Tell us about your cycle Yesterday.

Didn't realise the Ireland match was on last night and thought the traffic was a little light on the N11!

After a pretty shoddy fortnight of work, family and life in general, I've managed to get out for two spins this week so far, Monday and again last night... Anyway, starting to improve my average speed, albeit over a short distance: 26kph for a 23km spin which included Bray Head.

https://www.strava.com/activities/617602506

moses and his ark passed me last night just past leixlip confey gaa pitch, I dont think there was one area of me that wasnt soaked.
95 mins to get home for the same distance it takes about 70-75 mins to get in each morning. still it beats being stuck on a wedged smelly train!

i didnt think it was warm, the temp in the PP was perfect all the way as far as the castleknock CC, I stopped at the turn just before rugged lane and put on my waterproof top, by the time i turned at marymount care home it was pishing down, felt the temp drop 4 maybe 5 degrees

First spin with the local club today. I've been meaning to go with them for ages but haven't been able to get out for their midweek spins and I usually hit the hills on Sunday whereas they stay local. One of the guys posted on FB last night about doing the Blooms today so seeing as I was available I jumped at the chance.
The weather was alright down on the flat but bloody manky once we got halfway up the hills. Thick cold fog and a stiff crosswind on the Cut and headwind going up Wolftrap made it tough going. The descents were slow enough too as the roads were greasy.
They were the racing group so I was pushed fairly hard to stay with them at times but overall I really enjoyed it. I learned a bit about correct position in the group and tried to take my turn a few times up front. TBH I was boll0xed by the end of it but I didn't get dropped on the hills and only got left behind when the others gave it socks in the last km back to the start. I'll have to try and get out with them again as they were all really decent lads and it did me good to be out of my comfort zone.
The new wheels are great too

76.5km in 2:50 and a PR on the Cut and a few more elsewhere.
https://www.strava.com/activities/620094869

Thud wrote: »

He as out that direction last weekend with tt helmet on

I would imagine now he is on the road helmet having won the TT already

had planned on heading from home over to Rathfarnham and up to Sally Gap this morning but rain was about to start when I left so did a nice if not very wet and chilly at times leisurely 70km around North County Dublin. Loads of people out this morning, I left home at 7:50 and dont think Ive ever seen so many bikes out that early on a Sunday morning and in crappy weather aswell. Must have been alot of people getting out early to get back home for the match.

Did 100km around North Dublin, friend got the knock after 85km but at least it was a learning experience

Just couldn't do it this evening, 10kms in I felt like I'd done 70, to be fair to myself I did a leg workout at lunch in the gym, even doing a PB on the leg press.
Back on track with food too and I need to stay on point this week, I have a 100k with work around Blessington/Naas

20kms tonight, cycled to Corkagh Park and back