Silly commuting racing

Clever Pun

I had an interesting tete a tete with a fixed pearson rider this morning.. I saw him in the distance and gained through trafic and lights etc he had an annoying habit of going past the stop line but not really jumping through junctions even going through crossings on red but not moving on till the lights changed... worst of both worlds imo...anyway

I took him comfortably enough and he dropped in behind me the head wind was pretty noticeable... he'd try and take me a couple of times but never get quite as far as level with me and I'd push on just enough to put him back in his place. One final effort from him and he's giving it large and has hit level with me... I drop a cog and him in one simple soul crushing manoeuvre

lost_in_thought

Bassjunkieuk wrote:

ARGH! I know it's a long shot but I just need to ask something?

LiT - Is your nemesis on the red-rimmed bike riding a Langster?

He may well be. Whatever he's on, it's black, and it looks like it's had an after-market powder-coat because there are no decals on it whatsoever....

Oh, and PRJ45, you caught up with me up a hill... where there was a queue of traffic at the top so I wasn't exactly motoring, furthermore I have one gear...

I think your 'sorry I was trying to scalp you up that hill' says it all... :P

Bassjunkieuk

LiT - This guy was on one of the rather nice/rather tacky (depending on your opinion) union jack Langsters - the one's with the white frame and union jack decals (it also has a union jack saddle but I couldn't see that last night for one reason or another!)

Definately had red rims tho which is what made me think of the guy you mentioned!

biondino

JonGinge wrote:

Boys do not like girls overtaking them. Fact

erm no, no we don't*

*actually, if it's a fair n square scalp then chapeau[/size]

Oh I don't know, I remember seeing Jon being overtaken by a girl and the look of horror and shame in his eyes has haunted me ever since...

jonginge

biondino wrote:

JonGinge wrote:

Boys do not like girls overtaking them. Fact

erm no, no we don't*

*actually, if it's a fair n square scalp then chapeau[/size]

Oh I don't know, I remember seeing Jon being overtaken by a girl and the look of horror and shame in his eyes has haunted me ever since...

I do not recall such an incident (ahem, cough, cough)

lost_in_thought

Bassjunkieuk wrote:

LiT - This guy was on one of the rather nice/rather tacky (depending on your opinion) union jack Langsters - the one's with the white frame and union jack decals (it also has a union jack saddle but I couldn't see that last night for one reason or another!)

Definately had red rims tho which is what made me think of the guy you mentioned!

Ah, no, I don't think that's my nemesis.

Linsen wrote:

Boys do not like girls overtaking them. Fact

Hmmmm, no you don't do you boys?

I think us girls should get a +1 in the FCN as a result. Clearly it's a psychological +1 anyway... :twisted:

il_principe

lost_in_thought wrote:

Bassjunkieuk wrote:

LiT - This guy was on one of the rather nice/rather tacky (depending on your opinion) union jack Langsters - the one's with the white frame and union jack decals (it also has a union jack saddle but I couldn't see that last night for one reason or another!)

Definately had red rims tho which is what made me think of the guy you mentioned!

Ah, no, I don't think that's my nemesis.

Linsen wrote:

Boys do not like girls overtaking them. Fact

Hmmmm, no you don't do you boys?

I think us girls should get a +1 in the FCN as a result. Clearly it's a psychological +1 anyway... :twisted:

I wouldn't know, it's yet to happen. :twisted:

lost_in_thought

jashburnham wrote:

lost_in_thought wrote:

Bassjunkieuk wrote:

LiT - This guy was on one of the rather nice/rather tacky (depending on your opinion) union jack Langsters - the one's with the white frame and union jack decals (it also has a union jack saddle but I couldn't see that last night for one reason or another!)

Definately had red rims tho which is what made me think of the guy you mentioned!

Ah, no, I don't think that's my nemesis.

Linsen wrote:

Boys do not like girls overtaking them. Fact

Hmmmm, no you don't do you boys?

I think us girls should get a +1 in the FCN as a result. Clearly it's a psychological +1 anyway... :twisted:

I wouldn't know, it's yet to happen. :twisted:

*develops a diabolical plan to lurk around the Pimlico area this evening*

il_principe

lost_in_thought wrote:

jashburnham wrote:

lost_in_thought wrote:

Bassjunkieuk wrote:

LiT - This guy was on one of the rather nice/rather tacky (depending on your opinion) union jack Langsters - the one's with the white frame and union jack decals (it also has a union jack saddle but I couldn't see that last night for one reason or another!)

