Tales from today's commute....

[HLaB]

A pretty quiet commute tonight.

On the train part it was nice to get on at St'Evenage and see a bike already in the bike space. Technically its only supposed to be folders south of Stevenage but it means I can get to a bike space straight away that not full of luggage/ prams/ passengers, so its a thumbs up from me

On the road traffic was pretty light so I just sat in it which is probably why the driving around me was good. The only event I can recall, was a scooter giving out at me for not letting them overtake immediately through a 20mph zone which took 35s and cost him 0s as he was intending to ride legally, wasn't he


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[markharry66]

Soaking wet journey into work this morning usual close passes over taken on a rased ramped Zebra crossing being the most dangerous wouldnt mind the cock womble turned right less than 30 yards uip the road gave him the bird and swore at him. Nice journey home last night no wind not cold and enjoyed it. Glad to be cycling just not in the wet.

 

[fossyant]

Lovely and dry (yes this is Manchester). Overcast so temperatures not too low. New disco slippers are proving comfy after a slight adjustment to the left cleat at work yesterday. I think they will be coming on the cycling holiday in a couple of weeks.

Shouted at one parent who stopped on double reds with various no parking signs near the School; 'No parking' I shouted.

 

[biking_fox]

Tailwind home was a joy last night, same headwind this morning less so. No drama.

 

[Arjimlad]

Feet got a soaking on the way home last night, mainly because I was too lazy to use overshoes. It was much better than sitting in a car contributing to the heavy traffic.

Nice run in this morning after a brunch meeting in a local cafe - not my usual routine but one I could happily adopt.

A group from Chepstow were turning up to the cafe as I left. A few more years before I can join a weekday cycling group!

 

[cyberknight]

Nearly knocked off on a mini roundabout where i was turning right after being in the correct lane ,indicating and making sure my way was clear a car came out from the left and didnt even notice i was there till i shouted a warning , the look on the drivers face was pure shock as she obviously was not aware of the surroundings .
Legs feel like they have no oomph all week so my speed is down which also is not helped by a road closure i can get through as they have left a section for cycles and pedestrians but it means stopping , mounting the kerb for a section then getting back onto the road on the other side .

 

[fossyant]

Officially don't like the new cyclops. I was turning right this evening, but upon the junction going green I used the road rather then following the path as it was full of pedestrians. Waited for pedestrians to cross the road as I turned onto the road and an older bloke comes shuffling across. I waited, then he has a moan about following the highway code. FFS. Just told him he was a stupid idiot.

Lots of bad driving tonight. Lots of honking, one near two car crash and another driver smashed their bumper going up a curb. Chaos.