This evenings commute

Harry B
Harry B Posts: 1,239
edited October 2009 in Commuting chat
"Outbreaks of heavy rain will spread across parts of southeastern England this evening. Rainfall rates may exceed 15 mm in three hours with up to 25 mm in some places through the period. The public are advised to take extra care and refer to the Highways Agency for further advice on traffic disruption on motorways and trunk roads." - from the Met Office

Oh deep joy :cry:
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,073
    Harry B wrote:
    "Outbreaks of heavy rain will spread across parts of southeastern England this evening. Rainfall rates may exceed 15 mm in three hours with up to 25 mm in some places through the period. The public are advised to take extra care and refer to the Highways Agency for further advice on traffic disruption on motorways and trunk roads." - from the Met Office

    Oh deep joy :cry:

    Phew good job I took the car wooohahahaha :twisted:
    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.
  • Bikequin
    Bikequin Posts: 402
    Its gonna be a very wet one tonight. Still better than the tube.
    You'll not see nothing like the mighty Quin.
  • Irvinet
    Irvinet Posts: 117
    Harry B wrote:
    Oh deep joy :cry:

    Quite.... it does look a little menacing out the window. Ah well, at least I put the mud guards back on on Monday...

    Be careful out there.
    Roberts Audax - Raleigh Fixie - Thorn Tandem
  • Gazzaputt
    Gazzaputt Posts: 3,227
    After 2 soakings this week decided against the bike and trusted the BBC weather forecast. They were spot on looks monsoon from my office window.
  • Harry B
    Harry B Posts: 1,239
    itboffin wrote:
    Harry B wrote:
    "Outbreaks of heavy rain will spread across parts of southeastern England this evening. Rainfall rates may exceed 15 mm in three hours with up to 25 mm in some places through the period. The public are advised to take extra care and refer to the Highways Agency for further advice on traffic disruption on motorways and trunk roads." - from the Met Office

    Oh deep joy :cry:

    Phew good job I took the car wooohahahaha :twisted:

    Lightweight 8)
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  • MattFT
    MattFT Posts: 178
    :D:D:D I love riding in a downpour. Brings out the comradery in even the most grumpy London cyclist.
    FCN: 4

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  • deptfordmarmoset
    deptfordmarmoset Posts: 3,118
    I've just been out - take care, there's some absolutely diabolical driving out there tonight. 3 attempted left hooks in 3 miles - and indicators seem to have collectively short-circuited in the rain.
    Looking for a cycling buddy?
  • rich_e
    rich_e Posts: 389
    So glad I took the Tube today.

    I have a cold and my stuff is still wet from the day before!
  • davis
    davis Posts: 2,506
    Dripping? Just a touch; I could actually see better over the top of my glasses than I could through them.

    Perhaps slicks weren't the best choice this morning...
    Sometimes parts break. Sometimes you crash. Sometimes it’s your fault.
  • patchy
    patchy Posts: 779
    MattFT wrote:
    :D:D:D I love riding in a downpour. Brings out the comradery in even the most grumpy London cyclist.

    yeah. that was soggy. had a lovely chat with a pretty blonde at a junction near holloway road though - if only she hadn't dropped me straightaway afterwards. Damn slick tyres.
    point your handlebars towards the heavens and sweat like you're in hell
  • fooshnicken
    fooshnicken Posts: 84
    Got the clothing wrong yesterday and today. Yesterday they predicted heavy rain, so I wore my waterproof jacket. It hardly rained...doh! Today they said it would be dry...I was absolutely drenched with no waterproof...double Doh!

