The daily "I cycled to work" thread
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Usget said:
In other news, I was all set for my first 19mph commute into work this morning until the idiots of Upper Ground spoiled it. 18.9mph. b
ks!
Finally!ks!http://www.strava.com/activities/178630522
Usget said:
Usget said:
In other news, I was all set for my first 19mph commute into work this morning until the idiots of Upper Ground spoiled it. 18.9mph. bks!
Finally!ks!http://www.strava.com/activities/178630522
I don't think I've ever managed to average 19mph, on any ride, anywhere. Well done on doing it for a commute
(I'm assuming there are showers at work?) Congrats
When are you going to break 20
Lovely ride this morning, must have been strong wind behind me, as could hold top through the slight incline on the fast section of my route.
Beautiful today, hardly any cars, even the van drivers gave me the lane as the overtook.
Am nearly a stone lighter than back in April
When are you going to break 20
Lovely ride this morning, must have been strong wind behind me, as could hold top through the slight incline on the fast section of my route.
Beautiful today, hardly any cars, even the van drivers gave me the lane as the overtook.
Am nearly a stone lighter than back in April
I don't think I've managed 20mph for my commute either.
Most of it is to do with the time of day you go, a mate of mine leaves at 6.30am and averaged 20-22 mph most days, I do the same route at 7.45 and there is no chance, even on school hols unless you arep roperly killing yourself.
Conversely I went out and did a 45 mile loop with a mate on Saturday around Surrey's flatter roads and managed just under 23mph average as there wasn't much traffic.
Most of it is to do with the time of day you go, a mate of mine leaves at 6.30am and averaged 20-22 mph most days, I do the same route at 7.45 and there is no chance, even on school hols unless you arep roperly killing yourself.
Conversely I went out and did a 45 mile loop with a mate on Saturday around Surrey's flatter roads and managed just under 23mph average as there wasn't much traffic.
In all fairness, there was a bit of a breeze behind me today. If I bury myself on the ride home and average 13mph it might tell a story...
On my old route (over Putney Bridge and through Fulham - same as the Ride100 yesterday) 19mph would have been a pipe dream - too much traffic, too many lights. But the route through Wandsworth has long flat stretches where you can maintain a fair old lick with some ease, even without the tailwind.
Yep, 20mph is my next target! I'm just waiting for the next hurricane.
All of this is really quite sad, I admit, but it makes riding to work *so* much more enjoyable. I'm entering my first ever 10 mile TT at Hillingdon on Wednesday and I'm looking forward to seeing how well it translates.
On my old route (over Putney Bridge and through Fulham - same as the Ride100 yesterday) 19mph would have been a pipe dream - too much traffic, too many lights. But the route through Wandsworth has long flat stretches where you can maintain a fair old lick with some ease, even without the tailwind.
Yep, 20mph is my next target! I'm just waiting for the next hurricane.
All of this is really quite sad, I admit, but it makes riding to work *so* much more enjoyable. I'm entering my first ever 10 mile TT at Hillingdon on Wednesday and I'm looking forward to seeing how well it translates.
Windy and heavy rucksack today, managed to avoid the rain
Anyone else getting tired of the suicidal dither'r?
I'm riding along @ 20 ish mph, nice steady speed, 30 mph road
Car comes to junction ahead wants to pull onto the road I am on and obv has to give priority to me
If they were to pull out straight away, then no issue, they wouldn't impede me and even if they did I would be happy to ease off a bit and let them get on with it...
But no, they sit there and stare at me, dithering, they then wait, then wait, then wait, when I get close they then pull out, but OH NO not in a quick on the ball way, they then dither along accelerating slowly!!
I had the above today, but the driver was so busy on dithering at me, they failed to look the other way and nearly took out a car that was getting closer as they sat at the junction so long bloody dithering!
Anyone else getting tired of the suicidal dither'r?
I'm riding along @ 20 ish mph, nice steady speed, 30 mph road
Car comes to junction ahead wants to pull onto the road I am on and obv has to give priority to me
If they were to pull out straight away, then no issue, they wouldn't impede me and even if they did I would be happy to ease off a bit and let them get on with it...
But no, they sit there and stare at me, dithering, they then wait, then wait, then wait, when I get close they then pull out, but OH NO not in a quick on the ball way, they then dither along accelerating slowly!!
I had the above today, but the driver was so busy on dithering at me, they failed to look the other way and nearly took out a car that was getting closer as they sat at the junction so long bloody dithering!
Kell said:
Did the same 28 mile ride this morning as last week and it took me 11 minutes longer this morning. The wind, combined with a lack-lustre performance anyway meant I just had nothing in the tank, or more specifically - the legs.
Last week I averaged 17.5, this week it was 15 something.
Wouldn't worry about it, the wind is brutal around here at the moment. Part of me is not looking forwards to this evenings leasure ride, I don't expect I'll be going far.Last week I averaged 17.5, this week it was 15 something.
Didn't get lost today!!
Also, had the benefit of traffic-free roads on my two long descents, (yesterday on both, I was held up by scooters!).
Despite the big rucksack (going-out clothes for tomorrow night) I managed to shave 12 mins off yesterday's time. As for 20 mph average? NO CHANCE! I'm happy if I manage 24 kmh on the way in and 20 kmh on the way home....... Must.Lose.Weight.
Also, had the benefit of traffic-free roads on my two long descents, (yesterday on both, I was held up by scooters!).
Despite the big rucksack (going-out clothes for tomorrow night) I managed to shave 12 mins off yesterday's time. As for 20 mph average? NO CHANCE! I'm happy if I manage 24 kmh on the way in and 20 kmh on the way home....... Must.Lose.Weight.
Puncture (and no replacements parts on me - yeah, yeah I know) two miles from station so a long walk for me and a ride in that is 6 miles light (I do another 4 at the other end). Hey ho.
Went on evans website to order some bits and bobs to rectify situation, and find myself on horns of genuine dilemma as Cannondale Supersix is 23% off - but I am getting married and no amount of man maths will render it affordable.
Went on evans website to order some bits and bobs to rectify situation, and find myself on horns of genuine dilemma as Cannondale Supersix is 23% off - but I am getting married and no amount of man maths will render it affordable.
Managed to avoid the rain and the wind was behind me
Shame a Stagewk bus driver was hell bent on knocking me off/swashing me, even when I eased off to let him past . In the end when he did get past he was precisely 1/2 a mile an hour quicker up the hill . Especially as it was the exact spot where my rear mech once bent into my wheel throwing me over the handlebars.
Made a complaint to the company, not too bothered myself, would hate for a less confident/less balanced rider to have to suffer that as could easily wipe someone out.
Shame a Stagew
k bus driver was hell bent on knocking me off/swashing me, even when I eased off to let him past . In the end when he did get past he was precisely 1/2 a mile an hour quicker up the hill . Especially as it was the exact spot where my rear mech once bent into my wheel throwing me over the handlebars.Made a complaint to the company, not too bothered myself, would hate for a less confident/less balanced rider to have to suffer that as could easily wipe someone out.
Rocksteadyeddie said:
Whoa there. Crunchy Nut Shredded Wheat?!!? Such a thing exists?
Indeed it does. Along with some 'fruitier' flavours...
...although it's 'proper' name is "Honey Nut Shredded Wheat" and it is the breakfast of the Gods
As an aside, I remember my dad having his (full size) Shredded Wheat dry, with butter and jam, instead of in a bowl with milk, when I was a boy. But then my Grandad had his cornflakes with 50/50 hot water/milk too, so weird breakfast habits are nothing new in my family.
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