Sheltered routes around Dublin/Wicklow

Left Field · 28-12-2012 2:45pm #1

Hi All,

With the wind getting up and 20k's of hard slog done before turning around into a good tailwind I was wondering if anyone had particular routes they take when it's windy out? Mainly interested in routes around West/South Dublin and Wicklow but also generally too - is it possible? Worth it/Not worth it?

I don't mind hills at all but head winds just soak up any enthusiasm that's there at the start of the ride!

setanta159 · 28-12-2012 3:27pm

Cue numerous replies telling you to HTFU ;-)

Craig06 · 28-12-2012 11:18pm

May I remind you of rule #5

Dermot Illogical · 29-12-2012 7:18am

Suitable routes are going to vary depending on wind direction. Have a look at that first, then choose your route to go mostly along the same line as the wind, ideally into the wind out with tailwind home. That way you avoid crosswinds as much as possible. they're bad news when it gets blowy. Headwinds make for a good workout.

niceonetom · 29-12-2012 8:25am

^ that'd be my usual method too (got screwed yesterday though as the wind turned a bit resulting in headwind out then side wind home).

http://www.windfinder.com/forecasts/wind_british_isles_animation.htm

I've found that site to be generally accurate.

smacl · 29-12-2012 3:05pm

As an alternative to the highground on the sallygap, on windy days I'd often to a circuit or two of knockree and include a climb of some or all of the wall. Note that the surface is absolutely crap in places and the gradients are among the more extreme in area, but you have a good amount of shelter from the wind. Sample route from enniskerry here; http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=487564