Boards Spin Saturday November 1st

Chips Lovell

Anyone interested? 9am in Dundrum, under the Luas bridge?

barrabus

El Tonto,
I am not sure yet.
PM me your mobile number and I'll text you later when I know for sure...

TinyExplosions

I'm in

...no wait, I'm not... I'm in Madrid... sorry -maybe an early Sunday spin? :P

Raam

TinyExplosions wrote: »

I'm in

...no wait, I'm not... I'm in Madrid... sorry -maybe an early Sunday spin? :P

I'm out for Sat, but I'd be on for a Sunday one.

Chips Lovell

TinyExplosions wrote: »

I'm in

...no wait, I'm not... I'm in Madrid... sorry -maybe an early Sunday spin? :P

Lucky devil. Mrs Tonto is there at the moment. I've got to wait till Christmas.

Raam wrote: »

I'm out for Sat, but I'd be on for a Sunday one.

I'm going out with Orwell on Sunday.

Caroline_ie

I will be there if the Physio lets me ... I will know that in an hour ( please let me, please please please )

kenmc

me in on my new beast
too hungover on sunday

Chips Lovell

kenmc wrote: »

me in on my new beast
too hungover on sunday

Given it a go yet? And are we ever going to see you on the Orwell spins?

kenmc

not really and yes

TinyExplosions

el tonto wrote: »

Lucky devil. Mrs Tonto is there at the moment. I've got to wait till Christmas.

You should give me her number

Unfortunately, it's only a 2 day, work trip and not a fun one, otherwise I'd be enjoying it rather more.... What time's the Orwell spin on Sunday, and are fat beginners allowed?

Chips Lovell

TinyExplosions wrote: »

Unfortunately, it's only a 2 day, work trip and not a fun one, otherwise I'd be enjoying it rather more....

Best bars are in Lavapies and Malasaña. You don't need to sleep.

TinyExplosions wrote: »

What time's the Orwell spin on Sunday...

9:30 sharp from Joe Dalys (and they do leave on the button, as blorg has found out).

TinyExplosions wrote: »

and are fat beginners allowed?

They let me in, didn't they? Seriously though, if you're coming along, go for the intermediate spin as the beginners group is very easy going. I'll join you on the intermediate one if you're interested.

unionman

TinyExplosions wrote: »

What time's the Orwell spin on Sunday, and are fat beginners allowed?

Well, they let me ride with them!:D

930 from Joe Daly's.

Seriously though, you'd be very advanced in comparison to most of the beginners. For instance, I'm pretty sure none of them have been up the Alpe d'Huez/ Glandon / Col de telegraphe etc etc. Nor would they be veterans of W200, ROK, Sean Kelly or any of the marathon Boards spins the like of which you have been doing this year.

You might consider the step-up group? el tonto would be a better source of advice on this than me (and he beat me to it!)

Enjoy Madrid!

kenmc

where's the intermediate go from this week, on the offchance i'm not hangin on sunday morning. but i'd say it's a slim chance, unless I manage to stay up all night, in which case I should be sent straight home again if I do turn up, for the safety of the group

blorg

9am eh? I'll try to make it but don't wait for me Any plan for a route?

TinyExplosions

el tonto wrote: »

Best bars are in Lavapies and Malasaña. You don't need to sleep.

Lava Pies eh, sounds hot!

el tonto wrote: »

9:30 sharp from Joe Dalys (and they do leave on the button, as blorg has found out).

Well, I'll head for that then -have to be home before 1, but should be ok... just hope I can look behind me more comfortably by Sunday!

el tonto wrote: »

They let me in, didn't they? Seriously though, if you're coming along, go for the intermediate spin as the beginners group is very easy going. I'll join you on the intermediate one if you're interested.

See you at the intermediate group then -that's still 9.30 from Joey D's?

Are helmets mandatory?

kenmc

blorg wrote: »

9am eh? I'll try to make it but don't wait for me Any plan for a route?

Somewhere warm! How about up to Foxes, couple of scoops by the fire and back home :pac: ?

Chips Lovell

kenmc wrote: »

where's the intermediate go from this week...

Beginners and intermediate groups always leave from Joe Dalys. It's only the fast group that alternates between there and the Popes Cross

blorg wrote: »

9am eh? I'll try to make it but don't wait for me Any plan for a route?

Well you've got my number now in case you're late. No plans for a route yet. Was thinking of just deciding when we all get there.

TinyExplosions wrote: »

Lava Pies eh, sounds hot!

Don't pronounce it like that or the locals won't have a clue what your talking about. Laba-pe-ez is more like it.

TinyExplosions wrote: »

Well, I'll head for that then -have to be home before 1, but should be ok... just hope I can look behind me more comfortably by Sunday!

I've never been home later than 1 with this crowd.

TinyExplosions wrote: »

Are helmets mandatory?

Yes

Raam

Half of Boards must be in Orwell now.

Chips Lovell

Raam wrote: »

Half of Boards must be in Orwell now.

