Tales from today's commute....
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Left work knackered and unwilling into the once more cold, pretty brutal headwind.
By the time I'd reached town I'd at least warmed up and gained a little enthusiasm; these both buoyed further by slowly winding my way past a delivery dickhead over Magdalen bridge.
Out north on the usual convoluted route to the park; stopping at M&S to rummage for bargains. Seemed the only things reduced were the sandwiches; which turned out to be my only purchase in the name of the homeless bloke outside... This after much anxious deliberation over whether to buy him one at all / what filling to get after he expressed no preference / whether I'd be judge by providing a yellow-stickered item.. he appeared happy and grateful for his eventual all day breakfast and I went on my way.
Those I passed on the tow path on the way back into the city were notably more cheery and civil than usual. A short, crap session on the rings was had once I reached the park but it least it was something and I felt tangibly better for a bit of a stretch.
Down the back of the railway line to Botley, bumping into my sound upstairs neighbour outside the supermarket; who embarassingly I didn't recognise at first.
After a bit of a chat scored some reasonable bargains and headed home, getting low-level cut up on one of the roundabouts by the business school by some muppet coming from my left as I wanted to go straight across / right. Pillock ended up parked on the roundabout behind another vehicle on the exit and I managed to thread between the two; deploying a well-aimed "you f*cking dickhead" as I passed.
Now with the wind on my side I smashed it home along the tow path, again amongst very pleasant, accommodating people.
Now back home with some cracking jungle on waiting for my £2.61 melt in the middle smoked haddock fishcakes to finish cooking.
If I felt this good all the time, life would be so good...
By the time I'd reached town I'd at least warmed up and gained a little enthusiasm; these both buoyed further by slowly winding my way past a delivery dickhead over Magdalen bridge.
Out north on the usual convoluted route to the park; stopping at M&S to rummage for bargains. Seemed the only things reduced were the sandwiches; which turned out to be my only purchase in the name of the homeless bloke outside... This after much anxious deliberation over whether to buy him one at all / what filling to get after he expressed no preference / whether I'd be judge by providing a yellow-stickered item.. he appeared happy and grateful for his eventual all day breakfast and I went on my way.
Those I passed on the tow path on the way back into the city were notably more cheery and civil than usual. A short, crap session on the rings was had once I reached the park but it least it was something and I felt tangibly better for a bit of a stretch.
Down the back of the railway line to Botley, bumping into my sound upstairs neighbour outside the supermarket; who embarassingly I didn't recognise at first.
After a bit of a chat scored some reasonable bargains and headed home, getting low-level cut up on one of the roundabouts by the business school by some muppet coming from my left as I wanted to go straight across / right. Pillock ended up parked on the roundabout behind another vehicle on the exit and I managed to thread between the two; deploying a well-aimed "you f*cking dickhead" as I passed.
Now with the wind on my side I smashed it home along the tow path, again amongst very pleasant, accommodating people.
Now back home with some cracking jungle on waiting for my £2.61 melt in the middle smoked haddock fishcakes to finish cooking.
If I felt this good all the time, life would be so good...
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Ok my curiousity's piqued, What's a 'jungle one'? Googled it and I only found an e-scooter, but I don't think you'd want to eat one of those for your tea.
Sorry; should have been "jungle on"... currently hooked on the early-2000s dnb / jungle (argue amongst yourselves as appropriate) present in / inspired by video games of the era
Spartak
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- Bristolian
Commute home in daylight ... 😁
Andy in Germany
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- Location
- Rottenburg am Neckar
On the way to work on Saturday. The market in Rottenburg hadn't opened for business which made it easier to navigate...
Bike in the same place as the previous image, looking down the Klostergasse (Monastery alley), towards the Monastery.
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
Nothing much to report on my way in except with the clock change it was still twilight and a couple of my gears were slipping slightly. Likely the new gear cable I fitted last Wednesday has stretched. So when I've sat down Ive gave the barrel adjuster a 1/4 turn. Oh I've sat at the back of the train and strapped up my bike with two straps and threaded them through the eyes, so hopefully I don't have a repeat of the muppet the other day.
Cool, overcast and a bit blowy this morning but tolerable. Roads are still deliciously deserted since the schools are off, the traffic flowing into the city at a speed conducive to just holding the lane and integrating with everything else.
Unusually I was greeted by the lady butcher upon embarking on today's sausage quest; who was thanked profusely for her dilligence in selecting only the most crisp morsels at my request
Back out through town and onto the tow path in good time, quite a few other cyclists about and everyone generally seemed in a good mood; rewarding my giving way on occasion with thanks, smiles and nods - which is always very much appreciated.
Arrived at the office early, sausages inhailed and am now feeling pretty good - again I can't overstate the value of the cycle commute for levelling my mood and helping drag my head from my arse
Unusually I was greeted by the lady butcher upon embarking on today's sausage quest; who was thanked profusely for her dilligence in selecting only the most crisp morsels at my request
Back out through town and onto the tow path in good time, quite a few other cyclists about and everyone generally seemed in a good mood; rewarding my giving way on occasion with thanks, smiles and nods - which is always very much appreciated.
Arrived at the office early, sausages inhailed and am now feeling pretty good - again I can't overstate the value of the cycle commute for levelling my mood and helping drag my head from my arse
Amen brother
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
Car today
Some one at work is giving me a bike for free, it's only a Carrera TDf but I can strip it for parts or flog it as I think it's a size too big.
Some one at work is giving me a bike for free, it's only a Carrera TDf but I can strip it for parts or flog it as I think it's a size too big.
Seems a shame / a bit pointless to strip it unless the frame's shafted; probably best to make sure it's functional, punt it on and spend the money on gear you can use..
EckyH
It wasn't me!
- Location
- Nottuln, North Rhine-Westphalia
Where I have to sign?
Ususally I have the opportunity to ride home at noon, so even in winter I've got one ride in daylight.
E.
Seemed the only things reduced were the sandwiches; which turned out to be my only purchase in the name of the homeless bloke outside... This after much anxious deliberation over whether to buy him one at all / what filling to get after he expressed no preference / whether I'd be judge by providing a yellow-stickered item.. he appeared happy and grateful for his eventual all day breakfast and I went on my way.
Hero!
Morning all.
A very pleasant ride in this morning. Not cold and still air. Half term holidays means a nice and clear ride in, even the green lights played ball.
Had a nice bit of SCR with a single speeder, young lad who could shift. I could keep up with him but I was on the edge of blowing up. Didn't let him know it of course 😄
More of the graffiti wall in Deptford
A very pleasant ride in this morning. Not cold and still air. Half term holidays means a nice and clear ride in, even the green lights played ball.
Had a nice bit of SCR with a single speeder, young lad who could shift. I could keep up with him but I was on the edge of blowing up. Didn't let him know it of course 😄
More of the graffiti wall in Deptford
