Ice, ice baby

20-01-2015 6:22pm

Koobcam wrote: »

Today was grand (Newbridge-Dublin), a bit wet, but no ice and not particularly cold (compared to recent days). I basically use my car as a gauge-no ice at all this morning, so fine to ride. Forecast also says the temperatures will be up on the weekend, so might be able to get some good spins in then.

Interesting, what route do you take if you don't mind me asking? I've done the reverse route (in summer) but my routing took me over Bohernabreena/Brittas, so I've been avoiding any chance of ice so far.

The Noble Nudge · 21-01-2015 1:04pm

Was up around Slade valley/Brittas last night -1.5 with no ice.....the rain/sleet cut the spin short. still 400m climbed..

07Lapierre · 21-01-2015 11:53pm

Just watching the forecast... very cold and Fog this evening = much greater chance of black ice tomorrow morning...be careful out there!

ciotog · 21-01-2015 11:56pm

07Lapierre wrote: »

Just watching the forecast... very cold and Fog this evening = much greater chance of black ice tomorrow morning...be careful out there!

Boo, took the bike today and it was a joy to be back cycling. Thanks for the warning. Will review tomorrows trip cautiously, in the morning.

Skrynesaver · 22-01-2015 8:55am

Just in to the office, cold, but the roads were dry and no sign of ice anywhere.

cython · 22-01-2015 9:51am

Wend D15 to D2 this morning, in the office about 20 mins and was taking it pretty handy admittedly (that's why it was slow, nothing to do with lack of training..... :pac:

The park was pretty foggy, and ground was wet most of the way in, but didn't seem as cold as the forecast/weather app estimate of -2, though maybe I was just wrapped up enough!

Oryx · 22-01-2015 10:23am

Roads white with ice in the south east this morning. Everyone taking care. Didnt cycle but it seemed too risky, looking at how everyone in cars was handling it.

ciotog · 22-01-2015 10:33am

cython wrote: »

Wend D15 to D2 this morning, in the office about 20 mins and was taking it pretty handy admittedly (that's why it was slow, nothing to do with lack of training..... :pac:

The park was pretty foggy, and ground was wet most of the way in, but didn't seem as cold as the forecast/weather app estimate of -2, though maybe I was just wrapped up enough!

Found it noticeably colder this morning (D5 to D4) but no issues with traction. Issues with lack of cycling

(slope on the last bit of the journey was a real struggle)

MediaMan · 22-01-2015 10:59am

Cycled this morning with some misgivings, but had no issues. Cold but no ice on route Goatstown-Clonskeagh-Donnybrook-Ballsbridge-Ringsend.

Pinch Flat · 22-01-2015 11:43am

cython wrote: »

Wend D15 to D2 this morning, in the office about 20 mins and was taking it pretty handy admittedly (that's why it was slow, nothing to do with lack of training..... :pac:

The park was pretty foggy, and ground was wet most of the way in, but didn't seem as cold as the forecast/weather app estimate of -2, though maybe I was just wrapped up enough!

Same here - d15 to d2, but is takes me 30 odd minutes

Grand through the park. Is it just me or has someone spread salt on the cycle path in the really cold mornings?

Couldn't make out if it was that or some crunched up Ice. Wasn't taking any changes over it. Still took it handy on the bends on the path - seen a few mishaps at the ped crossing coming in from the castleknock gate.

Lumen · 22-01-2015 3:20pm

Pinch Flat wrote: »

Grand through the park. Is it just me or has someone spread salt on the cycle path in the really cold mornings?

Yes they have, damn killjoys. I loved that bend inbound after the top roundabout, it was a real test of smoothness and control.

Pinch Flat · 22-01-2015 4:12pm

Lumen wrote: »

Yes they have, damn killjoys. I loved that bend inbound after the top roundabout, it was a real test of smoothness and control.

Yeah miss the odd drift around that one

Koobcam · 22-01-2015 6:21pm

Dónal wrote: »

Interesting, what route do you take if you don't mind me asking? I've done the reverse route (in summer) but my routing took me over Bohernabreena/Brittas, so I've been avoiding any chance of ice so far.

Main road towards Naas, take a left just before the town and take the road with the series of roundabouts (goes past the huge tesco near Sallins), then on to Johnstown, Kill etc. Then it's either the N7 to Rathcoole, or over Windmill hill if I'm not in a hurry, into Saggart, on to the N81, then on to UCD via Rathfarnham, Dundrum. It's a handy route as there's generally a tailwind (though not yesterday). If I'm really not pushed for time, I might also head towards Bohernabreena or maybe go via Kilteel.

cython · 22-01-2015 8:34pm

Pinch Flat wrote: »

Same here - d15 to d2, but is takes me 30 odd minutes

Sorry, should have been clearer, I was in the office about 20 mins when I posted, it took me a little over 30 to get in!

