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

Somedude9 · 24-05-2017 09:42PM

Up Kippure today for the first time, those ramps near the end are tough. Blessed I didn't crash coming down Stocking lane, almost lost the back wheel after slamming on due to a car cutting across my path at the viewing area. Perhaps swerving was the better option, hard though as its an instinctive response to hit the brakes when surprised like that.

LollipopJimmy · 24-05-2017 10:08PM

Dub 8 to Staffan tonight, haven't been on the bike properly in a few weeks. Been training hard in the gym the last while and it properly stood to me. No breaks apart from a nip into Barberstown to collect something for work and grabbed a water in the shop. Lovely evening for it

Bloggsie · 25-05-2017 07:51AM

great spin home last night, flogged meself and did 30 kms in 76 mins.(a pb for me) a wonderful greeting when I made it home, a cold shower, a cold beer, a bbq steak dinner and then the match.

magicbastarder · 25-05-2017 08:04AM

just the commute in this morning - a little chillier than expected, had mist for the first 12 or 13 km, and then again on the climb up newtownpark avenue. had to take the glasses off as they were getting covered in condensation.

LollipopJimmy · 25-05-2017 09:45AM

magicbastarder wrote: »

just the commute in this morning - a little chillier than expected, had mist for the first 12 or 13 km, and then again on the climb up newtownpark avenue. had to take the glasses off as they were getting covered in condensation.

Prescription glasses or cycling/sunglasses?

magicbastarder · 25-05-2017 10:43AM

cheapo €3 ones bought in aldi on monday.

LollipopJimmy · 25-05-2017 11:09AM

magicbastarder wrote: »

cheapo €3 ones bought in aldi on monday.

I had the cheapo ones and had the same problem. Started wearing my Oakleys and never have that problem. They're not cheap and i'm fearful of loosing or breaking them but I never get condensation unless I put them on my head at lights etc

Alanstrainor · 25-05-2017 11:34AM

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

I had the cheapo ones and had the same problem. Started wearing my Oakleys and never have that problem. They're not cheap and i'm fearful of loosing or breaking them but I never get condensation unless I put them on my head at lights etc

I've been considering the upgrade from cheapy glasses to a set of Oakleys or similar... a lot of cash though.

Like others here I was faced with fog yesterday and this morning. Thought it was amazing really, looked really eerie coming down the coast from Baldoyle. It did make it chilly, and had to remove my sunglasses for a time.

Got my bike to work voucher on Monday, will be ordering a bike this evening, first new bike in 6 or 7 years. It'll take a long time to get used to having gears coming from my single speed!

LollipopJimmy · 25-05-2017 03:14PM

Alanstrainor wrote: »

I've been considering the upgrade from cheapy glasses to a set of Oakleys or similar... a lot of cash though.

I had the Oakleys already, I have a few pairs at home... a fool and their money and all that. I hadn't used them on the bike but on long journeys they are so much more comfortable, so much so that you forget you are wearing them

dahat · 25-05-2017 03:32PM

Stunning day but as my bike is in LBS and no road Tyre for the turbo bike I'm going to have to put the turbo in the yard and convince myself it's just as good...

robyntmorton · 25-05-2017 03:33PM

dahat wrote: »

Stunning day but as my bike is in LBS and no road Tyre for the turbo bike I'm going to have to put the turbo in the yard and convince myself it's just as good...

Put it out on the road, tucked in to the kerb and let local traffic go closely around you for the true feel of the cycle.

dahat · 25-05-2017 03:48PM

robyntmorton wrote: »

Put it out on the road, tucked in to the kerb and let local traffic go closely around you for the true feel of the cycle.

Hahaha!!!! Be some sight I'd say.

Luxman · 25-05-2017 04:11PM

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

I had the Oakleys already, I have a few pairs at home... a fool and their money and all that. I hadn't used them on the bike but on long journeys they are so much more comfortable, so much so that you forget you are wearing them

Love my salice glasses.

dahat · 25-05-2017 05:55PM

dahat wrote: »

Stunning day but as my bike is in LBS and no road Tyre for the turbo bike I'm going to have to put the turbo in the yard and convince myself it's just as good...

