One of those days

[Jake]

Well it started off well, sun was coming through, but by the time i got on my bike 2 hours later, it was raining. Slidy oily roads, will just take it easy.

First event, going down the highstreet slowly and a car drives up about a foot away from me, lucky the traffic was slow. So close i was able to put my hand down and give his bonnet a few slaps to let him know i was there and how close he is. (maybe he could not see the fluorescent bag jacket). He then toots his horn! lol, he got a few choice words.

Second even, peds waiting to cross at waterloo. I make eye contact, they see me, then at the last min decide to cross the road, skid, swerve to miss them and hope nothing is coming up fast behind me. More choice words.

Third. Going around iMax cinema, just at the top where you can go over the bridge or right around to turn off to head for blackfriers. Car sees me, i see him, then he starts to pull out into me. (oily slidy road going round a corner). I have to shout at him to make him stop. more choice words.

Forth and final, end on a high, a car lets me out on the crossroad thanks.

 

[blazed]

Sounds like a hollywood blockbuster waiting to happen, did you capture these moments on helmet cam?

 

[Jake]

no bloody cam is in for repairs

 

[Gerry Attrick]

Yep.....I get rides like that every now and again. Most rides fine, but the odd ones I sometimes wish I hadn't gone out.

 

[Jake]

yes, sundays can be like that, sunday drivers etc. All you want to do is enjoy the bike. I blame Gordon Brown

 

[hackbike 666]

Eventful 7 days commuting for me.I expired at Bow on the ride in.

Stopped at petrol station across the road from the station as I couldn't go on.

Found a Somerfield and bought many Milky Bars and Lucozade and other chocolates.

It's more like a small supermarket ther better than some of the Tesco Direct I know,so it will be useful in future.Felt much better but got to work 15 mins late.

 

[Jake]

the milky bars are on you!

 

[hackbike 666]

Yeah can't really stand Mars Bars.