Tis a tad windy

I commuted in the car today.

More so because I couldn't be bothered to bump start the bike again (crap battery, won't hold a charge) rather than the wind.

Originally Posted by Viney

Keith, i see where you are coming from, but i dont really think its bad as people think. They all think they are going to get blown off thier bikes etc. I suppose im either just mad or a rufty tuffty biker!!

It is pretty bad here V

Originally Posted by Viney

Keith, i see where you are coming from, but i dont really think its bad as people think. They all think they are going to get blown off thier bikes etc. I suppose im either just mad or a rufty tuffty biker!!

V meister general, stop saying that! it IS bad!! you may think you're rufty tufty but you're no match for the shock and awe that is yo mamma nature!


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Originally Posted by alpinestarhero

Dude! Your crazy!

I've been told that by many a person, but I do have a capacity for sensability. If I judge something too risky, I don't do it, simple, just that I will push the envelope more than most would, I admit.

But I'm with viney on this one, park somewhere out of the wind if possible, and ride with caution (no different to normal then).

Am snowed in Got about three miles up the road but it was so bad I came home again

hey I got blown off my bike last thursday, actually just blew me over as I pulled up to some lights, no damage done.

Wasn't going to take the chance again today, well windy on the A3 into London.

Originally Posted by Carsick

^ old one is, but you only have to sneeze for them to get worried and close that one. Can't find any mention of the M4 crossing being closed and I just looked on a webcam, not busy but certainly has traffic on it.

If you get stranded in Cardiff, you're welcome to crash at mine. PM me if you need to.

Completely windy here, as said above, but there were the same number of bikes commuting this morning as usual when i walked down.

Originally Posted by Viney

Keith, i see where you are coming from, but i dont really think its bad as people think. They all think they are going to get blown off thier bikes etc. I suppose im either just mad or a rufty tuffty biker!!

I'm with you on this Viney - i've ridden loads in very windy conditions and it really isn't that much of a problem. Funnily enough the worst place seems not to be at high speeds on open roads but actually in town (like riding along the Embankment in London) or while you're stopped (as per AlanSV)

I've just looked out of the window and watched a neighbours pair of terracotta planters with 4ft fir tress rolling up the road past my house - very funny

It sure is windy, and riding or not take care guys, I've already seen one car this morning with a tree on it.