Long spin this w/e or Paddys Day.

scottreynolds

There was a murmur that people are thinking about doing a long spin this weekend / paddys. What the details? Still on ?

Chips Lovell

I'm planning to get out nearly every day this weekend as I haven't been on the bike much at all since my little crash. There's a race on in Batterstown on Patrick's Day, so I'd say a few people might be doing that.

Raam

scottreynolds wrote: »

There was a murmur that people are thinking about doing a long spin this weekend / paddys. What the details? Still on ?

Slieve Mann - Shay Elliot was touted.

DirkVoodoo

I will be away Paddy's day spreading festive cheer to the lovely ladies of London. Saturday spin for me please.

Chips Lovell

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

I will be away Paddy's day spreading festive cheer to the lovely ladies of London. Saturday spin for me please.

"Have you got any Irish in you?"

scottreynolds

Fixed for you ----

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

I will be away Paddy's day attempting to spread myspreading festive cheer and anything else to the lovely ladies , although I'm not not a bit picky after some pints, of London since not Irish women take me seriously. Saturday spin for me please but not to long cause I have to retain my mojo fpr the planned activities..

Caroline_ie

Up for spins this weekend too ( working monday though )

Planet X

I plan a few spins over the weekend also. First race on 29th.
Saturday morning down to Wicklow then? Will go out on Monday and Tuesday also.

scottreynolds

Raam wrote: »

Slieve Mann - Shay Elliot was touted.

No doubt you have done this before......How long would this be from your place, Dundrum, Glencree, Sally Gap, Blessington, Slieve Mann, Shay Elliot, Laragh, Enniskerry, Dundrum, Home?

I'm up for a long long ride as long as we leave early ---- 8:30ish from Dundrum. If its too early I might try this by myself. Its just I don't know the roads at all.........

Raam

scottreynolds wrote: »

No doubt you have done this before......How long would this be from your place, Dundrum, Glencree, Sally Gap, Blessington, Slieve Mann, Shay Elliot, Laragh, Enniskerry, Dundrum, Home?

I'm up for a long long ride as long as we leave early ---- 8:30ish from Dundrum. If its too early I might try this by myself. Its just I don't know the roads at all.........

buckin ages, that's how long. I'll get you details this eve when I get home.

kenmc

Bear in mind that there's an afternoon of pints and rugby on Saturday, starting at 3, and then also on Sunday, when we have Lumen vs Caroline_ie....

Caroline_ie

scottreynolds wrote: »

How long would this be from your place, Dundrum, Glencree, Sally Gap, Blessington, Slieve Mann, Shay Elliot, Laragh, Enniskerry, Dundrum, Home?

I think you guys are 20km from Dundrum ... just like me, so I'd be also interrested to know hwta kind of distance we'd be looking at ... 8.30 at Dundrum is ... leaving home about 7.30 ... :eek:

Caroline_ie

kenmc wrote: »

Bear in mind that there's an afternoon of pints and rugby on Saturday, starting at 3, and then also on Sunday, when we have Lumen vs Caroline_ie....

Are you making fun or my climbing skills? ( lack of?)

barrabus

scottreynolds wrote: »

No doubt you have done this before......How long would this be from your place, Dundrum, Glencree, Sally Gap, Blessington, Slieve Mann, Shay Elliot, Laragh, Enniskerry, Dundrum, Home?

I'm up for a long long ride as long as we leave early ---- 8:30ish from Dundrum. If its too early I might try this by myself. Its just I don't know the roads at all.........

I am on for a decent spin,
I want to be back in Dublin for the Ireland rugby game though.

@El Tonto what time is race on Tuesday?

Raam

Caroline_ie wrote: »

I think you guys are 20km from Dundrum ... just like me, so I'd be also interrested to know hwta kind of distance we'd be looking at ... 8.30 at Dundrum is ... leaving home about 7.30 ... :eek:

You'd be pushing 200km if you go the route I am thinking

Raam

Caroline_ie wrote: »

Are you making fun or my climbing skills? ( lack of?)

