First commute of the year.

[Carrera2]

Rode in today for the first time this year - absolutely fantastic!

Left 20 minutes later than usual and still got to work 30 mins early and had fun doing it.

The summer has arrived!

[Exige46]

Its funny - I can always tell on my commute into London who rides in throughout the winter, and who is a fair weather commuter by the way in which they deal with the traffic.

And I have to get up earlier to get a parking space in the usual spot

[Carrera2]

Exige46 said:

Its funny - I can always tell on my commute into London who rides in throughout the winter, and who is a fair weather commuter by the way in which they deal with the traffic.

Really? I find that very hard to believe, unless of course you've asked them all.

New riders are easy to spot a mile off but I seriously doubt anyone can spot a rider thats not ridden for a coulpe of months.

[dern]

Carrera2 said:

New riders are easy to spot a mile off but I seriously doubt anyone can spot a rider thats not ridden for a coulpe of months.

They've all been coming out over the last few weeks and you can spot them a mile off. Takes anyone a while before it all starts to flow again I think and the fair weathers are still getting in to their stride again. Be about a couple of weeks before I feel slow again

>> Edited by dern on Friday 5th May 09:12

[Mikey G]

Carrera2 said:

Rode in today for the first time this year - absolutely fantastic! Left 20 minutes later than usual and still got to work 30 mins early and had fun doing it. The summer has arrived!

Lightweight

I had to use my bike a few months ago when there was snow on the ground

[Carrera2]

Well maybe it's just me then - I was certainly 'holding my own' this morning and making progress past the far superior winter riders.

I must be Rossi

[Carrera2]

Mikey G said:

Carrera2 said: Rode in today for the first time this year - absolutely fantastic! Left 20 minutes later than usual and still got to work 30 mins early and had fun doing it. The summer has arrived! Lightweight I had to use my bike a few months ago when there was snow on the ground

I know.

I used to always ride come rain or shine but my new bike's in such mint condition I don't want to put it through the abuse I have with previous bikes.

Mind you, after a year of riding it I probably won't be so precious about it

[dern]

Carrera2 said:

I used to always ride come rain or shine but my new bike's in such mint condition I don't want to put it through the abuse I have with previous bikes. Mind you, after a year of riding it I probably won't be so precious about it

Don't do it, mine looks like shit after this winter

[veetwin]

THE FLIES ARE BACK. Last night's run to Boxhill and the ride to work this morning have caked the front of the Blade in an insect cemetary. F*kkers!! Plenty of Muc-off will see to that.

Nice temperature at the moment. After a couple of roundabouts last night the Diablos were like chewing gum.

[Andy Oh]

dern said:

Carrera2 said: New riders are easy to spot a mile off but I seriously doubt anyone can spot a rider thats not ridden for a coulpe of months. They've all been coming out over the last few weeks and you can spot them a mile off. Takes anyone a while before it all starts to flow again I think and the fair weathers are still getting in to their stride again. Be about a couple of weeks before I feel slow again

I agree with dern here. There's a lot more bikes out on the roads and YES you can spot the fair weather guys, but it's good to see a lot more guys & girls out on their bikes.