The daily "I cycled to work" thread

[Kermit power]

You've got a frame with pannier mounting points though. That's cheating!

[Kermit power]

lepetitoeuf said:

Kermit power said:

For some reason, it seems as though everyone was having a good morning today.

It's called a tailwind .

I've got more surface area with which to benefit from a tailwind than any of my overtakers!

[Justin Cyder]

Pretty easy huh? 10 whole metres climbed & still took me 18 minutes. Oh the red wine!

[dougc]

9k standing up this morning thanks to numb arse from yesterday's sportive endavours.

So glad my office chair is well padded.

Seemed a little quieter in town though - holidays and olympic effect perhaps?

[AyBee]

dougc said:

9k standing up this morning thanks to numb arse from yesterday's sportive endavours.

So glad my office chair is well padded.

Seemed a little quieter in town though - holidays and olympic effect perhaps?

I was in agony this morning, too much walking up hills in flip flops this weekend and the calves are ridiculously stiff

Thought the opposite though - too many people inspired by the nice weather and Wiggo/Cav

[Gargamel]

My usual route in this morning – 38k – beautiful morning, virtually no wind. This was my first ride for two weeks for various reasons, so was pleased to bag it in under an hour and ten.

It is usually going home where I feel the lack of practice….

[louiebaby]

AyBee said:

Thought the opposite though - too many people inspired by the nice weather and Wiggo/Cav

There were a lot of people out yesterday afternoon / early evening. Didn't notice any real difference this morning, but it was quite early...

[Kermit power]

swerni said:

Kermit power said:

lepetitoeuf said:

Kermit power said:

For some reason, it seems as though everyone was having a good morning today.

It's called a tailwind .

I've got more surface area with which to benefit from a tailwind than any of my overtakers!

I've seen buses slip stream behind Chris


sorry couldn't resist

No you haven't, you lying git!

They only have double-deckers on my route, so I'm not tall enough for them to slipstream!

Anyway, I have almost certainly now done my last commute until September. I've got 3 days out of the office this week, then it's Olympic shutdown, then my holiday, then it's September. Just have to get my road bike back soon to enjoy a few evenings out.

[Mr E]

Enjoyed the ride home through the park. Even found something to jump off.

[dudleybloke]

now in the forth week of cycling to work and its getting a lot easyer.
its 4.9 miles each way and takes me 18 mins in the morning and about 22 mins going home because its uphill.
im feeling so much better too, not knackered after work as usual
oh, im riding this.....


i keep meaning to get some conti travel semislicks to help knock more time off my journey.

[Justin Cyder]

I regard knobbly bobblies as part of the work out. But I have every sympathy for those getting rid.

[louiebaby]

dudleybloke said:

now in the forth week of cycling to work and its getting a lot easyer.

I think you're doing something wrong:

Greg Lemond said:

It never gets easier, you just go faster

Otherwise, keep up the good work!

[hurstg01]

Justin Cyder said:

I regard knobbly bobblies as part of the work out. But I have every sympathy for those getting rid.

+1

me too!

[NightRunner]

Back on it tomorrow!



It doesn't look as clean as that now though! 12 months old, got its first half arsed wash last night.


God it was filthy!

[S10GTA]

What a pleasurable ride home. My 6 mile ride ended up being 30....

That has been my plan all summer, and today was only the second time I got to realise it.

[louiebaby]

On the subject of "taking the scenic route home", anyone from London fancy an impromptu potter out to Boxhill tonight? You can then:

1. Embarrass me away from the lights.
2. Draft me on the flats.
3. Show me a clean pair of heels up Boxhill.
4. Sarcastically congratulate me when I make it.
5. Marvel at how I should have ACME written on me as I descend like an anvil.

Leaving the City about 17:30 - 18:00, if anyone fancies it!

[MadDad]

Lovely 10 mile ride in this morning through the local country lanes, lugging a backpack with suit etc made me slow down, sit up in the saddle, and take in the passing countryside and bridsong.

I know I am in for a ste day in the office, but at least I have a nice ride home to look forward to!!!!

[dougc]

louiebaby said:

On the subject of "taking the scenic route home", anyone from London fancy an impromptu potter out to Boxhill tonight? You can then:

1. Embarrass me away from the lights.
2. Draft me on the flats.
3. Show me a clean pair of heels up Boxhill.
4. Sarcastically congratulate me when I make it.
5. Marvel at how I should have ACME written on me as I descend like an anvil.

Leaving the City about 17:30 - 18:00, if anyone fancies it!

If I can escape, I'm up for that. Should know around 4pm if I can make it. I'll check back here then...

[Mr E]

Justin Cyder said:

I regard knobbly bobblies as part of the work out. But I have every sympathy for those getting rid.

I particularly like the humming noise at speed

[louiebaby]

dougc said:

If I can escape, I'm up for that. Should know around 4pm if I can make it. I'll check back here then...

10-4 Good Buddy...