Tales from today's commute....

[dodd82]

Really enjoyed this morning. My legs were tired after a longish ride on Saturday and football yesterday, but it was better than I'd anticipated. The usual close passes etc. but all in all it was a lovely ride, and I didn't feel tired at the end of it, so must be getting fitter

Saw a couple of cyclists heading in the opposite direction - no response to my gesture of hello

 

[PJ79LIZARD]

Full fingered gloves out today to, not a bad ride in for a Monday!

 

[J.Primus]

Enjoyed the cold weather this morning, first time I've been able to wear my hoodie without getting too warm on the way in. That said I love cold weather so I would say that.
Traffic was a complete nightmare, had to do some extremely unothodox weaving though Moorgate as traffic was at a complete standstill with people straddling lanes and buses across all of them in some cases!
And my bell broke, I swear Evans only fit things on a new bicycle if it's guaranteed to break in the first 6 months.

 

[dodd82]

[QUOTE 2099089, member: 1314"]Made a regular I race occasionally eat dirt – he called me short and fat a few weeks ago, but I scalped him at Balham. [/quote]

Does it make me naive that I am shocked by this?

 

[ianrauk]

Does it make me naive that I am shocked by this?

Yes, CoG is short and fat... so don't worry about it.

 

[Lee_M]

It's properly dark now on most of the commute to work (7 am start). 2 or 3 cyclists without lights. Crazy.

i stay in bed until I can see daylight through the windows!

 

[BentMikey]

[QUOTE 2099089, member: 1314"]Good ride in today – got my mojo back. Made a regular I race occasionally eat dirt – he called me short and fat a few weeks ago, but I scalped him at Balham. Very little traffic, zoomed in. I like the crisp early mornings. Lights need new batteries, though. Bike needs a wash. Blackfriars bridge vista at 7.40-ish looks a marvel as the cold light rises.[/quote]

Dude, how can you lose your mojo? Srsly, you are pure MoJo, through and through. But also short and fat. :P

 

[dodd82]

I just didn't realise cyclists abused each other for no apparent reason!

Nothing wrong with a bit of a competitive streak I guess, though on my bike I am not particularly competitive - partly because I'm new to it, with a second hand hybrid bike... so I won't be winning many races

 

[fimm]

A piece of road just near where I live has been resurfaced and today is the first weekday it have been open - so this evening I will have the pleasure of cycling over delightfully smooth tarmac where there used to be a truely horrible road surface.

 

[Christopher]

Bit cold this morning. Had to adjust clips before even getting to the end of my road. Ordinary commute except for a nasty 2-car RTA on an A6 roundabout I go past - looked like someone pulled out in front of someone else. Right mess - think both cars written off but no-one hurt.

 

[GrasB]

Nothing wrong with a bit of a competitive streak I guess, though on my bike I am not particularly competitive - partly because I'm new to it, with a second hand hybrid bike... so I won't be winning many races

Well if that you on the trike you may do well to drop a bit of cargo

 

[dodd82]

Well if that you on the trike you may do well to drop a bit of cargo

It's my packed lunch mate, so I don't have any choice but to carry it I'm afraid

 

[GrasB]

It's my packed lunch mate, so I don't have any choice but to carry it I'm afraid

May I suggest you look into low-bulk high calorie foods

 

[MichaelO]

Chilly at 6am this morning - but a beautiful sunrise creeping over Tower Bridge at about 7.20! May have to lose a layer on the way home!

 

[benb]

Quite nippy on the way in this morning, but I like the cold.
Did get this idiot thrashing it through a red at a pedestrian crossing. Didn't get the reg unfortunately.