The daily "I cycled to work" thread
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Eddh said:
I cycled in today. Almost caused an accident too ![frown](/inc/images/frown.gif)
My water bottle fell out of its holder and onto the floor. Without thinking I jammed my brakes on and stopped... there were around 3-4 people coming up behind me and almost crashed into me (cyclists).
Stupid on my part but it was early and I had a bit of a thick head!
Although one could also argue that, as with motoring, if someone is too close to your arse to avoid you doing an emergency stop, then they're the problem.![frown](/inc/images/frown.gif)
My water bottle fell out of its holder and onto the floor. Without thinking I jammed my brakes on and stopped... there were around 3-4 people coming up behind me and almost crashed into me (cyclists).
Stupid on my part but it was early and I had a bit of a thick head!
okgo said:
Kermit power said:
Although one could also argue that, as with motoring, if someone is too close to your arse to avoid you doing an emergency stop, then they're the problem.
I don't think that applies to London cycling, its too busy not to be.okgo said:
Kermit power said:
Although one could also argue that, as with motoring, if someone is too close to your arse to avoid you doing an emergency stop, then they're the problem.
I don't think that applies to London cycling, its too busy not to be.Kermit power said:
Eddh said:
I cycled in today. Almost caused an accident too ![frown](/inc/images/frown.gif)
My water bottle fell out of its holder and onto the floor. Without thinking I jammed my brakes on and stopped... there were around 3-4 people coming up behind me and almost crashed into me (cyclists).
Stupid on my part but it was early and I had a bit of a thick head!
Although one could also argue that, as with motoring, if someone is too close to your arse to avoid you doing an emergency stop, then they're the problem.![frown](/inc/images/frown.gif)
My water bottle fell out of its holder and onto the floor. Without thinking I jammed my brakes on and stopped... there were around 3-4 people coming up behind me and almost crashed into me (cyclists).
Stupid on my part but it was early and I had a bit of a thick head!
Gizmoish said:
I had a "friendly word" from someone a couple of weeks back when I had the temerity to stop at a set of traffic lights and his girlfriend (everyone say "aahhh") nearly fell off stopping behind me. To which I replied "she should have been watching the lights then..."
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Went in this morning. Wasn't really feeling it, cruised all the way. Still went faster than the first time, a couple of months back. ![thumbup](/inc/images/thumbup.gif)
As mentioned in the other thread though, the puncture fairy has visited. After almost 700km, and about 2km from home. Got a big chunk of glass right in the middle of the front tyre and it went down instantly... at 45kph, which was quite hairy but I suppose it could have been worse. Walked the rest of the way...
http://app.strava.com/rides/13027646
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As mentioned in the other thread though, the puncture fairy has visited. After almost 700km, and about 2km from home. Got a big chunk of glass right in the middle of the front tyre and it went down instantly... at 45kph, which was quite hairy but I suppose it could have been worse. Walked the rest of the way...
http://app.strava.com/rides/13027646
Well, after last night's dismal performance, at least the kitten put in a bit of a roar this morning, prompting the somewhat backhanded compliment of "you're going some for a gentleman of your physique" from a chap clad head to toe in CC lycra! ![hehe](/inc/images/hehe.gif)
Given that he was a nice chap to chat to (a rarity in itself in London cycling), and was delivered as he caught back up with me at traffic lights, I shall take it as being well-intentioned!![smile](/inc/images/smile.gif)
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Given that he was a nice chap to chat to (a rarity in itself in London cycling), and was delivered as he caught back up with me at traffic lights, I shall take it as being well-intentioned!
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I'm taking my old road bike over to Sigma tonight for a full service, before gifting it to my younger brother. I spent half an hour tinkering with it last night, refitting some pedals, pumping the tyres up and adjusting the seat and handle bars.
Then I picked it up. Then I picked up the newer stead. f
k me, the old bike is heavy. The new one isn't particularly light being an Aluminium frame and size 64.
Riding the old one in this morning I took it quite steady as it felt pretty alien to me. Very "arse up, head down" compared to the newer one. It's strange how you soon get used to a fit.
It also reminded me that it's worth the money to get a professional bike fitter to spend half an hour with you when you get a new bike to get it set up properly.
Then I picked it up. Then I picked up the newer stead. f
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Riding the old one in this morning I took it quite steady as it felt pretty alien to me. Very "arse up, head down" compared to the newer one. It's strange how you soon get used to a fit.
It also reminded me that it's worth the money to get a professional bike fitter to spend half an hour with you when you get a new bike to get it set up properly.
My usual 15 minute ride turned into a day long nightmare!
had a puncture about half way to work so to far from home to turn back, so ended up walking the last 2 miles.
Got to work lost ID card so could get into building to get changed. Had to wait 30 minutes for co-workers to turn up and let me in.
Then went to get changed and a found that my suit trousers were not in my bag. So i have ended up wearing a shirt + Tie with cycling shorts all day. To day i have spent 90% of my time sitting at my desk as i look completely stupid.
Everyone got to have one of those days at some point!
had a puncture about half way to work so to far from home to turn back, so ended up walking the last 2 miles.
Got to work lost ID card so could get into building to get changed. Had to wait 30 minutes for co-workers to turn up and let me in.
Then went to get changed and a found that my suit trousers were not in my bag. So i have ended up wearing a shirt + Tie with cycling shorts all day. To day i have spent 90% of my time sitting at my desk as i look completely stupid.
Everyone got to have one of those days at some point!
ThePlanner said:
My usual 15 minute ride turned into a day long nightmare!
had a puncture about half way to work so to far from home to turn back, so ended up walking the last 2 miles.
Got to work lost ID card so could get into building to get changed. Had to wait 30 minutes for co-workers to turn up and let me in.
Then went to get changed and a found that my suit trousers were not in my bag. So i have ended up wearing a shirt + Tie with cycling shorts all day. To day i have spent 90% of my time sitting at my desk as i look completely stupid.
Everyone got to have one of those days at some point!
had a puncture about half way to work so to far from home to turn back, so ended up walking the last 2 miles.
Got to work lost ID card so could get into building to get changed. Had to wait 30 minutes for co-workers to turn up and let me in.
Then went to get changed and a found that my suit trousers were not in my bag. So i have ended up wearing a shirt + Tie with cycling shorts all day. To day i have spent 90% of my time sitting at my desk as i look completely stupid.
Everyone got to have one of those days at some point!
![rofl](/inc/images/rofl.gif)
Worst I've managed was no underwear which resulted in going commando until lunchtime when I bought some new pairs. *Touch wood*
okgo said:
you ride to work with no tube and pump....
Usually I do, but today i used a different bag! My cycle route is 99% traffic free along a canal towpath. Bike sorted for ride home, but i do not have my waterproofs so will be cycling home with shorts and T-Shirt! not a good day at all.
It the 1st time in 2 years cycling that things have gone badly wrong.
Edited by ThePlanner on Thursday 12th July 15:39
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