England v France, I assume

Caroline_ie

quote=Raam;59386944]England v France, I assume [/quote]

the other option could have been fun tho ...



( no offence to the snails )

scottreynolds

Raam wrote: »

buckin ages, that's how long. I'll get you details this eve when I get home.

124 km from Dundrum to Dundrum via the attached route. If anyone was keen I am Saturday Morning.......
Tuesday I'm thinking of doing a long ride another direction.

Raam

Caroline_ie wrote: »

the other option could have been fun tho ...



( no offence to the snails )

which one is Lumen?

scottreynolds

Caroline_ie wrote: »

I think you guys are 20km from Dundrum ... just like me, so I'd be also interrested to know hwta kind of distance we'd be looking at ... 8.30 at Dundrum is ... leaving home about 7.30 ... :eek:

22km from Dundrum -- If I need to do that many kms I don't want to start at 10 and finish at 5. Actually 7 hours is probably abit optimistic if we are in a big group.

barrabus wrote: »

I am on for a decent spin,
I want to be back in Dublin for the Ireland rugby game though.

Long long cycles and rugby do not mix.

Raam wrote: »

You'd be pushing 200km if you go the route I am thinking

I think I'd be around 175km but I only drew the map of google maps.

Caroline_ie

Raam wrote: »

which one is Lumen?

Which one of your money on?

Caroline_ie

Want to watch rugby too ... on both days.

Long spin Tuesday?

Lumen

Raam wrote: »

which one is Lumen?

I'm the one in front, wondering whether the red line is infinite or part of a very thin St George's Cross.

I had to leave D15 at 4am to beat Caroline to that line.

DirkVoodoo

8:30/9 am is good with me. I like Scott's proposed route, 200km might be a bit long.

Anyway, I'm in on saturday regardless of final route.

Chips Lovell

barrabus wrote: »

@El Tonto what time is race on Tuesday?

Not sure yet. This is all that's on the Irishcycling.com calendar:

St. Pats Day Race
Leinster Tues 17-Mar RR S1,S2,S3,J,V,W St. Pats Day Usher IRC Alice Sherratt 087-2929913 65km Venue TBC [/quote}

Chips Lovell

I'd be on for Scott's route on Saturday if there's an early start.

Raam

el tonto wrote: »

I'd be on for Scott's route on Saturday if there's an early start.

I'm tentatively in, not feeling great at the moment.

DirkVoodoo

I presume Scott you are planning a brief stop in Laragh to fuel up on coffee and cake?

Chips Lovell

Raam wrote: »

I'm tentatively in, not feeling great at the moment.

Join the club, although with me it's self inflicted. I really need a long one to blow the cobwebs out. You racin' Tuesday?

Chips Lovell

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

I presume Scott you are planning a brief stop in Laragh to fuel up on coffee and cake?

Ah now lads, I thought we'd grown out of the the sandwich and cake two hour lunch break in Laragh.

Raam

el tonto wrote: »

Join the club, although with me it's self inflicted. I really need a long one to blow the cobwebs out. You racin' Tuesday?

I think that would be the nail in the coffin. Planning to head out with JeffOnTour to see the new PlanetX on Tuesday. I'm just going to do the Swords league this year and get some experience there before doing any bigger races.

As for stopping: this will reduce the chance of getting back in time for ruggery action.

ROK ON

scottreynolds wrote: »

No doubt you have done this before......How long would this be from your place, Dundrum, Glencree, Sally Gap, Blessington, Slieve Mann, Shay Elliot, Laragh, Enniskerry, Dundrum, Home?

I'm up for a long long ride as long as we leave early ---- 8:30ish from Dundrum. If its too early I might try this by myself. Its just I don't know the roads at all.........

ON for this (though I would meet you in Kilbride or Blessington). What day. Am thinking Sunday - early suits.

