Saturday Spin, 12th July

TinyExplosions

10am from Harolds Cross Greyhound Track, 10.15 from Dundrum

-destination, etc to be decided on the day. Everyone welcome, regardless of ability!

Chips Lovell

I'm in.

penexpers

I'm out. Stupid work oncall.

Caroline_ie

I am in too :pac:

BUACHAILL

i have never been in, but I am out wucking fork

arybvtcw0eolkf

I'm only back in the saddle two weeks after a five year lay off, I'd embarress myself

TinyExplosions

Mairt wrote: »

I'm only back in the saddle two weeks after a five year lay off, I'd embarress myself

No you won't, you'll be fine!

Caroline_ie

Mairt wrote: »

I'm only back in the saddle two weeks after a five year lay off, I'd embarress myself

Don't be sillly! Join the spin turn around if you feel tired, but really, you should be fine.

omri

I'm in too. Any idea of distance ? Approximately - like dunno 100-150k ?
Will this take place regardless of weather conditions ?

Oh and what bikes are required road or mtb ?

Chips Lovell

omri wrote: »

I'm in too. Any idea of distance ?

People turn off at all sorts of points along the way. If you give us an idea of how long you think you'd be able for, we'd be able to advise where you should turn off.

blorg

I'm in, would be on for a long one ;-) Sally and Wicklow Gap, anyone?

omri

well I commute to work 5 days a week its 15km one way from ashtown to blackrock, sometimes after work I go straight to Howth and then back home which gives me total of I think round 65km, managed to do this 3 days in a row once, on the 3rd day took me only 10 min to climb to the summit although some dude infront of me did that in 6min!

Chips Lovell

Blorg, yes I'd be on for that.

Omri, Sally Gap and Wicklow Gap route would be around 120km. If you want to go shorter, you could go as far as the top of the Sally Gap and come back for a 75 to 80km ride.

TinyExplosions

blorg wrote: »

I'm in, would be on for a long one ;-) Sally and Wicklow Gap, anyone?

Possibly... Thinking like a fairly long one, but it is on Thursday and I may not feel so chipper on Sat

Omri, you'll be fine, just keep going till you start to get tired -we'll look after you!

Raam

I'm out. Enjoy the spin.

Caroline_ie

I want to try and follow the guys to Sally's gap ... I might have to bring the ropes so you can pull me up the hill ...

DirkVoodoo

I'm in, my ankle is still a bit tender so I may only be able to go as far as Sally Gap or less.

Chips Lovell

I think you're probably seriously overestimating the climbing abilities of the group.

Caroline_ie

... I have my bike fully equiped like a pro now ... I am missing the pro cyclist to ride the bike hehehe !!!

dub_skav

Hopefully in. I've damaged my Hip-Flexors but they seem to be okay cycling, so I'll see how I am tomorrow. I'd be on for Sally at least and depending how I feel Wicklow too.

PeadarofAodh

Rowing in Cork...

Hopefully see ye all in two weeks time on my new steed!

unionman

Should take delivery of the new bike next week, a bit previous for the Boards 200 (though maybe I could join ye for a bit) , but definitely up for it the following week.

Looking forward to saying 'I'm in' finally!

jamesonandcoke

I'm in but will probaby have to settle for a 50k-60k spin. Only just back on the bike after a long lay off.

sooty11

my bike is still in kerry....so won be making saturday

LDB

I'm away but will see ye next weekend for the Boards 200 / 100 (125?) spin!

enjoy

niceonetom

i'm in. probably up for doing the sally and the wicklow gaps. haven't been over either since w200 so i need to remind myself if i'm going to do the B200.

Caroline_ie

sooty11 wrote: »

my bike is still in kerry....so won be making saturday

LDB wrote: »

I'm away but will see ye next weekend for the Boards 200 / 100 (125?) spin!

enjoy

No girls ... don't leave me alone!!!

