Tales from today's commute....

[Alex321]

The disadvantage of irregular commuting is it seems to be an absolute faff as I've no routine anymore. I think I'm going to work out a 'work kit' and leave some stuff in a locker (even if its only used once a month or less) as it just seems to take ages packing and unpacking at either end.

I commute twice a week (Wed & Fri), and I keep a box in the office with a pair of shoes, keyboard, mouse, charging cables, shampoo and shower gel, so I don't need to carry those things back and forth (I have another keyboard & mouse at home for WFH days), I only have to pack work clothes, the laptop itself, a towel, lunch, and wallet.

 

[markharry66]

I commute twice a week (Wed & Fri), and I keep a box in the office with a pair of shoes, keyboard, mouse, charging cables, shampoo and shower gel, so I don't need to carry those things back and forth (I have another keyboard & mouse at home for WFH days), I only have to pack work clothes, the laptop itself, a towel, lunch, and wallet.

in my case the king turns up to the opening of my wallet.

 

[cyberknight]

forgot to mention i was overtaken yesterday by one of those "e" bikes you see a lot of the food delivery folk on , slight uphill drag with a bit of tailwind was i was doing 17 mph and he comes past barely pedalling .

 

[Gwylan]

We'll, I got a puncture on my belt driven ebike.
This down a quiet country lane a few kliks out into the wilds.
Requires major surgery, muscles in your poo and the patience of Job.

A kind person, recognised me and took the wheel to the local bike shop. And returned shortly afterwards.
Sincere thanks, to the person, the lads at the LBS. Altogether restored my faith in human nature.

Recommendations for decent, non frangible tyre levers are also being sought.

 

[fossyant]

My brother-in-law has started cycle commuting on a 'type approved' ebike that is legal for the throttle and no pedalling. Still limited, but each bike is 'tested' to VOSA standards and has a certificate.

Bear in mind my sister, his wife, think's I'm mad, but it's OK for him to ride into Manchester as a complete novice ? Anyway he covers part of my route so I'm hoping I'll fly past him at some point - he only does a day or two a week on it as he's sick of public transport - it's taking him over an hour for 6 miles on PT, where he can e-bike in 35 minutes.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

Recommendations for decent, non frangible tyre levers are also being sought.

I've just taken delivery of these steel with polymer coverage from SJS. Only used them once, but seem excellent.

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/tools/soma-fabrications-steel-core-tyre-lever-per-pair/

I also keep one of these for refitting recalcitrant ones

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/tools/var-tyre-levers/

 

[DCLane]

Two longer commutes today, totalling almost 50 miles.

Almost home and a loud car comes past from behind, with older teenagers wearing football gear hanging out of the windows shouting.

Car > You've dropped your keys / you're tyres flat

Me > Smiled, rode past to the ASL with them just behind

Car > You've dropped your keys

Me > Nope. You'll have to try harder.

Car > Nice legs and bum

Me > That's what my wife says too

Car > Nice football boots [I had black / red Spesh BG Comp SPD shoes]

Me > I've got metal studs too [shows SPD cleats]

Car > That's not fair

Me > Enjoy the football boys. And I'm still ahead of you

Car > Cheer from behind as the lights change

I go left, they go right and probably both smile as a potentially difficult exchange went well.

 

[Gwylan]

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/tools/soma-6-steel-core-tyre-lever-per-pair/

I broke 2 of these this morning. I'm surprised too.

 

[fossyant]

Pedros if you have difficult tyres, or Decathlon's tyre levers.

Slight fettle of the rear brake once home as re-adjusting the mudguard fowled the canti hanger for the rear break. On removing the panniers, I noticed one of the screws holding the lower clips had come off. Into the spares for a replacement