Definately had red rims tho which is what made me think of the guy you mentioned!

Ah, no, I don't think that's my nemesis.

Linsen wrote:

Boys do not like girls overtaking them. Fact

Hmmmm, no you don't do you boys?

I think us girls should get a +1 in the FCN as a result. Clearly it's a psychological +1 anyway... :twisted:

I wouldn't know, it's yet to happen. :twisted:

*develops a diabolical plan to lurk around the Pimlico area this evening*

Could your pride stand a comprehensive scalping though?

lost_in_thought

jashburnham wrote:

lost_in_thought wrote:

jashburnham wrote:

lost_in_thought wrote:

Bassjunkieuk wrote:

LiT - This guy was on one of the rather nice/rather tacky (depending on your opinion) union jack Langsters - the one's with the white frame and union jack decals (it also has a union jack saddle but I couldn't see that last night for one reason or another!)

Definately had red rims tho which is what made me think of the guy you mentioned!

Ah, no, I don't think that's my nemesis.

Linsen wrote:

Boys do not like girls overtaking them. Fact

Hmmmm, no you don't do you boys?

I think us girls should get a +1 in the FCN as a result. Clearly it's a psychological +1 anyway... :twisted:

I wouldn't know, it's yet to happen. :twisted:

*develops a diabolical plan to lurk around the Pimlico area this evening*

Could your pride stand a comprehensive scalping though?

It's OK Jash - I know you're faster than me!

Littigator

On the girls scalping boys thought...as some of you know I ride with the missus to her work in the morning. She can pull a fair pace when she's on form dontcherknow!

Anyhoo, I always follow behind to ensure I'm not going to quick for her. I fairly often observe the phenomenon whereby a gap has opened between us, she overtakes a chap (chapeux), said blokey notices girl overt-ing him and decides...whatho I ain't 'aving no laydey o-taking me. Chappie speeds up and tries to scalp the missus, all the while said engagement unfolds before my entertained eyes.

Magic!

itboffin

Littigator wrote:

On the girls scalping boys thought...as some of you know I ride with the missus to her work in the morning. She can pull a fair pace when she's on form dontcherknow!

Anyhoo, I always follow behind to ensure I'm not going to quick for her. I fairly often observe the phenomenon whereby a gap has opened between us, she overtakes a chap (chapeux), said blokey notices girl overt-ing him and decides...whatho I ain't 'aving no laydey o-taking me. Chappie speeds up and tries to scalp the missus, all the while said engagement unfolds before my entertained eyes.

Magic!

:shock: :shock: :shock:

Anyone else thinking what i'm thinking?

cjcp

What, Litt's missus would beat you hands down too, ITB?

Well, no more SCR for me this week; I'm off to Montreal tomorrow. Have fun in the Big Smoke and out in The Sticks, chaps and chapettes.

Clever Pun

itboffin wrote:

Littigator wrote:

On the girls scalping boys thought...as some of you know I ride with the missus to her work in the morning. She can pull a fair pace when she's on form dontcherknow!

Anyhoo, I always follow behind to ensure I'm not going to quick for her. I fairly often observe the phenomenon whereby a gap has opened between us, she overtakes a chap (chapeux), said blokey notices girl overt-ing him and decides...whatho I ain't 'aving no laydey o-taking me. Chappie speeds up and tries to scalp the missus, all the while said engagement unfolds before my entertained eyes.

Magic!

:shock: :shock: :shock:

Anyone else thinking what i'm thinking?

it's SCR not SCF'ing dude

lost_in_thought

itboffin wrote:

Littigator wrote:

On the girls scalping boys thought...as some of you know I ride with the missus to her work in the morning. She can pull a fair pace when she's on form dontcherknow!

Anyhoo, I always follow behind to ensure I'm not going to quick for her. I fairly often observe the phenomenon whereby a gap has opened between us, she overtakes a chap (chapeux), said blokey notices girl overt-ing him and decides...whatho I ain't 'aving no laydey o-taking me. Chappie speeds up and tries to scalp the missus, all the while said engagement unfolds before my entertained eyes.

Magic!

:shock: :shock: :shock:

Anyone else thinking what i'm thinking?

