Tales from today's commute....
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Thorn Sherpa
Veteran
- Location
- Doncaster
It's the old site of Carlton Main pit in Barnsley, testing glass to be used in furnaces to make glass bottles/jars.
markharry66
Guru
got up saw the weather thought sod it stuck alarm clock on and had extra half hour in bed took the car in sat in traffice role on Feb will be back on the bike its offical I hate January
Light snow today, no thaw yet but far less bitter than yesterday
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
I'll drive tomorrow - WFH. Hip playing up with the cold unfortunately.
biking_fox
Legendary Member
- Location
- Manchester
Ditto.
Awoke yesterday morning after the forcast had provided plenty of anxiety fuel for today's travels.
I figured the lingering, patchy ice was bad enough to forsake the trip into town necessary for sausages and the time saved appealed as an opportunity to address my sorry state before leaving, so I had eggs on toast instead.
Out into the glorious bright morning wearing all the clothes, taking it very easy and doing my best to pay attention and keep everything straight / steady on the large, inevitable icy patches on the cycle and tow paths. Got to work in one piece if quite late but thankfully without incident.
After a day in the cold office all I really wanted was a hot shower and bed, but instead I had kickboxing. While a little tempted to sack it off my resolve was rewarded by the warm environment and even greater warmth generated by all the exertion.
Before I arrived nothing seemed worse than spending a second longer than I had to outside; however after a good thrashing I headed to the other side of the city for a disappointing, fleeting dangle on the - inevitably freezing - monkey bars and a trawl of various supermarkets' reductions with some success.
A few items scored I headed home; the heat and enthusiasm absolutely drained from my being... arriving back seemingly just in time as my stinging cold fingers increasingly refused to operate correctly.
Only about 17 miles but certain enough given the conditions and a welcome day of exertion and corresponding body high once showered and in bed
This morning I'd half-planned to go into town but it looked that bleak that after another crap night's sleep I opted again for breakfast at home and the short option.
While still overcast by the time I left it'd brightened up a fair bit; the bike and I emerging to find a light dusting of snow on everything.
While still bloody cold it seemed tangibly milder than yesterday; the cycle path fairly deserted with the odd flake of snow falling as I trundled on cautiously.
As the journey continued the snow became heavier to become a gentle flurry. Made it to work marginally less late than yesterday; clearly need to leave earlier tomorrow.
While it's nice to see the snow I'm a bit apprehensive about the journey home, which I think will be pretty direct this evening.
EDIT: Came straight home, tangibly milder even if I wasn't feeling it in the short journey that gave little chance to warm up...
Bonus image of one of the few fellow cyclists encounted on the way in:
I figured the lingering, patchy ice was bad enough to forsake the trip into town necessary for sausages and the time saved appealed as an opportunity to address my sorry state before leaving, so I had eggs on toast instead.
Out into the glorious bright morning wearing all the clothes, taking it very easy and doing my best to pay attention and keep everything straight / steady on the large, inevitable icy patches on the cycle and tow paths. Got to work in one piece if quite late but thankfully without incident.
After a day in the cold office all I really wanted was a hot shower and bed, but instead I had kickboxing. While a little tempted to sack it off my resolve was rewarded by the warm environment and even greater warmth generated by all the exertion.
Before I arrived nothing seemed worse than spending a second longer than I had to outside; however after a good thrashing I headed to the other side of the city for a disappointing, fleeting dangle on the - inevitably freezing - monkey bars and a trawl of various supermarkets' reductions with some success.
A few items scored I headed home; the heat and enthusiasm absolutely drained from my being... arriving back seemingly just in time as my stinging cold fingers increasingly refused to operate correctly.
Only about 17 miles but certain enough given the conditions and a welcome day of exertion and corresponding body high once showered and in bed
This morning I'd half-planned to go into town but it looked that bleak that after another crap night's sleep I opted again for breakfast at home and the short option.
While still overcast by the time I left it'd brightened up a fair bit; the bike and I emerging to find a light dusting of snow on everything.
While still bloody cold it seemed tangibly milder than yesterday; the cycle path fairly deserted with the odd flake of snow falling as I trundled on cautiously.
As the journey continued the snow became heavier to become a gentle flurry. Made it to work marginally less late than yesterday; clearly need to leave earlier tomorrow.
While it's nice to see the snow I'm a bit apprehensive about the journey home, which I think will be pretty direct this evening.
EDIT: Came straight home, tangibly milder even if I wasn't feeling it in the short journey that gave little chance to warm up...
Bonus image of one of the few fellow cyclists encounted on the way in:
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cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
-6 c when I set off although clear till I got close to work where some bits of the cycle path had snow on still from yesterday.
Looks like we had some snow at home after sunrise so I'm hoping it will melt before I go home
Looks like we had some snow at home after sunrise so I'm hoping it will melt before I go home
Cold. Some of the quiet roads aren't completely clear of the refrozen tiny amount of snowfall from last Friday. Spiky tyre up front today (15+ years old but still in good shape- I don't use it often). Pretty comfortable with my usual winter gear. Put my back out yesterday putting on an overshoe, once I get on the bike I feel fine until I have to get off it again.
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
mostly melted for the homeward bound ride apart from a few sections of broken compacted snow on the single track lane , i misjudged the sunset as i could have done with putting my lights on by the time i got home it was very dull but i thought for 5 mins that it was an issue i may as well plod on .
Arjimlad
Tights of Cydonia
- Location
- South Glos
-3 to -5 for me this morning.
I had an extra layer on, a light fleece jumper under the jacket which made a big difference to comfort. Heated gloves (very cheap Aliexpress specials with 3xAA batteries per glove) kept my hands quite warm with thin Decathlon liners. Sealskin waterproof socks kept the feet warm too.
Halfway along an icy deserted country lane, 3 roe deer trotted along ahead of me. I would not have attempted this route without the studded tyres. It was a very enjoyable ride if a couple of mph slower on the usual average speed.
I had an extra layer on, a light fleece jumper under the jacket which made a big difference to comfort. Heated gloves (very cheap Aliexpress specials with 3xAA batteries per glove) kept my hands quite warm with thin Decathlon liners. Sealskin waterproof socks kept the feet warm too.
Halfway along an icy deserted country lane, 3 roe deer trotted along ahead of me. I would not have attempted this route without the studded tyres. It was a very enjoyable ride if a couple of mph slower on the usual average speed.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Turbo for me after work.
Snow melted, normal dark cold and damp midwinter day, easier back on the normal bike with normal tyres.
Alex321
Guru
- Location
- South Wales
Yep. I drove in today after one look at the road.
When I arrived, nearly went Arse over tip on the pavement between the car park and th co-op near the office. Definitely not a safe day for cycling in the morning.
