Tell us about your cycle Yesterday.

thesimpsons · 13-06-2016 09:49AM

there's great reading of people's stories here. I scrolled long way back to my first post and delighted at the improvement in my own story. I tackled hills over the weekend I've avoided for a long time, and stayed up (at the back but someone has to make the front guys look good) with a group yesterday I'd have been blown out of just a few months ago. love checking back here every now and again. gives me push to keep going

zindicato · 13-06-2016 06:39PM

https://www.strava.com/activities/607520194/ mine from yesterday had mechanical on the first half did the beginning of the climbs and wicklow gap only on the 23 couldnt shift into the 25 cog crawled was an understatement, thank god saw a mechanic friend of mine near hollywood he fixed it roadside

2RockMountain · 13-06-2016 07:19PM

magicbastarder wrote: »

that said, the thing which annoys me most about cycling around NCD on a nice evening are the garden fires where people are obviously burning household waste.

neris wrote: »

went out and did a short 40km up around north dublin ashbourne. was out a few weeks ago and took a trip down a small road I,d never been down before and what looked like a large house or hotel that seemed to either not have been finished off or abanadoned so took a trip down the same road again. Rubbish dumped in the front entrance of the drive way of what from google earth seems to be a relatively modern very large house & gardens thats been abandoned. The gates were electric and a pedestrian gate was wide open which was tempting but with the bike probably not a wise idea.

Report these to Fingal - nothing will happen unless someone reports it.

Luxman · 13-06-2016 07:34PM

2RockMountain wrote: »

Report these to Fingal - nothing will happen unless someone reports it.

There is an app called 'see it say it' which allows you to snap a photo of the littering and submit, the app direct its to the relevant council and provides a detailed GPS location too.

magicbastarder · 13-06-2016 11:59PM

what powers do the councils have in relation to people burning rubbish on their own property?

Don't Chute! · 14-06-2016 04:48AM

Climbed my first Alpine Col yesterday the Col du Grand Cucheron! Got my rental Trek Madone in the afternoon and tried it out in the evening. The house we are staying in is about 3kms up the Col so just went up and down. Weather was good starting off but started lashing rain soon after so got absolutely soaked and freezing on the way down. The weather here is pretty bad at the moment with no real sign of getting better.

https://www.strava.com/activities/608305726

Bloggsie · 14-06-2016 06:51AM

christ my 29.4 & 29.3km commutes in & home yesterday seems like a warm up in comparison black and amber, 71 mins in and 81 mins home.

#notjealousmuch!

traprunner · 14-06-2016 07:45AM

magicbastarder wrote: »

what powers do the councils have in relation to people burning rubbish on their own property?

They can impose fines and prosecute as far as I am aware. I know that up around Louth a few years ago they were using a helicopter every now and again to find people burning rubbish. It's usually in the middle of the countryside where folk think they can get away with anything....out of sight out of mind.

PaddyFagan · 14-06-2016 07:54AM

magicbastarder wrote: »

what powers do the councils have in relation to people burning rubbish on their own property?

http://www.epa.ie/waste/householder/burn/

In September 2009, a law concerning waste disposal by burning came into force. These regulations, the Waste Management (Prohibition of Waste Disposal by Burning) Regulations 2009 (SI No. 286 of 2009) make explicit the offence of disposal of waste by uncontrolled burning and prohibits such disposal within the curtilage of a dwelling.

Failure to comply with these regulations is an offence and fines of up to €3,000 may be imposed.

Paddy

Bloggsie · 15-06-2016 08:57AM

didnt cycle today as my legs are hanging off me from the last 2 days commuting and I have plans after work, I did however see a Mrs Doyle looky likey from the Speed Episode with the lustful Pat Mustard, this young wan must have had her make up done by slingshot, all the colours of the rainbow and it was everywhere.
She made me smile, so if that was her mission she succeeded.

magicbastarder · 15-06-2016 09:35AM

went out for a spin this morning before work - wasn't planning on being out too long, but ended up out in the naul, which was probably a bit stupid as all i'd eaten was an apple before i left and a banana halfway through.
55km, 27.3km/h average.

i was feeling it coming back up past roganstown.