    That said, even though it was chucking it down and a bit nippy, it was a great ride home :)
  • Eau Rouge
    Eau Rouge Posts: 1,118
    I just kept repeating "Tour of California, Tour of California" all the way home.
    Don't think I did this with any vision of lovely sunny weather in mind, this years Tour of California was very wet indeed. I was only going to be on the bike for 20 minutes, compared to the ToC riders, I was having it easy. :)
  • facemunk
    facemunk Posts: 55
    I thought it was a brilliant ride - then on, I love my overshoes.. it was fast, very fast... and then I got a puncture 2 miles from home. Intensely irritating but very close to a cab rank where a nice driver wanted to show off his big car and plonked me in the front and the bike in the back for a warm ride home. He didn't even mind that I made his front seat soaking wet...

    Also, good on the lass who stopped in the downpour on Borough High St to give a bus driver what for! You Go girl :-)
    (even though you're fast on the Plug, I still dropped you by the Elephant ;-))

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  • Wrath Rob
    Wrath Rob Posts: 2,918
    New Altura Race overshoes, awesome
    New Crud RoadRacers, awesome
    Older Reebok lite weight water proof, pony and trap
    New Sealskinz waterproof all seasons gloves, pony and trap

    I think the Sealskinz are going back to Evans under the not-fit-for-purpose line. They lasted about 20 mins and then turned into 5 fingered sponges
    FCN3: Titanium Qoroz.
  • CdrJake
    CdrJake Posts: 296
    The weather here in Portsmouth is bloody fantastic! Got home jumped into the shower to freshen off after the cycle back to my digs and now warming myself with a coffee in front of the TV with an empty house (all other officers in the house share are presently on deployment)

    Living the dream. :lol:
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    This evening's commute was eventful.

    I had an off on the south side of Putney Bridge. Filtering right, out of the bus lane to turn down the Lower Richmond Road, I turned to check for traffic and went over/down a dip in the road. It was dark and raining and caught me completely by surprise. Chest went down onto the handlebars, front wheel slid out so I went down onto the right side, and did a cool slide on my right thigh, legs either side of the top tube. My slide was halted by the rear end of a coach.

    Immediately jumped up, trying not to look too much of a berk in front of the watching car drivers and checked the wheels. Rear wheel rubbing against the brakes. Hmm. Before I could check anything else, a chap in one of those old VW campers asks if I want a lift :D . Fearing the worst for the frame and/or wheels, I duly accepted. He said he was going to Kingston. Hooray! That's where I'm going. And he's equipped with a bike rack! Hooray! again.

    He dropped me off 400 yards from my hosue and turns out I practically ride past his house every day. And he normally commutes by bike, but he's taking the car for a couple of days. What a stroke of luck!

    I have some oad rash on my right thigh, but nothing compared to the broken ribs and collar bone he said he suffered when he off-ed on Putney Bridge recently. I asked him if he was on this forum, but he said he'd never heard of it. So, in case he reads this, Jamie, you, sir, are a legend. 8)
    FCN 2-4.

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    "It stays down, Daddy."
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  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    I didn't enjoy it. I've ridden through worse, in London and elsewhere but my brakes weren't working properly before the rain so in rain they are non-existence this meant that I had to seriously regulate my speed and start brakeing far earlier than I would, so I spent more time in the rain and more time worried about my safety. Gonna tighten my brakes before tomorrows commute.
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  • Specialized Needs
    Specialized Needs Posts: 802
    And today was the day TfL sent me an email to try to convince me ...
    It's drier than you think - if you ride year round, you're likely to get caught in rain only eight times.
    :roll:

    Shoes in the airing cupboard. Happy I bought some spares last week :)

    Must MTFU and change to SPDs then I can use the overshoes I have...
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,073
    those of us who are 'nails' made it to the Morpeth this evening despite the imminent arrival of the second ark, much fun was had and we mocked you all for being ghey birds - birds excluded

    There was also some D-lock related humour, perhaps!!! I forget....

    Working from home tomorrow, think I might start a new "what's your fav cocktail by the fire" thread :D

    warning Internet FACT coming up

    I should just add a hearty thank you to the tailwind (nod to the big man) along embankment tonight, holy mary mother of god it was like having a jet pack on my back combine that with me taking a cheeky tow from a yank tank equal well plus 30mph without pedalling, best drafting EVER!!!!!!!!!!!

