2017! The how was your commute thread!
#1626
Senior Member
Weird morning - wet from overnight rains and I left early to avoid looming thunderstorms. Overnight a HUGE tree fell over the trail in a wooded area. This thing is easily 3 feet in diameter with 2 trunks - crawling in and out to get through. While it was raining most of the way it wasn't more than a drizzle but the closer I got to downtown the darker it got. By the time I got within a few blocks of work it was black. Within 5 minutes of getting inside it opened up. To confirm how scary it was I cut almost 4 minutes off my normal time! I'm not sure my luck will hold for a dry ride home!
__________________
I'm slow, go around
I'm slow, go around
#1628
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Idaho, USA
Posts: 81
Bikes: Old Raleigh Super Course Marin Pine Mountain Surly LHT
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 28 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I live a little over a mile from my office, so not much of a commute. I did have a car honking at me and getting on me for running red lights. He apparently isn't aware of the Idaho Stop (Idaho Code § 49-720). Maybe I should bring some copies along in my backpack to share the next time I see him!
#1631
Senior Member
I would love a day of 59F. Probably a couple of months off still though.
A pretty warm and muggy morning at 75F. I think I'm riding a bit slower in the heat, but that's okay. Just racking up the miles!
A pretty warm and muggy morning at 75F. I think I'm riding a bit slower in the heat, but that's okay. Just racking up the miles!
#1632
Full Member
Nice and cool commute to work today. First one for the week.
Will be keeping an eye on the weather for the ride back home. Thunderstorms are expected later today.
Will be keeping an eye on the weather for the ride back home. Thunderstorms are expected later today.
#1633
Senior Member
Pretty nice this morning and a day's break from rain. I realized yesterday on the ride home how great it is that former railroads were built up higher than road level. I was cruising along watching cars slog through flooded streets... hee hee
__________________
I'm slow, go around
I'm slow, go around
#1634
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Posts: 15,280
Bikes: Nashbar Road
Mentioned: 71 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2934 Post(s)
Liked 341 Times
in
228 Posts
I drafted a roadie this morning - he'd passed me earlier and when I caught up at the YMCA (there's a natural slowdown there) he turned around and said "You ready? To take off?" I just said "sure go for it!" I know, drafting on the MUP, fixed gear, too fast for a MUP, maybe not advisable but ... he was riding considerately and it was only around 20 mph so I got a kick out of it.
#1635
aka Tom Reingold
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Posts: 40,549
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
Mentioned: 511 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 7371 Post(s)
Liked 2,519 Times
in
1,465 Posts
@arsprod, so you commute on a rail trail? Lucky! I love rail trails.
@wphamilton, that was well played all around. No guilt necessary, and it sounds like fun.
@wphamilton, that was well played all around. No guilt necessary, and it sounds like fun.
__________________
Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
#1637
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Memphis TN area
Posts: 7,391
Bikes: 2011 Felt Z85 (road/commuter), 2006 Marin Pine Mountain (utility/commuter E-bike), 1995 KHS Alite 1000 (gravel grinder)
Mentioned: 25 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 676 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 13 Times
in
13 Posts
Last Tuesday 4th of July I decided to ride to the town where I work, then rode through town and back home a different way. I've never seen the town square so deserted before. Total miles was a little longer than my normal commute round trip, but all in one ride. Then I rode Wednesday and Friday on the e-bike. Tried to commute yesterday but overslept, so today I took the road bike. Uneventful commute, mid-70's and super muggy at 6 AM.
#1638
Disco Infiltrator
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Folsom CA
Posts: 13,461
Bikes: Stormchaser, Paramount, Tilt, Samba tandem
Mentioned: 72 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3131 Post(s)
Liked 2,113 Times
in
1,376 Posts
PR on my favorite fire road segment! Yay. 3 mins 10 secs and 15 mph, which is only 11 mph off KOM pace
https://www.strava.com/activities/10...22#26571635322
https://www.strava.com/activities/10...22#26571635322
__________________
Genesis 49:16-17
Genesis 49:16-17
#1639
Randomhead
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Happy Valley, Pennsylvania
Posts: 24,426
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4 Post(s)
Liked 3,725 Times
in
2,541 Posts
the annual so-called "arts" fest started today. No good routes to work from my house. I used the closest back street, and it was totally infested with ******* motorist arts fest attendees. Going up the main drag tomorrow, it worked pretty well when I tried it 2 years ago.
#1640
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: northern Deep South
Posts: 8,946
Bikes: Fuji Touring, Novara Randonee
Mentioned: 36 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2624 Post(s)
Liked 1,966 Times
in
1,231 Posts
Last night felt hot; 93-92 degrees, which meets the definition of hot is "10 degrees warmer than you're used to." Last week was really nice, overcast, dry (OK 60%), and highs around 80.
This morning was much nicer at 76 degrees; I made a 2 mile diversion to celebrate!
