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  • Greg T
    Greg T Posts: 3,266
    Was there a westerly tailwind this morning or am I just fecking great?
    Fixed gear for wet weather / hairy roadie for posing in the sun.

    What would Thora Hurd do?
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Was a M/bike v Van incident last night in Brizzle on the Newfoundland Circus. Catching the aftermath it looks like they were going through some TLs and they changed from green to amber and the van stopped but the bike didn't. Front mudguard and damage to the side of the bike from falling over. Swapping insurance details as I passed.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Greg T wrote:
    Was there a westerly tailwind this morning or am I just fecking great?

    One hell of a tailwind. I freewheeled all the way from Cheyne Walk.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • King Donut
    King Donut Posts: 498
    cjcp wrote:
    Greg T wrote:
    Was there a westerly tailwind this morning or am I just fecking great?

    One hell of a tailwind. I freewheeled all the way from Cheyne Walk.

    +1. While there is no doubting your greatness Mr T, my new PB would suggest a tailwind of gustatious proportions.

    Might also have something to do with the South African (I think) chap I picked up on his way in from Woking. Chapeau to you sir. Kept me honest when all I wanted to do was throw up in the gutter. Cutting out the get-off-and-walk part at the start of my commute you helped me cover 14.7 miles in 40 mins flat at 22mph av.

    Is it me or do you get a different breed of commuter dependant on the time? I was all but ready to hang up my helmet on Tuesday evening after witnessing some seriously annoying / dangerous cycling. But move it forward an hour and its all rosy again.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    King Donut wrote:
    Might also have something to do with the South African (I think) chap I picked up on his way in from Woking.

    Not on a Colnago?
    Is it me or do you get a different breed of commuter dependant on the time? I was all but ready to hang up my helmet on Tuesday evening after witnessing some seriously annoying / dangerous cycling. But move it forward an hour and its all rosy again.

    I've given trying to catch the optimum SCR time. Might be because it's August - the fun and games with school runs begin again in a week or two. T'riffic.[/quote]
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    cjcp wrote:
    I've given trying to catch the optimum SCR time. Might be because it's August - the fun and games with school runs begin again in a week or two. T'riffic.
    *shudder* I may have to get up earlier *double, shudder*
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  • King Donut
    King Donut Posts: 498
    cjcp wrote:
    King Donut wrote:
    Might also have something to do with the South African (I think) chap I picked up on his way in from Woking.

    Not on a Colnago?

    Red Specialized. I think. Tbh it was all I could do to keep my eyes pointing in the same direction. Definitely red though.

    He even thanked me for the tow, although he more than repaid the favour. From Priory Lane all the way until I misjudged the lights by Temple tube.
  • Roastie
    Roastie Posts: 1,968
    edited August 2009
    The last ride home on my old faithful was rather uneventful. Popped into Condor for a few last minute forgotten bits but had little excitement apart from a few heart in throat moments from unexpected death pads (manhole covers) on the unfamiliar route, and another puncture.

    Only real action was when I had to cane a "lycra'd up roadie" riding something Italian up High Holburn; head cold is clearing up :).
    King Donut wrote:
    Might also have something to do with the South African (I think) chap I picked up on his way in from Woking. Chapeau to you sir.
    Beware the Saffer! :twisted:
    David
    Engineered Bicycles
  • Roastie
    Roastie Posts: 1,968
    Btw, I came across big dude on oversize red Cannon' the other day - he certainly is quick - but sadly rides like a bit of a twit.
    David
    Engineered Bicycles
  • amnezia
    amnezia Posts: 590
    King Donut wrote:

    Is it me or do you get a different breed of commuter dependant on the time? I was all but ready to hang up my helmet on Tuesday evening after witnessing some seriously annoying / dangerous cycling. But move it forward an hour and its all rosy again.

    If i leave after 8am central london is carnage by the time i get in.

    for me early is definitely better in the morning and evening, less numpties.
  • Roastie
    Roastie Posts: 1,968
    edited August 2009
    How did I do that?
    David
    Engineered Bicycles
  • blu3cat
    blu3cat Posts: 1,016
    amnezia wrote:
    King Donut wrote:

    Is it me or do you get a different breed of commuter dependant on the time? I was all but ready to hang up my helmet on Tuesday evening after witnessing some seriously annoying / dangerous cycling. But move it forward an hour and its all rosy again.

    If i leave after 8am central london is carnage by the time i get in.

    for me early is definitely better in the morning and evening, less numpties.

