The daily "I cycled to work" thread
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Moved office recently and no longer have a guaranteed space for my bike. For the last 7 years I've been commuting on a Giant Bowery (budget single speed) but have just bought a Brompton (3 speed, raw lacquer, dynamo lights etc).
Very impressed with the Brompton - perfect for short journeys and takes less time to fold and pick up than it takes to lock up a regular bike.
Only downside is slower cyclists pushing in front when waiting at lights because you're on a noddy bike.
Very impressed with the Brompton - perfect for short journeys and takes less time to fold and pick up than it takes to lock up a regular bike.
Only downside is slower cyclists pushing in front when waiting at lights because you're on a noddy bike.
I've managed to cycle in every day in the three weeks since I came back from holiday. Getting noticably faster, and the main beam light is getting noticably dimmer. Must get new batteries tomorrow.
Tonight was the first night of heavy rain and all the prep I put in to getting the bike and clothes right worked perfectly.
However my disc brakes are making some very loud moans when I braked. Must have a look at them in the morning.
Tonight was the first night of heavy rain and all the prep I put in to getting the bike and clothes right worked perfectly.
However my disc brakes are making some very loud moans when I braked. Must have a look at them in the morning.
WinstonWolf said:
Craikeybaby said:
Hmmm, I'll probably call in at the LBS on the way home, as they fitted the cable last weekend.
In that case it's probably bedded in and just needs adjusting a bit.
tempted to start riding to work
no parking at work for my car, but secure spot for a bike or scooter, and the bus is £13 a week
its only 4 miles and all flat city roads
thinking purpose built commuter bike with stuff like mud guard fitted as standard
looking to spend £250 to £350.
suggestions ?
no parking at work for my car, but secure spot for a bike or scooter, and the bus is £13 a week
its only 4 miles and all flat city roads
thinking purpose built commuter bike with stuff like mud guard fitted as standard
looking to spend £250 to £350.
suggestions ?
cirian75 said:
tempted to start riding to work
no parking at work for my car, but secure spot for a bike or scooter, and the bus is £13 a week
its only 4 miles and all flat city roads
thinking purpose built commuter bike with stuff like mud guard fitted as standard
looking to spend £250 to £350.
suggestions ?
PH search buddy loads of threads already running. no parking at work for my car, but secure spot for a bike or scooter, and the bus is £13 a week
its only 4 miles and all flat city roads
thinking purpose built commuter bike with stuff like mud guard fitted as standard
looking to spend £250 to £350.
suggestions ?
Trialled my new 'winter' bib tights on a ride at 10 o clock last night, frost was forming on all the cars as I was out, my snot froze, when I got home I knew what it was to be a woman. Wore them on the ride in this morning, with pants and MTB shorts over, got to work a man, much better.
Still got two more months of it getting colder, time to nut up or shut up.
Still got two more months of it getting colder, time to nut up or shut up.
First week this year where I haven't cycled at all! Been taking it easy due to an injury/infection
Was tempted to ride in today , but was put off by the heavy rain later, was looking forward to the cold and frozen fields
In the end I bailed at last minute to spend time with daughter, glad I did it started pissing it down, when it was on 0.5 degrees and torrential rain that was standing on the roads. Bit of a horrendous and slippery drive in, wouldn't have fancied it on my road bikes, as the mTB is being repaired
Was tempted to ride in today , but was put off by the heavy rain later, was looking forward to the cold and frozen fields
In the end I bailed at last minute to spend time with daughter, glad I did it started pissing it down, when it was on 0.5 degrees and torrential rain that was standing on the roads. Bit of a horrendous and slippery drive in, wouldn't have fancied it on my road bikes, as the mTB is being repaired
Staying closer to work this week so thought I'd bring the bike with me.
Normal Routine:
Up at 5.
Leave at 5:45
Arrive at work at 7:45
Breakfast at 8
Today:
Up at 6:20
Left at 7:00
15 mile ride to work
Arrived at 7:45
Shower at 8
Breakfast at 8:30
Spin Class this eve then ride home.
Snags:
I forgot to bring the charger for my Exposure light - so having to blag a back-up to borrow for the week just in case it doesn't last.
Rear light went flat as it only lasts 5hrs on a full charge. It's why I always have a back-up light!
After my weekend ride - 2hrs in the pouring rain and cold, I decided to get a couple of extra bits of kit so last night bought some new clear lenses, Endura Thermalite tights and waterproof shoe covers. They all proved themselves to be worthy purchases this morning - highly recommended.
Normal Routine:
Up at 5.
Leave at 5:45
Arrive at work at 7:45
Breakfast at 8
Today:
Up at 6:20
Left at 7:00
15 mile ride to work
Arrived at 7:45
Shower at 8
Breakfast at 8:30
Spin Class this eve then ride home.
Snags:
I forgot to bring the charger for my Exposure light - so having to blag a back-up to borrow for the week just in case it doesn't last.
Rear light went flat as it only lasts 5hrs on a full charge. It's why I always have a back-up light!
After my weekend ride - 2hrs in the pouring rain and cold, I decided to get a couple of extra bits of kit so last night bought some new clear lenses, Endura Thermalite tights and waterproof shoe covers. They all proved themselves to be worthy purchases this morning - highly recommended.
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