Silly commuting racing
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itboffin wrote:I took the same scalp dozens of times today :twisted:
However it was my wife :roll:
I did it to my husband last week, and he hates it! I wasn't allowed to go anywhere but in front of him after that - not difficult, he only rides just above walking pace.My other bike's a Dawes.0 -
blackworx wrote:DonDaddyD wrote:I got blocked off purposely by a bus and a van so that doesn't count.
Even more so when they prevent you from retrieving your own. I mean, how inconsiderate can they get?!?
I was huffing and puffing and swearing, I couldn't believe it. Had I caught those guys the wind that hit them as I rode past would've hurt them so bad...Food Chain number = 4
A true scalp is not only overtaking someone but leaving them stopped at a set of lights. As you, who have clearly beaten the lights, pummels nothing but the open air ahead. ~ 'DondaddyD'. Player of the Unspoken Game0 -
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Well, that was an eventful commute tonight.
Firstly, my chain breaks shortly after leaving the office and, fortunately, just after I had exited the junction on the north side of London Bridge into Cannon Street. So I wheel the bike to Evans to buy a new link just in case (for whatever reason) the link for my road bike chain fails half way home.
Then, crossing over Battersea Bridge lights, a car turns into my path. I break hard, the back wheel goes up and I'm over the handlebars. (I very briefly thought I might be in with a chance of doing a front "endo" or whaever it's called, but my <cough> Christmas weight gain ensured I had a bit too much momentum for that.) Fortunately, the driver saw me in enough time to stop. Fair play to him, he looked pretty concerned and asked more than once if I was all right. There was also a very nice lady ped who kept asking me if I was ok and who pointed out that the batteries to one of lights had popped out. (Managed to retrieve them too and the light still works ).FCN 2-4.
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
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cjcp,
good news on the lights being ok :shock:
Let's hope the Gods have marked that one down on the stats sheet we all carry with us and they will ignore you for some time. (Makes small offering to Gods to ensure I have not opened my gob too soon)
Glad you are good spirits about it
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You went over the bars? Are you OK?
And if you are, how did you manage not to bite the road on landing? :shock:0 -
Had a frustrating ride home in the rain from Marsfield yesterday. As usual there were a fair few bikes about (Maquarie Uni and a couple of CSIRO labs are out that way). I was overtaken a few times, but by FCN 4s or better, so that's OK. I picked off a couple of dudes on full-suss MTBs so ugly they made the hunchback from "300" look elegant, but they don't count as scalps 'cos it'd be like kicking a cripple's crutches away. :twisted:
The frustrating part was the two legitimate scalps (FCN 8s) I lined up on the spirit-crushing climb up from Lady Game Drive to Pacific Highway (incidentally, I think the "don't show pain" rule should be waived for this section, because everyone looks as if they're about to die). Each time I came up behind my target, he stopped and pulled over to let me pass. Does that count as a scalp, on the same principle as a dog rolling on its back to show submission to the pack leader?0 -
well, still with no job to commute to i have been sat all night with an application form for a sportive open in another window all night......its six months away, i have never done one before, i am currently really unfit (due to lack of commute) but i bought a road bike last week.......aaarrrrggghhhhhh.....apply or dont apply, that is the question! :?0
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lost_in_thought wrote:You went over the bars? Are you OK?
And if you are, how did you manage not to bite the road on landing? :shock:
Cheers, chaps.
Yep, I'm fine, thanks. I hit the deck, but I think that because I early pulled off that endo thingy, my pace was just slow enough for me to stick my hands out and turn on to my side a little.FCN 2-4.
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."0 -
rb1956 wrote:Each time I came up behind my target, he stopped and pulled over to let me pass. Does that count as a scalp, on the same principle as a dog rolling on its back to show submission to the pack leader?
:shock: What? He actually gave in? Outrageous. You can't surrender like that. I think that's a scalp. You say "each time" though - did he re-take you on other parts?FCN 2-4.
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."0 -
cjcp wrote:lost_in_thought wrote:You went over the bars? Are you OK?
And if you are, how did you manage not to bite the road on landing? :shock:
Cheers, chaps.
Yep, I'm fine, thanks. I hit the deck, but I think that because I early pulled off that endo thingy, my pace was just slow enough for me to stick my hands out and turn on to my side a little.
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cjcp wrote:lost_in_thought wrote:You went over the bars? Are you OK?
And if you are, how did you manage not to bite the road on landing? :shock:
Cheers, chaps.