Having said that I would say the traffic on the quays added a few mins on to that as I was stop start a bit when squeezing through seemed a bit dodgy.

Pinch Flat wrote: »

Grand through the park. Is it just me or has someone spread salt on the cycle path in the really cold mornings?

Couldn't make out if it was that or some crunched up Ice. Wasn't taking any changes over it. Still took it handy on the bends on the path - seen a few mishaps at the ped crossing coming in from the castleknock gate.

I avoid the cycle paths in general on the way in (hard shoulder is my preference, micro drive light is enough to be visible even in this morning's fog), and this is doubly true in icy conditions as the roads just seem much more likely to have had some treatment, even if just overspill from gritting the main lanes.

Lumen · 22-01-2015 8:38pm

Lumen wrote: »

Yes they have, damn killjoys. I loved that bend inbound after the top roundabout, it was a real test of smoothness and control.

In case that post in any way conveyed a sense of smug superiority, I'll disclose that I fell off my bike coming back through the Park this evening.

Even more embarrassing, it happened because I was attempting to hop on to the footpad to skip the red light at Castleknock Gate.

Harrybelafonte · 22-01-2015 10:42pm

Around Blessington Lakes this morning -3C. Still ice visible on way to Lacken. Lucky it was on up hills rather than downhills. Sally Gap etc was a no go

eeeee · 23-01-2015 12:34am

Icy off the main roads leaving town N11 way tonight

The Noble Nudge · 23-01-2015 10:20am

Slade valley was in the plus degrees last night but the roads were like glass had to walk a bit....
Headed for Manor Kilbride -3.3 dry no ice on Lisheens towards Mooneys pub took a left over Butter mountain and at -2.4 it felt very warm.....

Consey · 23-01-2015 10:24am

I had one painful experience at that bend when coming off. Also have seen at least two others come off there. Even on Tues last ( I think it was Tues) everything else was clear but there was a nice patch of solid ice there that I spotted when upon it.

If there's any remote risk of ice I go Navan Road or main road in park. Don't get the same pleasure out if the 'drift' that you guys do !

Lumen wrote: »

In case that post in any way conveyed a sense of smug superiority, I'll disclose that I fell off my bike coming back through the Park this evening.

Even more embarrassing, it happened because I was attempting to hop on to the footpad to skip the red light at Castleknock Gate.

Consey · 23-01-2015 10:26am

This was the post I meant to reply to in my post above. Haven't managed to come off at the Castleknock gate ( yet !) !

Lumen wrote: »

Yes they have, damn killjoys. I loved that bend inbound after the top roundabout, it was a real test of smoothness and control.

bazermc · 23-01-2015 10:34am

11c forecasted for Dublin on Sunday

Time to retire the winter gear already

cdaly_ · 23-01-2015 5:55pm

I'd hold on to it for a bit longer. Max of only 4 or 5 on sat...

smacl · 23-01-2015 6:52pm

cdaly_ wrote: »

I'd hold on to it for a bit longer. Max of only 4 or 5 on sat...

Same, thinking of one of the canals tomorrow, though in fairness there could be a certain amount of using the weather as a cheap excuse to not haul my fat ass over the sally gap :pac:

g0g · 24-01-2015 1:19am

Is road from Kilmac towards Roundwood still icy can anyone tell me? Thinking heading that way tomorrow at some stage buy don't know what state the Wicklow hills are in. Maybe coast road still a better bet south from Bray?

Macy0161 · 24-01-2015 2:00am

g0g wrote: »

Is road from Kilmac towards Roundwood still icy can anyone tell me? Thinking heading that way tomorrow at some stage buy don't know what state the Wicklow hills are in. Maybe coast road still a better bet south from Bray?

R755 has been gritted all week. Even the patch of ice where the stream crosses the long hill has gone most of this week.

24-01-2015 9:32am

Would the roads around the Phoenix Park be gritted? Thinking of doing some laps.

Jawgap · 24-01-2015 9:49am

Side roads in Meath were pretty crispy this morning - gave up after a couple of wobbles.

Should melt quite quickly when the sun gets up for anyone going out later.

Wishbone Ash · 24-01-2015 10:13am

Jawgap wrote: »

Side roads in Meath were pretty crispy this morning...