Between those already in and those threatening to join, there's a sizeable contingent alright.

ROK ON

Hi folks. Would love to make a Saturday spin but can't.
I know a lot of people here are on the Orwell spins, but if anyone wants a Sunday spin other than than, I would be interested. (I need to try out my new Assos gear).
Anyway, my plan is Park - Clane - Naas - Blessington - Lap of Poluaphoca Resevoir - Home via Saggart and Lucan. Enjoy the Saturday spin. Someday I will make one.

Caroline_ie

I am in!!! I am in!!!! physio Fixed me and said ' Sure go for a cycle tomorrow' ! I love my new Physio!

barrabus

kenmc wrote: »

Somewhere warm! How about up to Foxes, couple of scoops by the fire and back home :pac: ?

beware of sally gap ..
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/1030/1225303611981.html?via=mr

Caroline_ie

barrabus wrote: »

beware of sally gap ..
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/1030/1225303611981.html?via=mr

Oh No!! My Favourite Gap!! Dammit! ( yes the Cycling God did answer my prayers )

niceonetom

i'm in for tomorrow.

might give orwell a go too - we'll see. you guys know el_tonto is only recruiting for orwell so he can trick us into being his lead-out team for next year's races right? :rolleyes:

Chips Lovell

barrabus wrote: »

beware of sally gap ..
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/1030/1225303611981.html?via=mr

Saw that alright. I'll put the chains on my tyres. Seriously though, no matter what time of the year, some of those buses are way too big for those roads. Remember one Saturday last year one of them got stuck on the Glencree side of the Sally Gap. Weirdest place in the world to see a traffic jam.

Chips Lovell

niceonetom wrote: »

you guys know el_tonto is only recruiting for orwell so he can trick us into being his lead-out team for next year's races right? :rolleyes:

Busted.

niceonetom

el tonto wrote: »

Busted.

yeah well the joke's on you mate - if i ever race i'll be off the back within the first 10 minutes so .

blorg

barrabus wrote: »

beware of sally gap ..
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2008/1030/1225303611981.html?via=mr

It's a lot warmer now than it was on Wednesday, I think we should be OK. There was a bit of snow on the Dublin side of the mountains Wednesday night but I didn't venture any further.

Chips Lovell

niceonetom wrote: »

yeah well the joke's on you mate - if i ever race i'll be off the back within the first 10 minutes so .

You'll be fine, believe me. In truth though, I suspect Tiny Explosions is a better sprinter than me, so if anyone deserves a leadout its him.

TinyExplosions

niceonetom wrote: »

i'm in for tomorrow.

might give orwell a go too - we'll see. you guys know el_tonto is only recruiting for orwell so he can trick us into being his lead-out team for next year's races right? :rolleyes:

I was going to say that we need to be in front of him to be a lead out train... but then he came up with the following:

el tonto wrote: »

You'll be fine, believe me. In truth though, I suspect Tiny Explosions is a better sprinter than me, so if anyone deserves a leadout its him.

So he's forgiven.... I reckon I could possibly out sprint him, but the problem is staying with him until it's time to sprint!

DirkVoodoo

If im not too hungover I shall be there. If you see me, you see me.

Would also like to get out for my first orwell spin on sunday too.

Chips Lovell

TinyExplosions wrote: »

I reckon I could possibly out sprint him, but the problem is staying with him until it's time to sprint!

I don't know, you've had no trouble staying on my wheel in recent months.

Gavin

Any idea of route?

scottreynolds

Hope you guys have a good ride.....Took today off as I'm away for the weekend .. great day for a ride clear skies, no rain,

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Have fun

TinyExplosions

el tonto wrote: »

I don't know, you've had no trouble staying on my wheel in recent months.

Until it starts to go uphill... and I reckon it mostly cos you've been riding with a compact double

Sure, we'll maybe see on Sunday!

blorg

Alarm failed Anyone on for a 10am (or 10:15)

kenmc

Haha, you're on Carolines list now!

blorg

Well I am cycling out to Trim this afternoon on my fixie instead, with panniers.

Chips Lovell

Trim, schrim. You weren't cycling through snow and ice this morning.

blorg

el tonto wrote: »

Trim, schrim. You weren't cycling through snow and ice this morning.

Was there snow and ice? Sounds good. Any photos? Kicking myself for missing it :mad:

Chips Lovell

blorg wrote: »

Was there snow and ice? Sounds good. Any photos? Kicking myself for missing it :mad:

We had to turn back on the Sally Gap because of the amount of ice on the road. Probably would have made it up alright, but descending would have been very dangerous. There was also a lot of snow on the road between Glencree and Enniskerry. We all went down that one very gingerly.

No pics. Was too preoccupied with keeping the rubber side down. Did snap one pic on the way home of how filthy my bike was after the morning's riding.

Gavin

I recently bought a fantastically cheap road bike for 200 euro. A mercurio frame. XTR(!) rear derailleur. 105 front derailleur, sora 7speed shifters, Aksium front wheel and crummy rear wheel. Time to join in with boardsies for road spin!

