Tales from today's commute....

[glenn forger]

Chap with a Dawes classis frame said "Nice bike" as I went past, had a chat with him for 5 minutes, think he's going to order an Airzound, then had a comical fixie try to burn me up, went to overtake and his peripheral vision must have caught me so he didn't change gear, just boosted hios cadence to an absurd amount and we drew level, then I had to turn off or I would have continued the game.

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

Decided on the guarded Raleigh for today's commute and certainly glad I did. With heavy rain yesterday the roads were still damp this morning, and one particular section of my trip was really filthy. Looking nice and dry again now so the beast will be making a return tomorrow. Legs are still buzzing from yesterday's ride and I had loads of energy this morning, it's just a pity I didn't get up until 6 so had to take the shorter route. Normal service will be resumed tomorrow.

 

[MisterStan]

A lovely morning, crisp and chilly, some light mist, a bit heavier in places. Mainly sunny though, so put me in a good mood for the day.

It's really warming up now outside and tomorrow/Wednesday we could hit 20C here!

 

[ACS]

Fridays commute home

Don't normally see other commuters in my part of the world so I was intrigued when a big, well structured gent riding a very large road bike pulled out about 200 yards in front of me. Gently reeled him in and spoke as I past him on the flat. Got half way up the first incline and the energy levels plummeted to zero. Reduced to a grovelling crawl the big fella glided past, grinning while muttering about 'hills.... don't you just love 'em." Well no actually I don't if, I'm honest. Held the gap of about 100 yards for about 2 - 3miles and then thought 'feck this' so I stopped at an ice cream van and had a '99'.

 

[Tankengine]

Monday morning puncture. Yuk. At least I'm getting slightly quicker at fixing them.
Jersey and shorts on the way home, I love spring!

 

[Berk on a Bike]

My first post in this section. Did my first ever commute by bike today, 11.6 miles into work. By the looks of it, I'll be doing the 11.6 miles home again tonight. Who knew?

I work shifts so cycled in at lunchtime (into Leeds centre and out the other side, sort of). I finish at 9pm. Doing this was one of my goals for 2015. Yes I've waited until April to start, a nice April day at that, but I'm in it for the long run. This will be tested next week when I have to be in work for 6am every day.

Hey ho. Onward and upward.

 

[subaqua]

was a lovely ride apart from the dipstick in the people carrier who tried to take me out with a left hook into the st botolphs building . i didn't see you in mirror she said - really so this 19 stone lump that was in front just magically disappears when you go past then . least i was polite. the coppers at commercial road were disinterested in hearing about it , i was waiting for the "should be in hi viz sunshine" but it didn't come.
A roadie then drafted me up the mile end road. and didn't take a turn at the front , so i gave it beans and dropped him at Bow. he wasn't impressed with that as when i stopped at rick roberts way he asked where the motor was . i was in my tourer with loaded panniers . have it .

 

[avsd]

Nice ride home on bike. Got new chain rings & jokey wheels fitted on Saturday by LBS. Smooth, quiet ride today with gears shifting perfectly again

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Got up at 04:45 to see everywhere white over with frost and cars with thick ice over them. Sods law I took the ice tyres of the Sirrus last week. So decided to wait a bit and see if it would start to melt. Eventually left the house dressed in near full winter clothing at 06:15 and took a shorter route to work. Tonight a light breeze and in my winter gear a tad warm! Temperatures look good for tomorrow morning so hopefully back on the full commute route.

Oh and saw the first ducklings of the year on the canal this morning

 

[glenn forger]

Leytonstone:

You know, I don't think that that's an official sign..

 

[summerdays]

Nice commute both ways but ended up feeling very tired afterwards. Late home but the roads were really quiet once you are past rush hour!

 

[Spartak]

Nice ride this evening, via the Blaise castle estate.

 

[Tomtrumps]

Having twisted my ankle last week whilst off work, I am off the bike until the end of this week. Such a shame as it was a lovely morning and afternoon, and the trains home were delayed (which I suppose has reinforced the decision to cycle to work!) Can't wait until next week...

 

[MisterStan]

Cracking morning commute. Spotted @kevin_cambs_uk at Swavesey but we didn't quite make the catch.

He must have been at the doughnuts again....

 

[subaqua]

Leytonstone:

You know, I don't think that that's an official sign..

is that up by Matalan in the bonkers 1 way system