Saturday Spin, 25th April

TinyExplosions

10am from Dundrum, route TBD

Caroline_ie

Me me me me!!! I am in for a sat spin.

Chips Lovell

Too late for me, but might see some of ye at the randonee on Sunday.

unionman

My Name is Mario wrote: »

Too late for me, but might see some of ye at the randonee on Sunday.

Yep, still on my dance card.

Chips Lovell

unionman wrote: »

Yep, still on my dance card.

I look forward to our waltz.

Raam

I might be on for an earlier one if anyone is so inclined. 10 am starts don't get me home till after 4 or even 5 if we do a long route.

DirkVoodoo

Giving up a surfing weekend for cycling, mainly due to it being cheaper but also because I want to get more kms before the wicklow 200.

I am easy when it comes to start times, 9 or 10am, just be sure to finalise it and print it in big letters! I often get confused as to what has actually been arranged.

ROK ON

For the folks looking for early spin, I would be up for early one.

For the folks on for late spin, enjoy.

The tax man

This weekend I shall be mostly working.:(

Gavin

Back in Naas so it's awkward to get to Dundrum. Pick a route and I could meet yee somewhere along the way perhaps... ?

TinyExplosions

Possible Sandyford -> right turn just after roundabout up to Jonnie Foxes, Right there and down to viewpoint, the up towards Glencree, over Sally Gap, and decide from there...

pburns

Good luck with the weather lads:(..
http://www.rte.ie/weather/index.html

MadHatter

pburns wrote: »

Good luck with the weather lads:(..
http://www.rte.ie/weather/index.html

Indeed. Caught the RTE forecast last night and they predicted a fouler for Saturday, with Leinster getting the worst of it.

Caroline_ie

pburns wrote: »

Good luck with the weather lads:(..
http://www.rte.ie/weather/index.html

Did i forget to mention the Wimp list was back?

pburns -> wimp list

Raam

Caroline_ie wrote: »

Did i forget to mention the Wimp list was back?

pburns -> wimp list

Is it wiped clean from last year?

kenmc

Caroline_ie wrote: »

Did i forget to mention the Wimp list was back?
pburns -> wimp list

You should get onto Wimpy Burger to get sponsorship for the list

Caroline_ie

kenmc wrote: »

You should get onto Wimpy Burger to get sponsorship for the list

i think I only ever saw one wimpy over here in Clonskeagh ...

kenmc

Think there's one in ashford.

63587614

Hi guys, novice cyclist here. I just bought a Dawes 200 and I want to get out and build up some milage for the Ring of Kerry.

I also live in the Dundrum area, across form Tiernans school to be exact on Ballinteer road.

Also guys I need help with the fitting of my bike. I feel it's not working with me. I think I need to raise the saddle for more power but when I do that I'm stretching to reach the drop down bars and breaks.

At first I thought it was a matter of adjusting to racer but I want to get the most from the NEW bike. Definitely not comfortable and I know I will especially feel it during long cycle.

Advice will be greatly appreciatiated, can you raise the handle bars on a Dawes 200, model with gears on the frame as opposed to handle bars.

Also, where's best route to cycle for a first timer. I would like to get up the mountains but not totally sure how to get there, I do not want to arrive out on the motorway and be bombarded with cars.

Cheers guys, apologies for rant.

Caroline_ie

@ 63587614

Dawes 200 is steel, right?

You can go to Joe Daly since you're in Dundrum, I am sure they'd help you with your position. As for a beginners route, along the coast is always nice

kenmc

to get to the mountains, there's several ways. easiest for you is to go up past superquinn to St Johns GAA clubhouse by marley park, take a left there up to taylors three rock pub, stay left at that fork, cross over the motorway and then you can go right at lamb doyles pub up towards johnny foxes.

