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I did, but then I do everyday anyway. Bike shelters busier than usual but I put that down to me arriving later than usual, and the glorious weather.
Yes, like every day. The showers were less busy today than they were yesterday so I'm not sure there was much enthusiasm about it here.
Not me. I had to be into a client site suited up for a meeting first thing - the bike would have been preferable to a busy & hot underground trip though.
Yes, but that's normal for me. I had no idea it was the special day for it.
Work from home. Just done an hour loop - so that counts?
Lovely out - perfect conditions 🙂
Yup but I ride in most days. Scenic route home tonight I think.
I couldn't - I think not working may have something to do with it.
Yes, but I didn't know. Bike racks at work aren't particularly full today.
I think in some ways it's kinda sad that there is a National cycle to work day
Absolutely. I worked with someone who ride to work [b]once[/b]. On census day. 🙄
That's tomorrow.Monday = Walk
Tuesday = Run
Wednesday = Cycle
Thursday = Drive
Friday = Fly
Are you staging a one man production of "planes trains and automobiles"?
I did, would have sacked it off if it wasn't CTW day though - broke the rear wheel on my cross bike at the weekend and had to ride the MTB in.
Was quite hard going this morning, will enjoy the MTB detour this afternoon.
I did, but as many others have said, I would have anyway. I have a nice ~10 miles each way commute that I can chuck a good bit of offroad in to if the weather's nice. Didn't notice any increase in bike numbers this morning sadly, despite it being nice.
The M62 is about 400 yds behind me in this pic & I sometimes just stand and watch the traffic for a bit and thank my lucky stars I don't 'have' to sit in it every morning/evening 🙂
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Yep rode in again, managed to get most of my gear dry after yesterdays biblical storms too. Happy days.
This is the second ride to work day there's been this year Im sure, there was one in the spring and it was all over strava. Though maybe that was an American one... (?)
I completely forgot about this, cycled in anyway as many others did. Didn't notice more bikes on the road. Even went a slightly different way in via Regents Park and didn't notice any more bikes than normal
I rode to work, but then I always do anyway. Didn't notice it any busier with bikes this morning, but then again it is blowing a gale
Yes - I did, though I do pretty much every day of the week
I think the last time I didn't ride was when we had some appreciable rain in June
Your pic makes me sad woody2000. I used to have a similar commute,but a move and new job sees me driving a 70 mile round trip every day, which I HATE. Miss it terribly.
No. I found out this morning that it was the special day and by then it was too late.
I've also not had the balls to cycle in to the new office yet. Getting to the old one was like rolling dice, this one would be like tossing a coin.
Organised one at work today. Made cinnamon buns and coffee for the breakfast and did a Dr Bike thing at lunch. 10 people who don't normally cycle came in but I wasn't one them. Had to carry the tools!
All said it wasn't the distance that put them off but the traffic. If we had some decent investment in cycling infrastructure the commute would be very different.
WFH but cycled to the docs and then tescos for some cider.
It occurred to me on the way that there's little point in encouraging cycling to work [s]at the onset of Autumn and 6 weeks before the clocks go back[/s] [i]when the roads are badly designed and bikes have to mix with motor vehicles[/i]. Wouldn't it be better to [s]it in April or May so that those thinking about it have a summer to get into the routine before the onset of crap weather and dark days[/s] [i]build some proper infrastructure[/i]?
Fixed that for you.
Steady on now, let's not get ahead of ourselves. Cycle to Work is promoted by Cyclescheme and Halfords i.e. the Gov don't pay a penny.
You're asking for meaningful investment and commitment to cycling from a Tory Government and the finance, skills and coordination of County Council's/Highway Authorities at a time when all of those things have upped and left or been taken away.
I suppose if it gets one driver out of his car and onto a bike and he/she subsequently is slightly more aware of cyclists on the road, then some good might possibly come of it. Maybe...
So we frequent the busiest cycling website or whatever it is, and loads of us didn't know it was Cycle to Work day?
I know it's not the primary function of Singletrack Inc, but seems like the organisers need to get the message out across all channels to improve take up.
I did, but I try to as much as I can anyway. Only knew about it as I read it in the paper yesterday. No more bikes than normal today though, yesterday was busier!
So we frequent the busiest cycling website or whatever it is, and loads of us didn't know it was Cycle to Work day?
Agreed.
I also think it would be better in early summer / late spring.
Fixed that for you.
While I agree that there are big problems with road design most people don't cycle to work due to not even considering it or thinking it is tough.
I didn't Does this mean I am not [i]officially[/i] recognised as a bicycle commuterist?
I cycled in yesterday, and I will tomorrow and Friday but couldn't today...
I did, including drop off at school. I have come to the conclusion that non-cycling commuters seeing cyclists riding in the summer gives them the thought that they might try and putting cycle to work day in September gives them an extra reminder
I didn't, because I work in Tanzania............and I'm still on leave 😆
Or the cynical response is, its a marketing scam to sell summer bikes with c2w vouchers before the next year's stock his the shops in time for Christmas
I was planning to, but my knee was still complaining about the ride I did on Sunday, so it really wasn't sensible to do a 26 mile commute with an ascent of the North Downs, towards the end.
Was a real shame - driving in on a glorious autumn morning, instead of riding.
Hoping to do it sometime over the next few weeks - it would be rude not to.
Yup - every day
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I done took a picture while I was out as well.
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Just after I'd taken it, a buzzard flew low, left to right. The buffalo in the fields make some very tasty mozzarella, as you can imagine. Lovely lush fields. They also taste yummy on the barbie! 🙂
I rode in - Oxford to London and back. First time I've done it both ways. Am tired now. Got a free croissant at work though. W00t!
I did. I do most days. But I had no idea it was Cycle To Work day.