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  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    Rolf F wrote:
    Fabulous by name, fabulous by nature then! Any other laws of physics you are good at defying? :wink:

    Rides a tricycle :wink:
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    we have snow on the ground here and its heading east, enjoy

    In other news I had to leave work early and get a lift home, this mornings annoying ear ache has turned into full on dizziness, jaw ache and real man-size pain.

    I blame wiggle
    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
    itboffin wrote:
    we have snow on the ground here and its heading east, enjoy

    In other news I had to leave work early and get a lift home, this mornings annoying ear ache has turned into full on dizziness, jaw ache and real man-size pain.

    I blame wiggle
    Rule #5 // Harden The fark Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    What!? speak up i cant hear you :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.
  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
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    Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
    2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
    2011 Trek Madone 4.5
    2012 Felt F65X
    Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter
  • Widgey
    Widgey Posts: 157
    Snow here in Brizzle.. maybe half an inch but coming down fairly heavy..
    Dry Bike
    Wet Bike
  • Widgey
    Widgey Posts: 157
    Snow here in Brizzle.. maybe half an inch but coming down fairly heavy..
    Dry Bike
    Wet Bike
  • mudcow007
    mudcow007 Posts: 3,861
    loadsa snow here

    so much so i had a big chunk stuck between my crown (on forks) an front wheel

    just using my normal Marathon +'s 23's at the moment, depending on how bad it gets i might use my dirty bike with 2.35 Maxxis Minion tyres... oh it has discs which is nice....
    Keeping it classy since '83
  • gbsahne001
    gbsahne001 Posts: 1,974
    that was fun.... now being told go home, so get to do it all again
    Winter Hack
    Everyday Commuter
  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    Might have to abandon, the bike for the commute home

    :-(
    "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."

    PX Kaffenback 2 = Work Horse
    B-Twin Alur 700 = Sundays and Hills
  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    Really?????

    There's none here.

    Mind you...

    If I had known how hard that ride in was going to be, I would not have tried it. It was 'only' -1 but I was colder today than the -5 ride home on Wednesday, and the headwind was crippling.
    Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
    2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
    2011 Trek Madone 4.5
    2012 Felt F65X
    Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter
  • mudcow007
    mudcow007 Posts: 3,861
    sideways snow is no fun when its flying in your eyes

    still enjoyed my self though
    Keeping it classy since '83
  • mattsaw
    mattsaw Posts: 907
    I got in fine early this morning, largely due to a complete lack of snow. I was planning on hitting a 10am meeting and the leaving as soon as the snow started.

    That's all gone out of the window and I'm sitting here looking at a cm on the ground already.

    Would I be mad to try to get home on my Conti Gatorskins later?
    Bianchi C2C - Ritte Bosberg - Cervelo R3
    Strava
  • BigLights
    BigLights Posts: 464
    Yeah interesting one. Wandsworth - City at 630 this morning was totally fine. I was watching the gritters - I think the bike lanes will be dangerous as they grit from the outside lane on dual carriageways and it does fine, but the salt wasn't getting quite into the CS7 pathways.

    I'm beginning to feel perhaps I was over bullish cycling in today. But equally if i'd taken the train i'd be stuffed if transport goes down. At least I'm reliant on my own power this way - worst comes to worst, I'll walk like I did a couple of years ago.
  • UndercoverElephant
    UndercoverElephant Posts: 5,796
    Nothing here at all, cold and clear this morning. Had great fun aiming for all the iced-over puddles; the look of horror on people's faces is a picture.

    Edit: And it was the first morning this year where I didn't really need to use my lights at all. LOVE IT!!
    Sun - Rain - Snow
  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    It is gonna be an interesting one that is for sure, especially as the snow is actually settling here in central London! I'm actually a little concerned how I am gonna get home now. Your right about being over bullish, I should have got the tube.
    "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."

    PX Kaffenback 2 = Work Horse
    B-Twin Alur 700 = Sundays and Hills
  • davis
    davis Posts: 2,506
    rubertoe wrote:
    It is gonna be an interesting one that is for sure, especially as the snow is actually settling here in central London! I'm actually a little concerned how I am gonna get home now. Your right about being over bullish, I should have got the tube.

    'ave a word.
    Sometimes parts break. Sometimes you crash. Sometimes it’s your fault.
  • MarkAshton
    MarkAshton Posts: 119
    Cycled in much heavier snow than this and when there is way more on the roads on my 23mm slicks.

    Its really not that bad. There are so many cars in London the snow wont settles on the roads. Just use your common sense, go slower and ride in the car tracks.

    Just be careful when you get back home to your side roads. They are not gritted, so best off walking the bike down these.
  • pangolin
    pangolin Posts: 6,665
    rubertoe wrote:
    It is gonna be an interesting one that is for sure, especially as the snow is actually settling here in central London! I'm actually a little concerned how I am gonna get home now. Your right about being over bullish, I should have got the tube.

    Not settling on Fleet Street at all, where are you?
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  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    Overcast with a chance of snow and rain showers. Fog early. High of -1C with a windchill as low as -11C. Windy. Winds from the SE at 20 to 30 km/h. Chance of snow 60%.

    Ah. That explains it :shock: :? :cry:
    Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
    2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
    2011 Trek Madone 4.5
    2012 Felt F65X
    Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter
  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    pangolin wrote:
    rubertoe wrote:
    It is gonna be an interesting one that is for sure, especially as the snow is actually settling here in central London! I'm actually a little concerned how I am gonna get home now. Your right about being over bullish, I should have got the tube.

    Not settling on Fleet Street at all, where are you?

    Petty France. Opposite St James Park.
    "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."

    PX Kaffenback 2 = Work Horse
    B-Twin Alur 700 = Sundays and Hills
  • laughingcavalier
    laughingcavalier Posts: 18
    davis wrote:
    rubertoe wrote:
    It is gonna be an interesting one that is for sure, especially as the snow is actually settling here in central London! I'm actually a little concerned how I am gonna get home now. Your right about being over bullish, I should have got the tube.

    'ave a word.

    Snow settling in central London just before 9am. It's got to try harder than this though.

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  • mudcow007
    mudcow007 Posts: 3,861
    its a couple of inches here.....
    Keeping it classy since '83
  • nich
    nich Posts: 888
    Main roads will be alright innit?
  • BelgianBeerGeek
    BelgianBeerGeek Posts: 5,226
    Well I wimped out and drove in. For the boss to tell us to go home. My word it's coming down! Now home with the wood burner on. Maybe a snowball fight later with the neighbours and a lunchtime pint in the pub I think.
    Take care out there everyone.
    Ecrasez l’infame
  • gtvlusso
    gtvlusso Posts: 5,112
    Back Garden:

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    Wilma was more excited that junior!

    Thank god for a laptop and working from home - far easier than 10 miles in 5" of snow!
  • UndercoverElephant
    UndercoverElephant Posts: 5,796
    gtvlusso wrote:
    10 miles in 5" of snow!

    It's true what women say, then.
    Sun - Rain - Snow
  • davis
    davis Posts: 2,506
    gtvlusso wrote:
    Wilma was more excited that junior!


    That dog is ace.
    Sometimes parts break. Sometimes you crash. Sometimes it’s your fault.
  • mudcow007
    mudcow007 Posts: 3,861
    gtvlusso wrote:
    Back Garden:

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    Wilma was more excited that junior!

    Molly (our collie) hasnt seen snow yet...

    just been told i can leave at 14:00 i think Molly is going to have her first play in snow!!
    Keeping it classy since '83
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    Gtv that's not 5" bet you tell all the girls that
    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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