ROK cycle - training partner in Dublin??

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Anyone fancy doing some training together, finding it tough going to train alone... First timer so I'm not superfast but I am friendly!

Zyzz

What gender are you and do you have a better bike than me?

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Zyzz wrote: »

What gender are you and do you have a better bike than me?

Female, and most likely not as my bike is a cheapy!

If there is a few people who fancy getting together that would be great ... Because its dangerous to meet strangers on the internet and all

sullzz

you might get more offers if you give location

krissovo

I am a first timer ROK'er as well and will be moving to dublin in 2 weeks. Not sure where I will be living but working in Swords and need to up my training a good bit.

jon1981

Swords is a good location for long spins out to north county Dublin and Meath

ANXIOUS

I'm around the Phoenix park, if anyone is interested in doing circuits.

liam7831

Lads I did it last year for the first time, its not exactly the Giro or anything, did 3 or 4 Saturday spins of 40kms and it did me fine. Think ppl watching too much Eurosport

krissovo

liam7831 wrote: »

Lads I did it last year for the first time, its not exactly the Giro or anything, did 3 or 4 Saturday spins of 40kms and it did me fine. Think ppl watching too much Eurosport

Dude, I am mid 40's and packing a bit extra of weight. I think a couple of 40k spins is not the best advice around

tunney

ANXIOUS wrote: »

I'm around the Phoenix park, if anyone is interested in doing circuits.

Not the best training for endurance the park though is it?

Hani Kosti

liam7831 wrote: »

Lads I did it last year for the first time, its not exactly the Giro or anything, did 3 or 4 Saturday spins of 40kms and it did me fine. Think ppl watching too much Eurosport

I "trained" for 3 months, two longer spins before ROK
There is no need to panic, you'll be just fine
Take breaks as often as you need, drink PLENTY of water and enjoy the scenery
This is charity event with amazing crowd of people so just have fun

ANXIOUS

tunney wrote: »

Not the best training for endurance the park though is it?

It's handy for me, a circuit is over 10k, so can get a long spin In and if I new to head home I'm never far.

Zyzz

tunney wrote: »

Not the best training for endurance the park though is it?

What makes you say that?

Lumen

You don't need to be doing long cycles for the ROK, just get some distance in as often as possible.

OldBean

What days/times?

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liam7831 wrote: »

Lads I did it last year for the first time, its not exactly the Giro or anything, did 3 or 4 Saturday spins of 40kms and it did me fine. Think ppl watching too much Eurosport

Ah but I am new to cycling, carrying too much weight and would prefer not to collapse around it so I think training might be helpful!

5p9arw38djv2b4

I'm D3 so could do training round howth hill up to swords etc

ANXIOUS

LadyLabyrinth wrote: »

I'm D3 so could do training round howth hill up to swords etc

I've never done Howth hill, would be interested. What days suit?

krissovo

LadyLabyrinth wrote: »

I'm D3 so could do training round howth hill up to swords etc

Chalk me down when I move, days and times should not be an issue.

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krissovo wrote: »

Chalk me down when I move, days and times should not be an issue.

Evenings (6.30pm or later if it suits people) maybe Tues or Wednesdays? If we pick a night a week every week and aim for 30-40km (not sure you could do more than night on a week night and whoever is interested pm me your email and I will email round? We could even end up going for a drink\ water if people have time after

Zyzz

ANXIOUS wrote: »

I've never done Howth hill, would be interested. What days suit?

:eek:

OldBean

LadyLabyrinth wrote: »

Evenings (6.30pm or later if it suits people) maybe Tues or Wednesdays? If we pick a night a week every week and aim for 30-40km (not sure you could do more than night on a week night and whoever is interested pm me your email and I will email round? We could even end up going for a drink\ water if people have time after

Sounds good!

5p9arw38djv2b4

Wednesday night 7pm suit? aim for 25k, meet by the Yaght pub clontarf? Pm me for contact number and to confirm if you can make it