Saturday Spin 21st June

TinyExplosions

Who fancies it then, 10am from Harolds Cross Dog Track, 10:15 from Dundrum.

Everyone welcome, pace will be slow as i'm off to the dogs with work tommorrow, so if you've not been out in before, come on and give it a go (I'm lookin at the ladies in particular ) -sure it's all a bit o craic, and the more the merrier!

BUACHAILL

what sort of route do you have planned ? i am off for a change on Saturday so just might go for the spin....as long as its a relative pace that is..only starting

Caroline_ie

BUACHAILL wrote: »

what sort of route do you have planned ? i am off for a change on Saturday so just might go for the spin....as long as its a relative pace that is..only starting

I might come along. My spin group also meet at Dundrum at 10.00 but since I am leaving from Blancharstown...Your meeting point is closer to me ... a bit.

TinyExplosions

Caroline_ie wrote: »

I might come along. My spin group also meet at Dundrum at 10.00 but since I am leaving from Blancharstown...Your meeting point is closer to me ... a bit.

Hurrah! See you there then

BUACHAILL, we generally take it our to Enniskerry, and then decide from there, some turn off and head for home, others push on over Sally Gap etc, it depends who's out and who feels ready for what

blorg

I'm wavering between staying in Dublin or trying this Clonmel 300 - would be on for a bit of distance if I'm up in Dublin this weekend ;-)

Chips Lovell

I'm in. Still a bit bunged up at the moment, so probably won't be picking up any King of the Mountains points. More likely to be out the back enduring a total phlegmfest.

Forecast isn't great.

Saturday morning will be mostly dry and bright through Connaught and Ulster and in some places further south as well but rain will become widespread in southern areas during the morning and extend to all areas later in the day. The rain will be persistent and heavy in places.

Chips Lovell

blorg wrote: »

I'm wavering between staying in Dublin or trying this Clonmel 300 - would be on for a bit of distance if I'm up in Dublin this weekend ;-)

If you're around, come along. I'm sure there'll be some takers if you want to head on further than most.

Caroline_ie

TinyExplosions wrote: »

Hurrah!

Well, we'll see what you think when you guys are up on that hill ... and I am at the bottom. I need good practice on hills for the Sean Kelly tour. I received my reg number yesterday ... I am very motivated but just 2 months to get my arse trained on cat 1 climb which I have never done...

blorg

el tonto wrote: »

If you're around, come along. I'm sure there'll be some takers if you want to head on further than most.

That forecast you posted doesn't encourage me to head down to Clonmel ;-) I think I'll probably stay up- have something Satuday night that I would have had to skip if I went to Clonmel. Boards 200 anyone?

TinyExplosions

Caroline_ie wrote: »

Well, we'll see what you think when you guys are up on that hill ... and I am at the bottom. I need good practice on hills for the Sean Kelly tour. I received my reg number yesterday ... I am very motivated but just 2 months to get my arse trained on cat 1 climb which I have never done...

I can say with some confidence that you will probably be ahead of me -climbing was never my strong point!

DirkVoodoo

I'll be there, weather permitting. Slow pace suits me at the moment, my knees are a bit dodgy.

Caroline_ie

I am no good... but I am planning to get out there in the WW every second evening starting after my resit exam next week. My goal is Interval training in the Park ( like I do at the moment ) one day, WW the next ...

BUACHAILL

ok i should be there but as a beginner so go gentle, i dont suppose any of you guys were out this morning cycling in Bray heading to Kilmac?, saw a group of about 6 as i was coming up to work

unionman

I'm talking myself round to joining you on Saturday. Until I invest in a proper roadie it's the Langster, fixed, with front brake only, but even if I manage the intial climbs I can head back at my own (brake pumping, knee staggering) pace.

TinyExplosions, you did your first spins on the fixie...what are my chances?:)

TinyExplosions

unionman wrote: »

TinyExplosions, you did your first spins on the fixie...what are my chances?:)

Certainly up as far as Enniskerry is fine, albeit a lil annoying on the downhill, after there it gets tougher, but still doable -after all, someone did the 200 on a fixie!

Chips Lovell

unionman wrote: »

I'm talking myself round to joining you on Saturday. Until I invest in a proper roadie it's the Langster, fixed, with front brake only, but even if I manage the intial climbs I can head back at my own (brake pumping, knee staggering) pace.

TinyExplosions, you did your first spins on the fixie...what are my chances?:)

Have you got a flip/flop rear hub that you can switch it to single speed? If not, I'd only go as far as the top of the Scalp. After that it could get a bit hairy if you're on a fixie.

unionman

TinyExplosions wrote: »

Certainly up as far as Enniskerry is fine, albeit a lil annoying on the downhill, after there it gets tougher, but still doable -after all, someone did the 200 on a fixie!

I can live with the downhill, even if it means dropping back. About how long does it take to get up there?

The 200 on a fixie? Without titanium fitted knee caps and body armour? brave.

unionman

el tonto wrote: »

Have you got a flip/flop rear hub that you can switch it to single speed? If not, I'd only go as far as the top of the Scalp. After that it could get a bit hairy if you're on a fixie.

The flip flop is banjaxed (and the rear brake is stripped), so it's not an option. I'm keen to join a group spin though, never did it before and I'm saving up for a roadie, so this should act as an extra incentive.

