Tales from today's commute....

[L Q]

Worst ride in since I got back on my bike 6 months ago, Was really tempted to get in the car but got the bike out and went for it, Got soaked and the last 3 miles into a headwind were relentless, After a shower and change into my work clothes I was pleased I did it.

Cycle back should be OK as its now stopped raining.

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

This is because you tried to keep up with @MisterStan last night - always kills me the next day too!!!

I think your right mate!

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

So glad I brought spare shorts, this mornings are still soggy!

 

[hennbell]

Was run off the road by a HGV yesterday when I confronted him he suggested that I should get out of his way. I pointed out that I had all the rights and responsibilities of any vehicle, he was just confused.

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

Wet, very wet, very very wet. For the second time now in recent weeks I question my choice of attire. Thick neoprene overshoes, water proof over trousers and a Varium jacket. It's just extra stuff to dry out at work! I would of done just as well in normal kit I think.

 

[Origamist]

Wet, very wet, very very wet. For the second time now in recent weeks I question my choice of attire. Thick neoprene overshoes, water proof over trousers and a Varium jacket. It's just extra stuff to dry out at work! I would of done just as well in normal kit I think.

I'd not bother with waterproof kit unless it's cold, wet/sleet and windy. I'm now back to using neoprene toe covers and never use waterproof trousers. I prob use a waterproof jacket on no more than 15 commutes a year...

 

[Panter]

Bad weather always means bad drivers, god knows why. .

As an experienced cycle commuter, you'll laugh at my naivety here. But, I'd always assumed that bad weather would mean that the drivers wrapped up in their warm, dry cars would be more considerate of the cold, wet cyclist battling through the storms but as I've learned the hard way, it's the complete opposite!

 

[MisterStan]

So glad I brought spare shorts, this mornings are still soggy!

My kit is strewn around the office - most of it is nearly dry!

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

My kit is strewn around the office - most of it is nearly dry!

its sunny out there too!

 

[MisterStan]

its sunny out there too!

But windy too

 

[Hacienda71]

It's a bit windy out. Have to see how the deep section wheels behave on the way home.

 

[jagman.2003]

Adding a bit more variety to my commuting. Mountain biked to work & back yesterday.
75-80% off road. About 50% longer travelling time. (will reduce with practice). About a 2 miles shorter than shortest road route.
Just over 23 miles round trip & 3000ft of climbing. Some good sections of trail in places.
Built up a cheap hard tail using a SAB frame from Planet X (£30), wheels from ebay & a bunch of other stuff I had in the garage.
It's not a rocket but it suits this trip well. I have fitted long SKS mudgaurds, they haven't clogged or jammed yet. Not a usual choice I know.
But are keeping alot of the mud off me. Better for the office politics.

 

[Origamist]

It's a bit windy out. Have to see how the deep section wheels behave on the way home.

Looks like a strong head/crosswind for you!

 

[Hacienda71]

Looks like a strong head/crosswind for you!

Could be interesting. Cross for you, but you should be able to stay out of the worst of it going down the lanes.

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

Someone must have had the best tail wind this year so far?

For me it was the headwind from hell. 11 mph down hill and went to change into first gear! I was already in first gear!!!

Absolutely demoralising wind all the way home. But I caught a guy and we shared the workload for the last few miles which was great.

But I have said it before and I will say it again, weather in this country is shite.