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Bit chilly this morning, but lovely clear skies.
Definately finding my average speed dropping as it gets colder, just dont put in as much effort.
Annoying my wife with the extra washing mind, winter gear to ride to work, summer gear home!
(Before any shouts inequality/stereotypical husband, we do share the housework duties!)
Definately finding my average speed dropping as it gets colder, just dont put in as much effort.
Annoying my wife with the extra washing mind, winter gear to ride to work, summer gear home!
(Before any shouts inequality/stereotypical husband, we do share the housework duties!)
GarryDK said:
So bloody true, I am literally carrying 2 sets of gear. leg warmers and base layer for the morning then having to chuck them in my bag for the return leg!
Same here, though I don't do leg warmers! Even taking two sets of gloves, had my (cheap Aldi) winter gloves on this morning but will be fingerless on the ride home later, and no doubt still sweltering.Very windy yesterday, first time I've ever really noticed it. My upmost sympathy to you Justin Cyder, it was not very nice. Today was a good day, 1 pr on way in (downhill route), and 4 pr on the way back (uphill). Can definitely feel myself getting fitter and faster.
Also had a little incident. Riding downhill, good speed, when a silver 206 indicating left from the outside lane cuts across but holds off joining inside lane. Passenger leans out of the window and makes a waving motion at me like "slow down". I slam on, him too then he turns down a side street. Obviously my fault, and good on him for not behaving like a moron. I must have zoned out or something, what threw me was the fact he was coming from so far on the right - thought he was lane changing, not turning. Must remember that one and be more alert to it!
Also had a little incident. Riding downhill, good speed, when a silver 206 indicating left from the outside lane cuts across but holds off joining inside lane. Passenger leans out of the window and makes a waving motion at me like "slow down". I slam on, him too then he turns down a side street. Obviously my fault, and good on him for not behaving like a moron. I must have zoned out or something, what threw me was the fact he was coming from so far on the right - thought he was lane changing, not turning. Must remember that one and be more alert to it!
Hell27 said:
Very windy yesterday, first time I've ever really noticed it. My upmost sympathy to you Justin Cyder, it was not very nice. Today was a good day, 1 pr on way in (downhill route), and 4 pr on the way back (uphill). Can definitely feel myself getting fitter and faster.
Also had a little incident. Riding downhill, good speed, when a silver 206 indicating left from the outside lane cuts across but holds off joining inside lane. Passenger leans out of the window and makes a waving motion at me like "slow down". I slam on, him too then he turns down a side street. Obviously my fault, and good on him for not behaving like a moron. I must have zoned out or something, what threw me was the fact he was coming from so far on the right - thought he was lane changing, not turning. Must remember that one and be more alert to it!
So a car overtook you then tried to cut you up to turn left? Doesn't sound like your fault to me.Also had a little incident. Riding downhill, good speed, when a silver 206 indicating left from the outside lane cuts across but holds off joining inside lane. Passenger leans out of the window and makes a waving motion at me like "slow down". I slam on, him too then he turns down a side street. Obviously my fault, and good on him for not behaving like a moron. I must have zoned out or something, what threw me was the fact he was coming from so far on the right - thought he was lane changing, not turning. Must remember that one and be more alert to it!
Drove today instead, and still I get aggro.
Driving up a busy high street, there's nose to tail traffic in the opposite lane, mine is moving at around 20 mph. As I indicate and filter right into my right turn only lane, a workman-type cyclist on a £100 Argos mountain bike swings out from behind a bus, cycling straight at me. I stopped, he stopped right in front of me. I shrugged at him, he gave me the finger, then tried to squeeze down the gap between my car and the bus, while shouting all manner of expletives at me.
He was in my bloody lane!
Driving up a busy high street, there's nose to tail traffic in the opposite lane, mine is moving at around 20 mph. As I indicate and filter right into my right turn only lane, a workman-type cyclist on a £100 Argos mountain bike swings out from behind a bus, cycling straight at me. I stopped, he stopped right in front of me. I shrugged at him, he gave me the finger, then tried to squeeze down the gap between my car and the bus, while shouting all manner of expletives at me.
He was in my bloody lane!
Better ride in this morning but had 1/2 hour panic when couldn't find wallet. Cycled in early, 0615 and got in at 0640, where the security guard asked if I had lost anything? He had found my wallet when it dropped out of my bag when sorting out crook lock. What a fantastic bloke, I'm going to speak to building management and make sure they know about it. Nice when you work with good people!
MiseryStreak said:
Were you speeding?
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k the 206, what a .
Yes I was going so fast on my trek 6000 mountain bike that the 206 couldn't keep up! After much rethinking and remembering the incident, yes I conclude the 206 crew were tools. Had I posted this story on general gassing no doubt people would be calling for my head on a stick, you get a more sympathetic viewpoint on this forum to cyclists!f
k the 206, what a .
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