Saturday Spin 17th January

Chips Lovell

9am, under the Luas bridge in Dundrum. Anyone up for it?

alfalad

Ok I'm a newbie here so i'm gonna ask one or two questions (Probably silly one's!) Is the spin open to anyone? And is it fast paced?? And what route you taking?

Caroline_ie

My cast comes off on monday ( unless I continue pulling the thread ... got a good bit off already ) -

I will be back next week

Chips Lovell

alfalad wrote: »

Is the spin open to anyone?

Yes

alfalad wrote: »

And is it fast paced??

Not really. The group would tend to moderate its pace to the slower people. If people fall behind on the climbs, everyone tends to wait at the top.

alfalad wrote: »

And what route you taking?

No idea. We generally decide on the day. People often do as much as suits them, i.e. turning off when they've had enough.

Lumen

alfalad wrote: »

Ok I'm a newbie here so i'm gonna ask one or two questions (Probably silly one's!) Is the spin open to anyone? And is it fast paced?? And what route you taking?

I'm an unfit cyclist. I usually ride on my own at maybe 26kph (average over say a 2 hour flattish ride), at the end of which I'm knackered, or a bit faster over an hour.

On the two boards spins I've been on, I've found it tough to keep up, but never got left behind (or at least not for long). They're very nice about waiting.

Right now I'm recovering from a few weeks off the bike caused by a crash, some minor surgery, a bad bout of flu, and being scared of ice, so I'm not going out with the group until I'm fully recovered (not fair to hold people up even more).

Dunno whether that helps.

Eoin D

Be careful folks...

Road Safety Weather Alert - Severe Winds & Heavy Rainfall
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has received a Weather Warning from Met Éireann advising of extremely windy and wet conditions across the country this weekend with strong gale force southerly winds likely.

Southerly winds, later veering west, will reach up to 85 km/h with the highest gusts of up 140 km/h expected along exposed coasts and over high ground.



Rainfall totals of 20 mm to 30 mm are possible over much of Connacht, West Munster and West Ulster, with totals of 15 mm to 20 mm elsewhere. Some flooding is likely. Very high seas (8 to 10 metres over the open sea), may cause additional flooding in exposed coastal areas.



Further to Met Eireann's weather alert the RSA is warning road users to be extra alert and have issued the following advice:


When driving in stormy conditions drivers are reminded that;

· It takes longer to stop a vehicle on wet roads so slow down and allow extra distance between you and the vehicle in front.

· Watch out for falling/fallen debris on the road and vehicles veering across the road

· Control of a vehicle may be affected by strong cross winds. High sided vehicles and motorcyclists are particularly vulnerable to strong winds

· Take special care when driving behind goods vehicles as they generate a considerable amount of spray which reduces your visibility

· Allow extra space between you and vulnerable road users such as cyclists and motorcyclists

· Use dipped headlights at all times

· Check tyres to ensure minimum tread depth of 1.6mm and correct tyre pressure

· After going through water, drive slowly with your foot on the brake pedal for a short distance - this helps to dry the brakes.

· Monitor radio weather broadcasts while travelling

Advice to Pedestrians & Cyclists;

· Be seen. Wear bright clothing with reflective armbands or a reflective belt

· Walk on a footpath, not in the street. Walk on the right hand side of the road, facing traffic if there are no footpaths

· Take extra care when near traffic or crossing the road in extremely windy conditions as a sudden gust of wind could blow you into the path of an oncoming vehicle.

With added risks posed by wet or flooded roads the RSA has the following advice;

· Sometimes roads can be closed due to their fragile state after wet weather or because they are blocked by flooding. Road users should always follow recommended routes and obey signs closing roads to traffic

· Watch out for washed out roads, earth slides, broken water or sewer mains, loose or downed electrical wires, and fallen or falling objects

· Be aware where rivers or streams may suddenly rise and flood, for example highway dips, bridge, and low areas

· If the road ahead is flooded choose another route, do not attempt to drive over it. Flooded roads that appear shallow could be deeper than you think. It is easy to underestimate the power of fast moving water

· If you are inside a vehicle and water is rising rapidly around you, abandon the vehicle immediately

· If you have to leave your vehicle, be wary of strong currents and debris.



Check the local and national weather forecasts or visit Met Eireann's website www.met.ie for updates.

ENDS

For further information please contact:
Communications Department, Road Safety Authority Tel. (096) 25008
Website: www.rsa.ie Email: pressoffice@rsa.ie





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CheGuedara

el tonto wrote: »

9am, under the Luas bridge in Dundrum. Anyone up for it?

Will try to make it - bout time I got out on a bike with you guys

Chips Lovell

It couldn't be anymore windy than last weekend.

alfalad

Well might join ye so, and thanks for the advice Lumen. I'm reasonably fit and I'm pretty stubborn so will try to keep up!
Have the new bike a week so bout time i tested it's/my legs!

And assume thats the Dundrum Luas bridge?

The weather yesterday said that the east might escape the bad weather in the morning but it'll be there in the afternoon. Winds would probably still be a bit mad, ted.

Chips Lovell

alfalad wrote: »

And assume thats the Dundrum Luas bridge?

Yup. Are you the chap with the Wilier by the way?

Myth wrote: »

The weather yesterday said that the east might escape the bad weather in the morning but it'll be there in the afternoon. Winds would probably still be a bit mad, ted.

Saw that too. Hopefully we'll be getting out early enough to avoid the worst.

petethedrummer

el tonto wrote: »

It couldn't be anymore windy than last weekend.

I made it to sally gap last sunday, do I get a medal? definitely wouldn't do it in a group with that amount of wind. It was a wobbly experience.

alfalad

Thats me, or can i now not attend as no two people can have the same bike???