This morning was much nicer at 76 degrees; I made a 2 mile diversion to celebrate!
#1641
Disco Infiltrator
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Folsom CA
Posts: 13,461
Bikes: Stormchaser, Paramount, Tilt, Samba tandem
Mentioned: 72 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3131 Post(s)
Liked 2,113 Times
in
1,376 Posts
Went home at 1:30 due to nanny's pinched disc. Was to meet mommy at her favorite cafe but it's closed for renovations so she went home, gifting me another 20 min of ride time.
__________________
Genesis 49:16-17
Genesis 49:16-17
#1642
Full Member
The ride back home yesterday was dry. The storm got delayed enough for me to make it home just in time.
However, the ride in to work today was not so dry. It started off dry but halfway through it started to rain. It was a good trial by water ( ) for my timbuk2 backpack. My work clothes stayed dry in the inside pocket. The socks and underwear at the bottom of the bag also stayed dry. It was just the top pocket on the outside that got wet, but that contains only toiletries, so that was ok.
On the plus side, I think I really enjoy riding in the rain! Averaged 17.8mph and hit a few PRs too
Looking forward to the ride back home. Weather predicts 9mph winds from NE, which would be helpful!
However, the ride in to work today was not so dry. It started off dry but halfway through it started to rain. It was a good trial by water ( ) for my timbuk2 backpack. My work clothes stayed dry in the inside pocket. The socks and underwear at the bottom of the bag also stayed dry. It was just the top pocket on the outside that got wet, but that contains only toiletries, so that was ok.
On the plus side, I think I really enjoy riding in the rain! Averaged 17.8mph and hit a few PRs too
Looking forward to the ride back home. Weather predicts 9mph winds from NE, which would be helpful!
#1643
Senior Member
Two part ride with a stop at the gym. Plenty warm out there and getting over 90 each afternoon. We had a daily afternoon storm or at least cloud cover last week, but not so this week. Just hot. The 15-16mph breeze (created by me) helps.
#1644
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: New Jersry the beautiful Garden State
Posts: 1,920
Bikes: 2007 Ridley Excalibur, 2003 Orbea Orca, 199? Cannondale Headshock MTB hardtail
Mentioned: 29 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 520 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 10 Times
in
10 Posts
Its definately hotter today. Was 81F already by 8am. wunderground.com claims its only going up to 92F but I'm doubting it. But maybe off and on rain might keep the temp in check. I saw a guy at the top of Ft Lee Rd hill with the same bike as me (Orbea). I said "nice bike!" I think it was a little newer than mine but close to same style and color scheme.
#1645
Senior Member
Been forgetting/too busy to post. Third bike commute this week, all pretty uneventful. Cool mornings, warm afternoons, low winds, nice riding.
#1646
Senior Member
Very wet and humid heading to 90 today though probably thunderstorms for the ride home. On the ride home yesterday under darkening skies I was barely able to pass an older lady on a hybrid - she was bookin'! When I turned off to my neighborhood she shouted that I was lucky, she still had another 1.5 miles to home. Amazing how dark skies (fear) can motivate!
__________________
I'm slow, go around
I'm slow, go around
#1648
Disco Infiltrator
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Folsom CA
Posts: 13,461
Bikes: Stormchaser, Paramount, Tilt, Samba tandem
Mentioned: 72 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3131 Post(s)
Liked 2,113 Times
in
1,376 Posts
Skipped the ride today due to logistics at home time... wife has a softball game at 6:30
__________________
Genesis 49:16-17
Genesis 49:16-17
#1649
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posts: 498
Bikes: Trek Fuel EX8, Caad10, Marin BearValley, WTP BMX, Norco Tandem
Mentioned: 11 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 25 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
it's BC Superweek, which means daily pro races in Vancouver and the burbs. I've seen some expen$ive bikes and some giant quads on my commutes.
Watched the Tour de Gastown last night and then hammered it home with my 2 kids on the tandem+trailabike. So fun! This was after a blazing commute, so my legs are tired.
Watched the Tour de Gastown last night and then hammered it home with my 2 kids on the tandem+trailabike. So fun! This was after a blazing commute, so my legs are tired.
#1650
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Memphis TN area
Posts: 7,391
Bikes: 2011 Felt Z85 (road/commuter), 2006 Marin Pine Mountain (utility/commuter E-bike), 1995 KHS Alite 1000 (gravel grinder)
Mentioned: 25 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 676 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 13 Times
in
13 Posts
Ride home yesterday felt slower than usual, despite getting a little help from wind. When I got home I realized I had left my keys at work. I had no car, house or office keys, or bike lock or e-bike battery keys. So I had to charge my e-bike battery with it still attached to the bike (I usually remove it and place it on the kitchen tile floor). And that also meant being forced to ride to work again this morning, which I was going to do anyway. E-bike this time, nice and swift. *edit* also stopped near the office to make sure a turtle got across the road safely.