A day in the life.... (moan)
Discussion
3DP said:
Personally, I can't imagine any way to kill a passion for biking faster than a daily filtering commute through London in Feb. Add in a week of being unlucky with 'tards...
I actually prefer the commute to a weekend ride out. And the emphasis on doing it in February is irrelevant as far as I'm concerned, its only snow and ice that will normally stop me from taking the bike. (and stinking hangovers)You'll love it even more once they've removed all the white lines on your main roads.
Filtering between texting drones who rely on a quick glance now and then to see if they are still within their lane or rely on their 'lane departure system' will be interesting.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/12137382/End-of-th...
Filtering between texting drones who rely on a quick glance now and then to see if they are still within their lane or rely on their 'lane departure system' will be interesting.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/12137382/End-of-th...
Sounds like London problems with less experienced bikers (judging by the bikes) who lack spacial awareness.
However, commuting is rarely a good time to be 'on it' and if you're almost clipping other bikes then it pays to chill out a bit and make as smooth but relaxed progress as you can. I don't commute into London but take pleasure from the freedom and openness of just being on a bike and being able to pass long lines of backed up cagers. I certainly wouldn't let myself get wound up by less experienced bikers or cyclists.
However, commuting is rarely a good time to be 'on it' and if you're almost clipping other bikes then it pays to chill out a bit and make as smooth but relaxed progress as you can. I don't commute into London but take pleasure from the freedom and openness of just being on a bike and being able to pass long lines of backed up cagers. I certainly wouldn't let myself get wound up by less experienced bikers or cyclists.
Fleegle said:
3DP said:
Personally, I can't imagine any way to kill a passion for biking faster than a daily filtering commute through London in Feb. Add in a week of being unlucky with 'tards...
I actually prefer the commute to a weekend ride out. And the emphasis on doing it in February is irrelevant as far as I'm concerned, its only snow and ice that will normally stop me from taking the bike. (and stinking hangovers)If my commute was all town work, I'd use my scooter and turn up the tunes on the Scala, to make it as easy and stress free as possible. It's not like it matters what you ride dynamically when filtering and doing 20mph, so go for ease. Twist n go.
J B L said:
You'll love it even more once they've removed all the white lines on your main roads.
Filtering between texting drones who rely on a quick glance now and then to see if they are still within their lane or rely on their 'lane departure system' will be interesting.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/12137382/End-of-th...
Was that published on the first day of April? Filtering between texting drones who rely on a quick glance now and then to see if they are still within their lane or rely on their 'lane departure system' will be interesting.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/12137382/End-of-th...
jcelee said:
Sounds like London problems with less experienced bikers (judging by the bikes) who lack spacial awareness.
However, commuting is rarely a good time to be 'on it' and if you're almost clipping other bikes then it pays to chill out a bit and make as smooth but relaxed progress as you can. I don't commute into London but take pleasure from the freedom and openness of just being on a bike and being able to pass long lines of backed up cagers. I certainly wouldn't let myself get wound up by less experienced bikers or cyclists.
I rode a bike into the wharf from Herts for 2 an a bit years all weathers. The commute was never fun and I think I saw 1 fatality a month on the A12/ 13 judging by the road signs etc (i.e. I saw the serious incident signs not bodies on the road, only saw that twice in 2 years). however despite the rain and the cold, there was one thing that made it all worth it. 6pm leaving on the A13 to go north all thoes cars jammed in trying to get to the M25 / M11 and you just sail past them home in under an hour. The train etc could never compete with that and with £2 parking all day under john lewis in the wharf it was cheap too.However, commuting is rarely a good time to be 'on it' and if you're almost clipping other bikes then it pays to chill out a bit and make as smooth but relaxed progress as you can. I don't commute into London but take pleasure from the freedom and openness of just being on a bike and being able to pass long lines of backed up cagers. I certainly wouldn't let myself get wound up by less experienced bikers or cyclists.
Lots of scooterist did seem to take chances but then again car drivers did text, do makup, eat etc at the wheel so all of us are bad...is filtering at 30mph really acceptable ?
Fleegle said:
J B L said:
You'll love it even more once they've removed all the white lines on your main roads.
Filtering between texting drones who rely on a quick glance now and then to see if they are still within their lane or rely on their 'lane departure system' will be interesting.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/12137382/End-of-th...
Was that published on the first day of April? Filtering between texting drones who rely on a quick glance now and then to see if they are still within their lane or rely on their 'lane departure system' will be interesting.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/12137382/End-of-th...
Darn, I'm behind on my sales numbers.
sc0tt said:
Fleegle said:
Zone 5
Is it not cheaper to train? Unsure of your commute times?For me now it would actually take me longer to ride and be more expensive.
Oh, and I drink more
3DP said:
Fleegle said:
3DP said:
Personally, I can't imagine any way to kill a passion for biking faster than a daily filtering commute through London in Feb. Add in a week of being unlucky with 'tards...
I actually prefer the commute to a weekend ride out. And the emphasis on doing it in February is irrelevant as far as I'm concerned, its only snow and ice that will normally stop me from taking the bike. (and stinking hangovers)If my commute was all town work, I'd use my scooter and turn up the tunes on the Scala, to make it as easy and stress free as possible. It's not like it matters what you ride dynamically when filtering and doing 20mph, so go for ease. Twist n go.
A few have mentioned having tunes wired into their crash hat. This is an alien concept to me....I need to hear the engine and what is going on around me. Having music on would put me on edge even more. Anyway, there's only so much Carpenters and Abba you can listen to
Also....hell will need to freeze over before I subject myself to the ridicule and emasculating one would feel when riding a scooter
sc0tt said:
Fleegle said:
No, more expensive on the train and also governed by timetables. I don't particularly like the inflexibility.
Oh, and I drink more
Fair enough. I'm lucky I can get by on £45 a week, a single train that runs every 10 minutes and a pint after work.Oh, and I drink more
The thing that could really add up if I take the train is the cost of the beer
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