Tales from today's commute....

[kevin_cambs_uk]

I'll be taking the roads home - Busway is going to be filthy again after this rain....

I did wonder if you still kept going down there, cause the grit and stuff really is unreal.
I did the first bit today from St Ives, it was just about dry but then left to go via Over, which was a nice change.
To be honest the worst part is the Low Road. It really can be the road to hell

 

[Ganymede]

Crumbs I'm knackered. I decided to cycle to my physio appointment for the first time - the hill is legendary. With reason, my friends. I had to stop, all puffing and red-faced, and because I had to be on time I decided to keep walking up while I recovered. I also got so hot that I took off my buff, shoved it in my pocket and promptly lost it . However, my physio wad dead impressed and it was a lot easier going down, in spite of disgusting weather on the top of the hill - fog, mist, drizzle, wind... bleurgh. Much nicer at the foot of the hill and I feel a sense of achievement instead of dwelling on how I had to get off and push!

 

[subaqua]

Probably - and yes, it was a bit further than thought: 25 miles done - http://www.strava.com/activities/237139238

But I've bought a green and black saddle at a decent price

a chocolate saddle ! that is not going to last long . I daren't ask what flavour !

 

[summerdays]

a chocolate saddle ! that is not going to last long . I daren't ask what flavour !

Before it melts or gets eaten?

 

[subaqua]

One of those boring commutes where nothing happened what so ever of note. I thought it would be a lot busier seeing as the schools are all back today. Was a balmy 7 degrees when I left this morning. 2nd commute of the year and it's hard to get back in the swing of things after a while not commuting.

I have been off the bike since 5th December. I know exactly how you feel . the only way I am going to deal with it is ride . Plumstead tomorrow from Leytonstone so nice and flat to help the legs !

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

Bloody hard work tonight.
Wrong gloves, hands freezing when I got in, 17 miles and most of it unpleasant.
This winter sorts the men from the boys, saw one other cyclist once I had left the Cambridge city limit

 

[Gains84]

Ohhh boy I managed to bonk on my way home today, coupled with not enough layers that was a horrid cold ride almost capped off with a transit right hooking me but I survived and the wife got me fish and chips so almost, almost worth the mental torture!
Can't wait for tomorrow to see what that will bring!blergh

 

[MisterStan]

Bloody hard work tonight.
Wrong gloves, hands freezing when I got in, 17 miles and most of it unpleasant.
This winter sorts the men from the boys, saw one other cyclist once I had left the Cambridge city limit

Commute from hell! Noticed the front tyre going down between Girton and Oakington, couldn't find the problem so topped up and carried on. Got to Fenstanton and did the same, then a mile or so from home tried again, but couldn't get the tyre to hold pressure so gave up and swapped the tube, did find the culprit in the end - a massive piece of Flint. By the time I'd changed the tube, my legs were like lead, hands like blocks of ice! Was so happy to egg home and the Mrs had a cuppa ready for me - result!

 

[fossyant]

Late return home from Hulme. Most folk from the office had gone (I'd had a hospital checkup). Glad I do use powerful lights, saves running over non-reflective peds on the Fallowfield Loop. Durano Plus tyres are fine, don't feel as fast as the Michelins, but they are robust. Ride times say thay aren't noticably slower even with post holiday legs.

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

Commute from hell! Noticed the front tyre going down between Girton and Oakington, couldn't find the problem so topped up and carried on. Got to Fenstanton and did the same, then a mile or so from home tried again, but couldn't get the tyre to hold pressure so gave up and swapped the tube, did find the culprit in the end - a massive piece of Flint. By the time I'd changed the tube, my legs were like lead, hands like blocks of ice! Was so happy to egg home and the Mrs had a cuppa ready for me - result!

well done mate. Its not easy keeping going at the moment, I forget how convenient the Busway is with no cars, but at least were the right side of things getting better hopefully!

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

Another unpleasant ride in. Its been hard work all week and its only half way!

 

[Simontm]

No commute today as it's pick-up daughter day but yesterday evening had a lovely pass from some school-run mum which if I had;t have shifted very quickly would have seen my front wheel mashed. Needless to say she was completely oblivious and manages to be my first numpty of the year!

 

[MisterStan]

Another unpleasant ride in. Its been hard work all week and its only half way!

The wind has turned AGAIN this morning!

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

The wind has turned AGAIN this morning!

Yep, same last night!
Bloody weather

 

[ianrauk]

No problems down sarf east of Lahndahn.... no wind, tiny bit of rain but nothing to bawl about. Traffic behaved itself too. Nice and quick ride in. Saw a good few other cycling commuters today. More then for a while.