The daily "I cycled to work" thread
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I have a Gabba, and it's a lovely thing, but I regard it as a grey weather drizzle jersey rather than full-on downpour wear. That said, I haven't ridden in it in a full-on downpour so I might be doing it a disservice.
I recently heard of the Parentini Mossa, which is supposed to be more waterproof. Whether it's as well cut and as breathable as the Gabba I don't know, as I've never tried one.
I recently heard of the Parentini Mossa, which is supposed to be more waterproof. Whether it's as well cut and as breathable as the Gabba I don't know, as I've never tried one.
I'm having a couple of days off as I am coughing and snottering like a good un.
So I'm necking the parecetamol and fruit to try and beat it before this weekends CX race.
That said, I can't face the traffic tomorrow so I may wrap up and ride without trying to get PRs all the way there.
Steve
So I'm necking the parecetamol and fruit to try and beat it before this weekends CX race.
That said, I can't face the traffic tomorrow so I may wrap up and ride without trying to get PRs all the way there.
Steve
S10GTA said:
The gabba is supposed to be excellent
Good to hear! SixPotBelly said:
I have a Gabba, and it's a lovely thing, but I regard it as a grey weather drizzle jersey rather than full-on downpour wear. That said, I haven't ridden in it in a full-on downpour so I might be doing it a disservice.
I recently heard of the Parentini Mossa, which is supposed to be more waterproof. Whether it's as well cut and as breathable as the Gabba I don't know, as I've never tried one.
Interesting, cheers. I'll make sure to check it out. I recently heard of the Parentini Mossa, which is supposed to be more waterproof. Whether it's as well cut and as breathable as the Gabba I don't know, as I've never tried one.
okgo said:
IF you ride with any gusto you'll be soaked with sweat riding a gabba anyway. It doesn't breathe.
I'm not quick by any means but tend to work up a sweat. Overall, it seems to get very good reviews so might try it and see how I get on.
Eventful ride home today.
Nearly collected a jogger who stepped into the road without looking right in front of me. She screamed when I swerved past her!
New lights were great and must be bright. Had a chavvy lass shout, "You ****, what if I had ****ING epilepsy!" I was just riding along minding my own business, so politely questioned her parentage and carried on my way!
Nearly collected a jogger who stepped into the road without looking right in front of me. She screamed when I swerved past her!
New lights were great and must be bright. Had a chavvy lass shout, "You ****, what if I had ****ING epilepsy!" I was just riding along minding my own business, so politely questioned her parentage and carried on my way!
v15ben said:
Eventful ride home today.
Nearly collected a jogger who stepped into the road without looking right in front of me. She screamed when I swerved past her!
New lights were great and must be bright. Had a chavvy lass shout, "You ****, what if I had ****ING epilepsy!" I was just riding along minding my own business, so politely questioned her parentage and carried on my way!
Were they driving? If so, they wouldn't suffer from epilepsy. Nearly collected a jogger who stepped into the road without looking right in front of me. She screamed when I swerved past her!
New lights were great and must be bright. Had a chavvy lass shout, "You ****, what if I had ****ING epilepsy!" I was just riding along minding my own business, so politely questioned her parentage and carried on my way!
If they were a passer by..... Meh
Fell off this morning.
Brain said "ooh, look they have cleaned off the leaves on the path. Oh, that's a bit quicker now. Ooh, the wheels are losing a bit of grip, oops, ouch, that hurt"
Used my face as a brake, hand also, think it is bruised. Helmet worked in one way (kept mt eyes out of the ground) but not stopping me falling!
Brain said "ooh, look they have cleaned off the leaves on the path. Oh, that's a bit quicker now. Ooh, the wheels are losing a bit of grip, oops, ouch, that hurt"
Used my face as a brake, hand also, think it is bruised. Helmet worked in one way (kept mt eyes out of the ground) but not stopping me falling!
aclivity said:
Fell off this morning.
Brain said "ooh, look they have cleaned off the leaves on the path. Oh, that's a bit quicker now. Ooh, the wheels are losing a bit of grip, oops, ouch, that hurt"
Used my face as a brake, hand also, think it is bruised. Helmet worked in one way (kept mt eyes out of the ground) but not stopping me falling!
Bad luck, but more importantly how's the bike? Brain said "ooh, look they have cleaned off the leaves on the path. Oh, that's a bit quicker now. Ooh, the wheels are losing a bit of grip, oops, ouch, that hurt"
Used my face as a brake, hand also, think it is bruised. Helmet worked in one way (kept mt eyes out of the ground) but not stopping me falling!
budgie smuggler said:
Bad luck, but more importantly how's the bike?
I'm on my Brompton and it looks OK, cycled the last half mile to work OK.I'm already in trouble with the wife (went on an 18 mile ride on Tuesday morning after dropping my car in for warranty work) so I will keep this one quiet!
aclivity said:
budgie smuggler said:
Bad luck, but more importantly how's the bike?
I'm on my Brompton and it looks OK, cycled the last half mile to work OK.I'm already in trouble with the wife (went on an 18 mile ride on Tuesday morning after dropping my car in for warranty work) so I will keep this one quiet!
At least when its slippery it lubricates the ground so less road rash (well sometimes)
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