Tales from today's commute....

[cyberknight]

Puncture yesterday going to work just as i was goign through a set of roadworks so i had to ride on a flat tyre to the other side as there was no footpath , checking the tyre it looks like a piece of beer bottle glass had got embedded in the tyre and worked its way through .Its a good job i set off early for work to allow for mechanicals and traffic as i also had a couple more sets of roadworks with sensors on the lights but of course they dont see bikes.
A lot warmer last night coming home and a rare occasion where i finished on time so i was in bed for 1.30 am .

 

[dicko]

Lots of e scooters about but more worrying high power e bikes ridden by hoded black clothed riders are plentiful

 

[cyberknight]

Lots of e scooters about but more worrying high power e bikes ridden by hoded black clothed riders are plentiful

overtook an e bike yesterday which although it was not doing illegal speed it was set up so no pedalling was required .

 

[markharry66]

decided to take rest of the week off from cycling. Coming home last night cycling up a tight road cars either side of me car decided it was going push through leaving me about 2 inches of clearence so of course being the south london chap I am I called him something that rhyms with runt. True to name guy folllowed me up the road reving his engine and trying to push me off the road using his car as a weapon pushing his engine in front of my bike swearing etc. So i got off the road and cycled on the pavement which seemed to annoy him more. Came to the end of the road must have thought I was going to turn left as he turned left sitting there swearing at me offering me out for a fight. I waited till traiffic built up behind him and turned right. Off to shop this weekend will be buying metal ulock fed up with these pillocks at least the ulock will give me something to fight back with.

 

[ianrauk]

Sorry to hear that @markharry66
Good idea with the DLock. I'm a big believer of fighting fire with fire. Dont be bullied. People will say hey, they might have a weapon, but fek em. A threatened smack around the chops with a dlock will make anyone think twice.
However, theses interactions are very rare. So dont let the bastards grind you down mate.

 

[ianrauk]

On another note.
There was another bike on the train this morning. WHAT?
I think for only the second or third time this year.
Luckily he was only going one stop. But it did throw me a bit. 😀

 

[wafter]

decided to take rest of the week off from cycling. Coming home last night cycling up a tight road cars either side of me car decided it was going push through leaving me about 2 inches of clearence so of course being the south london chap I am I called him something that rhyms with runt. True to name guy folllowed me up the road reving his engine and trying to push me off the road using his car as a weapon pushing his engine in front of my bike swearing etc. So i got off the road and cycled on the pavement which seemed to annoy him more. Came to the end of the road must have thought I was going to turn left as he turned left sitting there swearing at me offering me out for a fight. I waited till traiffic built up behind him and turned right. Off to shop this weekend will be buying metal ulock fed up with these pillocks at least the ulock will give me something to fight back with.

Sorry to hear that - sounds like the usual pathetic, irrationally-angry smallman routine.

Have you considered getting a camera? I'm immensely triggered by interactions like this and was considering that the knowledge I could send the footage to the Police and potentially earn some repercussions for the driver might attenuate my reaction in the heat of the moment..

 

[spen666]

decided to take rest of the week off from cycling. Coming home last night cycling up a tight road cars either side of me car decided it was going push through leaving me about 2 inches of clearence so of course being the south london chap I am I called him something that rhyms with runt. True to name guy folllowed me up the road reving his engine and trying to push me off the road using his car as a weapon pushing his engine in front of my bike swearing etc. So i got off the road and cycled on the pavement which seemed to annoy him more. Came to the end of the road must have thought I was going to turn left as he turned left sitting there swearing at me offering me out for a fight. I waited till traiffic built up behind him and turned right. Off to shop this weekend will be buying metal ulock fed up with these pillocks at least the ulock will give me something to fight back withS

Some people allegedly used to have a water bottle filled with paint stripper or similar and spray offending car with "water" before cycling off. Obviously they were long gone before motorist realised what had happened

 

[spen666]

Sorry to hear that - sounds like the usual pathetic, irrationally-angry smallman routine.

Have you considered getting a camera? I'm immensely triggered by interactions like this and was considering that the knowledge I could send the footage to the Police and potentially earn some repercussions for the driver might attenuate my reaction in the heat of the moment..

Good shout. I have both a front and rear camera to use as evidence if needed. Most days I never even bother to look at footage and as it loop records, no need to do anything. It did prove its worth when I was involved in an accident as it proved exactly what happened and motorist's insurers admitted liability immediately

 

[biking_fox]

Surprisingly (nice) large number of cyclists about this week, don't know what's brought them all out. Don't even look like students for the start of term. However much as I generally support cycling I did meet two of the largest idiots I've seen (possibly ever). Well after ark, no lights riding in the middle of the lane counterflow on the wrong side of the road - hardly a quiet road either, just happened to be a gap in the traffic.

 

[spen666]

After the unpleasant incident mark had to deal with last night, I am pleased to say I had a lovely commute to my workplace ( home) this morning, sun just up, air fresh, temperature perfect for riding etc
In fact I had quickly checked my work laptop before setting off and saw a couple of emails I could easily respond to. So my boss thinks I was working before 0600 this morning - win win

 

[wafter]

Good shout. I have both a front and rear camera to use as evidence if needed. Most days I never even bother to look at footage and as it loop records, no need to do anything. It did prove its worth when I was involved in an accident as it proved exactly what happened and motorist's insurers admitted liability immediately

Cheers - what sort of cameras do you use? How's the battery life?

I was idling browsing Gopro Hero 5's but the battery life seems a bit short at 2ish hrs on 1080..

 

[spen666]

Cheers - what sort of cameras do you use? How's the battery life?

I was idling browsing Gopro Hero 5's but the battery life seems a bit short at 2ish hrs on 1080..

on front I have cycliq 12 with battery life of 8 hours without light on and 4-6 hours with light on as well


On rear I use Garmin Varia 715 which is light / radar / camera and not sure of battery life, but its easily well over 4 hours

I have used Cycliq Fly 6 as well and as a camera / light it was excellent

 

[fossyant]

Surprisingly (nice) large number of cyclists about this week, don't know what's brought them all out. Don't even look like students for the start of term. However much as I generally support cycling I did meet two of the largest idiots I've seen (possibly ever). Well after ark, no lights riding in the middle of the lane counterflow on the wrong side of the road - hardly a quiet road either, just happened to be a gap in the traffic.

Nice weather and students are the answer. Loads this morning.

 

[Arjimlad]

decided to take rest of the week off from cycling. Coming home last night cycling up a tight road cars either side of me car decided it was going push through leaving me about 2 inches of clearence so of course being the south london chap I am I called him something that rhyms with runt. True to name guy folllowed me up the road reving his engine and trying to push me off the road using his car as a weapon pushing his engine in front of my bike swearing etc. So i got off the road and cycled on the pavement which seemed to annoy him more. Came to the end of the road must have thought I was going to turn left as he turned left sitting there swearing at me offering me out for a fight. I waited till traiffic built up behind him and turned right. Off to shop this weekend will be buying metal ulock fed up with these pillocks at least the ulock will give me something to fight back with.

Nasty stuff, hope you are OK. Cameras - this sort of idiocy makes them look very sheepish in court if they're dumb enough to defend it, and some of these are really that dumb.