This morning's commute and other commuting stories

nice couple of days commuting this week after switching back to drop bars from flats, but this muggy weather can do one.

6 years of our life angry.

I'm already up to 36. Fuck that guy and his 'averages'!!!

I see Jeremy Vine getting shade this evening for a lack of impartiality reporting towards other road users
Am going to show a similar lack of it when I eventually spot where the cunt in the white Mercedes estate lives, who tried to run me off the road this evening - same stretch of lane as that cunt in the white Vauxhall van upthread and same MO
Off to roadsafe and also to buy a camera
And a nice big d-lock
Say nighty-night to your wingmirrors you fucking subhuman

The BBC'S highest paid presenter can write in The Sun that he will kill cyclists "for fun" but Vine can't say on Twitter that he supports safe cycling streets. Amazing.

Drove a work van in and got the jubilee line and overground home. Both were fucking horrible. Spending the evening desperately trying to cobble a working bike together for tomorrow. Might have to borrow my girlfriend's tiny one if not, I'm not doing that again if I can avoid it.

Possibly the presenter cunt cl*rks*n?

Yep.

Drove a work van in and got the jubilee line and overground home. Both were fucking horrible.

It's super tiring screaming at cyclists and honking at women tbf

I was fucking knackered by the time I got in. Sore throat, red raw hands. Never again.

With Robbie Gibb on the board, representing the Tories, I expect there will be much more. Report favourably on anything that Tory party members don’t like = not being impartial.

First time in long finger gloves this morning, getting a bit chilly early doors!

https://mantasaddle.co.uk/customers/

Saw one of these

Schools are back this week - just a heads up to take care in the increased traffic!

schools went back last week up here in leicestershire.
on the first day back i nearly got taken out by two lads exiting from the same car, opening their respective doors as i filtered past at a red light.
they must not have read the highway code update about the dutch reach.
i should probably get a camera even though i don't really want to...

stay safe, people!

weird!

cycling innovations thread

H R Giger wants his saddle back

First commute for Mrs Tonts in her new job today. 5 and a bit miles e/w. If it works out ok I hope we can avoid the 'getting a second car' talk for a bit.

Low sun as I doglegged from Leman St onto CS3 towards E14, early mornin’ and the realisation 1] I need shades and 2] summer is over : /

Spotted/followed a pink-garbed, pink accessorised, rider with today’s FT tucked into their back pocket.

Seems mental out there again this week now the schools are back. Could have done a nice little youtube compilation of terrible driving and cycling based on the three commutes I've done so far this week - thinking again of investing in a dork camera.

I think the stress of slower traffic in the suburban bit means drivers are well knarked off by the time they get towards the middle of town. Needless speed and aggression on Chelsea Embankment has been a particular feature.

You need to trim down your bars bro

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Aha! Did you see me nearly get wiped out by some truck about 3 mins before?

Bar length may be excessive for most of the commute, but off road is much nicer. Also, always scared of cutting down and regretting it. Also undecided on front rack - was supposed to stop my back getting sweaty....

I missed the truck incident I'm afraid. I did see some proper weapons out though. Quite enjoyed your looks of disbelief as people blasted past through the red lights we were stopped at.

Spotted/followed a pink-garbed, pink accessorised, rider with today’s FT tucked into their back pocket

Not La Gazzetta dello Sport?

Sono deluso

they must not have read the highway code update about the dutch reach

Incredible that anyone could have missed it really

Buzzed at about 60mph by some lunatic in a mini. First time in a while I’ve wished I had a camera.