    I try to leave after 9:00, the traffic and the nutter cyclists have both eased up by then. Trouble is there's not many people to SCR around at 9:30 + in the morning in Hammersmith.
    "Bed is for sleepy people.
    Let's get a kebab and go to a disco."

    FCN = 3 - 5
    Colnago World Cup 2
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    blu3cat wrote:
    amnezia wrote:
    King Donut wrote:

    Is it me or do you get a different breed of commuter dependant on the time? I was all but ready to hang up my helmet on Tuesday evening after witnessing some seriously annoying / dangerous cycling. But move it forward an hour and its all rosy again.

    If i leave after 8am central london is carnage by the time i get in.

    for me early is definitely better in the morning and evening, less numpties.

    I try to leave after 9:00, the traffic and the nutter cyclists have both eased up by then. Trouble is there's not many people to SCR around at 9:30 + in the morning in Hammersmith.

    Leave earlier. You need to raise your game. You're in a comfort zone. You're effectively playing Division 3 football. Or in the Scottish Premiership. :P
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • Bikequin
    Bikequin Posts: 402
    So CJ when would you say the premiership of SCR is? In fact if we we're going to have divisions matched up to time slots what would they be?

    And does that make a tube strike like the first round of the FA cup?
    You'll not see nothing like the mighty Quin.
  • Roastie
    Roastie Posts: 1,968
    cjcp wrote:
    Leave earlier. You need to raise your game. You're in a comfort zone. You're effectively playing Division 3 football. Or in the Scottish Premiership. :P
    My AM trip starts just before 7:00... What league is that? Kindergarten?
    David
    Engineered Bicycles
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Bikequin wrote:
    So CJ when would you say the premiership of SCR is? In fact if we we're going to have divisions matched up to time slots what would they be?

    And does that make a tube strike like the first round of the FA cup?

    Good question. I have no idea. :)

    I'm a lazy sod and don't leave the house till 8am, but occasionally enthusiasm for work gets the better of me and so leave earlier. From my own experience, there's a greater probability of things being lively on Embankment from 7.30 till 9am. Before 7.30am is way too early for me, so you're probably riding with right psychos who will ride, tongues out, till they drop.

    There's always a chance of a big Cup upset, particularly if you run into one those hybrid chappies looking to make the next day's headlines. Anyone riding an FCR is to be treated with great caution and your rear wheel should not be offered at any stage; you'll have one hell of a job shaking them.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Roastie wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    Leave earlier. You need to raise your game. You're in a comfort zone. You're effectively playing Division 3 football. Or in the Scottish Premiership. :P
    My AM trip starts just before 7:00... What league is that? Kindergarten?

    You are one of the psychos I refer to. I've seen your speed and cadence. :)
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • blu3cat
    blu3cat Posts: 1,016
    Leave earlier. You need to raise your game. You're in a comfort zone. You're effectively playing Division 3 football. Or in the Scottish Premiership.

    trouble is that would involve me getting my a*se out of bed earlier.

    I am happy playing 3rd division SCR, thing is there's not that many people go my route at any time of the day (wimbledon to white city).
    "Bed is for sleepy people.
    Let's get a kebab and go to a disco."

    FCN = 3 - 5
    Colnago World Cup 2
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    PB this morning but the I was in my car :oops:

    None of my fleet are currently road worthy :shock:
    Rule #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.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    :o Has the PF expanded her role to the stripping of bikes?! What do you do your bikes? You fettle way too much. :lol:
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • Roastie
    Roastie Posts: 1,968
    cjcp wrote:
    You are one of the psychos I refer to. I've seen your speed and cadence. :)
    Btw, I was trying to reinstate my 'puters cadence sensor. It is truly b*ggered. It will remain a mystery.

    Btw, did you go to HH last night?
    David
    Engineered Bicycles
  • Wallace1492
    Wallace1492 Posts: 3,707
    New PB on the commute today. 26.45 its a 7.5 miler, so just under 17mph average.
    Not bad a bad improvement from my 33 mins earlier this year.
    "Encyclopaedia is a fetish for very small bicycles"
  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    Not action on the ride in this morning but I did find a nice excuse to get out on the bike for work today - I needed to visit a site a few miles up the road but the pool van had already been taken, oh well :-) Quick change of clothes and I'm off.....

