The Broomwagon (off topic chat)

Captain Havoc

bcmf wrote: »

yep. Will let you decide on time etc. May have company as well.

Cool.

CianRyan

Would it be a bit stupid to hear to Wicklow for the first time alone?

seamus

CianRyan wrote: »

Would it be a bit stupid to hear to Wicklow for the first time alone?

No, just make sure you have your phone and a phone number for someone you know will be available. Also, money and credit cards.

Jawgap

CianRyan wrote: »

Would it be a bit stupid to hear to Wicklow for the first time alone?

Leave details of your route and return ETA with someone.

CianRyan

Decided to leave it for today and just head over the View Point/Cruagh woods from Tallaght and into Rathfarnham, then Bohernabreena to the water works, etc... Good thing I decided to leave it for another day, I was totally out of form on the climbs.

I always have money and my phone with me on spins, I'll definitely draw up a route card before I head further. Really can't wait to head through the mountains!
Cheers lads.

Super Freak

Thinking of getting a Garmin edge 800. Handtec Edge 800 Performance bundle seem to have the best price.
Any other reliable retailer suggestions?

Sr. Assumpta

manafana wrote: »

was climbing up cruagh road yesterday was few orwells dotted about mostly ladies, got snapped on my decent down anyone know what was going on?

Hill training for Ras na mBan.

Hail 2 Da Thief

TheTubes

Jawgap

The Etape Hibernia for 2012 is down for the 26th August - methinks they've shot themselves in the foot if they are going to go head-to-head with the Sean Kelly and Lap the Lough - assuming both these events next year stick to their traditional last Sunday in August?

They must be aiming for the bank holiday weekend on the "mainland"!

Chips Lovell

Tripoli. Not the safest place to go for a spin.

Lusk Doyle

Vladimir Kurtains wrote: »

Tripoli. Not the safest place to go for a spin.

What a clown. :eek: Darwinism almost at its finest were it not for the meddling doctor. Just goes to show, there is a limit as to when going for a cycle is appropriate (for all you mad cycling-in-any-conditions-ists out there).

ROK ON

Vladimir Kurtains wrote: »

Tripoli. Not the safest place to go for a spin.

He said that he was lucky he wasnt shot in the head - I guess he wasnt wearing a helmet then?

Chips Lovell

ROK ON wrote: »

He said that he was lucky he wasnt shot in the head - I guess he wasnt wearing a helmet then?

That'll learn him

tomasrojo

Hail 2 Da Thief wrote: »

I initially thought it might be this one:

AstraMonti

Took this pic two weeks ago, I had left the car half in the sun and went to the beach. Yes it was roasting hot inside, what's the melting point of an irish man?

manafana

right guys going bite bullet, either go garmin 500 or garmin forerunner 305, i think i will get cadence censor too.

Is best buy 500 in css, then cadence censor on amazon?

Coronal

manafana wrote: »

right guys going bite bullet, either go garmin 500 or garmin forerunner 305, i think i will get cadence censor too.

Is best buy 500 in css, then cadence censor on amazon?

http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/2337/garmin-edge-500-heart-rate-monitor---speed-cadence

I think this costs about the same as the unit only in css...

manafana

Coronal wrote: »

http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/2337/garmin-edge-500-heart-rate-monitor---speed-cadence

I think this costs about the same as the unit only in css...

thanks many people orders from handtec?, im trying decide whether plump extra cash for 500 or get the 305 which i can use for my runs.

Coronal

I got my 705 from there. They were grand, fast shipping (2 days to Germany). Haven't had any need to test aftersales, though. Apparently the 500 will work with a 310xt quick release mount thingy for a wrist strap: http://reviews.mtbr.com/garmin-edge-500-review#comment-3845

Chips Lovell

The self inflating bicycle tyre.

Captain Havoc

Did he say he puts a lumen inside the tyre? I don't think he's going to be happy about that.

Hungrycol

Still annoyed at the POB sauntering through a number red lights yesterday morning to such an extent that she stopped traffic coming through their green light! I'm not one to preach but she was just going through junctions dangerously. I was going to say something to her but I thought it might come across too aggressive so I didn't and went on my way.

Beasty

Anyone heard of Lawrence Gill?

Apparently he's left me USD5m in his will - I need to sort out some formalities, then can head off to South Africa to pick it up.

I'm a bit disappointed it's taken them over 5 years to track me down though - think of the TT rig I could have have been using this year - it may have made all the difference:rolleyes:

Anyway, when I get back I'm going to invest in a new racer - any suggestions on what I should get - budget anything over €5k?

EDIT: No begging letters, thanks

tomasrojo

Beasty wrote: »

Anyone heard of Lawrence Gill?

Apparently he's left me USD5m in his will - I need to sort out some formalities, then can head off to South Africa to pick it up.

I'm a bit disappointed it's taken them over 5 years to track me down though - think of the TT rig I could have have been using this year - it may have made all the difference:rolleyes:

Anyway, when I get back I'm going to invest in a new racer - any suggestions on what I should get - budget anything over €5k?

EDIT: No begging letters, thanks

I thought such miracles just happened on TV.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCG-5fluNPo

Tallon

http://www.broadsheet.ie/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/zbg8.jpg?f22064

Edit: It's massive

Jawgap

Beasty wrote: »

Anyone heard of Lawrence Gill?

Apparently he's left me USD5m in his will - I need to sort out some formalities, then can head off to South Africa to pick it up.

I'm a bit disappointed it's taken them over 5 years to track me down though - think of the TT rig I could have have been using this year - it may have made all the difference:rolleyes:

Anyway, when I get back I'm going to invest in a new racer - any suggestions on what I should get - budget anything over €5k?

EDIT: No begging letters, thanks

This is what the cool kids are riding

By the way, if you're too busy you can send me all you're bank details and I'll keep an eye on your account to let you know when the money arrives.

Hungrycol

Bottom Brackets: Truvitan ISIS English: the non-drive side is anti-clockwise to take it off right? (drive side is clockwise to take off, right?). Bleedin BB cups need greasing as it's creaking a mo-fo. I just can get any purchase on it and the tool keeps slipping each time searing the BB tool notches. I need a clamp and a mallet. It's doing my head in.

(is it Friday rant day yet?)

shaungil

Beasty wrote: »

Anyone heard of Lawrence Gill?

Apparently he's left me USD5m in his will - I need to sort out some formalities, then can head off to South Africa to pick it up.

I'm a bit disappointed it's taken them over 5 years to track me down though - think of the TT rig I could have have been using this year - it may have made all the difference:rolleyes:

Anyway, when I get back I'm going to invest in a new racer - any suggestions on what I should get - budget anything over €5k?

EDIT: No begging letters, thanks

Eh Beasty this guy is boviusly related to me and there's been some mistake. To avoid a lengthy delay we will split the money 90:10 in my favour and your cost to collect wil be taken from your 10%

RobFowl

shaungil wrote: »

Eh Beasty this guy is boviusly related to me and there's been some mistake. To avoid a lengthy delay we will split the money 90:10 in my favour and your cost to collect wil be taken from your 10%

F*ck me , the joy of inheriting 5 million has been tempered by finding out I'm related to Beasty and shaungil......