63587614

Dawes Giro 200 Bike (2009)



Frame: Alloy road geometry
Fork: Steel unicrown
Cranks: Shimano FC-A050 52-39T 170mm crank
Bottom Bracket: Sealed cartridge
Pedals: Black resin
Front Derailleur: Shimano FR-A050
Rear Derailleur: Shimano RD-A050
Shifters: Shimano SL-SY20A 14 speed
Cassette: Shimano MF-HG37 13-28T
Chain: KMC Z51
Front Hub: Quando 32H Alloy black
Rear Hub: Quando 32H alloy black
Rims: Double wall alloy
Tyres: Kenda K-196 700x26c
Brakes: Alloy single pivot caliper
Brake Levers: Road lever
Handlebar: Alloy road bar
Headset: Ahead 1.1/8”
Stem: Steel A-head
Grips: Velo black cork
Saddle: Dawes Road
Seat Post: Alloy 27.2mmx300mm
Weight: 11.2kg

The size I bought is 53 cm. I'm 5 '8.

Yes I would definitely check out Joe Daly, find them very helpful but I bought the bike in Tralee. Feel bad going in there after buying the bike else where.

I think the handle bars are fixed but not totally sure unless I mess around with Alan keys etc to find out if I can raise them.

When you say the coast, do you mean head down towards Dun Laoighre. Ya sounds good.

Caroline_ie

63587614 wrote: »

When you say the coast, do you mean head down towards Dun Laoighre. Ya sounds good.

From Dundrum to killiney, bray and all ... that could be a good start to test your position.

63587614

Ok not totally sure how to follow that route but I will google map it and try to plan the cycle.

Thanks for advice.

rottenhat

Hug the coast and make sure you get Vico Road in - nice climb, great view.

emty

Should be on for tomorrow.Am just back from the Sallly Gap and it was quite wet and cold up there.Will be wearing marino socks tomorrow .
Speaking of wool,there was a lot of spooked sheep around,must be rustlers in the area.Kind of heartbreaking the way they run away from you.

Gavin

emty wrote: »

Speaking of wool,there was a lot of spooked sheep around,must be rustlers in the area.Kind of heartbreaking the way they run away from you.

Ah don't let it get to you emty, you'll catch that special one someday

kenmc

Asking for that comeback in fairness.

ROK ON

emty wrote: »

Should be on for tomorrow.Am just back from the Sallly Gap and it was quite wet and cold up there.Will be wearing marino socks tomorrow .

Is it full length tights and rain jacket cold, or shorts/leg warmers with base layer/jersey and gilet?

Merino socks go without question, although will more than likely wear the sealskinz tomorrow (and I really dont like wearing them).

scottreynolds

emty wrote: »

Should be on for tomorrow.Am just back from the Sallly Gap and it was quite wet and cold up there.Will be wearing marino socks tomorrow .
Speaking of wool,there was a lot of spooked sheep around,must be rustlers in the area.Kind of heartbreaking the way they run away from you.

Wellingtons, Gumboots in my part of the world, are a cracking way to stop them running away. Cycling shoes don't work.

emty

ROK ON wrote: »

Is it full length tights and rain jacket cold, or shorts/leg warmers with base layer/jersey and gilet?

Merino socks go without question, although will more than likely wear the sealskinz tomorrow (and I really dont like wearing them).

Well,I will put it this way:the only danger any of the sheep I met were in from me was of being skinned to use as an extra layer .

rottenhat

ROK ON wrote: »

Is it full length tights and rain jacket cold, or shorts/leg warmers with base layer/jersey and gilet?(and I really dont like wearing them).

I was up around Glencree yesterday evening and full length tights and rain jacket didn't seem like enough. It's grand going uphill but as soon as you start descending it's bloody freezing.

The_Claw

I was half-thinking of doing that randonée Sunday, but a spin tomorrow would be just as good I guess.

petethedrummer

63587614 wrote: »

Also guys I need help with the fitting of my bike. I feel it's not working with me. I think I need to raise the saddle for more power but when I do that I'm stretching to reach the drop down bars and breaks.

I started about a year ago and needed the saddle up very high, but have gradually lowered it as my legs got stronger.

I also have reach problems. I put on a very short stem and turned it upside down to raise them a bit. But in the last few weeks have put on a slightly longer (only 5mm longer) stem and it points down. I'm still very un-aerodynamic.

