Tales from today's commute....

[wafter]

which in theory is a nice idea, but I counted on the way in today theres probably half a dozen broken glasses/bottles, indicator/brake lights, bits of debris Id need to clear up. Maybe it doesnt make me seem community spirited, but I dont really see its my job to clear up the mess others are leaving.

fair enough when someone dropped a glass on the road outside my house, yes I got my brush and dustpan out to clean it up as it was specifically in my interest to do so as I was most likely to suffer punctures from leaving it, but Im not really prepared to do it elsewhere.

I feel the same. On the one hand I'm very happy to contribute to maintaining my surroundings for the greater good (I've spent a lot of time trimming brambles on the tow paths and cycle tracks round here) however I bitterly resent spending my time clearing up the result of others' selfishness / stupidity, or doing jobs that should be paid for by our taxes.

I think I could get a lot more on board if this work was more focussed on addressing the issue at source - i.e. disposing of those causing the litter themselves, rather than simply what these worthless morons leave behind.

 

[ianrauk]

Nice bright, crispy, sunny morning for the commute. Unlike @markharry66 I didn't realise it was National work from home day. It made no difference to the traffic on my route. In fact, it seemed to be busier then it has been all week.

 

[fossyant]

Off the bike as my knee has been playing up. Totally out of the blue but there is no way I can ride with it.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

Drizzle.

 

[blackrat]

I feel the same. On the one hand I'm very happy to contribute to maintaining my surroundings for the greater good (I've spent a lot of time trimming brambles on the tow paths and cycle tracks round here) however I bitterly resent spending my time clearing up the result of others' selfishness / stupidity, or doing jobs that should be paid for by our taxes.

I think I could get a lot more on board if this work was more focussed on addressing the issue at source - i.e. disposing of those causing the litter themselves, rather than simply what these worthless morons leave behind.

It would be nice if there were no 'morons' around, but humans being the selfish creatures they are, I am positive there will be no reduction in their numbers anytime soon. So, in the meantime, in order for my streets to look reasonably tidy, I continue to pick up rubbish deposited by the cretins, every day.

 

[cyberknight]

Off the bike as my knee has been playing up. Totally out of the blue but there is no way I can ride with it.

gws
I have got a referral to my private health care for my ongoing knee problems which has now morphed into being able to ride ok as long as i dont give it full gas all the time but stairs hurt or deep squats hurt .

 

[markharry66]

nice ride in fully in the dark lights on full blast all 4 on the front plus one on the hat seems to get you noticed. Hardly any traffic. The road they dug up last month they must have got bored digging up as they have started at the other end nothing like a bit of change always does you good nice long tail back this morning. Temporary traffic light in place and not a workman to be seen anywhere, Still as long as you are p*ss*ing people off what does it matter. Over did it with clothing again this moring could of acutually ridden to work instead its was boll in the bag hi-vix and hat was plastered in sweat when got to work. Fastest time in of the week not sure how as spent most of it sitting at trafic lights.

 

[HLaB]

A close pass this morning was meet by the Karma God with the driver hitting every light to town; including the last one which the frustrated driver jumped. I wish Id had fresh legs and I would have caught them, before the light they jumped.

There's been a fire somewhere on the rail line so I could be sitting here for a bit.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

Light drizzle

 

[biking_fox]

Light drizzle. Turned to more persistent rain before stopping altogether. Still wet. Suicidal pedestrian seemed quite affronted that anyone else might be using the road they wanted to cross without looking. Other than that a usual Friday ride.

 

[cyberknight]

Foggy this morning and I have a set of lights to go through at a place where they have dug up the road, the lights don't register bikes so if no one's about I will nip through as I think it's fairly safe at 4.30 am.I had a van behind me today that I could hear as I approached the lights so I waited till the van set them off
Coming home is a pita as traffic backs up a long way so I'm afraid to say I nip onto the pavement as no ones going to let me in even if I have right of way.

 

[ianrauk]

14° when I left home this morning at 7am. Very mild indeed for this time of year. So no need for jacket or windcheater. Short sleeves suffice.
Cycling the 27 miles home this afternoon so looking forward to that. Always nice to get a longer commute in the bag whilst the weather is good.

 

[Mazz]

Off the bike as my knee has been playing up. Totally out of the blue but there is no way I can ride with it.

Not good, an old injury or something new, do you reckon?

 

[fossyant]

Not good, an old injury or something new, do you reckon?

Just a strain, still not right a week on, but hobbled to and from Manchester today to meet retired colleagues. The wine may have helped with the lubrication on the walk home. Where other joint injuries are OK on the bike, a knee one, is not.

 

[wafter]

It would be nice if there were no 'morons' around, but humans being the selfish creatures they are, I am positive there will be no reduction in their numbers anytime soon. So, in the meantime, in order for my streets to look reasonably tidy, I continue to pick up rubbish deposited by the cretins, every day.

It certainly would although sadly I share your cynicism. Fair play for rising above the resentment this inevitably generates