The daily "I cycled to work" thread

[E65Ross]

Awesome ride home today. After a really hard 3 weeks of cycling I was going to have a recovery week.... But my legs didn't feel too bad, it was dry, and I had a net tailwind so did some extra miles.

Just over 28 miles with 2100ft of climb, so not a flat route, and a 19mph average

Love the warmer weather. Around 20 degrees is absolutely perfect for me, though yesterday was warmer it was still an extremely pleasant 68 miles!

[macp]

Beautiful ride home extended it to just over 22mls but man that headwind was strong keeping me down to an avg speed of 15.3mph

[E65Ross]

Drove in today then cycled back, so I have no choice but to cycle in tomorrow.....forecast is mild (14 degrees)....but it's set to be pissing it down

great

[idiotgap]

https://www.strava.com/challenges/bike-to-work

Global bike to work day or not tomorrow I'm going to check the weather before committing... good luck Ross!

[S10GTA]

Forecast lied

Pleased I ignored it

[idiotgap]

I got rained on, but it wasn't cold so actually a good ride. Very late to work because my riding partner trying it out for Bike to Work Day was late, I had a puncture and the rain seems to send the car drivers mad.

Sighting of a PH jersey (sans rider) drying over a bike stand near the office.

Edited by idiotgap on Tuesday 10th May 09:52

Edited by idiotgap on Tuesday 10th May 13:54

[E65Ross]

Rained, but was not cold. Short sleeve top, arm warmers, Gilet and 3/4 lengths were enough. No wind as well which was nice.

20 miles at 18.4mph. Legs feeling tired after what's been a really intense last few days in particular.

[WinstonWolf]

Mildly moist.

Porridge with raisins.

[Shirt587]

Ride home yesterday was mega - almost broke the 35 minute mark when it's usually around 40. Tailwind may have helped...

Rode in this morning and missed the rain, may well give it a miss this evening if the weather is as bad as the forecast.

[thepawbroon]

idiotgap said:

999 Letsby Avenue.

Small world! My stuff is hanging up drying in the newly-installed dryer at 998 Letsby Avenue. Not PH kit tho!

Edited by thepawbroon on Tuesday 10th May 14:31

[Liquid Knight]

I've put myself in the "knob" thread today.

Here's why.

Yesterday on my way to work I reached a set of traffic lights on the outskirts of town. Rather than filer past a line of traffic I thought I'd be nice and wait behind a BMW hp-spec' three series.
As I'm not doing my cycle proficiency I kept the bike upright with my feet on the pedals. A few seconds later the lights changed to green and traffic started to flow until Mr HP-whip decided to brake test me twice and laugh as he/she/it drove off.



I filtered past him/her/it and two others at the next choke point, let the first two back past before signaling and pulling out into the middle of the road so I could turn right further up. I didn't retaliate in kind so far as brake testing goes but Mr HP-whip obviously thought I might as he/she/it backed right off.

I'm often reminded of the "Dicks, pussies and aholes" speech from Team America World Police. Mr HP-whip if you're a member of this very fine forum; don't be a brake testing ahole.

[S10GTA]

Liquid Knight said:

I've put myself in the "knob" thread today.

Here's why.

Yesterday on my way to work I reached a set of traffic lights on the outskirts of town. Rather than filer past a line of traffic I thought I'd be nice and wait behind a BMW hp-spec' three series.
As I'm not doing my cycle proficiency I kept the bike upright with my feet on the pedals. A few seconds later the lights changed to green and traffic started to flow until Mr HP-whip decided to brake test me twice and laugh as he/she/it drove off.



I filtered past him/her/it and two others at the next choke point, let the first two back past before signaling and pulling out into the middle of the road so I could turn right further up. I didn't retaliate in kind so far as brake testing goes but Mr HP-whip obviously thought I might as he/she/it backed right off.

I'm often reminded of the "Dicks, pussies and aholes" speech from Team America World Police. Mr HP-whip if you're a member of this very fine forum; don't be a brake testing ahole.

I've said this before, but I think you need to chill a bit, you seem to have a lot of issues on the bike

[Liquid Knight]

S10GTA said:

I've said this before, but I think you need to chill a bit, you seem to have a lot of issues on the bike

I was in a good mood, didn't take it too personally and just filtered ahead. Even marked time with traffic so Mr HP-whip nor anyone else was held up.

I think I've mellowed quite a bit.

[AC43]

Cycled in. Got drenched. Walked to client. Got drenched. Walked back from client. Got drenched.

Still far fewer summer wobblers on the road.

[macp]

Got mostly wet decided to stay in my shorts with shower proof jacket but you know what I still enjoyed the ride and the rain felt warm.

[AC43]

Third ride in in three days for the fist time this year (shocking).

Was amazed how good my legs felt on the way in. Then realised I had a tail wind.

Oh well. Good excuse to stop for a pint on the way home.

[Liquid Knight]

AC43 said:

Good excuse to stop for a pint on the way home.

That's why I leave my locks at work. Less to carry and no way of locking my back outside the pub/Chinese/fish and chip shop.

[S10GTA]

Old boy killed on a junction I cross daily today. Will take a moment in the morning to pay my respects.

[Steve vRS]

I took my bag of dirty washing home last night as I was driving only to find out this morning that my assumption regarding the clean underwear inventory in my hold-all was a little optimistic.

Yes, for the second time this year, I am commando.

Steve

[E65Ross]

Great ride in today with a few segment pbs, got a top 15 on a strava segment which isn't bad for me, over 5000 different riders have done that segment

Am loving the warmer weather, makes such a difference to enjoyment doesn't it!