Tell us about your cycle today part III

Trekker09

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118408524#Comment_118408524

Pics of the Cinelli please 😁

magicbastarder

see the 'images of beauty' thread.

Wildly Boaring

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118393827#Comment_118393827

Did the opposite spin today but in the dry.

Julianstown, Stamullen, Balrothery, Man O War, Stamullen, Bellewstown and back down to the sea.

Stamullen to Bellewstown must be the handiest way up onto the hill. Even in today's fairly stiff headwind.

Enjoyed it more today in the dry and with company.

About 55k with 550m and an easy going 25kph

smacl

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118407295#Comment_118407295

Guessing they're all down my neck of the woods. Lunch time spin up Cruagh, Foxes and back via Kilternan and the Enniskerry road was very busy with big tail backs at Marlay park. Not quite as blowy today thankfully, but still slow going for me. 23k with 400m climbing at just 19kph.

First and only spin of the Christmas period this morning. We had Covid in the house and we all got very upset stomachs with it so didn't eat for about three days and was very weak. Isolation period ended yesterday and got out first thing this morning. Muscles were sore and there was no power in the legs but met the brother and it was nice to get out on a dry if windy morning.

Nothing to report other than some oddball in hi-vis walking against the traffic in the hard shoulder of a main road. We had a tailwind and were approaching at pace but it was clear your man was going to hold the centre of the hard shoulder and force us out into the traffic instead of stepping aside for five seconds. We had no choice but to stop and let him past. He didn't look like a reasonable person so we said nothing and went on our way.

Overall, 82km with 850 climbing at 28.5kph. Muscles are sore and I'm bate now.

68 lost souls

40km with 900m of climbing today for the first spin of the year. Up to Glenasmole, Cunard Road and across to glencree, devils elbow and back via cruagh direction. Was a small bit damp but blowing strong enough that the featherbeds were a little sketchy when it was a cross wind

secman

First spin of the new year, Ballycanew to Gorey for meet up, back out to Ballycanew, Ballyedmund; Oulart , then across to Enniscorthy, Ferns, Camolin, Gorey , and back ti Ballycanew. Sttong enough SW wind today.

80km, 618 meters; avg 28kph.

rushfan

New Years Day, had'nt been out for over a week so even though the wind was well up I headed out. Swords to Wimbletown then headed South all the way to the ATC tower, reversed my route for a blowy but highly enjoyable 70km.

Large bottle small glass

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118411845#Comment_118411845

Not to scare the sh1te out of you, but I wouldn't be doing anything so strenuous after Covid.

I'm currently positive and would be able to cycle tomorrow, but I won't for a few days.

You will find plenty of information online but maybe have a chat with GP first.

Covid has been seen to have effects on lots of organs including the ticker.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1250400

Wildly Boaring

This chap is often 10% faster on his own.

Had covid myself last month and eased back into it with a few 5k runs

But everyone is affected differently by it

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118413969#Comment_118413969

Thanks. Was a fairly laid back spin with company so hopefully hopefully nothing to worry about. Muscles were sore from being dehydrated after the stomach bug. I've had a similar stomach bug before and felt the same after first spin back. But have a GP visit lined up anyway so will have a chat as you say. Hopefully the ticker is in good shape!

Appreciate the concern.

beggars_bush

70km done this morning at 28.2kph with 442m climbing

Was lovely when it was a tail wind

DaveyDave

Just back from a 15km errand to pick up a parcel from the post office. I was supposed to head into the city centre to lodge a cheque but I forgot it so it was cut short!

I've noticed an increase in people not wanting to get out of the way on bike lanes. I've had a number of people walking towards me with no intention of getting out of the way. Today someone gestured ME to move over as we almost played chicken. Repeatedly painted bike markings don't give it away? Honestly...

Every time I decide to just cruise along in bike lanes rather than the road/bus lane I'm always reminded of why I hate them.

smacl

Chilly 22k with 400m of climbing over lunch up to Foxes and back via Cruagh. A bit of ice on pine forest road but not enough yet to cause concern quite yet. Time to chuck the ice tyres onto the spare wheels to have them available if things cool down any more. Lovely day out but pleased to be fully layered up for the downhill.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118415809#Comment_118415809

Same experience as this last week. Older but very fit couple jay walked across the road and then eye-balled me and just walked out in front of me in the bike lane. I just stopped and didn't get involved but their body language suggested they thought they were in the right. The bike lane is a pain as it is a bollarded one and the road sweepers can't get at it so it's just covered in debris.

