J4CKO

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Been quiet on the cycling front in here, not seen the usuall suspects post for a bit ?

I completed my first year of communting last week, 1600 miles on the odometer which I have not had all year so I estimate I did about 2000 in total.

They are re-starting the Cycle To Work scheme at work so am going to get a nice road bike, a mate from work has lent me one to see how I get on with them compared to my hybrid, a quick go tonight on it and it feels fantastic, very comfy, very light and fast, its a Felt F65, only trouble is no speedo so I wont know how much better my average is, current best average is 17.5, typically about 16, so hoping for nearer 20.

Jye

Cool Jacko, I bought a bike under the Gov cycle to work scheme with great intentions. Sadly I got totally pissed and sold it down the pub the next day for £30. Note: Must try harder to lose my alcoholism

J4CKO

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Really ?

Jye

OK, perhaps I was a bit deluded. I should have held out for a few more beers, damn it

But hey, a lesson learned on SN eh!!

Clarebabes

My road bike is in the garage with a flat tyre. Have changed the inner tube, must pump it up!

Been out on the mountain bike a couple of times, but nothing serious. Dave doing in his knee has scuppered my biking fun of late.

Still got the one with the engine in it and going out on it on Sunday

Will

Went on a bike the first time in 5 years monday

Cant believe i did 18 miles, and i really enjoyd it too. And even said to my self

'should of done it a lot sooner''.

Cant wait untill the sun comes out here again

Clarebabes

By the way, I would commute by bike, but it's too far and would take too long. Should try to get a job closer!

dpb

Its pretty obviously a nice incentive this cycling scheme , i must say id like to give it ago again soon ( racer and mountain bike in the garage) - its just too easy at 40+ to do a days work and then relax over a beer

Entirley different if you have to travel to work of course ..

J4CKO

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Bikes do work in all weathers by the way !

Clare, how far is too far ?

ScoobyWon't

Is that cycle scheme actually any good? All I've heard is that it's a bad thing.

Will

I know, its just me that doesnt

phil_wrx

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i dont commute on my mountain bike but im out 4/5 times a week average about 10/12 miles a day in what ever weather it happens to be, its mainly single track off road mud hopping i like to do but i did find my self ride down a stream for a mile last sunday

LanCat

Cycle2Work took ages to come through with the voucher. I almost wish I hadn't bothered.

Nearly got the bike tweaked the way I want it but typically now I have a new toy I've just not had much chance to get out on it other than the commute.

Bonehead

I've changed departments and I'm at a different place til November so the bike's been garaged. It's just not practical with the kit I have to take to use the bike.
Come November I intend to be back cycling again.
I'm out running more to make it up but I'm taking it all out on the scoob as I'm back to visiting petrol stations every 5 min again

Jye

The fattest folk I know now cycle to work (occasionally). Well done, keep up the good work for 40 years all, jobs a good un'

JonMc

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My 13 year old bike has finally given up the ghost today, one day before I finish work in the UK for 6-months. The (original) chain snapped about a week ago and I took the link out and rejoined the chain. I didn't bother adjusting the derailier because I had about 30 miles left I needed to cover before I went overseas. It threw the chain today that also took out 4 spokes so I'll probably run to work tomorrow. Can't complain, with the tyres, innertubes and brake pads I have bought over the years the bike owes me 25pence for every week I've had it

I planned on getting a new back when I get home at Christmas, and looked into the cycle to work scheme. Ironically, goverment employees cannot get it, at least not in the MOD

Clarebabes

18 miles, west side of Northampton to central Wellingborough. Would probably not be 18 miles if travelling through Northampton town centre, but that would be life threatening I think! I will probably do it once in the summer to see if I can do it when I've got a bit more time.

Henrik

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I did this last weekend: Vätternrundan

300km (186 miles) overnight

Jye

Eating mucho lentils can help. So I've heard

what would scooby do

Wind assisted

spireite

well i am surprised, but theres still time

Will

I also ride the wife daily if that counts

JonMc

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You're brave, if I called my wife a bike she'd chop my ***** off and serve them to me on a bed of rice

spireite

It twas your wife that learnt me to ride

Will

She does not come on SN, so Im luck

Aye she is a fantastic instructor

Kieran_Burns

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My daily commute: bikehike.co.uk - Course Creator


My weekend piece of insanity: bikehike.co.uk - Course Creator

Matteeboy

Still cycling daily and planning on racing a bit more (only raced as part of an off road triathlon so far). And still constantly spending money on the bike - XT SPDs arrived yesterday!

SJ_Skyline

I've had a week or two off after my last race. Probably going to go out for a nice long off-road ride this weekend.

Matteeboy

I fell off this morning - oops!

Puff The Magic Wagon!

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Yeah, I did yesterday as well

Noticed I had a puncture as I set off to work and went to put my foot down but I caught it on the pedal (spds) as I did so and ended up in a lump on the floor - typically in front of a group of people yacking outside the local corner shop