Tales from today's commute....

[HarryTheDog]

Thats hardcore, did you tie a old inner tube to the brake lever and operate it with your teeth like some guy did in the TDF years ago?. No seriously thats poop, hope it heals cleanly and you are back on your bike soon.

 

[MichaelO]

BTW - is the bike ok?!

It was the first thing that crossed my mind!! All the training for this Sunday's Velothon Wales was for nothing. Need to find a cheap turbo - surely that's allowed in a couple of weeks

 

[13 rider]

Second ever bike commute today .Walked out the door in shorts and short sleeved top straight back in to change long bottoms and long sleeves didn't expect it to be that cold.6.9 miles in 27mins nice ride in now with the right clothing . Half day today so lunch time ride back this time in shorts and short sleeved top lovely weather . 8 miles back in 32 mins .I could get use to this commuting by bike

 

[summerdays]

I came home via the B2B cycle path INCLUDING The new bit where they are widening it. I've no idea if it's meant to be open but at either end the barriers were open and the closure signs were face down. The work is not complete but it's looking very good.

It's odd as I ended up in a training session today with random people including someone who asked me my opinion about that bit as he had been responsible for the detailed design, he didn't know if it was open or not.

 

[Simontm]

Turns out I broke my arm in an incident with a ped on the way home last night (walked straight off the pavement into the road in front of me while looking left). Can't believe i rode another 13-14 miles home after it happened. 6 weeks off the bike now though

Off GwS

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Second ever bike commute today .Walked out the door in shorts and short sleeved top straight back in to change long bottoms and long sleeves didn't expect it to be that cold.6.9 miles in 27mins nice ride in now with the right clothing . Half day today so lunch time ride back this time in shorts and short sleeved top lovely weather . 8 miles back in 32 mins .I could get use to this commuting by bike

All week it's felt like winter first thing in the morning

 

[Spartak]

Two contrasting pictures from my commute this evening ....

Firstly a new 'green' lane I've found which runs thru the grounds of Kingsweston House.

Secondly the busy M5 Avonmouth bridge heading south.

 

[The Rover]

It was a bit parky up here in Blackburn this morning so I was glad I put on some leg/arm warmers when I set off at 0540, it was a great ride though as most of my 12 mile route is on country roads. Hardly saw any cars until the last mile and it set me up nicely for an extremely hectic day

The weather coming home was great, a bit busy on the A675 until I got into a quieter road.
Only one numpty who decided I didn't deserve the right of way and after some differing went through a junction forcing me to slow down considerably. I gave her the WTF open hand gesture when I saw it was ......... my niece!!
We've since had words!

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I got winked at with innuendo by a mamil across the road!

 

[Tomtrumps]

Had a six man peloton in Bromley early this morning which was a first for me. The blasted lights ruined that though!

Met a mate for a quick beer after work which turned into six so the bike is in the work garage overnight for the first time ever. I hope she is ok...!

 

[Simontm]

I got winked at with innuendo by a mamil across the road!

His lycra too tight I take it?

 

[Simontm]

Cocking wind, all the way in bet it turns later as well. Nice to be back on the bike, wind aside was an OK ride in although the legs weren't too keen.
Numpty count: 1. Like most cyclists, I have finally discovered the secret to invisibility as this driver comes straight across the road into my path to go into a car park as he cannot apparently see a 6'2" ex-rugby back rower wearing a yellow day-glo top. At least he had the grace to acknowledge his error when I motioned that he should use his eyes.

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

Talk about contrasting conditions. When I left the house it was bleak, cold, foggy and a stiff breeze. By the time I got to work it was blue sky, warm, clear as a bell and breeze had dropped.

This afternoon is looking just spot on.

 

[ianrauk]

Had a six man peloton in Bromley early this morning which was a first for me. The blasted lights ruined that though!

Met a mate for a quick beer after work which turned into six so the bike is in the work garage overnight for the first time ever. I hope she is ok...!

Six? That's a lot for Bromley. Most I have seen racing towards London down the A21 was 8 a couple of years back.
Usually see 4 or 5 at the max but not normally more then that
Only 1 other cycle commuter apart from me this morning.

 

[Arjimlad]

Just a nice 10.5 mile ride in as usual.

After three years or so I have noticed that there are some useful flags outside an hotel where I turn south down the A38.

These tell me very clearly whether I will have a headwind or tailwind for the last 4 miles.