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Tell us about your new improved government regulations compliant cycle part II

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  • #1052
    nilhg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 5,265 ✭✭✭nilhg


    Maiden outing on MTB today, group of us from the club went down to Bikepark Ireland today for a bit of a Xmas outing and change of scene, most of us were newbies to that discipline but a good day was had by all and the main thing is we all went home in one piece.

    I found it a big learning curve, mainly just getting used to the bike, brake were the opposite way round to what I'm familiar with and it took me a while to figure out the gearing, but after a while stumbling around the pump track got enough confidence to chance the beginner run downhill, it does bring a smile to the face....

    It felt a bit strange getting the lorry up the hill so we decided to ride up the enduro climb, as much to get used to the bikes a bit more as anything, that was a toughie, I know why the lorry is there now:D

    Finished the day with a few runs down the blue trail, a great buzz but felt it best to leave anything more ambitious to the next day.

    All in all a very enjoyable day out, we were very impressed with the setup down there, a great introduction to MTB for me anyway


  • #1053
    Unknown Soldier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,122 ✭✭✭Unknown Soldier


    Chuchote wrote: »
    Eh?

    It was in reference to a pic in his Strava. Copied, which I hope is OK.

    29vnlsl.jpg

    On topic, was happily tootling in and out of work this week before work and "presentations" got in the way :/ About 59km done.

    I do miss my "Summer climbing" before work though.

    Hope to do the Santa cycle tomorrow too, and there is a huge part of me just wants to head out all day tomorrow dressed as santa. :)


  • #1054
    Chuchote
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,368 ✭✭✭Chuchote


    Unknown Soldier wrote: »
    It was in reference to a pic in his Strava. Copied, which I hope is OK.

    29vnlsl.jpg

    Ahhhh. It's one of those sheep they bred for mountains, so they could get the EU grant because they fattened faster: when they got to one side of the mountain the other head simply took over and graced its way back, then switch again.


  • #1055
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,271 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    Alek wrote: »
    map is generated by Veloviewer.com

    Where do you generate it from? I cant find it anywhere


  • #1056
    oconnpad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 231 ✭✭oconnpad


    godtabh wrote: »
    Where do you generate it from? I cant find it anywhere
    It's in the activities tab and tick the explorer check box on the right hand side under the map


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  • #1057
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,134 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    oconnpad wrote: »
    It's in the activities tab and tick the explorer check box on the right hand side under the map
    I didn't know about that feature. I'm currently showing a 12x14 grid roughly going from Skerries across to Rathoath, down to Palmerstown and over to the North Bull Island.

    If I make one journey over to the south of Palmerstown around an area called Coldcut, it will give me a full new line across.

    I sorry I saw this now! :D


  • #1058
    P_1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,681 ✭✭✭✭P_1


    oconnpad wrote: »
    It's in the activities tab and tick the explorer check box on the right hand side under the map

    Also never found that feature, looks well worth actually paying them the tenner now, just need to remember the login for my paypal account :o


  • #1059
    P_1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,681 ✭✭✭✭P_1


    Just the 50km this afternoon. Out to Portmarnock, through the golf course, down the Velvet Strand (not fun when the tide's in) and a little climb from the Martello Tower in Sutton. The missing link of the S2S cycleway is looking well.

    https://www.strava.com/activities/793504288


  • #1060
    dahat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,237 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    P_1 wrote: »
    Just the 50km this afternoon. Out to Portmarnock, through the golf course, down the Velvet Strand (not fun when the tide's in) and a little climb from the Martello Tower in Sutton. The missing link of the S2S cycleway is looking well.

    https://www.strava.com/activities/793504288

    Nice pics again.


  • #1061
    secman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,977 ✭✭✭secman


    Yesterday:. Killenagh to Kilmuckridge, Blackwater, curracloe and as far as the main road just outside Wexford town. That coastal road is a lovely spin , meandering roads, little sshrp climbs, drags and descents, views of the sea. And because of that , came back the same route :).
    63 km Avg 24kph.