    Eventually managed to resolve the stupid bloody issue and set off back towards the office. Took a different route to normal which basically cut out about 3/4 mile of nice straight flat road for some nice climbing and descending that I think was slightly longer distance wise :-D

    A bit further along I'm approaching some roadwork barriers and have a van up my bum, I give it a kick and start pulling out a lead.........I then undertake the car next in line and keep the power on for the next 50-60 metres :-) By this point I'm tucked on the drops and have a whole bus lane to myself. I look back and spot the same van coming up from behind. I look over as he passes and get a big smile in return :-D
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Roastie wrote:

    Btw, did you go to HH last night?

    'Fraid not. I didn't see myself getting out of work in time, so took the road bike. Good job, because I didn't get out of work in time. Ideally, the mtb needs an overhaul before it's raced. Front mech issues, yet again. Am going to give it some TLC this weekend in time for next Wednesday. I have my eyes on something at the moment...
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • Wallace1492
    Wallace1492 Posts: 3,707
    cjcp wrote:
    You're effectively playing Division 3 football. Or in the Scottish Premiership. :P

    Hey, Celtic might not have beaten Arenal, but the Gunners had 2 flukey goals in the first game and a horrendously cheated penalty last night. OK, the Arsenal were the better team but we held our own.... Overall Scottish teams have a very good record against English teams. :evil:
    "Encyclopaedia is a fetish for very small bicycles"
  • Greg T
    Greg T Posts: 3,266
    Wallace1492 wrote:
    Scottish teams have a very good record against English teams

    Your namesake had a 50/50 record.

    Won one, lost one - but then came up short when the referee had him hung drawn and quartered and had his limbs distributed liberally across the country.
    Fixed gear for wet weather / hairy roadie for posing in the sun.

    What would Thora Hurd do?
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Wallace1492 wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    You're effectively playing Division 3 football. Or in the Scottish Premiership. :P

    Hey, Celtic might not have beaten Arenal, but the Gunners had 2 flukey goals in the first game and a horrendously cheated penalty last night. OK, the Arsenal were the better team but we held our own.... Overall Scottish teams have a very good record against English teams. :evil:

    At first blush, I'm not sure a 5-1 defeat over two legs suggests Celtic held their own. :P

    Howewer, Arsenal aren't really an English team, and I don't like them, and I really hoped you would beat them, so I'm prepared to accept that this tie didn't count.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    cjcp wrote:
    :o Has the PF expanded her role to the stripping of bikes?! What do you do your bikes? You fettle way too much. :lol:

    Not so when I had time to fettle all of them worked now my lack of maintenance has reduced me to just the TT or MTB neither of which I fancy doing the commute on.

    Lucky for me I now have 5 days off :D

    Beer anyone ? :roll:
    Rule #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.
  • Wallace1492
    Wallace1492 Posts: 3,707
    cjcp wrote:
    Wallace1492 wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    You're effectively playing Division 3 football. Or in the Scottish Premiership. :P

    Hey, Celtic might not have beaten Arenal, but the Gunners had 2 flukey goals in the first game and a horrendously cheated penalty last night. OK, the Arsenal were the better team but we held our own.... Overall Scottish teams have a very good record against English teams. :evil:

    At first blush, I'm not sure a 5-1 defeat over two legs suggests Celtic held their own. :P

    Howewer, Arsenal aren't really an English team, and I don't like them, and I really hoped you would beat them, so I'm prepared to accept that this tie didn't count.

    True enough. In the first leg, the only Englishman on the field was playing for Celtic.....

    Quick - Phone the BNP...
    "Encyclopaedia is a fetish for very small bicycles"
  • Stuey01
    Stuey01 Posts: 1,273
    Wallace1492 wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    You're effectively playing Division 3 football. Or in the Scottish Premiership. :P

    Hey, Celtic might not have beaten Arenal, but the Gunners had 2 flukey goals in the first game and a horrendously cheated penalty last night. OK, the Arsenal were the better team but we held our own.... Overall Scottish teams have a very good record against English teams. :evil:
    Held your own?
    out played for 135 minutes out of 180 (I'm gonna give it evens for the first half last night).

    12 shots on target for the gunners, 2 for Celtic.
    outplayed, outgunned, outclassed. You play in a different league and it looked it.

    Eduardo going down like that was disappointing, that's a fair cop. The vilification in the press has been ridiculous, worse than the bloke that shattered his leg ffs.

    Kenny Dalglish is an appallingly bad pundit. Did you hear his Johnny foreigner to blame for all the diving in British football comments last night?
    The rule makers are to blame, for some reason they are impotent to do anything about it, it would be so easy to rid the game of this.
    1 or 2 game ban for anyone adjudged to have dived. It stops overnight. And you can't apply the penalty retrospectively, change the rule, fix forwards.
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