9 is early though. Slept in. Still, I need to start getting in some distance, the commute don't cut it and the mountain biking so far doesn't have long continuous cycling. I figure 60k is a reasonable distance to start with. The route is out to Enniskerry, past Balinastoe, get to junction of road going to Roundwood and Sally Gap, head up to Sally Gap, and from there straight back into town.

So all ready and I left at around 1. Straight away, wow the bike was easy to cycle and it's fast compared to the Banana and Rockhopper ! Somewhere near Stepaside I saw an approaching convoy with a familiar face and jacket at the head. Kenmc shoots by followed by boardsters. Lots of waves and hellos. It was quite the nice cheery start. At this point all was well, the hill at Djouce looked tough but was ok. Passed by lots of MAD people at their Balinastoe improver spin which I couldn't make due to no car. More waving and hellos and good humour. Kept saying I'd stop soon and have a bit o grub, but ended up going to the junction of roundwood/sally gap road. Stopped, ham and cheese roll, figroll, water and off towards the Sally Gap.

This was fairly slow going, I started quickly after the break, but my legs seemed to get tired similarly quickly. Just kept grinding away though, grateful that this bike had easier gears than the banana. Went up the road coming up to the viewpoint over Lough Tay and stopped for a few minutes to ogle. Fantastic view. Off again, descending fastish and noticing it was getting cold. Eventually got to the Sally Gap and congratulated myself. Then I saw the sign for Dublin, 27km!! Holy cow, I didn't think it was that far. ****. More figrolls and some water. A chap on his bike passed by at this point, so I just said right I'll keep him in view. Head down and just pumping away. He was a life saver, I wouldn't have gone as fast if he wasn't always there just on the horizon.

Anyway, this post is getting ridiculous. After much concern about it getting dark and getting stuck out, feeling bad because my feet were like blocks of ice on the descents and general tiredness, I eventually made it back into Dundrum and home. Cue hot shower and excessive groans of pleasure.

59.8km according to Google Maps. 3 hours including food stops. First trip on road bike! Torturous but fun.

amjon

I went by myself,did rockwell,sally gap,wicklow gap, blesso,avg about 29kph(is this any use?).Sally gap wasn't too bad from the way I approached.Tried to go flat out from the wicklow gap to home:got to blesso,bonked(a mars bar and danish dosen't cut it for a 4 hour spin) and rolled home.Had a nasty spat with a bus driver in town,the expletives flowed like the proverbial rivers of lactic acid in my leg!What is a good time for the the ascent up the wicklow gap?From the largh side,timing starting from were the road splits at the bottem?

Chips Lovell

amjon wrote: »

avg about 29kph(is this any use?)

For the whole spin, yes that's incredibly fast.

Chips Lovell

Verb wrote: »

Somewhere near Stepaside I saw an approaching convoy with a familiar face and jacket at the head. Kenmc shoots by followed by boardsters. Lots of waves and hellos.

Ken told us it was you. Always nice to meet one of the brethern on the road.

kenmc

Verb wrote: »

I recently bought a fantastically cheap road bike for 200 euro. A mercurio frame. XTR(!) rear derailleur. 105 front derailleur, sora 7speed shifters, Aksium front wheel and crummy rear wheel. Time to join in with boardsies for road spin!

9 is early though. Slept in.

I tried to give you a call to see if you were coming along but i didn't have the number in my fone damnit. sorry! Will add it for next time.......

paddyb

i passed someone with a boards jersey (and wooly hat!) when i was driving back from ballinstoe - must have been you, verb

Gavin

haha yeah that was me with the woolly hat. I was seriously glad that I decided to go with woolly hat instead of helmet, it was so bleedin cold.

Cheers for the thought Kenmc ! I'll have to start getting out more to build up some distance and keep up with yee lot.

kenmc

Verb wrote: »

Cheers for the thought Kenmc ! I'll have to start getting out more to build up some distance and keep up with yee lot.

no worries. texted you just a few mins ago but i notice it's gone unanswered ZZZZzzzzz....

Gavin

Yeah, just awake now. Out a bit late last night. I'll probably pass on the orwell spins for a while, my legs are still tired from yesterday, I don't think I'd be able to keep up. Thanks though!

Lumen

Was out today (Sun) to see if I could do more than 45 mins on a bike (usual commute, which I've done a grand total of 5 times this month/millenium!).

Managed 43km at avg 22.5kph, 150bpm, 86rpm, no proper hills. A little under two hours, and though generally comfortable my back was beginning to twinge at the end, but that might have been the hill in Chapelizod (think I need a granny cog).

I also had a major row with my Garmin, after it dumped me in the middle of Tallaght then turned itself off. Ended up navigating by the sun, whilst Miss Garmin stared out the window (metaphorically speaking).

At least a few more weeks until I'm "bike fit", but then I hope to be join a boards spin - the weekly war stories are very motivating!