This morning's commute and other commuting stories

Christ you’re not wrong!

Nice. Maybe I got it wrong and she was smoking a heron?

Stuck in a van today. My lovely, regular 45 minute cycle turned in to sitting in a van for 2 hours. Same again tomorrow. Who the fuck does this every day?

Very Angry People.

Schools were definitely fully back this morning. Roads suddenly filled with people being knob-ends.

Private schools have mainly returned this week which probably adds a nice chunk of stupid SUVs.

deffo the case where i live. annoying.
although somewhat satisfying seeing all the people 'stuck in traffic'
(you are the traffic, etc.)

FFS people. Buy bib shorts.

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If you've got it, flaunt it.

I aint shaving my delicate Derriere, its the only hair i have.

and i cycle to feel the wind rush through my hair. Which granted isnt great for those following.

irl lol

TFL were stopping vehicles for what I assume were ULEZ checks on Kingsland Road/A10 this morning. Road rage went up exponentially; I saw a couple of people literally screaming at them. Made me both chuckle and get the fuck out of dodge pretty quickly.

worked late and then it started raining just as I left the office, but at least I was treated to a pretty sunset.

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I didn't get the sunset, just the rain

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Buy bib shorts.

Never!

(ironically? I was riding in a San Remo suit today)

plenty of it about lately. it's definitely starting to feel a bit more autumnal.
I dug out a long sleeve Jersey for the first time since spring yesterday.

As I was entering Greenwich park there was a group heading out on the way to Paris I was much jealous!

Man in a big lorry literally screaming at a family for crossing the road at a zebra crossing too slowly... in front of a school no less. What's wrong with some people

Any one know if this is repairable with a new tube? Or even worth bothering with?

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It's repairable, yes. The top tube may need replacing too and you will need a new paint job. Whether it's worth it is up to you/how sentimental you are about it

Thanks!

Not that sentimental - new frame time I guess. Although now I need to figure out how to get that one home.

Also -

Major crashes in 15 years of commuting - 2

Major crashes caused by other cyclists - 2

Nearly hit by a Brompton rider this morning when they tried to turn right without shoulder checking as I was overtaking. Luckily I had left just enough room.

First proper dark morning requiring a seeing light, which I wasn't prepared for.

Also saw a man fondling himself on a train bridge. Didn't stop fondling for me as I passed, dedication to the cause.

Also saw a man fondling himself on a train bridge

Possibly a train spotter who had just seen a particularly attractive locomotive.