The daily "I cycled to work" thread
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loudlashadjuster said:
Any tips as the autumn really sets in?
I don't have anything like overshoes, are they a good idea?
What about soggy kit? Do you just dry it as best you can and put it back on for the ride home? (what I'm doing for now in this Indian summer)
Or be extravagant and leave a dry set at work?
Mud guards, mudguards, and mudguards again!I don't have anything like overshoes, are they a good idea?
What about soggy kit? Do you just dry it as best you can and put it back on for the ride home? (what I'm doing for now in this Indian summer)
Or be extravagant and leave a dry set at work?
they don't look pretty, but stop you getting covered in s
t that will otherwise get flicked up...i don't mind getting wet from rain.. - its getting covered in ground water that annoys me!!
Rolls said:
Mud guards, mudguards, and mudguards again!
they don't look pretty, but stop you getting covered in st that will otherwise get flicked up...
i don't mind getting wet from rain.. - its getting covered in ground water that annoys me!!
I have an old set of Crud Catchers lying around that I could fit. I'm used to riding XC without any though so a bit of road grime won't faze me. they don't look pretty, but stop you getting covered in s
t that will otherwise get flicked up...i don't mind getting wet from rain.. - its getting covered in ground water that annoys me!!
I do like the look of Ass Savers though.
S10GTA said:
Every morning I cycle in and see the same cars sat in traffic. I think to myself "muppets"
I wonder if they think the same when they see me?
I think the same, though I wonder why I never see a single nice/interesting car on my commute, ever.I wonder if they think the same when they see me?
I also see the same cycle commuters every day and I can tell how late/early I am by how far into the commute I see them!
Rolls said:
loudlashadjuster said:
Any tips as the autumn really sets in?
I don't have anything like overshoes, are they a good idea?
What about soggy kit? Do you just dry it as best you can and put it back on for the ride home? (what I'm doing for now in this Indian summer)
Or be extravagant and leave a dry set at work?
Mud guards, mudguards, and mudguards again!I don't have anything like overshoes, are they a good idea?
What about soggy kit? Do you just dry it as best you can and put it back on for the ride home? (what I'm doing for now in this Indian summer)
Or be extravagant and leave a dry set at work?
they don't look pretty, but stop you getting covered in s
t that will otherwise get flicked up...i don't mind getting wet from rain.. - its getting covered in ground water that annoys me!!
Why people ride without them I have no idea. shogun001 said:
Maybe........because they don't fit my bike?
Seen the sks race blades however unsure how much seat tube-wheel clearance is needed.
Race blades don't go over the wheel so clearance is irrelevant. Seen the sks race blades however unsure how much seat tube-wheel clearance is needed.
Road Racers will fit almost all bikes - except those with razor thin seat tube/wheel clearances.
Or buy a winter bike.
Job jobbed.
v15ben said:
I think the same, though I wonder why I never see a single nice/interesting car on my commute, ever.
I also see the same cycle commuters every day and I can tell how late/early I am by how far into the commute I see them!
I see an R8 most mornings parked outside a hair salon... and I got over taken by a Ferrari FF (I think!) this morning. Number plate ending 'EXO' - anyone?I also see the same cycle commuters every day and I can tell how late/early I am by how far into the commute I see them!
And this is near Tamworth!
WinstonWolf said:
Just been out for a night ride, it's a bit fresh in the dips! Gorgeous open countryside and starlight 
I went out on Wednesday, 8:15 till 9:30pm. It was a still clear night with a bright moon.I almost thought about enjoying the ride rather than trying to max out my stats.
Almost....
Steve
Slightly chilly this morning but once I got going I was fine in shorts and short sleeves (no base layer) though it won't be long before I have to think about adding long sleeved tops etc. to my cycling kit.