Chips Lovell

Raam wrote: »

As for stopping: this will reduce the chance of getting back in time for ruggery action.

And don't for get the cyclely action too.

scottreynolds

ROK ON wrote: »

ON for this (though I would meet you in Kilbride or Blessington). What day. Am thinking Sunday - early suits.

Sundays out for me but if everyone else wants Sunday I'd be happy to ride Solo.

ROK ON

scottreynolds wrote: »

Sundays out for me but if everyone else wants Sunday I'd be happy to ride Solo.

What about Mon/Tues.

DirkVoodoo

el tonto wrote: »

Ah now lads, I thought we'd grown out of the the sandwich and cake two hour lunch break in Laragh.

Ok ok...

barrabus

el tonto wrote: »

Ah now lads, I thought we'd grown out of the the sandwich and cake two hour lunch break in Laragh.

I have to say I enjoy the fawlty towers esque lunch stop.

Chips Lovell

Saturday suits me best. Sunday is club day.

Caroline_ie

If you guys decide to do the full Scott spin, I will just go to Kippure and back to watch the rugby :P That'll be 100k for me and get back watch the rugby ... in my 2004 ireland jersey

Chips Lovell

Kick-off is 5pm. Plenty of time for a long spin if we leave early and don't dawdle.

scottreynolds

Caroline_ie wrote: »

the full Scott spin

Its not my spin -- Its suggested already I just bought it up again. Besides it can't be my spin -- I've never done that route.

Raam

scottreynolds wrote: »

Its not my spin -- Its suggested already I just bought it up again. Besides it can't be my spin -- I've never done that route.

the pressure's on. You're gonna have to win this spin now.

Caroline_ie

el tonto wrote: »

Kick-off is 5pm. Plenty of time for a long spin if we leave early and don't dawdle.

Well if I slow you people down with my lack of testosterone I will just head back or bring a tent :P

scottreynolds

Raam wrote: »

the pressure's on. You're gonna have to win this spin now.

I can assure you I'll do more than anyone else on the day. No one else is that stupid. May even throw a few laps of howth in on the way home to warm down :eek:

Chips Lovell

Caroline_ie wrote: »

Well if I slow you people down with my lack of testosterone I will just head back or bring a tent :P

Don't worry, loud and enthusiastic shouting of "allez, allez" with much continental style arm waving and gesturing will help keep up the pace.

Raam

scottreynolds wrote: »

I can assure you I'll do more than anyone else on the day. No one else is that stupid. May even throw a few laps of howth in on the way home to warm down :eek:

At least be imaginitive with your excuses. Both El Tonto and I got in early with ours so anything we do will be seen as a positive.

scottreynolds

Raam wrote: »

At least be imaginitive with your excuses. Both El Tonto and I got in early with ours so anything we do will be seen as a positive.

Sorry. I'm happy to follow your wheel.

ROK ON

May now be able to do Saturday.
Would folks be on for Slieve Maan/Shay Elliot, or is the plan do Sally and Wicklow Gaps?

Chips Lovell

ROK ON wrote: »

May now be able to do Saturday.
Would folks be on for Slieve Maan/Shay Elliot, or is the plan do Sally and Wicklow Gaps?

I'm amenable if everyone else is. It's a long haul down though, so we'd need to think carefully about the route and when we kick off.

The_Claw

I'm tentatively on for a spin Sat, though Shay Elliott/Slieve Man might be pushing it. Also, if we're going to be out for that long, we'll have to stop and eat at some point, no?

scottreynolds

The_Claw wrote: »

I'm tentatively on for a spin Sat, though Shay Elliott/Slieve Man might be pushing it. Also, if we're going to be out for that long, we'll have to stop and eat at some point, no?

Yes -- We can pick apples from the side of the road. There's bound to be someone selling them. But seriously I don't find stopping for a long period any way helpful. Perhaps we could organise a stop in Laragh and those who don't want to atop can just go on. I'm happy either way.