Yep, I'm fine, thanks. I hit the deck, but I think that because I early pulled off that endo thingy, my pace was just slow enough for me to stick my hands out and turn on to my side a little.
did your helmet save your life? glad everythings okPurveyor of sonic doom
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Fairly quiet this morning, someone did me today fair and square my beard was dragging me back... that or it's the first week back and I was suffering a little at that point
Later on I spotted a fast fixed who seemed to be happily cruising at 22 I went past him he then flew past at a junction I did him and repeat another 2 times... he was either a complete nutbar or in such a zen state everything was just flowing and there was no need to slow down.... I think nutbarPurveyor of sonic doom
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Oh gruel world!
my new wheels are on route RIGHT NOW yet it's a total winter wonderland outside, too icy to even walk on the pavements
How you mock meRule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
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minus 5 this morning was a bit hardcore, even for me, but I had a lovely ride in. Only felt slippy when I got into normal clothes when I got to work!
No scalps, but I did pass a man going the other way.
In shorts :shock:Emerging from under a big black cloud. All help welcome0 -
hey cjcp,
glad to hear you're ok. i thought you'd catch me up as i punctured down at roehampton. didn't realise you were playing rolly polly in battersea.Always in stealth mode0 -
Clever Pun wrote:cjcp wrote:lost_in_thought wrote:You went over the bars? Are you OK?
And if you are, how did you manage not to bite the road on landing? :shock:
Cheers, chaps.
Yep, I'm fine, thanks. I hit the deck, but I think that because I early pulled off that endo thingy, my pace was just slow enough for me to stick my hands out and turn on to my side a little.
did your helmet save your life? glad everythings ok
Thanks, chaps.
Anyone think that there a massive number of clowns on the road this morning. The road works on the NK Road make the place look like flippin' Delhi on a good day. They've inspired U-turns, weaving, creeping at lights, and in one case a spectacular, illegal right turn on to Battersea Bridge through a red light (this was just before ours turned green :shock: ).FCN 2-4.
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."0 -
Four words: bacon and sausage bap.FCN 2-4.
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."0 -
martinc wrote:hey cjcp,
glad to hear you're ok. i thought you'd catch me up as i punctured down at roehampton. didn't realise you were playing rolly polly in battersea.
Not a chance. Not that fast. Oh, and don't tell your OH. She'll tell mine! And you'll probably cop it too!
Think you might need new tyres.FCN 2-4.
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."0 -
Linsen - minus 5 this morning
I didn't realise it was that cold. I've taken to deliberately avoiding the BBC weather site in the morning in case it puts me off. That'll be why I needed my ski gloves, and the water in my water bottle was partially frozen when i got to work. Nice morning though.'I'm not in the business; I am the business.'0 -
2 Roadie Scalps in a row this am - they both RLJ'd though, twice. Numpties.
My right leg is feeling a bit sore atm - still come Tuesday I'll be in Turkey for a weeks holiday so a little rest for me...
Oh and @ Greg66, an Endo is:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoppie- 2023 Vielo V+1
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Morning All
No commute for me this morning, I was out on the razz last night and so left my bike at work.
The only news for my commute was the charming lady who barged me on the bus, pushed me against the wall and then told me to JUST SHUT UP when I suggested she might want to give me a little more space. I finished this exchange with a polite "I hope you have a nice day"...I think I took the moral high ground there smug smile
Just another reminder as to why I ride my bike.
CJCP...I've warned you about pulling tricks on your way home before haven't I tsk tsk!Roadie FCN: 3
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cjcp, glad you are OK as those can be painful when you are locked in. Perhaps you need a new bike for your commute?Short hairy legged roadie FCN 4 or 5 in my baggies.
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jashburnham wrote:
Yep, one of them things. Except picture 4 is where things differ...
@ Feltup & Litts -FCN 2-4.
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."0 -
Littigator wrote:Morning All
No commute for me this morning, I was out on the razz last night and so left my bike at work.
The only news for my commute was the charming lady who barged me on the bus, pushed me against the wall and then told me to JUST SHUT UP when I suggested she might want to give me a little more space. I finished this exchange with a polite "I hope you have a nice day"...I think I took the moral high ground there smug smile
Just another reminder as to why I ride my bike.
CJCP...I've warned you about pulling tricks on your way home before haven't I tsk tsk!
Morning, I just posted a pic of some potential new ink for you in that other placePurveyor of sonic doom
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Fixed Pista- FCN 5
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