Tales from today's commute....

[robjh]

Beautiful ride in this morning, cold but in bright sunshine already at 7.30. The wind slowed me a bit, then speeded me in other places. I spent what seemed like several minutes waiting behind a huge artic to get onto a busy roundabout (Tollbar Island, from the airport side for those who know), as I didn't want to filter into his blind spot (hey, I do read other people's posts on here!) , but apart from that minor frustration a great start to the day.

 

[MichaelO]

So headed out from work and found myself going through Coulsdon and up Portnalls rd. That's a long stretch of upwardness innit Didn't expect that. Pleased to say I got up it without stopping and as I gently regained my composure and had a drink, a cyclist came from the other direction and gave me a thumbs up which was nice

Of course the insane (to me) downhill that I think was How's Lane more than made up for the near heart attack As well as the glorious sunset on the Epsom Downs

Nice - I sometimes take Portnalls on the way home (rather than the A23 through Hooley) - it's a bit of a drag!! I find Hazelwood Lane a little easier to descend than How Lane, which (the last time I went down it) was quite potholed & quite a bit of gravel on it.

I had to get the train yesterday - meant it took almost 3 hours to get home last night as opposed to the usual hour. Back on the bike this morning - lovely weather

 

[PJ79LIZARD]

Dry and sunny, been wearing my shades last few days with low sun, warmer weather is on its way hopefully.

 

[Simontm]

Nice - I sometimes take Portnalls on the way home (rather than the A23 through Hooley) - it's a bit of a drag!! I find Hazelwood Lane a little easier to descend than How Lane, which (the last time I went down it) was quite potholed & quite a bit of gravel on it.

I had to get the train yesterday - meant it took almost 3 hours to get home last night as opposed to the usual hour. Back on the bike this morning - lovely weather

I think it was How Lane *but the Strava app that I use for mapping lost me - and by the looks of it, in the car park at work Shame, interested to know what my top speed was because it felt the fastest I've been As I said swung back round Kingswood and the Downs then the quick sprint through Hook and home.
Working at home today so no bike rides today as I also look after my daughter on Wednesdays

*just googled it, I went down Hazelwood. Good fun if you know the road, but some of those bends when it's the first time

 

[Ganymede]

Lovely out, blustery but beautiful. Back and forth to the doc's. A friend came in, looked at my cycling get-up and said "you can't be ill if you've cycled!". Alas the tooth is painful and I've been given antibiotics. Sat in the waiting room reading their info screen telling everyone to get more exercise. Heh, I thought.

 

[runner]

yesterday went mad commuting....8 mile in the morning and going home took the long way and ended up doing some 20 miles! It was a lovely cold fresh night and did not get home until nearly 7.00....bliss

 

[J1888]

It was cracking out this morning; lovely bit of sun, nip in the air, not too much wind. First day in a while I've worn shorts and not had the knees frozen off me. Wooo.

Bet it'll be horrid on the way home!

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Second day running I've hit 16mph average on the way home, I know I keep saying it, but setting off whilst it is light makes the ride more enjoyable.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Beautiful ride in this morning, cold but in bright sunshine already at 7.30. The wind slowed me a bit, then speeded me in other places. I spent what seemed like several minutes waiting behind a huge artic to get onto a busy roundabout (Tollbar Island, from the airport side for those who know), as I didn't want to filter into his blind spot (hey, I do read other people's posts on here!) , but apart from that minor frustration a great start to the day.

I'm surprised you're cycling the Tollbar Island, its about the only one round here I wont cycle, I stopped cycling it when they built the link to the M6, I don't even like using it in the car.

 

[Incontinentia Buttocks]

Beautiful ride in this morning, cold but in bright sunshine already at 7.30. The wind slowed me a bit, then speeded me in other places. I spent what seemed like several minutes waiting behind a huge artic to get onto a busy roundabout (Tollbar Island, from the airport side for those who know), as I didn't want to filter into his blind spot (hey, I do read other people's posts on here!) , but apart from that minor frustration a great start to the day.

Braver man than me, with the roadworks that place is lethal and I'm sure there was a fatal involving a cyclist not long ago too.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Braver man than me, with the roadworks that place is lethal and I'm sure there was a fatal involving a cyclist not long ago too.

There was indeed a fatal a while back.

 

[martinclive]

Big thanks to @MisterStan who came over early to my house this morning with his tools so we could put my new wheels on and change the cassette over - thanks mate

 

[DWiggy]

Its hopefully the start of my favourite season, Spring...love it

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

Yesterday afternoons ride was all about pace, getting up to cruising pace and maintain. Almost a 30 miler at 21.3 average, did the middle 15 mile stretch at a 24.4 average. Lovely weather, lovely ride.

This morning the legs felt really fresh and raring to go. Felt warmer even though the Garmin was showing -1.5. Conflicting weather forecasts for this afternoon, Met Office say rain, YR.no say 0% chance of rain with sunny intervals.

 

[400bhp]

I'm having the wet weather bike serviced so am out on the dry weather bike today for the first time since October ish. Woooooo, how nice does that feel!!

I might do an extension to the commute tonight - am still way off fully healthy pace, but the pedals need to keep turning.