ROK ON

Hi folks. WOuld like to join in. Am looking for a casual cycle group at weekends. Have not been up Wicklow way before on a bike. Reasonably new to long cycles, so a few questions. (1) What is the avg spped of the group on the saturday morning spins. (2) What is the profile of the climbs. Thanks.

LDB

Caroline_ie wrote: »

No girls ... don't leave me alone!!!

Boys... be nice to Caroline in our absence!
we'll be checking ...

TinyExplosions

LDB -I'm always nice!

ROK ON -the average is probably 20kph or so. As for profile, it varies, but if you managed the ROK ok, you'll be absolutely fine

omri

avg sounds great and in my reach, not sure bout distance but I'll be there, can't wait, let's pray weather will be nice, or at least with no wind...

ROK ON

TinyExplosions wrote: »

ROK ON -the average is probably 20kph or so. As for profile, it varies, but if you managed the ROK ok, you'll be absolutely fine

Thank you for prompt reply. Will deinitely try and make it then.

TinyExplosions

ROK ON wrote: »

Thank you for prompt reply. Will deinitely try and make it then.

No porblem, work is driving me mad today!

omri

all cycling fans should be allowed 30 min cycle before their lunch

fish-head

I definitely need to get my ass on a road bike very soon.. one with gears and brakes and other such frivolities anyway.

LDB

TinyExplosions wrote: »

LDB -I'm always nice!

ah you are in fairness (even if I have only met you twice)

Chips Lovell

Met Eireann says: "Saturday and Sunday will be dry and bright in many parts with sunny spells - though a few scattered light showers are still possible anywhere on Saturday while on Sunday light rain and drizzle will develop in western counties in the latter half of the day".

Not bad at all given the weather we've been having. May even break out the white shorts.

Raam

el tonto wrote: »

May even break out the white shorts.

Didn't we talk about this?

Chips Lovell

Raam wrote: »

Didn't we talk about this?

Eh, did we?

Raam

el tonto wrote: »

Eh, did we?

Ah, it must have been with someone else that I was discussing the merits of wearing white shorts in the rain.

Chips Lovell

Raam wrote: »

Ah, it must have been with someone else that I was discussing the merits of wearing white shorts in the rain.

These ones have a black panel on the back, so no ass crackage.

Caroline_ie

el tonto wrote: »

Not bad at all given the weather we've been having. May even break out the white shorts.

Ouch!

emty

Hope to come along,bit rusty though but will give it a bash!

blorg

Had a nasty crash today, took a corner badly, bike flipped and I landed on the rear wheel. A thornbush was again involved and so I'm pretty cut up Went over the bike and I think it is OK, apart from the rear wheel, which is fecked. Needs a new rim. So I'll be taking it easy on Saturday (still on for Sally and Wicklow Gap mind.)

fish-head

Sorry to hear about your fall Blorg.

RobAMerc

I am in (if you'll have me) - gotta be home for 1 ish so will probably be turning around early unless there is a sunday ride ?

I am also carrying a bit of a Hamstring Pull after yoga on monday so if that gives me jip I'll peel off.

Looking forward to meeting you guys

Rob

Tutschel

I'm out for this one.
Already arranged an 8 o'clocker as have to be back for another engagement at 13:00.
Guess I'll see some of you for the B200 on the following Sat.

blorg

There can occasionally be a Sunday spin as well, I generally go out both days and so I'd be happy to have the company.

TinyExplosions

emty wrote: »

Hope to come along,bit rusty though but will give it a bash!

Welcome back mate, and see ya on Sat!

BUACHAILL

Sorry to hear that blorg. And you were only saying yesterday you were coming up on a year free of mishaps, typical ! Anyway hope you and your bike aint too bad

arybvtcw0eolkf

el tonto wrote: »

Omri, Sally Gap and Wicklow Gap route would be around 120km. If you want to go shorter, you could go as far as the top of the Sally Gap and come back for a 75 to 80km ride.

You've just scared the bejasus outta me!.