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Re: I could have commuted in today but...
« Reply #75 on: 25 November, 2010, 10:44:38 pm »
Fresh snow over black ice don't mix as far as I'm concerned, particularly down the one in five hill which is part of my commute... I used the opportunity to take the direct route and walk in through the woods - its normally too wet at this time of year.

PaulF

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Re: I could have commuted in today but...
« Reply #76 on: 26 November, 2010, 12:47:52 am »
I was in Canada and my bike in England. Did a virtual commute in the gym. Does that count?

rogerzilla

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Re: I could have commuted in today but...
« Reply #77 on: 26 November, 2010, 06:37:11 am »
...I have to go for a flu jab at lunchtime and will need the car to get there.  Anyway, I've frozen my nuts off on the bike every other day this week.
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Re: I could have commuted in today but...
« Reply #78 on: 26 November, 2010, 07:38:01 am »
.... there's a slight chance of snow later and I don't want to risk it.  First time since the last snow.

TheLurker

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Re: I could have commuted in today but...
« Reply #79 on: 26 November, 2010, 08:27:54 am »
It's shopping day.  :(
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Re: I could have commuted in today but...
« Reply #80 on: 26 November, 2010, 08:57:08 am »
'working' from home, lunchtime ride instead methinks
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jogler

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Re: I could have commuted in today but...
« Reply #81 on: 26 November, 2010, 09:15:58 am »
this morning I commuted in my birthday suit ;D

Re: I could have commuted in today but...
« Reply #82 on: 26 November, 2010, 10:46:21 am »
I had to drive in to collect my replacement frame for the bike that got killed.

Re: I could have commuted in today but...
« Reply #83 on: 26 November, 2010, 01:10:02 pm »
Looks like my decision was a good one.

LindaG

Re: I could have commuted in today but...
« Reply #84 on: 27 November, 2010, 11:51:33 pm »
I'm still not well enough to go to work.

I developed a migraine just before knocking-off time yesterday.

So I got a lift home with a colleague last night, bizarrely on clear roads.  Which was in contrast to their condition in the morning when I rode my bike.  I just couldn't see well enough to ride.  Or drive.  Or walk.

Head still a bit hurty, disoriented at times, rather vague.  It's rubbish.  And I'm already 'under monitoring' for my sickness record   :-\

And my poor bike is still in its locker at work.


CrinklyLion

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Re: I could have commuted in today but...
« Reply #85 on: 28 November, 2010, 09:28:40 am »
LG, I hope you feel better soon.  I've only ever once had a migraine, and it was a most unpleasant experience which left me feeling slightly peculiar for a couple of days afterwards.  Look after yourself!

Re: I could have commuted in today but...
« Reply #86 on: 30 November, 2010, 01:11:00 pm »
.....I regret not doing so. Three s*dding hours in the car, and the same number or more on the way home. Grrrr.

Speshact

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Re: I could have commuted in today but...
« Reply #87 on: 30 November, 2010, 01:13:41 pm »
...the school cancelled the cycling course today that I should have been teaching because the pupils might get cold/injured/wiped out in a blizzard by a gritting lorry.

Re: I could have commuted in today but...
« Reply #88 on: 30 November, 2010, 01:41:13 pm »
...the school cancelled the cycling course today that I should have been teaching because the pupils might get cold/injured/wiped out in a blizzard by a gritting lorry.

depending on conditions, that seems reasonable - well the first part anyway.

We've just had a cycle maintenance session put on by our Green people as a elayed part of Environment Week postponed because "The adverse weather has meant the cycle company providing the training are unable to access their equipment". I have visions of their lockup being buried under a huge mound of snow.

Re: I could have commuted in today but...
« Reply #89 on: 30 November, 2010, 02:27:42 pm »
My boss is neurotic lovely and sent me a message saying not to bother :thumbsup:
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clarion

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Re: I could have commuted in today but...
« Reply #90 on: 30 November, 2010, 02:28:09 pm »
My boss didn't :-\
Getting there...

jogler

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Re: I could have commuted in today but...
« Reply #91 on: 30 November, 2010, 02:29:48 pm »
Neither did I mine

clarion

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Re: I could have commuted in today but...
« Reply #92 on: 30 November, 2010, 02:31:08 pm »
Was there much snow on the landing?
Getting there...

Re: I could have commuted in today but...
« Reply #93 on: 30 November, 2010, 03:20:15 pm »
We had an email yesterday afternoon exhorting us to think carefully before making the journey home and advising us where overnight accommodation could be found.

This morning's 06:49 email just said "the site is open, the roads are clear". It might just as well have said "where are you?" to which the answer would have been - "on the way to work"...)

itsbruce

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Re: I could have commuted in today but...
« Reply #94 on: 30 November, 2010, 04:46:58 pm »
It started snowing and my winter tyres hadn't arrived.  Since I know from painful experience that my Gatorskins have poor grip in slippery conditions, I came in via public transport.  The good news is that my winter tyres have arrived, so I'll be back on the bike tomorrow.
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Re: I could have commuted in today but...
« Reply #95 on: 01 December, 2010, 06:20:40 am »
Shank's pony for me this morning  :(

Basil

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Re: I could have commuted in today but...
« Reply #96 on: 01 December, 2010, 07:44:25 am »
Train again fo me I'm afraid.
It's not the snow, there isn't much, it's the cold.
I'm feeling a bit crap and the cold really hurts.
Admission.  I'm actually not that fussed about cake.

Re: I could have commuted in today but...
« Reply #97 on: 01 December, 2010, 08:36:01 am »
Still clearing last weeks lurgy and cough so cycling in sub zero temps not advised, particularly when father commutes past my office.

Re: I could have commuted in today but...
« Reply #98 on: 01 December, 2010, 09:56:36 am »
Tried to commute but just wasn't going to work. The A57 was a parking lot and the surface through Aston was unridable, even on a 'cross bike. I say unrideable, I did manage to make it to the Coop but didn't want to sustain such rough riding for the remaining 9 miles into town. I came to the conclusion it would be better to buy coffee and pancakes and head back home. I may try again later.

MercuryKev

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Re: I could have commuted in today but...
« Reply #99 on: 01 December, 2010, 10:10:32 am »
The locks are frozen on my shed so I couldn't get my bike.