There’s revolution in the air – the time is right for riding in the street, boy (as Mick Jagger almost sang). Yet for all the many reasons we love commuting by bike, it seems like the naysayers only ever mention the punctures, peds and peril.
As we found out when we asked BikeRadar readers on Facebook and Twitter, it can also be a whole minefield of political betrayal, invisibility cloaks and Frowny McFrowns. Yet there’s always a silver lining…
1. Your political leanings being betrayed
Are these people Green Party members? (image: Getty)
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2. When fellow commuters don’t realise you’re on for a new KOM
"Don't be touching my KOM" (image: Getty)
"New commuters," bemoans Garry Templeman on Facebook, "who've switched from their car and have brought their grumpy driving habits to cycling and don't 'get it'. If I pass you, it doesn't mean I'm somehow trying to beat you."
3. Getting spanked
4. Unpredictable mutts
5. Ex-bosses that won’t let you keep your bike in the office
6. Where is the love?
7. Lack of coffee
8. Invisibility cloaks
9. Swapping places occasionally
10. Not being able to carry on
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