I timed it a bit better started raining as I climb the hill to home . Could see the black clouds and was riding towards them . Nearly got in dry as well but then been outside all day
Tales from today's commute....
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Skanker
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Walton on Thames
I timed it a bit better started raining as I climb the hill to home . Could see the black clouds and was riding towards them . Nearly got in dry as well but then been outside all day
I left 5 minutes after rain stopped this morning and stayed dry and got home 2 minutes before it started again so was pretty lucky. Listened to google maps about a shortcut on the way home though and got sent up a big muddy hill with slick tires, which was an interesting ride.
As luck would have it, as I left for work this morning the rain decided to stop. Managed to stay pretty much dry for the whole commute. Only getting a bit damp from flooded roads and motor vehicle spray. Walked into the office and the heavens decided to open again. Lucky me....
Arjimlad
Tights of Cydonia
- Location
- South Glos
I regret my decision to drive to work yesterday but I did have to pop over to PC world at lunchtime, and visit a farm on the way home. Had I been on the bike I would not have been hit by a speeding driveway minivan who couldn't stop in time on this wet road. ☹️
Bloody cars! We hates them, my precioussss!
Bloody cars! We hates them, my precioussss!
Ooft, you alright?
Arjimlad
Tights of Cydonia
- Location
- South Glos
Yes, thanks - somewhat shaken up, didn't sleep much last night (this happened around 6pm).
The driver said it was his boss's van, and I took down the company details from the side of the van. When I rang his boss he said it belongs to the driver.
No tax since May !
Driver thought 40mph was slow enough around bends on a wet narrow lane.
All in the hands of my insurer now.
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A like for you being ok. Hopefully your insurer will deal with the mess.
lazybloke
Considering a new username
- Location
- Leafy Surrey
AndyCh
Über Member
Ah yes, you buggers with no mudguards throwing up a stream of filthy water to those of us riding behind. Get the guards on!
KneesUp
Guru
I am very glad I do have them. I saw a chap cycling in jeans with a good, black stripe of crud up his crack and back yesterday - he looked thoroughly miserable! That said, the rear guard on my (new to me) Dahon seems very short - there was a degree of crud on the bag on the rear rack when I got in, but none on me, so that's something!
StickyPTFE
Senior Member
- Location
- Birmingham
Can anybody reccomend some decent waterproof overshoes? I am not keen on putting wet shoes to ride home in.
Skanker
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Walton on Thames
I was battling conkers today, those things are little sh*tbags! I was too worried about the spikey shells and punctures, and the little shiny tw*ts nearly had me off a couple of times.
I might just take on the road and potholes until someone cleans the cycle paths.
I might just take on the road and potholes until someone cleans the cycle paths.