Don't ... understand... joke... :shock:

@jashburnham - the scalp on your avatar looks like it has the same hairdo as me... I will be looking over my shoulder for a fashionista on a Touché...

il_principe

cjcp wrote:

What, Litt's missus would beat you hands down too, ITB?

Well, no more SCR for me this week; I'm off to Montreal tomorrow. Have fun in the Big Smoke and out in The Sticks, chaps and chapettes.

You lucky lucky sod. Montreal is amazing.

Littigator

lost_in_thought wrote:

itboffin wrote:

Littigator wrote:

On the girls scalping boys thought...as some of you know I ride with the missus to her work in the morning. She can pull a fair pace when she's on form dontcherknow!

Anyhoo, I always follow behind to ensure I'm not going to quick for her. I fairly often observe the phenomenon whereby a gap has opened between us, she overtakes a chap (chapeux), said blokey notices girl overt-ing him and decides...whatho I ain't 'aving no laydey o-taking me. Chappie speeds up and tries to scalp the missus, all the while said engagement unfolds before my entertained eyes.

Magic!

:shock: :shock: :shock:

Anyone else thinking what i'm thinking?

Don't ... understand... joke... :shock:

@jashburnham - the scalp on your avatar looks like it has the same hairdo as me... I will be looking over my shoulder for a fashionista on a Touché...

Ignore him, he's being a Mr Smutty....we'll have less of you potty-mouth young man thankyouverymuch!

cjcp

jashburnham wrote:

cjcp wrote:

What, Litt's missus would beat you hands down too, ITB?

Well, no more SCR for me this week; I'm off to Montreal tomorrow. Have fun in the Big Smoke and out in The Sticks, chaps and chapettes.

You lucky lucky sod. Montreal is amazing.

It is indeed; I was there this time last year too, when they had a record pre-Christmas snowfall. Walked up to Mont Royal from the town and I was sharing the path runners, cross country skiers and even one chap on a 'cross bike. I did wonder about taking my cycling gear and hiring a bike for a pootle on the Saturday, but this lurgi has put paid to that. Besides, I have a lot of work to do there, so I might well end up working on my laptop in a cafe eating cake and getting high on caffeine, watching the world go by. The coffe and cake will ease the pain.

lost_in_thought

cjcp wrote:

jashburnham wrote:

cjcp wrote:

What, Litt's missus would beat you hands down too, ITB?

Well, no more SCR for me this week; I'm off to Montreal tomorrow. Have fun in the Big Smoke and out in The Sticks, chaps and chapettes.

You lucky lucky sod. Montreal is amazing.

It is indeed; I was there this time last year too, when they had a record pre-Christmas snowfall. Walked up to Mont Royal from the town and I was sharing the path runners, cross country skiers and even one chap on a 'cross bike. I did wonder about taking my cycling gear and hiring a bike for a pootle on the Saturday, but this lurgi has put paid to that. Besides, I have a lot of work to do there, so I might well end up working on my laptop in a cafe eating cake and getting high on caffeine, watching the world go by. The coffe and cake will ease the pain.

Have fun CJ! It'll do wonders for the christmas spirit...

Littigator

cjcp wrote:

jashburnham wrote:

cjcp wrote:

What, Litt's missus would beat you hands down too, ITB?

Well, no more SCR for me this week; I'm off to Montreal tomorrow. Have fun in the Big Smoke and out in The Sticks, chaps and chapettes.

You lucky lucky sod. Montreal is amazing.

It is indeed; I was there this time last year too, when they had a record pre-Christmas snowfall. Walked up to Mont Royal from the town and I was sharing the path runners, cross country skiers and even one chap on a 'cross bike. I did wonder about taking my cycling gear and hiring a bike for a pootle on the Saturday, but this lurgi has put paid to that. Besides, I have a lot of work to do there, so I might well end up working on my laptop in a cafe eating cake and getting high on caffeine, watching the world go by. The coffe and cake will ease the pain.

Jeez boy you're not sick again are you?

Anyway, have a great trip

gb155

Not a SINGLE rider today, 14 miles and emptyness......The forcast of lots of snow and 15mph winds for the morning, JOY !!!!!

cjcp

Littigator wrote:

Jeez boy you're not sick again are you?