Only bug bare this morning was the bloody train (less than ½ a mile from the office) I approached whilst the barriers were down and filtered to the front of the queue (by this time the barriers had been down for a good couple of minutes I’d guess) I went up to the barrier and could see nothing through the morning mist a couple of minutes later a non-stop train (there is a station around 300m from the crossing) went past, great the barrier will be coming up – ohh no, it remains down so I have another look (dismounted by this point so I can move around) nothing coming at all. Five minutes after the first train I see the twinkle of headlights coming from the opposite direction to the first, and another minute and a half goes by before the freight train (bound for the docks) passes and the barriers lift. I recon they were down for close to 10 minutes, pain in the arse. I might start going the long way around (adds another mile to the ride) to ensure I don’t get stuck
Still the ride home should be accompanied by a nice strong tail wind
Only bug bare this morning was the bloody train (less than ½ a mile from the office) I approached whilst the barriers were down and filtered to the front of the queue (by this time the barriers had been down for a good couple of minutes I’d guess) I went up to the barrier and could see nothing through the morning mist a couple of minutes later a non-stop train (there is a station around 300m from the crossing) went past, great the barrier will be coming up – ohh no, it remains down so I have another look (dismounted by this point so I can move around) nothing coming at all. Five minutes after the first train I see the twinkle of headlights coming from the opposite direction to the first, and another minute and a half goes by before the freight train (bound for the docks) passes and the barriers lift. I recon they were down for close to 10 minutes, pain in the arse. I might start going the long way around (adds another mile to the ride) to ensure I don’t get stuck
Still the ride home should be accompanied by a nice strong tail wind
PanzerCommander said:
Slightly chilly this morning but once I got going I was fine in shorts and short sleeves (no base layer) though it won't be long before I have to think about adding long sleeved tops etc. to my cycling kit.
Yes, I debated that too but figured it would be OK once I warmed up.Fog on the glasses was a pain though.
PanzerCommander said:
loudlashadjuster said:
es, I debated that too but figured it would be OK once I warmed up.
Fog on the glasses was a pain though.
Not just me that gets that then Fog on the glasses was a pain though.
usually when stopped at a junction airflow seems to keep them clear when on the move.Rear wheel was making a clicking noise , thought the freewheel must have died, in fact was sure of it, then noticed this:
Must have been in a fair few miles! Tyre seems fine
Steve vRS said:
WinstonWolf said:
Just been out for a night ride, it's a bit fresh in the dips! Gorgeous open countryside and starlight
I went out on Wednesday, 8:15 till 9:30pm. It was a still clear night with a bright moon.I almost thought about enjoying the ride rather than trying to max out my stats.
Almost....
Steve
PanzerCommander said:
loudlashadjuster said:
es, I debated that too but figured it would be OK once I warmed up.
Fog on the glasses was a pain though.
Not just me that gets that then Fog on the glasses was a pain though.
usually when stopped at a junction airflow seems to keep them clear when on the move.I clean my lenses in washing up water, rinse them, and dry them off. Then, breathe onto the lens (you'll see them fog up) and rub the cloth over the lens. Polish away any streaks, then breathe on them again and Lo! no more fogging! Treatment lasts me a couple of rides, and the anti-fog coating is usually only undone by sweat running down the inside of the glasses, whereupon I have to wash them again, but I've been using the same cloth for about 6 or 7 years, and although it's slightly grubby, it still retains it's anti-fog properties (you have to keep the little ziplock bag sealed, though, or it'll dry out).
yellowjack said:
PanzerCommander said:
loudlashadjuster said:
es, I debated that too but figured it would be OK once I warmed up.
Fog on the glasses was a pain though.
Not just me that gets that then Fog on the glasses was a pain though.
usually when stopped at a junction airflow seems to keep them clear when on the move.I clean my lenses in washing up water, rinse them, and dry them off. Then, breathe onto the lens (you'll see them fog up) and rub the cloth over the lens. Polish away any streaks, then breathe on them again and Lo! no more fogging! Treatment lasts me a couple of rides, and the anti-fog coating is usually only undone by sweat running down the inside of the glasses, whereupon I have to wash them again, but I've been using the same cloth for about 6 or 7 years, and although it's slightly grubby, it still retains it's anti-fog properties (you have to keep the little ziplock bag sealed, though, or it'll dry out).
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