    Today: Headed to ballygarret, around to Kilmuckridge, out by Wells to main road, took right turn off main road to ratheenduff and on to Oulart. Back on to main road and took the second road into Kilmuckridge and back to house.
    40 km Avg 24.5 kph.

    Just noticed I'm at 4,951 km for the year. No commuting , had hoped to hit 5k km for the year should hit it now :) , hope I'm not tempting fate !


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  • #1062
    dahat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,237 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    106km today with the usual drama of lunatic drivers and a puncture after starting out for one of the lads. Nice steady pace and landed with an avg of 28.4 so felt pretty relaxed after it.

    I have been using the Charge Spoon saddle last 3 weeks and have been delighted with it, vest saddle I have used so far and must get one for the TCR in the Spring.


  • #1063
    Daroxtar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,498 ✭✭✭Daroxtar


    Got to meet Sean Kelly yesterday at the official opening of the bike shop in Trim. I was quite smitten. I decided I was going for a right good spin today in honour of the King.
    Up and rearing to go at 8 this morning, shorts, legwarmers gloves, the whole lot on and then I get reminded we have some Mass thingy for mini Daroxtar so off with the gear and away to church :(
    At least I'll get out for a spin after that.
    Nope. Lunch was seemingly booked for after the mass.
    Sean Kelly never had to put up with this kind of outrage.
    So there was only one thing for it. Zwift.
    I did the Full Pretzel route. I thought I'd done it before but obviously not. I just did the first part the previous times.
    It's a pure pig of a route. Tried to keep it steady but you know what happens when you see someone just ahead, you just have to try and catch them. I was utterly fked by the time I completed it. Probably a much tougher spin than if I'd gone out earlier.
    73km, 1363m climbed in 2:35:48 all from the relative safety of the kitchen.
    It felt like every inch of it.

    https://www.strava.com/activities/793602342


  • #1064
    Luxman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 944 ✭✭✭Luxman


    Headed from Ratoath towards Kilcock, onto Clane and Nass. Plan was to get to Blessington and back down the N81 for a longer than usual spin. 2k out from Naas the sign said 8k. Quick calculation meant I wouldn't make it home , so took a left towards Kill. Once I got to Newcastle I knew my way home. 100K on the nose, cold, but felt ok except for the last 10k or so as I had not stopped for coffee/ banana. Happy to be out although not the most inviting weather.


  • #1065
    shaka
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,086 ✭✭✭shaka


    73 km yesterday with the club, feeling good at moment.


  • #1066
    triggermortis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,712 ✭✭✭triggermortis


    https://www.strava.com/activities/794972992

    This is what I should have done yesterday, but took a wrong turn and did this:

    https://www.strava.com/activities/794123530

    Still got a bit lost before I got to Stamullen, but found my way ok from there. Yesterday was drier and cooler. Today I had too much gear on and had to remove my buff at Naul and didn't really need my thick lobster mitts either. My new Castelli tights and jacket are really good so I was comfortable and warm for both spins, but the wind today was a killer.


  • #1067
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,134 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    triggermortis wrote: »
    ....Still got a bit lost before I got to Stamullen, but found my way ok from there....
    Presumably you intended to turn right at the crossroads at the bottom of the Snowtown descent?


  • #1068
    helimachoptor
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 21,817 Mod ✭✭✭✭helimachoptor


    Would appeciate some advice on something.

    I cycle inbound on the rock road every day. I always see the same kid on a bmx, these days hes no hi-viz or lights.

    He also doesnt wear a helmet.

    I've said it to him a few times, he's very well spoken but he just says his mum says he doesnt have to wear one.

    I'm tempted to ask the Gardai at the embassy to have a word, i just cannot believe a parent is sending him out without any safety gear.

    Am i out of my mind?


  • #1069
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,682 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    helimachoptor wrote: »

    Am i out of my mind?

    This is a wind up isn't it.

    None of your business mate...


