pedals. He was flying and from his riding style it was clear he was either an experienced club cyclist and/or part time racer.