zeabre Posted September 6, 2011 Author Posted September 6, 2011 Every now and again (like yesterday) it just feels like a massive schlep to get on the bike. But then, if you're lucky, you get a wind in the back all the way home...and all is forgotten.
Rydogg Posted September 6, 2011 Posted September 6, 2011 After 6 months of commuting, it doesn't count as training anymore...
zeabre Posted September 6, 2011 Author Posted September 6, 2011 Don't discuss the weather for ages...at someone's place it will be raining or another, windy. Just go and ride.
LeTurbo Posted September 6, 2011 Posted September 6, 2011 What route did you take? Blaauwberg Road, then along the cycle path to Old Castle Brewery, and to Obs along Albert Road. I followed the same route in the car.
zeabre Posted September 9, 2011 Author Posted September 9, 2011 Specialized roadbikes are sneaky sneaky quiet! Whirrrrring along (knobblies) at 35km/h when this guy pulls up next to me this morning. Almost sh*t myself! I'm used to normally doing the passing! Â Getting light nice and early now... Dirkitech 1
Wyatt Earp Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Specialized roadbikes are sneaky sneaky quiet! Whirrrrring along (knobblies) at 35km/h when this guy pulls up next to me this morning. Almost sh*t myself! I'm used to normally doing the passing! Â Getting light nice and early now...Do you happen to be the same zeabre from avforums ?Sorry for the off topic.
zeabre Posted September 9, 2011 Author Posted September 9, 2011 Yep! Small world! My two great passions in life. Take it you're on there as well?
Wyatt Earp Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Yep! Small world! My two great passions in life. Take it you're on there as well?Yip, don't post often anymore, it's become very DIY and the audiophools get looked upon as snobs. This is me ...
Wyatt Earp Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Eish, pardon my rudeness, Welcome to The Hub
zeabre Posted September 9, 2011 Author Posted September 9, 2011 *off topic* So true...lots of opinions there that you can't enjoy good music unless you have a R500 000 system. And I suppose the cable debate is similar to the 29er debate!*/off topic* Thinkng about it, I suppose every 'interest' will have the mine is most expensivemine is least expensiveI built my own onenoobbeen around the blockloud arroganttrollconfused, because I thought we all just enjoyed the same interest camps...
Wyatt Earp Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 *off topic* So true...lots of opinions there that you can't enjoy good music unless you have a R500 000 system. And I suppose the cable debate is similar to the 29er debate!*/off topic*Â Thinkng about it, I suppose every 'interest' will have the mine is most expensivemine is least expensiveI built my own onenoobbeen around the blockloud arroganttrollconfused, because I thought we all just enjoyed the same interestcamps...Always, I was there as Cleansound years ago, the Analogos and then ...Good to have you here
Danger Dassie Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Another lesson of commuting. Having a relationship with a good LBS nearby!Yesterday morning I had a 'contact' with one of our taxi brethren, after launching counter measures I took evasive action and mounted the kerb. Unfortunately I cased the back wheel on one of the sidewalk stones and picked up a metal spike. Fortunately though the tyre (kinda) held enough for me to get to the office, albeit needing to stop four times to pump the tyre. Popped round to Mikes Bikes after, and they worked the rim so that it was rideable at least, tis toast though
bontie Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Trackstanding!Used to suck at it, nowadays hardly ever unclip! Tayyib 1
LeTurbo Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Another lesson of commuting. Having a relationship with a good LBS nearby!Yesterday morning I had a 'contact' with one of our taxi brethren, after launching counter measures I took evasive action and mounted the kerb. Unfortunately I cased the back wheel on one of the sidewalk stones and picked up a metal spike. Fortunately though the tyre (kinda) held enough for me to get to the office, albeit needing to stop four times to pump the tyre. Popped round to Mikes Bikes after, and they worked the rim so that it was rideable at least, tis toast though   Sorry Dude! I've also had a wheel wiped out by an a---hole. Small price to pay for your life and health. Glad you're OK.
tombeej Posted September 9, 2011 Posted September 9, 2011 Another lesson of commuting. Having a relationship with a good LBS nearby!Yesterday morning I had a 'contact' with one of our taxi brethren, after launching counter measures I took evasive action and mounted the kerb. Unfortunately I cased the back wheel on one of the sidewalk stones and picked up a metal spike. Fortunately though the tyre (kinda) held enough for me to get to the office, albeit needing to stop four times to pump the tyre. Popped round to Mikes Bikes after, and they worked the rim so that it was rideable at least, tis toast though On that note, another lesson for commuters: it's not serious if you leave the office a little late in the evening to get home (no strict deadline to get back), but always important to leave 15min early in the mornings to get to the office. For some reason the *** always happens on the way in, causing you to be a little late, which means that somewhat naked feeling walking through the passages in your banana hammock and cleats, past all the cubicles and perplexed expressions on peoples' faces. I always aim to be the first one in so that I can open up, get my shower in and be settled at my desk before the rest of the office rock up.
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