The daily "I cycled to work" thread

[WinstonWolf]

BigBen said:

funkyrobot said:

WinstonWolf said:

funkyrobot said:

WinstonWolf said:

Windy, but it's the fens...

Today seems windier. I'm out later, but not cycling to work at the moment as it's 25 miles.

The weather forecast predicted a 25MPH fen headwind, I bailed and took the car

If I were to ride to work (maybe next year when I'm a lot fitter), the head winds will generally affect my ride home.

My experience is the winds change at about lunchtime to ensure you are riding into them on the way to work and the way home. Sure feels like it.

Ben (Cambridge)

Always...

[arch stant0n]

A little ironic that my first post on pistonheads is in Pedal Power but what the hell.

Regular (3-mile) commuter in London here...debating how I get from cycling 20 mins each way to the seemingly huge (>50 mile) distances you guys talk about as recreational rides?

I'm riding a mountain bike on 26" road tyres at the moment - mainly as it's a 20 min ride into central London and my riding's for fitness. I couldn't see the point in making a short commute easier!

[ukbabz]

Take a look at a map, see if you can find a 4mile route. Ride that for a bit, it'll up from 6-8 miles a day. A bit later crack onto 5miles each way, and look at doing a longer ride at the weekend (10miles+ in one go). Fitness will build up and you'll get it sorted in no time

[Shirt587]

Ride in felt slow. Got to my desk, flag across the road is pointing right so I was into a headwind on the way here (unusual). Felt better about time.

Looked out the window at lunchtime. Flag now points left so it'll be a headwind to go home as well. Balls.

[arch stant0n]

ukbabz said:

Take a look at a map, see if you can find a 4mile route. Ride that for a bit, it'll up from 6-8 miles a day. A bit later crack onto 5miles each way, and look at doing a longer ride at the weekend (10miles+ in one go). Fitness will build up and you'll get it sorted in no time

Cheers! Obvious I guess, but you get stuck in the routine. Will see what I can add on the home leg through picturesque East London

[cirian75]

"Ok Google, Will it rain today?"

"No, weather will be 19c and overcast"


looks out side, its pissing down and my wet weather gear is at home :/

[cirian75]

completely crap effort this morning.

late night, booze and junk food last night, plus wind is all over the show this morning inside and out

[WolfAir]

First time back on the bike after a break because of ramadhan and my backside is killing. Seems i can only now sit on silk cushions.

[M3John]

Nearly had a head on collision today at 5am with some bafoon who turned across my side of the road. That was interesting...

[bakerstreet]

Nothing exciting to report this morning apart from I did follow a girl on a bicycle who had a lovely bottom

Going to try and leave the office at 4.45 today. When we had the last tube strike, the cycle to the train station took me 50 minutes. Usually takes me 20

[S10GTA]

bakerstreet said:

Nothing exciting to report this morning apart from I did follow a girl on a bicycle who had a lovely bottom

I love it when that happens

[M3John]

S10GTA said:

bakerstreet said:

Nothing exciting to report this morning apart from I did follow a girl on a bicycle who had a lovely bottom

I love it when that happens

Same here. Quite hypnotic.

[S10GTA]

M3John said:

S10GTA said:

bakerstreet said:

Nothing exciting to report this morning apart from I did follow a girl on a bicycle who had a lovely bottom

I love it when that happens

Same here. Quite hypnotic.

How long is it acceptable to stay behind them without being purvey?

[GarryDK]

Never been that lucky.

[cirian75]

S10GTA said:

M3John said:

S10GTA said:

bakerstreet said:

Nothing exciting to report this morning apart from I did follow a girl on a bicycle who had a lovely bottom

I love it when that happens

Same here. Quite hypnotic.

How long is it acceptable to stay behind them without being purvey?

depends how good your helmet cam is

[yellowjack]

S10GTA said:

M3John said:

S10GTA said:

bakerstreet said:

Nothing exciting to report this morning apart from I did follow a girl on a bicycle who had a lovely bottom

I love it when that happens

Same here. Quite hypnotic.

How long is it acceptable to stay behind them without being purvey?

About 21 miles if she's your riding buddy, and a far stronger rider than you are, towing your fat carcass around your regular loop on a windy evening. Although to be fair, she was a friend, so I tended to focus more on the hypnotic sight of her cranks turning. She had far nicer cranks than I did back then...

[E65Ross]

Hateful headwind this morning. Didn't start until the afternoon so made it 45 miles with 3000ft climb..... 2000ft of which were within a 22 mile period. Only a 16.1 average but headwind and hills didn't help!

[cirian75]

1st almost holy st nearly being wiped out by a large black Mercedes on the way home :O

That 105 front brake I fitted 3 weeks ago saved my arse

[anonymous-user]

E65Ross said:

Hateful headwind this morning. Didn't start until the afternoon so made it 45 miles with 3000ft climb..... 2000ft of which were within a 22 mile period. Only a 16.1 average but headwind and hills didn't help!

Jesus that is some commute.

[E65Ross]

RenOHH said:

E65Ross said:

Hateful headwind this morning. Didn't start until the afternoon so made it 45 miles with 3000ft climb..... 2000ft of which were within a 22 mile period. Only a 16.1 average but headwind and hills didn't help!

Jesus that is some commute.

It was only that long because I made it that long! The more direct route I take is much less..... Only 20 miles with 1050ft climb! I fancied a longer ride today as I had to have tomorrow off as my legs were just in need of rest and I can't ride tomorrow either.