    I did also note it was slightly moist of there tonight :lol:
    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.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,073
    patchy wrote:
    MattFT wrote:
    :D:D:D I love riding in a downpour. Brings out the comradery in even the most grumpy London cyclist.

    yeah. that was soggy. had a lovely chat with a pretty blonde at a junction near holloway road though - if only she hadn't dropped me straightaway afterwards. Damn slick tyres.

    So tell me young man just how would slick make you slower?

    you woz dropped by a bird, did she have a basket?

    0wn3d :P
    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.
  • jimmypippa
    jimmypippa Posts: 1,712
    duncedunce wrote:
    And today was the day TfL sent me an email to try to convince me ...
    It's drier than you think - if you ride year round, you're likely to get caught in rain only eight times.
    :roll:

    Shoes in the airing cupboard. Happy I bought some spares last week :)

    Must MTFU and change to SPDs then I can use the overshoes I have...

    I thought it was twelve:

    Oh well, time to pimp my thread "Silly Commuting Rain Stats"

    I am aiming to keep a tab for the year from (I started this August)
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,073
    It's drier than you think - if you ride year round, you're likely to get caught in rain only eight times.

    Dude where do you live? i'm coming round - no really :twisted:

    Now where did I put my arse kicking boots?
    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.
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    ITB you are such a caring, gentle soul . Seriously I mean that :)


    Had a great ride home in the pouring rain. Really enjoyed it even though was soaked. Less attempts on my life than usual, for which I was truly thankful :shock:

    I just hope my baseball cap and helmet dry out for the morning. Got spares for everything else, although some of that Scotchlite reflective tape might be a useful addition.
  • Wallace1492
    Wallace1492 Posts: 3,707
    My god, a thread to let everyone know it is raining in London!!! Stop the press, hold the front page.... call the Palace......

    THIS IS EVERYDAY STUFF UP HERE!!
    "Encyclopaedia is a fetish for very small bicycles"
  • Harry B
    Harry B Posts: 1,239
    It wasn't a bad ride home although there seemed to be a lot of inpatient drivers out there. It was better once I got out of London.

    I need some new overshoes :cry:
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  • Sailorchick
    Sailorchick Posts: 202
    Was fun riding in the rain last night in Southampton. Parts of my commute were nicely flooded - bottom of Wrights Hill nr Woolston was a small lake rather than a road! Honestly I swear I stay drier sailing in a gale than I did on my ride last night.

    Really need to get some new brake pads. They've been a bit iffy recently but had absolutely no stopping power in the rain and they're still not working this morning. Though I was gonna ride straight into the back of a van when traffic decided to stop half way down the steep bit of Athelstan Road! Husband has a half day today so he has promised to get me some new brakes.
  • Wallace1492
    Wallace1492 Posts: 3,707
    Need some of these shipped down to London?:

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    "Encyclopaedia is a fetish for very small bicycles"
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    :P @ Wallace

    You're just jealous because us London folk love to display our unfailing ability to converse on a wide range of topics. We can put a fresh slant on even the most mundane of things......... like rain, for example :)



    PS: Does that come in red?
  • Wallace1492
    Wallace1492 Posts: 3,707
    Cafewanda wrote:
    :P @ Wallace

    You're just jealous because us London folk love to display our unfailing ability to converse on a wide range of topics. We can put a fresh slant on even the most mundane of things......... like rain, for example :)



    PS: Does that come in red?

    For you, partially in red:

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    One for SaliorChick:

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    "Encyclopaedia is a fetish for very small bicycles"
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,073
    Wallace1492 wrote:
    My god, a thread to let everyone know it is raining in London!!! Stop the press, hold the front page.... call the Palace......

    THIS IS EVERYDAY STUFF UP HERE!!

    Stop bitching no one make you live there :P
    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.

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