63587614 wrote: »

Also, where's best route to cycle for a first timer. I would like to get up the mountains but not totally sure how to get there, I do not want to arrive out on the motorway and be bombarded with cars.

Join a boards spin, my first spin lasted well over double what I thought I would capable of and yes thought I was going to die a few times, but I didn't. People wait and there's no shame in turning back if you're tired.

Lumen

petethedrummer wrote: »

I started about a year ago and needed the saddle up very high, but have gradually lowered it as my legs got stronger.

I also have reach problems. I put on a very short stem and turned it upside down to raise them a bit. But in the last few weeks have put on a slightly longer (only 5mm longer) stem and it points down. I'm still very un-aerodynamic

The saddle should be as high as possible whilst keeping smoothness at decent rpms (90-100) throughout the pedal cycle particularly at the bottom of the stroke. This is difficult to determine yourself - helps if someone watches you on a static trainer.

Caroline_ie

Issued at 24 April 2009 - 15:30
Heavy rain warning
Spells of heavy rain expected this evening, overnight and on Saturday with some local flooding. 25 - 40 mm rain possible with parts of Leinster and Munster most at risk

http://www.met.ie/forecasts/warnings.asp

and also some 'light wind' as Tonto would say:

MadHatter

Caroline_ie wrote: »

Issued at 24 April 2009 - 15:30
Heavy rain warning
Spells of heavy rain expected this evening, overnight and on Saturday with some local flooding. 25 - 40 mm rain possible with parts of Leinster and Munster most at risk

http://www.met.ie/forecasts/warnings.asp

and also some 'light wind' as Tonto would say:

I hope you're not thinking of pulling out. The wimp list awaits just over there --->>>

Weather supposed to pick up for Sunday, will be keeping my powder dry for the Orwell spin.

Caroline_ie

MadHatter wrote: »

I hope you're not thinking of pulling out. The wimp list awaits just over there --->>>

Weather supposed to pick up for Sunday, will be keeping my powder dry for the Orwell spin.

You don't get on the wimp list if you get in your gear and at least TRY to cycle even if you end up in Eddie Rockets in full aqua sapone kit at the top of the Dundrum shopping centre.

MadHatter

Caroline_ie wrote: »

You don't get on the wimp list if you get in your gear and at least TRY to cycle even if you end up in Eddie Rockets in full aqua sapone kit at the top of the Dundrum shopping centre.

I have a sneaking suspicion you make these rules up as you go along.

Please tell me the Eddie Rockets thing didn't happen.

Caroline_ie

MadHatter wrote: »

Please tell me the Eddie Rockets thing didn't happen.

If you like: 'it never happened'

DirkVoodoo

Hmm...might hold off until the morning so, not a fan of wet weather cycling.

Lumen

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

Hmm...might hold off until the morning so, not a fan of wet weather cycling.

Must....resist....

Raam

Lumen wrote: »

Must....resist....

screw it...

is it cos you will get yer hair wet?

Caroline_ie

Lumen wrote: »

Must....resist....

I think we all know what happens anyway, Dirk's hair get all frizzy with the humidity.

DirkVoodoo

Oh for crying out loud, no it's because of the lack of grip between wheel and road!

I am going to have to have someone check my posts before I hit "submit".

Caroline_ie

Here

Raam

Caroline_ie wrote: »

Here

excellent

StudentC

Caroline_ie wrote: »

Here

So based on that list, I'm going home now to detach my pump from my frame, and I really shouldn't have spent all that time yesterday evening working out a way to attach it there.....

Caroline_ie

StudentC wrote: »

So based on that list, I'm going home now to detach my pump from my frame, and I really shouldn't have spent all that time yesterday evening working out a way to attach it there.....

It's ok ... n00bs don't need to be 100% euro right away You can keep your pump ( I have one too )

LDB

Gonna stay local tomorrow and head out to the Randonne on Sunday
Don't put me on the wimp list as I will do laps of Howth :P

Raam

LDB wrote: »

Don't put me on the wimp list as I will do laps of Howth :P

Me too!