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Howth Spin with CycleWays

  • 11-08-2010 9:17pm
    #1
    pprendeville
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    Went for my first spin with CycleWays this eve to Howth. Just saw the sign on the window today so said I'd chance it. Lashed rain this eve about half 5 and was half tempted not to bother going out but delighted we did.

    Did a nice pace out there (prob slow to medium for those guys) then went right in Sutton and up the coast road. First hill 2 CycleWays guys took off and I kept to my own pace. Same situation for next few hills. Thought we were done when we got to the shop but little did I know that you can turn right there and there's another hill up there. I thought I knew all the routes in Howth.

    Was thinking we're surely done now but we went down to the church, swung a left, and went back up another hill and boy was that tough. Nice gradient of maybe 8-10% I rekon in one part but short thank God. I ended up I think at Kilbarrack Lane if memory serves me right. Had lost everyone bar one guy on a mountain bike. Really nice guy. Got chatting to him on the way back and he happened to live in Finglas also. Apparently, he has a carbon roadbike 20 years old. First ever all carbon Trek bike. Would love to see photos of it so if you're reading this Richard, pls post up some photos.

    Link to ride on ridewithGPS below. Good prep for TT next week.

    http://ridewithgps.com/trips/84991/

    PS: Thanks to Cork guy who gave me water bottle. Left mine at home.


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  • #2
    Wingman2010
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 416 ✭✭Wingman2010


    I did that exact route with them last Wednesday. The fella with the cool mountain bike also came. The cycleway lads were at a completely different pace then me but I just went at a speed I was comfortable with. All sound fellas and the girl was also very nice.. :D I'll join them again for this spin soon.


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