Hopefully they'll be ok from mid-morning. (The Angel of Mons has been cancelled but I was thinking of doing some of the route anyway).

nilhg · 24-01-2015 10:16am

Doesn't seem to have been any salting last night here in West Kildare, main roads are the worst I've seen this winter, hopefully the Sun will do it's work soon but be careful in shaded spots.

Brian? · 24-01-2015 10:25am

About to head out from Celbridge. Anyone know what the roads are like?

Wishbone Ash · 24-01-2015 10:26am

nilhg wrote: »

Doesn't seem to have been any salting last night here in West Kildare, main roads are the worst I've seen this winter...

Yes, much more likely to be done on week nights for early morning commuters, school runs etc. as County Councils try to stretch their gritting budget. I cycle to work regularly but the 3 occasions I've come off in black ice have been weekend mornings or bank holiday mornings.

barry75 · 24-01-2015 10:52am

roads where Icy with black ice in places on way into work this morning between ballinrobe and knock

uphillonly · 24-01-2015 1:57pm

Just back from club ride to Blessington from Dundrum staying on N81. Plenty of ice on the hard shoulder but main road was fine.

-1C out by Blessington at 11am.

Consey · 24-01-2015 2:10pm

Dónal wrote: »

Would the roads around the Phoenix Park be gritted? Thinking of doing some laps.

Would v much doubt it.

pelevin · 24-01-2015 2:42pm

Conditions down around Kinsale in Cork beautiful for cycling but then of course we're not that far from the Equator down here. It, as they say, is grim up north.

johnruns · 25-01-2015 12:37pm

Anyone up around sally gap/wicklow gap today how is it looking any ice?

simonrooneyzaga · 25-01-2015 1:19pm

johnruns wrote: »

Anyone up around sally gap/wicklow gap today how is it looking any ice?

yr.no says its 7 degrees up there - going to head up now myself. Wind looks strongish but dont think there will be any ice

bazermc · 25-01-2015 4:14pm

Lovely cycle today, I was sweating like a pig in me winter gear :P

NamelessPhil · 25-01-2015 4:21pm

Well I just came over Sally Gap from Laragh. No ice but a nasty crosswind in places. It was worst at the Featherbeds rather than the Gap itself. Garmin was reading 9.4C but visibility was crap with blowing drizzle and low clouds. 104km with 1,500m climbing.

wanderer 22 · 26-01-2015 10:19am

Ice and frost are back again from Wednesday so make the most of today and tomorrow..

bazermc · 01-02-2015 11:18am

Anybody out already in South dublin Wicklow area, what are the roads like. ?

jober · 01-02-2015 11:31am

bazermc wrote: »

Anybody out already in South dublin Wicklow area, what are the roads like. ?

N81 is fine if heading that way,I was about to go around the lakes when a local farmer waved me down said it was bad on the higher grounds I took his word for it and stuck to the main roads,it's a nice sun out I'd say it'll thaw out by 12

01-02-2015 11:53am

bazermc wrote: »

Anybody out already in South dublin Wicklow area, what are the roads like. ?

Went as far as the featherbeds yesterday morning.

Patches of snow and ice start when you get up towards the viewing point. Keep an eye out for black ice.

connie_c · 01-02-2015 2:48pm

Went up cruagh road as far as the second bridge at around 10 this morning. Black ice at the left turn where it ramps up so turned back. Safe up to that height.

devonp · 03-02-2015 10:14am

anyone out Leixlip maynooth enfield this morning? ice? main roads?

stecleary · 03-02-2015 10:33am

malahide road into town is fine, not a sight of ice at 6 this morning, no excuses now so see rule 5 and get on the bike

ThisRegard · 03-02-2015 10:41am

stecleary wrote: »

malahide road into town is fine, not a sight of ice at 6 this morning, no excuses now so see rule 5 and get on the bike

That's nuts, only a few k further inland it has been one of the more icy mornings, cars have that fuzzy ice on them, water used to defrost them pretty must freezes instantly when it drain onto the ground. Main roads are ok, minor ones slippy in places.

You guys with your fancy sea breezes

magicbastarder · 03-02-2015 11:02am

there's about three quarters of an inch of ice on our garden pond, and we're near DCU; everything was fuzzy white this morning.
it was dry last night though, so black ice shouldn't be an issue.

Koobcam · 03-02-2015 11:11am

-7 this morning in Newbridge, roads seem mostly ok, but still, I will stick to indoor cycling until things warm up a bit, riding in the dark combined with this type of cold is a bit dodgy I think.

Alanstrainor · 03-02-2015 11:11am

Asides from my toes losing feeling about mid way through my commute through Dublin City centre it wasn't a bad morning at all.

Ice, ice baby

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