This morning's commute and other commuting stories

Got in before the rain this morning, which is a win and also completed 10,000 miles for the year according to Strava

#stravahole

Finally riding without a rucksack again and its such a joy! Back is breathable and with the new wraffa brevet jacket commuting was a pleasure today (Plus tail wind)

10/10

I have noticed more motors doing wheelspins. Not experienced any unexpected tyre slips riding my bikes.

Added extra 15miles on commute via richmond park, lovely till i got to finsbury park when car decides to perform a u-ee, Cue shouts. Managed to swerve it.

rider down at highbury and islington station, couldnt see what happen

Lots going on this morning - lady scooter rider was lying flat on her back surrounded by people helping her at the big junction by Seven Sisters. I briefly stopped and chatted to a cyclist who'd witnessed it, seems the truck in the right lane had tried to cut left and had basically pushed her over. She was clear of the lorry, and seemed awake and ok, but they weren't moving her so traffic was completely stuck behind her and the lorry. As she seemed to be in good hands and as I had nothing to offer, I moved on.

Saw an ambulance, one of the HEMS Skodas and the air ambulance above all heading from Kings Cross towards Old St direction as I waited at the lights at Angel, I hope whoever they were going to help was ok.

Oh and saw some terrible riding as well. A bellend on a fixed gear Foffa, with ginger teddyboy hair, leather jacket, Alan Partridge driving gloves, no foot retention, no bartape or plugs and running red lights was the one that stood out the most.

I rode in to work, on a bicycle.

Haha teddyboy hair. Love it. Nicked

Was dark and foggy.

Looks slippery out there tonight folks. ride safe. don't lean etc..

Almost taken out by a van in slow motion today as he decided to move into my lane as I was alongside him and he almost pushed me into a fence. Some reason wasn't really bothered by it.

'Cunts everywhere' sums up this morning

Angered the puncture Gods last night by proclaiming that I was attempting to get through 2016 without a puncture.

Stupid boy.

First thing this morning: whapp whapp whapp from the back tyre

This. 100%

Season of grumpiness and short tempers, innit.

Walkenger because I left my bike at the office last night. Beautiful morning, coffee was consumed, arrived with a smile on my face and without at any point experiencing fear of imminent injury. Perfect 5/7, would go slow again.

Plus Southern Rail strike disruption sadly impacting the roads as well.

epic scenery through richmond park. do again/10

Yep...

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I was having a great commute until I bumped into Dan. And then I felt inferior. Such garms.

I was like ffs, got a puncture then realised there was much worse places for it to happen

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Hmmm think I passed you. Around 8:25 on the track from Ham gate to Pen Ponds?

Yeah that was probably me, green synapse disc, brevet gilet

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I wish my ride was that scenic! Bethnal Green Rd and Old St doesnt quite compare.

First proper cycle since tendonitis. Leg feels great, fitness suffered more than expected.