Bloggsie · 15-06-2016 11:16AM

sorry should have mentioned earlier, i was passed by a Orwell cycle club member yesterday evening in the PP just off cheterfield ave, Nice bike young lady!

Hauki · 15-06-2016 08:24PM

Went out on a gentle evening spin to level out after busy day at the office. Having recently bought Edge520 these "gentle evening spins" usually turn out as interval sessions as there's always some livesegment on the screen. Went on full attack at Howth Hill TT and improved my PR from 10:15 to 9:28. Making it to the top in under 10mins felt suprisingly good

https://www.strava.com/activities/610322317

Luxman · 15-06-2016 08:49PM

Got well and truly dropped by a TT spin along the Batterstown road. I thought I was buzzing along at 36k when I passed a bunch of people who are being sent off, The chap who then passed me left me in the shade for the next 6k. Fair play. Still a short little hammerfest of 25k at 35k avg. Happy with the evenings work if a little envious of the younger/stronger cyclists.

Don't Chute! · 15-06-2016 10:02PM

Childhood dream realised for me today cycling the Alpe D'Huez! Parked at the top headed down then took a right turn about halfway down and dropped into the valley and then headed up. 44kms with 1200m climbed. Best weather we've had too! Temp went up to 29! Absolutely delighted with myself!

https://www.strava.com/activities/610168485

Bloggsie · 16-06-2016 07:00AM

black and amber wrote: »

Childhood dream realised for me today cycling the Alpe D'Huez! Parked at the top headed down then took a right turn about halfway down and dropped into the valley and then headed up. 44kms with 1200m climbed. Best weather we've had too! Temp went up to 29! Absolutely delighted with myself!

https://www.strava.com/activities/610168485

its on my bucket list.

2RockMountain · 16-06-2016 03:44PM

magicbastarder wrote: »

what powers do the councils have in relation to people burning rubbish on their own property?

traprunner wrote: »

They can impose fines and prosecute as far as I am aware. I know that up around Louth a few years ago they were using a helicopter every now and again to find people burning rubbish. It's usually in the middle of the countryside where folk think they can get away with anything....out of sight out of mind.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpL0Q2OSRwQ&feature=youtu.be&t=31s

[Aside: YouTube was smart enough to serve up an advert for a country music gig at the Point with this video]

neris · 16-06-2016 09:43PM

rather unpleasant evening for a spin but did manage to get in most of the distance i wanted. 77km at an avg speed of 24km which must be a record seeing as I had legs that felt like lead blocks and pretty much had headwinds or crosswinds for about 50km. Was a bit chilly tonight and few times regretted not taking the leg warmers and a slightly heavier jersey. Have also discovered that I cant eat while out on the bike, can take gels and water alright but an energy bar or sweets just doesnt go down and makes me feel crap. Ive tried various bars & sweets over the last while and then just went on gels and water with energy tablets and never felt bad but tried a bar tonight and didnt go down well.

Don't Chute! · 17-06-2016 04:45PM

72kms today up Mont Vernier and the Col de Chaussy the switchbacks that featured in the Tour last year. Absolutely incredible scenery up there. Temperature went up to 29 degrees with 1600m of climbing! I could get used to this.

https://www.strava.com/activities/612017953/overview

easygoing39 · 17-06-2016 07:22PM

Heading up Alpe D'Huez next month,can't wait.Could you tell us how hard it really is??Loads of other riders about I 'd guess?

Don't Chute! · 17-06-2016 08:22PM

Alpe D'Huez is very doable especially if I can do it! It starts climbing right from the start and doesn't really let up with 7-13% gradients all the way. It was very warm the day I did it but the weather here generally at the moment is very bad, lots of rain and an almighty thunder storm about 10mins after I got in from my spin today! Lots of riders going up and down and traffic but they give you a wide berth so it's not bad. Bring lots of water because the only fountain I found wasn't working. Take it at your own pace and you'll be fine and most importantly, enjoy it!

01Surveyor · 17-06-2016 11:35PM

easygoing39 wrote: »

Heading up Alpe D'Huez next month,can't wait.Could you tell us how hard it really is??Loads of other riders about I 'd guess?