CianRyan

Felt great on the trainer tonight.

Took on Climbers Gambit if any of you are familiar. 1.3km from the end I was ordered to finish my ride by the boss of the house, gutted as I was really enjoying it buy duty called. Think I would have finished just under 90 minutes had I have been able to continue. Held over 200w while climbing for about 30 minutes which shocked me. Delightful.

Looking forward to seeing how this transfers to real roads when I can.

Check out my activity on Strava:

https://strava.app.link/79YqmYHQBmb

motley

Wonderful pre-dawn cycle in Galway this morning.

A marvelous never ending headwind, lots of lovely perfectly shaped puddles on the road and meeting distracted drivers with full headlights on.

/sarcasm

40km at 22km/h avg.

Wildly Boaring

Afternoon spin up the Louth coast from Drogheda to Port. Back via Sandpit.

That wind was chilly and very westerly. Very pleasant afternoon though. Missed any showers.

One dope woman in an A4 managed to close pass me twice and nearly wipe out a pedestrian. Stared straight ahead when I caught her in traffic. Never blinked

Daroxtar

I missed over a month off the bike after hurting my back in mid November. Did a couple of small turbo sessions to try and keep the legs spinning and finally managed to get back out for a couple 50km spins over the Christmas/new year.

Got out today with the club and did 96km at just under 30kmh. It was cold and some roads were a bit scuttery but there was no rain and the sun even poked through every now and again. Bit of headwind out but that gave a little bit of tailwind home so that wa nice. Felt good enough to put in a few digs in the last couple of km and even sprinted for the lights in the last 200m into the village.

Longwood- Kinnegad- Tyrrellspass- Mullingar- Longwood.

https://www.strava.com/activities/6496168370

Now another few weeks off the bike as I'm in for a minor surgery this week. The joys of middle age, constantly wondering which bit of me is going to break or need replacing next🙄

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118445697#Comment_118445697

I would say 99% of the bullshit I've experienced in Drogheda on the Bike has happened coming back in or heading out that way from Sandpit between the CBS school and along Scarlet St towards the other school there. I'd nearly put money on that being where you had bother!!!

Wildly Boaring

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118446949#Comment_118446949

Nah I shoot on past the Athletic club and in along the river.

1. Was down the hill near Greenhill motors

2. Headed out the Dublin Rd at the train station

Got out good and early Sunday morning and did the first 45 minutes in darkness. Only issue was cars coming at me with full headlights, but they are few and far between at that hour.

Feeling better post Covid so went for a very hilly route on minor roads with my brother. The usual chatting and lack of focus on straights and descents and hammer down on the hills.

Started out in rain and finished in rain but 90 per cent in between was completely dry so I timed my run very well.

79km in total with 1,100m climbing at 28kph.

magicbastarder

we spent enough money in that garden centre over several years to the point that they gave us a €100 voucher as a wedding present.

magicbastarder

the pond up the back also has about 8 terrapins/turtles, most of which were smuggled in and dumped without the knowledge/consent of the staff.

beggars_bush

107km done today in afternoon and in the dark.

28kph and 541m gain

stevencn88

70kms with 775m up. Averaged 13.3km/h coming down Red Lane at the back of the Sugar Loaf, sat behind a tractor and trailer all the way to the bottom. Probably need to replace the pads after it. Otherwise very enjoyable and loads of other cyclests out and about.

beggars_bush

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118480665#Comment_118480665

If that ever happens on a decent, I just stop and take a break for 5mins

magicbastarder

out around NCD today, decided to head back via kilhedge lane, on the outskirts of lusk, which i'd never been on; and the road is closed. seemingly not just for roadworks, not sure if it's being completely redeveloped. anyway, 60km at i think just over 28km/h.

secman

Club spin , Gorey, Ballycanew,Killenagh, Ballygarrett, Kilmuckridge,Blackwater , up by the church across to main road, Ballycanew and back to Gorey. Roads were filthy, fairly dank damp weather but no wind was good 👍

62km , 500m, avg 29kph.

First 100km of the year for me. Got out very early and did the first hour in darkness which was grand as the roads were dry and there was nobody about.

Headed for Nad in the Boggeragh Mountains. Drivers were great and very respectful with passing and waiting for a safe time to do so.

Covered 102km in total (Garmin battery died 4k from home) and climbed 1,100m at 30.3kph.

https://www.strava.com/activities/6526124910