Gavin

I'll pass this weekend. Going to go mountain biking instead.

dave.obrien

Hey, I don't know anyone on this board really, but I'd be up for this, but a few things, I only have a hybrid, would that be a problem? I've gone on rides of 80km or so on it before, doing about 25kmph...

Raam

alfalad wrote: »

Thats me, or can i now not attend as no two people can have the same bike???

Yis are either gonna fight to the death or become best friends.

Chips Lovell

petethedrummer wrote: »

I made it to sally gap last sunday, do I get a medal? definitely wouldn't do it in a group with that amount of wind. It was a wobbly experience.

You get a pat on the back. So did we on Saturday. We were pretty spread out on windy bits

alfalad wrote: »

Thats me, or can i now not attend as no two people can have the same bike???

Ah no, was just going to say we could play snap.

Verb wrote: »

I'll pass this weekend. Going to go mountain biking instead.

Mountain what now?

dave.obrien wrote: »

Hey, I don't know anyone on this board really, but I'd be up for this, but a few things, I only have a hybrid, would that be a problem? I've gone on rides of 80km or so on it before, doing about 25kmph...

Several people have come on boards spins on hybrids and managed fine.

petethedrummer

el tonto wrote: »

You get a pat on the back.

SCORE!!1!

Raam

el tonto wrote: »

You get a pat on the back. So did we on Saturday. We were pretty spread out on windy bits

That's what I got for cycling to work on my fixie. You seem to be dishing these out with abandon. Be careful that you don't make them meaningless.

alfalad

Raam wrote: »

Yis are either gonna fight to the death or become best friends.

I know Karate!!

Gavin

el tonto wrote: »

Mountain what now?

There's no wind in them thar trees.

http://www.madmtb.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1555

General beginners welcome too, if anyone is interested !

Chips Lovell

Verb wrote: »

General beginners welcome too, if anyone is interested !

My white shoes might get dirty.

kenmc

i'm probably in too.

Chips Lovell

Just spoke to the Claw and he'll be along as well.

niceonetom

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Gavin

True, Europhiles might well have a heart attack at the sight of so many baggy shorts, mud and saddlebags.

Chips Lovell

Verb wrote: »

True, Europhiles might well have a heart attack at the sight of so many baggy shorts, mud and saddlebags.

I'd need my smelling salts.

TinyExplosions

I'd gladly be in, but alas, I'm in NY for the weekend... what a bummer

Enjoy guys

/El Tonto like smugness

Raam

It's OK, it's OK, Mario is here...

Chips Lovell

Raam wrote: »

It's OK, it's OK, Mario is here...

I once almost nabbed those exact shades on eBay, but forgot about the auction closing time.

Raam

el tonto wrote: »

I once almost nabbed those exact shades on eBay, but forgot about the auction closing time.

That would have certainly nabbed you one of those awards that we never bothered following through with.

Chips Lovell

Raam wrote: »

That would have certainly nabbed you one of those awards that we never bothered following through with.

The Apathy Awards you mean.

Don't think you could get away wearing a helmet with those shades.

LDB

I still haven't fixed my puncture from last week! I'll give it a miss tomorrow but will be in next week.

scottreynolds

I'm out as you guy will just leave before I arrive anyway -- I'll never forget the time I cycles 25km and no one was there :mad:

Chips Lovell

scottreynolds wrote: »

I'm out as you guy will just leave before I arrive anyway -- I'll never forget the time I cycles 25km and no one was there :mad:

Dude, we waited for 15 minutes.

You can have my mobile number if you like and in future can ring if you're running late.

scottreynolds

el tonto wrote: »

Dude, we waited for 15 minutes.

You can have my mobile number if you like and in future can ring if you're running late.

12 minutes.... but all is forgotten ... hahaa.

Planet X

In.
But if the weather explodes as it's apparently supposed to..............out.

Raam

Planet X wrote: »

In.
But if the weather explodes as it's apparently supposed to..............out.

It should be OK up until about 1300.

scottreynolds

Raam wrote: »

It should be OK up until about 1300.

Are you in Raam -- I'd make an effort if you went across

kenmc

scottreynolds wrote: »

Are you in Raam -- I'd make an effort if you went across

You could show him the way over

NeilMcEoigheann

i'm out as i have to collect a bike from celbridge. also i hate the wind. even more than the ice maybe... you guys have fun.

DirkVoodoo

I'm in. I hate the wind too but I need to make up for last week.

If I start to slow down again, someone put me out of my misery.

Raam

scottreynolds wrote: »

Are you in Raam -- I'd make an effort if you went across

I have already arranged an early meet with RogerB, so I'm out

kenmc wrote: »

You could show him the way over

ahhhh ha ha ha :mad: Fair game though

DirkVoodoo

It's very stormy outside at the moment...

Chips Lovell

I'm in town and it looks better than I thought it would be. Still, I'm taking no chances and wrapping up this morning.

Leave your disc wheels at home folks. Probably not a great idea with the wind.

scottreynolds

el tonto wrote: »

I'm in town and it looks better than I thought it would be. Still, I'm taking no chances and wrapping up this morning.

Leave your disc wheels at home folks. Probably not a great idea with the wind.

Any ice about?

Chips Lovell

Not that I can see. But it's still dark.

DirkVoodoo

Dunno bout ice, but the wind is howling around these parts. I don't think I will be braving it today.

Chips Lovell

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

Dunno bout ice, but the wind is howling around these parts. I don't think I will be braving it today.

No guts, no glory.:p

alfalad

I'm town and no ice and wind seems to have eased, can see across the south of the city and actually looks a nice morning, just saw sky news and looks like the worst of it will be this afternoon!

DirkVoodoo

Maybe I'm just bad at gauging wind speed. I'm thinking I might head out to dundrum and decide then.