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Wasn't there one of these in July as well, that was equally well publicised and was similarly a massive success in convincing people to get on their bikes? (fwiw I rode in, as I always do 🙂 didn't see any more people than usual on bikes though)
Binners did! 😆
I did indeed! Aren't I good? 😀
dunno who rode in here, but the way the weather is looking, they might prefer to canoe back home, and hope they have troutie lights too.
seems kinda strange day to have a bike to work day. we have a whole 2 months (which finished the other day).
I work from home, but went out for an hour on the road bike before I started my shift. So when I arrived at work, for work, I'd ridden there. Now where's my cyclescheme voucher?
it's my weekly 16 hour day and had crankbrat to drop at nursery. So no I don't fancy ridding home at 1am given the way the local taxis drive through leeds at that time. I ride in every other day though.
😈
Nope - meetings in that London then too many hours on a train.
New bike has arrived at home though so there'll be a road pootle tomorrow 🙂
Every day is cycle to work day...
😀
I did - 15 miles dressed for a crisp autumnal day.
It's a shame it was so hot and sticky, I kept removing layers and sticking them in my thigh pockets until I looked like a legs version of popeye.
Sweated like a peado in a barney suit.
I rode to work today, same as I do most workdays. Come to think of it I possibly did see one or two more cyclists than I normally do, too.
nope but I did go for a lunchtime ride
coincidentally rode to work for the first time in 5 weeks had no idea it was cycle to work day, saw a few more Lycra wearers than normal come to think of it.
I did, and do most days. Might have been maybe two more cyclists out than normal, but there was no more than usual on the train/s
yep,21 miles and managed to shoehorn some towpath and bridleway in on the way home
I had planned one of my (infrequent) commutes to work (it is 26 miles each way, after all - with an ascent of the North Downs at the end) so, when I found out that it was cycle to work day, I had no excuse.
The weather sort of cooperated and, following the first wet muddy night ride of the autumn, I awoke to find the roads still damp from the overnight rain.
Early morning rides are ace, as you have that certain smugness which comes from knowing you've got up early enough to have the roads pretty much to yourself.
Just as it was getting light, I flushed an owl off his perch at the side of a quiet lane, and he rewarded my efforts by flying alongside me for a while (you don't get that on the motorway)
The other bonuses of the day was that I found an alternative route that avoided a hill and a wait to turn right, and that quite a few of the roads on my route have been resurfaced with ultra smooth tarmac - yippee!
Just wish I worked nearer, so I could do it more often.
Didn't see anyone else on the roads but did have a hard time getting parked at work, bikes everywhere- cycle to work day sucks balls 🙁
One of my colleagues decided to ride in. 20 miles, not been on a bike in 10 years, got halfway to the office before she gave up and called a taxi to take her home, then called in sick 😆 Got to admire the attempt.
I did - 95 miles done today, half three alarm for a half seven start this morning, finished at half three this afternoon and home about half seven. Tired. But got a KOM, so it's all worthwhile.
One of my colleagues decided to ride in. 20 miles, not been on a bike in 10 years, got halfway to the office before she gave up and called a taxi to take her home, then called in sick Got to admire the attempt.
Made my day. 🙂
I walked home with a set of forks.
Does that count...
One of my colleagues decided to ride in. 20 miles, not been on a bike in 10 years, got halfway to the office before she gave up and called a taxi to take her home, then called in sick Got to admire the attempt.
I like that a lot.
Commuted as usual (via school with a cycling 7 year old) and if anything the roads seemed quieter with regard to cyclists (weather's been okay here). Perhaps the problem was the unfortunate scheduling clash with national "Drive like a nob" day, or was that just a Leeds thing today?
Yes, as per every day. First ride of autumn in bib 3/4 roubaix and a thermal jacket. A bit too toasty. And the best bike will now be hibernating. Commuted on the fixed road bike with full guards.
On the plus side, i bought a Topeak defender iglow for winter group riding on the race bike. It lasted 5 min before being moved to Son2's bike 😆