MisterStan
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Dentist this afternoon, so had to take the bus. Air conditioning and free WifFi - big tick. Smelly people coughing and spluttering - big cross.
Tales from today's commute....
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I like Skol
A Minging Manc...
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- Sunny Ashton-under-Lyne
To follow up on last nights commute report, this mornings trip home was almost as sunny, warm and pleasant in shorts and short sleeves. Unfortunately the standard of driving hadn't improved overnight. A couple of silly incidents including an idiot private hire taxi driver that insisted on overtaking me as I did 25+mph down the Bredbury curves with an artic wagon coming up the hill in the opposite direction. Of course once he realised that the predictable unexpected had happened (who would think a large truck might be coming around the bend on a road that feeds one of the biggest industrial estates in the area!) he did the only thing he could and squeezed me to make sure the truck didn't run into him 
Sometimes I really do despair
Sometimes I really do despair
Simontm
Veteran
Whoosh, a bit fresh this morning eh?
Had 3/4 over the lycra but just a t-shirt on, thankfully there is a hill within 3 minutes of my ride, soon warmed up.
No hits this morning (yesterday an Audi hit my arm squeezing the inside gap as I was about to turn left) but some idiot in a Ultra Tough company HGV decided to try and overtake me on hill at Cheam High Street. Now, I get out of the way of HGVs usually but at that point after the lights there are always parked cars so I have to move into a primary position.
Still the idiot wanted to overtake despite oncoming cars so I moved even further out. At that point he revved up the back of me - cue much gesticulation pointing out the error of the gentlemen's driving manner.
Had 3/4 over the lycra but just a t-shirt on, thankfully there is a hill within 3 minutes of my ride, soon warmed up.
No hits this morning (yesterday an Audi hit my arm squeezing the inside gap as I was about to turn left) but some idiot in a Ultra Tough company HGV decided to try and overtake me on hill at Cheam High Street. Now, I get out of the way of HGVs usually but at that point after the lights there are always parked cars so I have to move into a primary position.
Still the idiot wanted to overtake despite oncoming cars so I moved even further out. At that point he revved up the back of me - cue much gesticulation pointing out the error of the gentlemen's driving manner.
Good to be back commuting by bike again after yesterdays drive in, not the quickest but felt very breezy and wore long sleeve top for the first time, even felt the cooler air catching in my throat!
I only have a few sets of traffic lights to go through but today every one of them was red including 3 sets of temporary ones, didnt remember how much it affects your rhythm keeping on stopping.
I only have a few sets of traffic lights to go through but today every one of them was red including 3 sets of temporary ones, didnt remember how much it affects your rhythm keeping on stopping.
jagman.2003
Über Member
- Location
- Gloucestershire
Took the very scenic hilly route home last night to avoid M5 closure traffic. Part of it Tour of Britain route!
Luckily was climbing through a tree covered section when the heavens opened.
Had a ten minute rest before getting PR on next hill.
Arm/knee warmers both rides this week. Also breathable gillet. New fastest commute in again this morning.
Luckily was climbing through a tree covered section when the heavens opened.
Had a ten minute rest before getting PR on next hill.
Arm/knee warmers both rides this week. Also breathable gillet. New fastest commute in again this morning.
Supersuperleeds
Legendary Member
- Location
- Leicester
Much colder this morning, at one point I wished I had my skull cap on. Very weird weather, brilliant sunshine yet it was drizzling 
Also one of the roads I use is closed for the week and the diversion cuts just over a mile off my commute - having to do a couple of laps of the park when near work to make it up
Also one of the roads I use is closed for the week and the diversion cuts just over a mile off my commute - having to do a couple of laps of the park when near work to make it up
martinclive
Über Member
- Location
- Fens, Cambridge
I've had a pleasant lack of "negative vehicle interactions" for a good few weeks but last night and this morning they were out in force, mainly "follow the leader" blind overtakes where a driver sees the car in front overtake so assumes its ok for them too, all on a 2 mile stretch of perfectly straight road where it should be easy to assess speed differential, sight ahead for the very large gaps in oncoming traffic and overtake without everybody exploding and dying, Gah! Amazingly though one person did put their hand up in apology afterwards, I suppose that makes it ok then...
