Tales from today's commute....

[biking_fox]

Back on it now after a few interrupted weeks. Friday evening saw me on the floor after a ped stepped out straight in front of me. Not even a cycle lane, just stepped into the road. I had enough distance to take the worst of the speed off, so got away with a couple of minor scrapes (bike was fine!) I'm sure they'll have a bruise though. Was very apologetic. but " I thought you'd gone past me already" is one of the more bizarre excuses!

Today was hot - well at least full sun quite warm and a reminder why I do enjoy riding!

 

[sevenfourate]

Who commutes all through Winter ?

And what distances are we doing on that commute ?

 

[ianrauk]

Who commutes all through Winter ?

And what distances are we doing on that commute ?

All year round, in every weather except for very bad ice. (Which to be fair has only ever stopped me a couple of times in over 20 years)

My commute is cycle/train/cycle
Currently doing 100 miles a week. 8 miles either way Monday to Thursdays. Fridays is 8 in the morning followed by 27 in the afternoon as I cycle all the way home in good weather.

This is my 44th year of cycle commuting to work

 

[biking_fox]

Who commutes all through Winter ?

And what distances are we doing on that commute ?

Yes have done for decades, although not quite so many as Ianrauk. Usually 6 miles each way, heavy rain shortens to 3. Get some decent lights (readily available now cf a few years ago), Gloves, a waterproof jacket, and a changing room at work (not quite so easy to get hold of if it isn't there already) and you're set. I'm a big fan of Proviz as a brand.

 

[Arjimlad]

This July I reported a Mini driver who, along a bendy country lane, overtook the sensible driver who had been following me, and sped past me way too close on the approach to a blind T-junction I was approaching. The police said "positive outcome" of a warning letter, fixed penalty or prosecution. I would expect a warning letter really. It was a dry, sunny day.

Today it was a very wet, nasty day and the same driver attempted to do the same thing, (overtaking the car behind me) only he had to pull back in behind the car which had been following me, as an oncoming driver braked hard and sounded their horn. Maybe this second report will result in police action which will have a greater effect on this impatient twonk.

 

[Arjimlad]

Who commutes all through Winter ?

And what distances are we doing on that commute ?

5-10 miles in, 5 miles home. Studded tyres when it is icy.