The daily "I cycled to work" thread
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Well, it's finally happened. After years of near misses on my way to and from work I finally got hit by a car yesterday.
Nothing too serious, I even managed to stay upright but being smacked with the wing mirror of a people carrier as it squeezed between me and the oncoming cars was more than a bit annoying, not to mention painful.
Unfortunately, I failed to see the registration plate through the red mist that descended as I gave chase, hoping to catch up with him at the upcoming roundabout.
Typically, the normally busy roundabout was empty and the git got clean away. Not sure what I would have done if I'd caught up with him, to be honest, but I wasn't exactly thinking clearly at the time!
I can see now why some cyclists resort to helmet cameras. That would have allowed me to play back the incident, get the number and report the tosser to the police. Think I'll put one on my Christmas list!
Nothing too serious, I even managed to stay upright but being smacked with the wing mirror of a people carrier as it squeezed between me and the oncoming cars was more than a bit annoying, not to mention painful.
Unfortunately, I failed to see the registration plate through the red mist that descended as I gave chase, hoping to catch up with him at the upcoming roundabout.
Typically, the normally busy roundabout was empty and the git got clean away. Not sure what I would have done if I'd caught up with him, to be honest, but I wasn't exactly thinking clearly at the time!
I can see now why some cyclists resort to helmet cameras. That would have allowed me to play back the incident, get the number and report the tosser to the police. Think I'll put one on my Christmas list!
Raceblades are on, and although it's not raining yet, I think today is going to turn into the perfect day to test them. Bit blowy out there!
My bike is now a proper winter commuting weapon, with 28C Conti 4 Seasons, Raceblade XL guards, and my shiny new brakes. When I get round to giving it a clean, it'll probably look rather nice!
My bike is now a proper winter commuting weapon, with 28C Conti 4 Seasons, Raceblade XL guards, and my shiny new brakes. When I get round to giving it a clean, it'll probably look rather nice!
nearly got taken out on a roundabout this morning by a driver pulling out in front of me. luckily i purposefully cycle slowly round the roundabout to give myself as much time as possible to take evasive action and to ensure i am a slow moving object meaning i have a greater chance of being seen (although clearly not today!)
be careful out there...
be careful out there...
Bottled it today - lashing with rain first thing, 25mph winds forecast for the end of the day. Got on tube.
Had another go at sorting the dragging disc last night after the cleaning didn't work. Found loose wheel bearing. Tightened it. No joy. Next stop is to see if I can adjust the alignment. Followed by trying to free up stick caliper. Followed by bleeding. Followed by LBS....
Had another go at sorting the dragging disc last night after the cleaning didn't work. Found loose wheel bearing. Tightened it. No joy. Next stop is to see if I can adjust the alignment. Followed by trying to free up stick caliper. Followed by bleeding. Followed by LBS....
Edited by AC43 on Tuesday 21st October 09:17
You should know how this works by now...On my journey into C.London this morning thought I'd escaped the heavy rain but it hammered down from about the Balls Pond Rd so by the time I got to Broadgate I was nice and wet.
Hats off to the lady who was managing to peddle her dutch type bicycle in the wind and rain one handed whilst drinking a take away coffee in the other hand. You really couldn't make it up, surprised she didn't end up under a bus.
Hats off to the lady who was managing to peddle her dutch type bicycle in the wind and rain one handed whilst drinking a take away coffee in the other hand. You really couldn't make it up, surprised she didn't end up under a bus.
stu67 said:
Hats off to the lady who was managing to peddle her dutch type bicycle in the wind and rain one handed whilst drinking a take away coffee in the other hand. You really couldn't make it up, surprised she didn't end up under a bus.
Stick that on road.cc and they'll find a way to make that the bus driver's fault if she did end up under one 
Cold and crisp this morning if a little windy. Its certainly about to hit the tipping point for needing something on my legs and arms (I am still in a short sleeve jersey and shorts with no base layers). I'm glad I put a second pair of socks on though otherwise I think my feet would have been blue by the time I got to work.
The headwind cost me five minutes this morning, I am still slightly cold despite having a hot shower at work.
The headwind cost me five minutes this morning, I am still slightly cold despite having a hot shower at work.
Flew in this morning on the Scott compared to the Trek but alas without mudguards got a wet arse. On strava there is a big difference in calorie burn between the Trek and the Scott. The Scott road bike had much less calories burnt than the Trek hardtail. Noticed that there was about a 1/3 deficit, and there is also about the same difference in bike weights, 15 kg vs 10. Guess I will have to pedal harder!
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