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Cold, slow and frustrating
Glossop Road, photo by DrJoolz
The commute home was rather challenging to say the least. The snow hit just before the evening rush hour and gridlock followed. I managed to ride up from the station to West Street and was almost enjoying it -it was technically challenging to stay upright. From there it went downhill (metaphorically!). There was too little room between vehicles to ride most of the rest of the way. Brrr!
Meanwhile if you need a further reason to dislike cars, maybe they caused the credit crunch argues Wired magazine
Elsewhere the cycling web is abuzz with news of a new Shimano Alfine 11 speed hub. Most temptatious.