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Friends of Pat Halligan Cycle North County Dublin

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    #32
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,981 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    bcmf wrote: »
    I saw some of the markings today!
    The markings are white arrows. At some junctions, the letters 'PH' accompany the arrows (to avoid confusion where there are other white markings left over from previous sportives).


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    #33
    Puggy
    Registered Users Posts: 284 ✭✭Puggy


    Bringing my own. Maybe leave them at the car park food stop, as an incentive to not stop off at bcmf's house!


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    #34
    Wishbone Ash
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    Puggy wrote: »
    Bringing my own. Maybe leave them at the car park food stop, as an incentive to not stop off at bcmf's house!
    You could always nip into McGuire's Coffee Shop - the stop is in their car park! (Well known to those on the McNSCC Thursday rides ;)).


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    #35
    Puggy
    Registered Users Posts: 284 ✭✭Puggy


    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    You could always nip into McGuire's Coffee Shop - the stop is in their car park! (Well known to those on the McNSCC Thursday rides ;)).

    What would you recommend for breakfast, was thinking of havin porridge at about 7am.


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    bcmf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭bcmf


    Puggy wrote: »
    Bringing my own. Maybe leave them at the car park food stop, as an incentive to not stop off at bcmf's house!
    There will be gluten full scones and strong espresso available eat my house.


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    #37
    Wishbone Ash
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    Puggy wrote: »
    What would you recommend for breakfast, was thinking of havin porridge at about 7am.
    It's only a 120k leg loosener so breakfast is optional!

    (I just can't go porridge. I haven't eaten it since I was old enough to say 'NO' and get away with it - about 35 years ago! Bowl of pasta would be my breakfast of choice if I was going out for some time).


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    #38
    Wishbone Ash
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    bcmf wrote: »
    There will be gluten full scones and strong espresso available eat my house.
    Great stuff. :) What time is this fine breakfast being served at? I can be there at 7am.


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    #39
    Wishbone Ash
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    Beasty wrote: »
    Today was definitely cricket weather (in Malahide anyway;))...
    They still managed to fit in 18 overs before being rained off. The rain must have begun later in Malahide than everywhere else. I was soaked on the bike at 11.30am.


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    Beasty
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    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    They still managed to fit in 18 overs before being rained off. The rain must have begun later in Malahide than everywhere else. I was soaked on the bike at 11.30am.
    It started raining, albeit not much more than spots, before they completed the minimum 10 overs (if less than that is played I would be due a full refund!) and gradually increased over those subsequent 8 overs. I knew what to expect and headed straight back to the car. By the time I got to Tesco's in Rush it was certainly getting a lot heavier


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    #41
    Wishbone Ash
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    Beasty wrote: »
    ....before they completed the minimum 10 overs (if less than that is played I would be due a full refund!)..
    Ah! - was wondering if there was a minimum to be played before refunds. (We're not blessed with luck weatherwise for one day internationals).


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    #42
    Puggy
    Registered Users Posts: 284 ✭✭Puggy


    Porridge tastes so good in the morning! Couldn't stomach pasta.


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    #43
    C-Shore
    Registered Users Posts: 686 ✭✭✭C-Shore


    Some videos of the event are already up over on the Facebook page for the event.
    Great turnout and lovely weather too which is somewhat of a miracle after yesterday — depending on how much you believe in that sort of thing.

    Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/fophcycle


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    #44
    easygoing39
    Registered Users Posts: 1,349 ✭✭✭easygoing39


    Did the 120km ride at the 30kph pace (which was really 32.6kph).Great group,well paced by the lead car,lovely weather,great way to spend a morning.Thanks


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    #45
    bcmf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭bcmf


    ^^^
    +1
    Fantastic weather comdidering the end of days weather yesterday!
    Did the 120km/25kph spin which actually came in at an average of 29kph.
    Great route and great turnout.
    Chapeau to all involved!


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    #46
    Wishbone Ash
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    I have just reached Tara on my solo effort. (Was driving a lead car during the main event).


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    #47
    BremoreDave
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    That was a fantastic spin and my longest time spent on a bike , 5hrs 4min including up to and home from the start at an avg of 27.4km/h overall which I am delighted with.
    Well done to all involved , especially the organisers/marshals and thanks for a great day.


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    #48
    midonogh
    Registered Users Posts: 295 ✭✭midonogh


    Thanks to all the people who joined us today. Good turnout from all the clubs across Dublin and beyond. Worthy tribute to Pat.


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    #49
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 76,094 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    For anyone who could not make it today but would still like to contribute to this great cause, donations can be made via this link


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    #50
    De Bhál
    Registered Users Posts: 2,881 ✭✭✭De Bhál


    I rode this yesterday. Very enjoyable spin. I went out with group 1 which went a good clip. The lead car was great for not letting things get too out of control and the bike marshals were excellent. They really made for a good day out.
    Some nice sandwiches cake and tea afterwards.

    Thanks to all, very well organised.


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    #51
    FP15
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    Thanks for a great day yesterday, first cycle like that and really enjoyed it, great atmosphere and very welcome coffee and treats afterwards. Hope it was a successful day, thanks again.


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    #52
    MediaMan
    Registered Users Posts: 454 ✭✭MediaMan


    Did the 120k with the 30km/h group. Great peleton, and excellent organisation, marshalling and food at the end. Really enjoyed it.


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