Its doable but by J****s its hard. Stay away from the inside of the hairpins. I did it many years ago with the lads from Carrick, and Kelly told us that the pros (even the sprinters) aimed to do it in about 40 mins. One of the Carrick lads did it in exactly 40 so i suppose it is 'doable'. If you're doing it on the day of the Alp stage its an experience never to be forgotten, they say there are up to a million spectators on that stage (sounds a bit over the top to me but there are a lot) many of whom have been on the Alp from the previous night and they are looking for anything to relieve the boredom. 'climbing' the Alp with a bunch of crazed Frenchmen running along beside you screaming 'allez allez' and throwing ice cold water on you is not something you forget easily and there is no way you are going to stop in those circumstances......I also did it in 40 mins..........plus 1 hour! Never (ever) again!

PS in my defence I weigh over 200lbs and my natural habitat is the finishing straight in the Champs and not in the Alps

Thud · 18-06-2016 12:49PM

Passed Nico on his way home at back of Marley park this morning in full gear, think he had tt helmet with visor on

clickerquicklic · 18-06-2016 04:06PM

First cycle in a group today , did Cycle Ataxia just over 4hours . It was my longest ride to date was definitely helped by other friendly cyclists on route who didn't mind me tagging along I spent a fair amount of time at front so not as to be seen as drafting.
Excellent experience, tired now though.

dahat · 18-06-2016 04:21PM

clickerquicklic wrote: »

First cycle in a group today , did Cycle Ataxia just over 4hours . It was my longest ride to date was definitely helped by other friendly cyclists on route who didn't mind me tagging along I spent a fair amount of time at front so not as to be seen as drafting.
Excellent experience, tired now though.

Don't be afraid to roll through as most lads/lassies won't mind especially as it was your first group spin. I'd have no doubt they were happy to leave you drive on for longer periods than you should have.

clickerquicklic · 18-06-2016 04:25PM

dahat wrote: »

Don't be afraid to roll through as most lads/lassies won't mind especially as it was your first group spin. I'd have no doubt they were happy to leave you drive on for longer periods than you should have.

I stayed at the front almost all of it I didn't mind my legs felt good. I'm not really into drafting others it feels like your not working maybe on another day if i'm wrecked I wil!

dahat · 18-06-2016 04:31PM

clickerquicklic wrote: »

I stayed at the front almost all of it I didn't mind my legs felt good. I'm not really into drafting others it feels like your not working maybe on another day if i'm wrecked I wil!

I wouldn't call it drafting on a club spin I'd call it sharing the work as equal as possible. Drafting is a term used for Triathlons rather than road work, no?

clickerquicklic · 18-06-2016 04:36PM

dahat wrote: »

I wouldn't call it drafting on a club spin I'd call it sharing the work as equal as possible. Drafting is a term used for Triathlons rather than road work, no?

I don't have a clue sorry mate I'm new to cycling only at it couple of months. I guess I've a lot to learn!

68 lost souls · 18-06-2016 04:37PM

clickerquicklic wrote: »

First cycle in a group today , did Cycle Ataxia just over 4hours . It was my longest ride to date was definitely helped by other friendly cyclists on route who didn't mind me tagging along I spent a fair amount of time at front so not as to be seen as drafting.
Excellent experience, tired now though.

Passed a few big groups of friendly cyclists today at ballyboughal I'm assuming it was cycle ataxia?

Did 63km with the club today in nice weather. Enjoyed it a lot. glad I got up early for it.

ofthelord · 18-06-2016 05:21PM

I'd planned on completing my first 100km cycle this month, got up to 69km last weekend - went out this morning and cycled 116km. Didn't break any speed records, but happy to have reached the 100km milestone (at last). Kept a nice and steady pace, I was wary of burning out before the 100km point. In the end I found it fairly comfortable, and will hopefully be able to manage these longer cycles on a regular basis now - enjoyed it today & felling fine afterwards.
116km. Avg speed 24.4km. Time 4hrs 46mins.
https://www.strava.com/activities/612887272
Bonus from the ride:The 1000+ metres elevation got me over the 6000m needed to get my first Strava Climbing Challenge completed.

Tell us about your cycle Yesterday.

Comments