Today's commute

[Andrew G]

I did get a good chuckle this morning when waiting at the lights just after the Elephant and Castle roundabout I pulled up , unclipped and stood there. Crash, muffled umpf sound, turned round and saw a bloke still clipped in but flat on his side in the road with a sheepish grin on his face. Full marks to him for commenting straight away "only ever happens in front of a crowd doesn't it?" .

[Andrew G]

Is that the retro black peaked one Sean? I got one when they came out as I always liked that style of hat but everyone seemed to have stopped making them. You're right it is very good, and when it warms up a bit you don't overheat in it and just fold up the ear/back skirt.

[Jon H]

Thirty five quid for a wooly hat

My gran could knit you one for a lot less than that, and it would be a one-off exclusive piece of boutique winter outerwear.

[Jon H]

[quote="Andrew G"]Bit
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[adrian]

I rather think you're all exaggerating a little. I found today merely a little
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[Mike I]

[quote="Antloony"]I had a great commute this morning from the bedroom to the living room via the kitchen to put the kettle on. Working from home today....well when I say working...

[Andrew G]

My that's obscure Mr.A . Bit more
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out nearer the
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Got my hat for about 20 quid with some kind of offer on an email. Not wishing to cast doubt on your grannies knitting jon but I doubt it would be up to the same standard. I look forward to seeing you in your nan's tea cosy next time I see you.

[Sylv]

got a similar cap for free years ago, have used it for skiing (made by Vuarnet) but never for cycling yet

in weather like today I wear a Buff balaclava-style

nice 1h35 ride this morning, 2 degrees when I left

[Marky Mark]

[quote="Sylv"]got a similar cap for free years ago, have used it for skiing (made by Vuarnet) but never for cycling yet

nice 1h35 ride this morning, 2 degrees when I left

[Sylv]

when it dips below zero that's when the fun begins

pray all you can that you don't get a puncture!

[Jon H]

[quote="Andrew G"]Not wishing to cast doubt on your grannies knitting jon but I doubt it would be up to the same standard.

[Andrew G]

That might explain it then, probably how Rapha managed to sneek in to the gap in the market.

[-Adam-]

I paid just £8 for my rather stylish GioGoi beanie type tea cosie headwear this afternoon, a bargain I thought.

[Snoop Doug]

Good one Adam, mind you I bet you don't get top kwality marketing guff like this with yer beanie:;

[quote]Rapha winter hat

Fabric brushed sweat-wicking Sportwool . Good looking and itch free (like I'd go out of my way to buy an ugly, itchy hat )
Features Warm and breathable (unlike the plastic bag I usually wear on me 'ead ). Soft mesh lining wicks perspiration. Stiffened peak (finbar) and ribbed (double finbar) ear flap (can be folded up, oooh goody). 7 panel construction for comfort (sorry I prefer my hat beaten from a single panel of rusty iron for discomfort). Discrete Rapha label and embroidered logo (hurp). Fits under helmet (triple finbar). Classic Belgian style (you mean like beer???).

[Andrew G]

Yep usual Rapha bull, but a good hat.