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First day back at work today and had the pleasure of cycling head on into the winds all the way into work. Had to wrestle with my handlebars to keep myself going straight at some points.

I look forward to cycling back as it will be a tailwind :)
 
Wind had turned, but not enough to be a headwind again, i just didn't get the nice wind behind me like i'd hoped. Much easier cycle back this evening, partly because of there being no rain and partly because i didn't need the loo like i did this morning :eek:
 
Bunch of girls ! :D


Seriously though, it has been windy these last few days, but it's all part of the fun.
I need to get whatever mileage I can in ATM, only managed 350 in December compared to my usual 600-700 miles per month.

Had a punt***** on way home this evening, it's so much fun fitting a tube in the dark & wet:)
As a reward to myself, I've just ordered a new saddle & new ultegra brakes.
 
Yesterday i was so glad i opted for a disk brake CX , car pulled into a driveway right in front of me without signalling. Dispite the wet the brakes were so powerful it nearly threw me off over the handlebars, while that was scary in its own right, better that than into the side of a car (which i would have been on my old bike).
 
Streeteh said:
Yesterday i was so glad i opted for a disk brake CX , car pulled into a driveway right in front of me without signalling. Dispite the wet the brakes were so powerful it nearly threw me off over the handlebars, while that was scary in its own right, better that than into the side of a car (which i would have been on my old bike).
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Lucky! My Road Comp brakes are rubbish but managed not to hit anything despite a few similar moments.

I'm still rocking the shorts despite icy windscreens and pavements this morning. I'm determined to not need them! :D
 
Dup said:
Lucky! My Road Comp brakes are rubbish but managed not to hit anything despite a few similar moments.

I'm still rocking the shorts despite icy windscreens and pavements this morning. I'm determined to not need them! :D
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Although I generally avoid tights/leg warmers if possible, I've been advised by a number of people including qualified cycling coaches that this can lead to real problems with your knees.

I'm no expert so you might want to take that with a pinch of salt (I still wear shorts most of the time) but thought I'd point it out.
 
Right i will be starting to commute next week,

I have to be semi smartly dressed at work (no tie, smartish shoes, smart shirt)
what is the best way to organise myself, Leave things at work etc.. as i would prefer not to have a bag when cycling and not have crumpled clothes :P

How do you guys do it ?
 
I have clothes at work. I also have a backpack for dailies (elevnses/lunch/afternoon snack). Monday I do a big backpack run where I take in clothes for the week (I'm a scruff and wear the same jeans/jumper to cut bulk down); a clean towel, a few tshirts and daily underwear. I've gotten packing things small to a fine art, but its still larger than I'd like.

I'm lucky in that I have a shower room at work though so don't mind getting a sweaty back.
 
I'm fortunate in that I wear jeans and a t-shirt for work (currently sitting in my rather nice Mark Cavendish World Champion Manx Missile t-shirt) but I still tend to bring stuff in on a Monday and take it home on a Friday (apart from my towel which doesn't go home until the new one has arrived).

I also keep a couple of jumpers and some spare underwear at work in case I forget mine.

If I was wearing a suit (which I may be soon) I'd just keep two pairs of trousers and six shirts and keep dropping them into the dry cleaners nearby each week. Put in on Friday and pick up Monday or similar with an extra shirt for overlap. Would probably cost abut £10 a week for washing and ironing.
 
Who wants to play fantasy cycling then?

Sign up on road.cc and join league number 75385

Starts with the tour down under on the 17th.
I played the whole season last year, it's great fun but very addictive :)
Theres also seperate scores for the grand tours so you can still win prizes even if you dont sign up now.
 
touch said:
Who wants to play fantasy cycling then?

Sign up on road.cc and join league number 75385

Starts with the tour down under on the 17th.
I played the whole season last year, it's great fun but very addictive :)
Theres also seperate scores for the grand tours so you can still win prizes even if you dont sign up now.
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Did it a bit with the grand tours last year, will try to remember to do it again this year :)
 
Shoes arrived, surprisingly comfy for just walking, i ordered one size up and they fit perfectly. Going to have a crack at fitting them tomorrow afternoon, i expect many falls.
 
InsomniaCalls said:
Although I generally avoid tights/leg warmers if possible, I've been advised by a number of people including qualified cycling coaches that this can lead to real problems with your knees.

I'm no expert so you might want to take that with a pinch of salt (I still wear shorts most of the time) but thought I'd point it out.
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You should absolutely keep your knees covered/warm in colder weather when cycling.
 
touch said:
Who wants to play fantasy cycling then?

Sign up on road.cc and join league number 75385

Starts with the tour down under on the 17th.
I played the whole season last year, it's great fun but very addictive :)
Theres also seperate scores for the grand tours so you can still win prizes even if you dont sign up now.
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Remind us when Le Tour is on :).
 
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