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I used to be the sole cycling commuter in High Wycombe when I lived there - as far as I could tell. I think most drivers there are either oblivious or confused by the presence of cyclists. Although it was nice to see a cycle lane on Abbey Way last time I was there. I used to shit myself on that road.
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I'm two days late but Wednesday afternoons homeward commute was an interesting one. My front brake had seized up (predictably, after having used wd40 to loosen it) and would stay applied after braking so I was relying on my legs for slowing powah. As I'm nearing a roundabout on the approach to High Wycombe, my worn myfirstclipless shoes eventually gave up on me as the sole ripped from the upper. I stayed upright, got off the road and had a good long chuckle at the situation.
Further along, I was behind a car who had just dropped off some people who appeared to be allowing the oncoming traffic to pass. After the traffic is gone I notice his reversing lights come on and he starts to roll backwards! I shouted and he gave me a little grin and a 'sorry'. Twat.
Little bit further along (nearly home) a guy got out of his car in front of me, thought he'd nearly hit me (I was metres away) and grinned and said 'I nearly knocked you off your bike mate'. No, you didn't, but thanks for your concern.
Wednesday night was full of struggling with pedal swaps and some real brake maintenance, and Thursday/Friday commutes have been a horrible reintroduction to toeclips and straps. Bring on new shoe day.
tl/dr; broken shoe, idiot drivers, all a bit funny really, must take better care of kit