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Dublin to Paris

  • 21-01-2009 12:42pm
    #1
    mick_fenners
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭


    Hello People,

    a few my mates and myself are thinking of cycling to paris from dublin. were gonna do it the last weekend in may.
    Does anyone have any advice they could give us. Were all reletively new to the cycling scene.
    I was just hoping if anyone just had a few tips to share or for us to bear in mind.

    Kind rgds

    Mick


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  • #2
    scottreynolds
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,001 ✭✭✭scottreynolds


    Bikes don't float too well


  • #3
    mick_fenners
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭mick_fenners


    Jesus scottreynolds,
    id love to be as smart as you.....ya jack ass


  • #4
    Raam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,318 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    There is an official event from London to Paris. You could consider signing up for it: http://www.londres-paris.com/site/html/home/index.php
    My bro is doing it.


  • #5
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,669 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    There's also a Dublin-Paris event in aid of the hospice founation

    http://www.hospice-foundation.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=335&Itemid=11


  • #6
    mick_fenners
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭mick_fenners


    Thanks lads,
    ill look at that cycle from dublin to paris n ill say it to the lads.
    Cheers again.

    Mick


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  • #7
    ROK ON
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,831 ✭✭✭ROK ON


    Hi. Best of luck with the trip, it could be great fun.

    Tips.
    (1) Get a bike that you are comfy with and road tyres.
    (2) Work on milage, not speed. Build up your training so that not only can you do the milage that you need to do in a day, but that you can do it on consecutive days.
    (3) Get some comfortable cycling clothes. Lycra shorts with a chamois, cycling shoes (am new to cycling, but I have found these to be a great help on long cycles as they cut out pins & needles in the soles of the feet.
    (4) Cyling top and maybe a windproof gilet. Make it easier to cycle in, as your sweat evapourates.
    (5) Eat little and ofthen on a long cycle.
    (6) Pre-hydrate and stay hydrated on the trip.
    (7) Enjoy yourself.


  • #8
    mick_fenners
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭mick_fenners


    Rok On,

    Thats savage tips, thanks very much.
    myself n few of the lads have been training but definitely keep the milage in mind.

    Sound.

    Mick


  • #9
    irishmotorist
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,268 ✭✭✭irishmotorist


    mick_fenners wrote: »
    Rok On,

    Thats savage tips, thanks very much.
    myself n few of the lads have been training but definitely keep the milage in mind.

    Sound.

    Mick

    What kind of mileage have you been doing in training and how long are you planning to take for your trip - i.e. how far per day?


  • #10
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    Do you have the bikes? Are you planning on carrying your stuff with you? Camping or hostel/hotel?

    A touring bike would probably be ideal but you could certainly do it on a hybrid. Make sure you have a rack and mudguards with panniers presuming you are carrying your stuff.


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