Anyway, the main news is that its fupping freezing! tights and long sleeve merino on for me this morning. Fingerless gloves were pushing it a bit too but I have no intermediate gloves as I left them on top of the car when putting my bike on the car rack earlier this year. Its either fingerless or full on skiing mittens.
Anyway, the main news is that its fupping freezing! tights and long sleeve merino on for me this morning. Fingerless gloves were pushing it a bit too but I have no intermediate gloves as I left them on top of the car when putting my bike on the car rack earlier this year. Its either fingerless or full on skiing mittens.
kevin_cambs_uk
Guru
- Location
- Near Cambridge
I am going to buy a lottery ticket, cause that's 3 days on the trot I have missed all the rain
Mark1978
Veteran
- Location
- Shouldham, West Norfolk
36 mile ride home, pretty uneventful in terms of other motorists. Couple of close passes. Heard a "clunk thud" from the back of the bike around halfway. Bike felt normal so carried on regardless. Got home.... rear light has gone for a wander. Will have a look for it on the way back in tomorrow morning but i dont hold out much hope.
One of the roads i go on is 3.3 miles; long, bumpy and bloody depressing, especially with the wind in your face. (http://www.strava.com/activities/182974726/segments/4276194385)
http://www.strava.com/activities/182974726
One of the roads i go on is 3.3 miles; long, bumpy and bloody depressing, especially with the wind in your face. (http://www.strava.com/activities/182974726/segments/4276194385)
http://www.strava.com/activities/182974726
Hop3y
Padiham Commuter
- Location
- Padiham, Burnley
Lovely ride into work this morning - was feeling it in terms of pace and strength but wasn't going for it. I love this commuting lark.
MisterStan
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Cooler again this morning, base layer and arm warmers plus long finger gloves!
Overtook a SKY squad rider (or maybe he was a fan - was riding a Scott!) and then nearly crapped myself a few miles later when I realised he was right on my wheel, he duly took a turn on the front, meaning a nice quick ride in. Caught up with @kevin_cambs_uk and rode with him for a short while as Mr SKY Scott turned off.
Got a text from @martinclive when I got to work to say he'd spotted me and Kev - think he's been stalking me!
Overtook a SKY squad rider (or maybe he was a fan - was riding a Scott!) and then nearly crapped myself a few miles later when I realised he was right on my wheel, he duly took a turn on the front, meaning a nice quick ride in. Caught up with @kevin_cambs_uk and rode with him for a short while as Mr SKY Scott turned off.
Got a text from @martinclive when I got to work to say he'd spotted me and Kev - think he's been stalking me!
Was a cold ride in this morning, thought I saw some icey patches in the shady parts of the country roads, could have been my eyes deceiving me but gave them a wide berth just in case.
got 7 PBs on strava today although must have faded towards the end as I only got my 3rd best time for my whole route, traffic lights again might have played a part.
I keep getting to my work front door and thinking "maybe I should just keep going....!"
got 7 PBs on strava today although must have faded towards the end as I only got my 3rd best time for my whole route, traffic lights again might have played a part.
I keep getting to my work front door and thinking "maybe I should just keep going....!"
Think we are lucky in the south east. Was 7degs when I left this morning, so on again with the windcheater over the CC s/s jersey. 3rd of the way in, it was back off with the windcheater, got a bit warm. Nice sunshiney morning and in the direct sun it was quite warm.
Am really liking these school holidays. So much less traffic. Better make the most of it I suppose as schools are back in a couple of weeks.
Am really liking these school holidays. So much less traffic. Better make the most of it I suppose as schools are back in a couple of weeks.
Mark1978
Veteran
- Location
- Shouldham, West Norfolk
Cold this morning, i'm definitely not 100% prepared for the cold weather. Had shoe covers delivered to work yesterday but couldn't get them home. Could really have done with them this morning, even with two pairs of socks on, my feet were flipping freezing. Couldn#t find the light that fell off my bike last night, i guess someone has a new light on theirs 
About 1/2 a mph slower this morning than last night, but i put that down to just general leg tiredness. Felt knackered from the moment i set off, but then 100 miles in 3 days is gonna do that to you.
About 1/2 a mph slower this morning than last night, but i put that down to just general leg tiredness. Felt knackered from the moment i set off, but then 100 miles in 3 days is gonna do that to you.