TinyExplosions

unionman wrote: »

I can live with the downhill, even if it means dropping back. About how long does it take to get up there?

The 200 on a fixie? Without titanium fitted knee caps and body armour? brave.

About an hour, give or take (it's 20k or so). THe downhill is a lil hairy, but is *ok*... you're free to use my single speed if you'd prefer though sir, you're just around the corner after all

Chips Lovell

TinyExplosions wrote: »

THe downhill is a lil hairy, but is *ok*...

Also, bear in mind you've got to go back up it again if you're turning back at Enniskerry.

unionman

TinyExplosions wrote: »

About an hour, give or take (it's 20k or so). THe downhill is a lil hairy, but is *ok*... you're free to use my single speed if you'd prefer though sir, you're just around the corner after all

That's fair decent of you sir and no mistake. I'd be willing to give that a go. My only thought is, as you are quite a bit taller than me, what size is your bike?

I could meet you at yours around 9.45? Leave mine there if it works out and swap back in the afternoon?

TinyExplosions

unionman wrote: »

That's fair decent of you sir and no mistake. I'd be willing to give that a go. My only thought is, as you are quite a bit taller than me, what size is your bike?

I could meet you at yours around 9.45? Leave mine there if it works out and swap back in the afternoon?

Make it 9.30, and we'll sort it out somehow... can't remember what size mine is, but can drop the saddle... or if you feel really adventurous, you can just take my rear wheel and go single speed on your langster with one brake!

Caroline_ie

Where abouts do you guys meet again ... ? thx

kenmc

I'm out this week, it's my grans' funeral on Saturday morning
Maybe ye could manage a little nod towards the church in Dundrum as ye go past, cos thats where she'll be

unionman

TinyExplosions wrote: »

Make it 9.30, and we'll sort it out somehow... can't remember what size mine is, but can drop the saddle... or if you feel really adventurous, you can just take my rear wheel and go single speed on your langster with one brake!

Grand job, 9.30 and we'll figure it from there! Many thanks again.

TinyExplosions

Caroline_ie wrote: »

Where abouts do you guys meet again ... ? thx

Under the luas bridge in Dundrum at 10:15, or at Harolds Cross Dog Track at 10 (it's on Harolds Cross Road, can't miss it)

TinyExplosions

kenmc wrote: »

I'm out this week, it's my grans' funeral on Saturday morning
Maybe ye could manage a little nod towards the church in Dundrum as ye go past, cos thats where she'll be

Very sorry to hear that sir, you have my deepest sympathies.

Caroline_ie

I prefer to go to Harrolds cross closer - thx

BUACHAILL

my deepest sympathies to you also mate

unionman

Very sorry for your loss kenmc.

dub_skav

Sorry for your loss ken

Caroline_ie

Sorry for your loss kenmc

Cadex

Sorry about your loss Ken.

Folks, I won't be out this weekend, will be working on getting the bike/ cleats/ knee sorted. The advice is that I need to give it a week and that it was probably the cleats alright. I have to keep adjusting until it stops causing problems. Hope your knees are feeling better too Ken.

c0rk3r

Most likely, depending on alcohol intake of the previous night i should be with you guys. Last day of work so its going to be a bit rough.

A mate should be with me but his lung has collapsed so ill but him down as a maybe.

ttyl

kenmc

Thanks for all the condolences.

Caroline_ie

Tomorrow - Overcast with heavy rain developing. Close and humid...

Chips Lovell

Caroline_ie wrote: »

Tomorrow - Overcast with heavy rain developing. Close and humid...

Not a day for the white shorts so.

Caroline_ie

Or this ... would be appropriate also ,,,

dub_skav

Out for a few pints tonight, so if I wake up I'll be there

penexpers

Hey which way do ye head out from Dundrum? Thinking of heading along one of these weekends and cycling back to Newbridge.

RtD

I'll see what sort of mood I'm in in the morning and might be there to join you guys.

DirkVoodoo

Right, too darn wet for me!

RtD

Agreed, I'm trying to fight the onslaught of a cold so don't think I'd be doing myself any favours going out today.

blorg

Jesus it is all right- anyone else heading out anyway?

TinyExplosions

blorg wrote: »

Jesus it is all right- anyone else heading out anyway?

Yup I'm a glutton for punishment me, besides it's only a spot of rain

Caroline_ie

Too wet for me too ... gotta study for next week's resit so I can't even go back to bed. There's always tomorrow for a spin I guess ...

dub_skav

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dub_skav

i'm going to join the other hardened cyclists in wussing out. Will spend the morning tinkering with my new fixie indoors instead

blorg

met.ie wrote:

Dry and fairly bright across northern counties this morning, however rain elsewhere will continue to spread northwards during the day. The rain will be heavy and persistent at times in Munster and Leinster, with a risk of localised flooding. However a clearance to brighter and more showery conditions will develop in the south and southeast towards evening, with some late sunshine possible. Moderate to fresh, easterly winds will slowly veer southeast to south. Highest temperatures 13 to 17 degrees, coolest in the north and northeast

Doesn't sound too good to me- I think I'll wait for Sunday:

met.ie wrote:

Sunday will see rain clear to showers, with some bright or sunny spells. ... with strong southwesterly winds persisting.

TinyExplosions

It's only a bit o water for goodness sake, you'd swear you were at risk of drowning

blorg

Cyclists are sensitive flowers- have you ever seen them fight?