Three wheeled Beacon

Three wheeled Beacon

Friday, October 25, 2002

Too many weather changes ... this morning was warm but cloudy.

Just arrived at work in time because a storm hit soon after, very pleased not to be out in it!

Thursday, October 24, 2002

Another cold, bright morning, There was frost on car windows and normally I'd be on my trike on a day like today but I haven't yet got it out of the shed and so I had to risk the geared bike - no problem actually.

I was dressed in three layers, longs, gloves and a 'Winter BUFF' - nice and warm. A chap rode down the opposite side of the road wearing a short sleeved cotton shirt, no gloves and no hat. With the wind chill it must have felt sub-zero, I wonder if he realises that his chances of thrombosis are increased in exposure to cold weather? Anyway, I'd have frozen riding like that.

Tuesday, October 22, 2002

Misty yesterday morning and it rained, at least it wasn't too cold.

Today was similarly grey and wet, so fixed again.

Traffic was, as ever, impatient. There were also many queues on the way this morning the Wake Green Road being particularly bad. I think car drivers must be a very frustrated group, when there was even the smallest bit of 'clear' road, cars would come rushing by, - to the next queue of cars where I again overtook them.

Chatted to another commuter at a junction near Millenium Point. I think he's slightly older than me. He was riding a yellow racing bike, no mudguards and clipless pedals. Compared to my bike, mudguards, rack, toeclips his was stripped down but I bet he cleans his bike at least weekly!