Tales from today's commute....

[simongt]

Okay this was yesterday, but as it was a sunny but very cold day, went out for a Crimbo ride around a reasonably deserted city. Quite a few folk out for a walk, but still pleasing with virtually no shops open.
Cycling down one of our main shopping streets, was amazed to see a Starbucks open - ! Stopped to check it wasn't an illusion and was accosted near the door by one of the staff who told me that for today, all food & drink was free - !
Not having bothered with a lock for my Brommy. issue solved with half a minute's metal origami and took it inside.
Whilst in there, one of the managers joined me and we had a good banter of about fifteen minutes or so and as I was about to leave, they insisted I help myself to any of the perishable foodstuff I wanted - !
One roll, one panini melt & a mince pie later, I departed.
Didn't see that coming - !

 

[Tom B]

Moral of the story: don't leave the Christmas shopping so late next time!

I say that every year!

 

[ianrauk]

Back on the commute today. I don't really have to, but my partner is at work so thought I will use today and tomorrow to clear a load of shyte off my desk that I've been putting off doing all year.
Trains and roads completely empty. It looks like the whole of the country are taking the week off.
Only saw one other cycle commuter too
A bit chilly willy this morning. 3° showing on the thermometer but feeling colder. Nice and dry though with blue skies currently.

 

[Thorn Sherpa]

Temperatures are dropping cool one this morning, looking like we could be hitting the minuses pretty soon. Back to work after a short break, good job because the amount of food I was eating wasn't great 😂

 

[fossyant]

Back on the commute today. I don't really have to, but my partner is at work so thought I will use today and tomorrow to clear a load of shyte off my desk that I've been putting off doing all year.
Trains and roads completely empty. It looks like the whole of the country are taking the week off.
Only saw one other cycle commuter too
A bit chilly willy this morning. 3° showing on the thermometer but feeling colder. Nice and dry though with blue skies currently.
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By the sound of things, most folk are sitting for hours in traffic jams at shopping malls (aka Trafford Centre), then moaning about it on social media.

 

[Oldhippy]

Poor things. 😁

 

[simongt]

Almost home neogtiating the narrow Victorian street on the way, a driver in an Audi ( ) gave way to me and as I passed I was a bit alarmed that the windscreen was so misted up on the inside that I couldn't even make out the driver - !

 

[Andy in Germany]

Almost home neogtiating the narrow Victorian street on the way, a driver in an Audi ( ) gave way to me and as I passed I was a bit alarmed that the windscreen was so misted up on the inside that I couldn't even make out the driver - !

I don't believe that: an Audi giving way to someone?

 

[simongt]

I don't believe that: an Audi giving way to someone?

Indeed, but probably down to the confident manner and also the speed I ws going at, the driver was probably more concerned about their precious paintwork or mirror. Plus with the front bag on my Brommy, I appeared wider than I actually was - !

 

[Arjimlad]

First commute of 2026 was on Friday...

First reported close pass of 2026 was also on Friday.

 

[straas]

Had ideas to cycle in tomorrow - unwise given the current drizzle of snow and -4 forecast in the morning?

New years resolution to try and cycle in more

 

[cyberknight]

Had ideas to cycle in tomorrow - unwise given the current drizzle of snow and -4 forecast in the morning?

New years resolution to try and cycle in more

I am planning to cycle tomorrow and i have already got the kit set but i have already forewarned mrs ck if it is bad overnight i will take the car .
unlit country lanes where you cant see the ice patches at 4.30 am is not my idea of fun these days .

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Not in the office until Wednesday, but looks like it will be an ice bike ride. Gave the bike a once over this morning, well checked the brakes were still working and squeezed the tyres, didn't even need to pump them up.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

Morning commute feat. Two base layers, fleecy top, shell, two buffs, thick tights, waterproof socks, overshoes, pogies, thick gloves, heated liner gloves. There was a cyclist under there somewhere too!

 

[biking_fox]

Happy New Year everyone.

Nice bracing start to wake us all up and remember what we're supposed to be doing (fat chance!). Cold weather provisions, extra layer, buff, the big gloves, and low gear - high cadence to minimise windchill and generate some core temps.

Ride was fine, across dawn (hasn't started getting lighter earlier yet!). Felt very unfit and out of condition - but hopefully it will spring back soon.