'Fraid so. I had this lurgi this time last year too. Th kids bring home bug after bug after bug. Little monsters.

simon_ramsey

Oh what have I done :twisted:

Hadn't ridden my bike to work since September (as it was getting a bit cold) :oops:

After reading this thread I have been inspired to MTFU

Ride an Airnimal Joey (as I need a folder to take on the train and really didn't want a Brompton) from Paddington to the City FCN 10 after adjusting for SPD's and Baggies.

Have ridden in every day this week and bought a CatEye LD610, DHB Earnley 3/4 Bib-Tights and an Altura Night Vision Jacket.

Have overtaken a fair few Bromptons, MTB's & Hybrids (but I wouldn't count them as Scalps) But today I got my first 2 Scalps and it was so sweet a singlespeed MTB on skinnies and a fakenger on a singlespeed (even had a Abus lock around his waist).

I was riding along New Cavendish Street (near Marylebone High St) when I spotted my targets ahead of me in the cycle lane - they were riding together and I thought they were fixie's until I saw them freewheeling and at one point the fakenger almost rode into the back of his mate on the MTB - doah !!

The cycle lane ended and as we merged with the traffic I decided to see if these two were up for a bit of action so changed up a gear and passed them with ease - 'kept the pedal to the metal' and there was clean air between us. They eventually caught up with me whilst I was waiting at a set of lights got away sharpish (but without standing on the pedals) and they didn't even bother to make chase.

Have I sold my soul to Greg T ?? Will I ever be able to pootle down to the newsagents on a sunday morning with a hangover again ?? Why do I keep looking over my shouder more to see who is behind me ?? Are they higher up the FCN ?? Is that old lady on her shopper bike my nemesis ??

Even caught my self looking at Road Bikes in a shop at lunchtime and thinking about getting some higher close ratio gears fitted to my bike.

How do I leave this SCR thing :twisted:

itboffin

Welcome simon_ramsey i'm afraid to say there is no going back once you've been infected.

Remember kids the SCR is for life not just for Christmas.

linsen

Simon Ramsay there is no escape - having said that I have just decided to sacrifice speed in favour of sanity / getting there in one piece over the winter. Till this September I had driven to work for 10 years, now I'm close to obsessed about the ride to work!

simon_ramsey

I know what you mean about the obsessed thing. I am already looking forward to my ride tomorrow. I suspect I have always been closet SCR. I have never been able to ride a bike slowly even if I just pop out for a bag of chips I have to cane it. I only have one gear - flat out !!

I'll take your advice though and think about slowing down a bit in the interest of getting there in one piece during poor conditions. Getting the tube isn't even an option anymore.

cjcp

Welcome, Simon.

The Game now owns you.

Greg T

simon_ramsey wrote:

Why do I keep looking over my shouder more to see who is behind me ??

How do I leave this SCR thing :twisted:

The answer to your first question is that you are not paying enough attention to the "show no outward signs of effort or interest" rule, looking behind you is a dead give away unless you can cloak it in a "permitted" quick look over your shoulder when pulling out to overtake man-oo-ver. Seasoned players will use plate glass windows / shiny boots of cars / echo location (I'm perfecting my ultrasound bat like) to warn them of danger.

The only real way out is to set such a blistering pace that you keep out of the high teens danger zone....... In this arms race however games lab HQ suggest that low 20's is the new high teens so get them feet spinning

Leaving SCR is easy you just tell yourself you aren't playing. I tried this tonight. As a piece of experimentation I remembered the scene in Fight club when Brad Pitt instructs the fighters to pick a fight and lose - it teaches something (can't remember what)....

Anyhoo - the traffic up to Parliament is jammers and I'm thinking - let's try it - lets just dawdle home and not care.

It was great.

Crisp clear air, town was looking great.

I drew up to a dude on a Felt Fixed who I lost in traffic and I was cool about it......

Parsons Green -the dude on the Felt was there 200m away and I reel him in really not trying. I'm five m off him and will collect him in time when.....

A guy in jeans on a road bike whips by


have you seen Das Boot?

ALLLLAAAARRRMMMMM

Bang

I'm off like an Essex girl in a Premier League hot tub ( apols LiTs)

Felt guy is spat off the back like shrapnel. Jeans wearing roadie feels the power of my awesome and I decide that Brad Pitt knows feck all about the Game.

I race myself over the Col de Putney Bridge and WIN

To answer your question you can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave.

Welcome

itboffin

Spoken like a true champion

gert_lush

5.5 miles and not another cyclist in sight

Did overtake a fox though