If Carlsberg made commutes...

[magnatom]

Wow, I wish I had a commute route that was like that.

Move to Glasgow then!

 

[fossyant]

Top class bloke; but he does have a tough time with traffic!

I know both his and GB155's commute route....Hyde Road is not much fun, nor the Denton Roundabout....

 

[Matthames]

Move to Glasgow then!

That would be one way

But I have found a route that takes me out through the countryside and takes a short cut using a mixture of byways and bridleways, the only problem is it passes a couple of farms with the possibility of having a dog or two.

There is a possibility of cutting it even shorter, but that would mean very naughtily single track riding down what is mapped out as a footpath.

 

[magnatom]

That would be one way

But I have found a route that takes me out through the countryside and takes a short cut using a mixture of byways and bridleways, the only problem is it passes a couple of farms with the possibility of having a dog or two.

Hmm. My route does pass a couple of farms...I'll need to keep an eye out for dogs.

I'll be taking my normal commute home tonight as I am still a little unsure of the route, so riding it in the dark probably isn't the best idea.

 

[johnr]

Move to Glasgow then!

or E Yorks. Looked like a longer version of my commute. Nice eh

 

[Moodyman]

Magnatom - What was your average speed on this route? Looks like you were flying.

 

[magnatom]

or E Yorks. Looked like a longer version of my commute. Nice eh

Oh yes! It's almost like I've fallen in love with my commute again!

It'll be interesting to see what it is like on a cold, wet, windy night though!

 

[magnatom]

Magnatom - What was your average speeds on this route - looks like you were flying?

My average for the whole route (which includes stops at lights, stops to check directions, which I partly edited out and faffing around at the end), was 12.7mph, so I reckon about 15mph rolling average. Once I know the route I'll be much faster!

Actually I think having the trees and hedges close to the sides of the road makes it look faster than it is.

 

[magnatom]

P.S. Remember I did double the video speed to fit it in to youtube!

 

[Crackle]

Actually I think having the trees and hedges close to the sides of the road makes it look faster than it is.

Oy! You've got that speeded up, unless you've got Benny Hill legs.

That's on the Winter Wibble as well.

 

[magnatom]

Oy! You've got that speeded up, unless you've got Benny Hill legs.

That's on the Winter Wibble as well.

Aye it wouldn't fit on youtube otherwise, your honour!

 

[gavintc]

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Once in town traffic was heavy, so I cruised passed plenty of stationary cars/vans/trucks with a huge smile on my face. Why, oh why, does everyone drive to work? I really can't understand it. Yes, there are occasional irritations cycling in, and sometimes the weather can be a pain, but even if I was to only have one commute a year like this, it would be worth it.
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I rarely hit the solid traffic on my commute as I am generally hit the city about 6.30 - 7 pm and the traffic has subsided. Well last week I had to go to the Post Office depot in the Gyle. I arrived at around 5pm and I just could not believe the traffic. I found it amusing that people do this every day - sit, not moving, eventually crawling forward. I was an absolute revelation. Why do they not cycle - sad sad people. It is just so much fun zipping alone lines of stationary traffic.

 

[Moodyman]

Thanks for clarifying Magnatom. That explains why the video flattered you.

 

[addictfreak]

Envious of those roads but you can keep all those potholes!

I was wondering about the speed too. I often look at video clips on here and think it looks fast, now I the truth!

 

[fossyant]

Envious of those roads but you can keep all those potholes!

Looked like that road had been carpet bombed.........