  • #1070
    Ciaran_B
    Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,518 ✭✭✭Ciaran_B


    Shorts, short-sleeve top on the cycle in today and no gloves. Crazy warm out there.


  • #1071
    helimachoptor
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 21,817 Mod ✭✭✭✭helimachoptor


    RobFowl wrote: »
    This is a wind up isn't it.

    None of your business mate...

    No its not, I'm sorry but i just dont find it acceptable that a parent sends a kid out on probably one of the more dangeours routes in Dublin without any type of safety gear


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  • #1072
    irlirishkev
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,514 ✭✭✭irlirishkev


    Ciaran_B wrote: »
    Shorts, short-sleeve top on the cycle in today and no gloves. Crazy warm out there.

    Yep, and battling against the wind didn't help cool me down on my cycle into work either. Hopefully it stays the same direction and I won't have to pedal on the way home!


  • #1073
    TooObvious
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 306 ✭✭TooObvious


    N7 was utter chaos this morning, hardly any movement at all. Didn't bother me though as I glided past the plebs on my trusty steed! Where's the feelin' smug emojii?


  • #1074
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,682 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    helimachoptor wrote: »
    No its not, I'm sorry but i just dont find it acceptable that a parent sends a kid out on probably one of the more dangeours routes in Dublin without any type of safety gear

    Neither are compulsory and its up to the individual or parents to make that call.


  • #1075
    Seaswimmer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,002 ✭✭✭Seaswimmer


    helimachoptor wrote: »
    Would appeciate some advice on something.

    I cycle inbound on the rock road every day. I always see the same kid on a bmx, these days hes no hi-viz or lights.

    He also doesnt wear a helmet.

    I've said it to him a few times, he's very well spoken but he just says his mum says he doesnt have to wear one.

    I'm tempted to ask the Gardai at the embassy to have a word, i just cannot believe a parent is sending him out without any safety gear.

    Am i out of my mind?


    He is probably safe enough. Most kids I see on BMXs have far superior bike handling skills to me. They are usually very fussy about looking after their bikes too so he is probably a lot safer than the kid with helmet, hi vis and lights on a poorly maintained bike.

    Although no excuse for not having lights these days.


  • #1076
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 54,472 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    it's probably not cool to have lights on a bmx.


  • #1077
    Chuchote
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,368 ✭✭✭Chuchote


    helimachoptor wrote: »
    No its not, I'm sorry but i just dont find it acceptable that a parent sends a kid out on probably one of the more dangeours routes in Dublin without any type of safety gear

    The reason hi-viz, helmet, lights and bell are so necessary is that we don't have proper infrastructure. But if you're worried about the kid, could I suggest that you buy a luminescent reflective gilet, front and back lights and fittings, a helmet and a bell, package them up and give them to him when you next see him.


  • #1078
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 54,472 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    he'd probably react by saying 'that's not cool daddio, i don't jive with your wack style'.
    (this is how young people talk these days).


  • #1079
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,682 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    Chuchote wrote: »
    The reason hi-viz, helmet, lights and bell are so necessary is that we don't have proper infrastructure. But if you're worried about the kid, could I suggest that you buy a luminescent reflective gilet, front and back lights and fittings, a helmet and a bell, package them up and give them to him when you next see him.


    Then duck as he throws them back at you ;)


  • #1080
    rushfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 970 ✭✭✭rushfan


    magicbastarder wrote:
    he'd probably react by saying 'that's not cool daddio, i don't jive with your wack style'. (this is how young people talk these days).


    At least your's talk. Haven't seen my teenagers faces for several years , just an electronic glow!!


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  • #1081
    helimachoptor
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 21,817 Mod ✭✭✭✭helimachoptor


    RobFowl wrote: »
    Neither are compulsory and its up to the individual or parents to make that call.

    Agree.

    It just baffles me that a parent would chose not to equip their kids with this stuff.

    tbh if he was cycling on the footpath i wouldnt mind, but he's a bad ass and is cycling on the road :pac:


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