Actually not as bad as I thought, lovely wind to cool the body down while hammering away.

Eamonnator · 25-05-2017 06:29PM

I cycled up to Bellewstown 4 times today, each time on a different road.

magicbastarder · 25-05-2017 08:50PM

the locals probably thought you'd gone a little funny in the sun.

moonboy52 · 25-05-2017 08:51PM

Since i got back to cycling a month ago, i have been building up distance on the Waterford Greenway.

Today i said i'd go for the full length, Waterford City to Dungarvan and back.

It was tough going but a good feeling getting it done.

I'll be sleeping on my front tonight

It was my first metric century. Not bad on a Hybrid

LpPepper · 25-05-2017 09:05PM

An amazing day for the bike, probably the best of the year...

Took a spin out from Tallaght to Lucan, onto Celbridge and home via Peamount with a club mate. Fairly short spin due to time constraints but we managed 38km distance in 1hr 11mins at 32km/h average speed, average HR 168bpm.

Struggled to keep up with him at some points, had to tuck in behind him, then again he does have 20 extra kgs of weight than me to power along

secman · 25-05-2017 09:11PM

Headed up to pay Sally a visit, haven't been up there in over fifteen years, she hasn't aged a bit unfortunately I have:). Met an old competitor of mine up there, he was putting down the finishing line for the Orwell club race. Nice to see you again Eddie Lane.
Anyways 53km, Avg just under 25 kph. Plenty of cyclist up there tonight. I went the manor Kilbride way up and came back down by kippure, hellfire club and home.
Lovely evening for a spin.

plodder · 26-05-2017 09:48AM

Left work at Eastpoint early yesterday (about 5:30) and could not believe the 2km queue of cars on the R108 along side airport main runway. They must have been delayed on that road at least 20 minutes as I smugly passed them by, enjoying the sunshine. Bliss.

triggermortis · 26-05-2017 09:54AM

Rode to work on the good bike again as its so much nicer (and faster) than my usual commuting bike. First time I remember seeing my Garmin switch from night mode to day mode (at 05.10 if you were wondering...)

LollipopJimmy · 26-05-2017 04:51PM

Cycled to work after lunch. This 1300 metre commute is torture

Eamonnator · 26-05-2017 05:11PM

I cycled to "Storm in a Teacup" on the pier in Skerries today for an ice cream cone. I had a large 99 with sprinkles.
I went to Skerries via Duleek, Kilmoon X, Garristown, Naul, Ballyboughall, Blakes X, Lusk and Rush. I came home via Black Hills, Balrothery, Balscadden, Gormanstown, Julianstown and Laytown.

The cone was delicious!

Wishbone Ash · 26-05-2017 06:18PM

Eamonnator wrote: »

I cycled to "Storm in a Teacup" on the pier in Skerries today for an ice cream cone...

I thought the long queues there looked out of place today given the drama taking place metres away.

Eamonnator · 26-05-2017 06:43PM

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

I thought the long queues there looked out of place today given the drama taking place metres away.

I only read about it, when I saw your post
When I was enjoying my cone, I was full of the joys of life.
Life can be so cruel.

Unknown Soldier · 26-05-2017 08:00PM

I had a cracking morning out on the bike!

Magical almost.

I even took out the good bike. https://www.strava.com/activities/1006037789

www.instagram.com/p/BUjUIUoh-ts/

I even met all the wild horses and played with FBI Book "live"
https://www.facebook.com/100004117142305/videos/827785174035380

Sadly though after adding a certain set of wheels to my AS bike, I thnk I kind of fecked my left knee by putting the hammer down in the big ring.

Said wheels...
www.instagram.com/p/BUYklJuBxcE

(Yours for 900e!) Savage tbh.

I finished my cycle on wednesday morning but when walking to the car my left leg/inside knee just went.

It was only for a few seconds, but it was a bit weird!

So I am trying to be careful about using it. My MB 200 is questionable. I'm of the opnion that the raods will still be there over the next few months, and maybe I should be carefull about the Knee!

We'll see how the weekends goes...

Eamonnator · 26-05-2017 09:16PM

^^^^^^
That photo certainly looks magical.

triggermortis · 27-05-2017 08:18AM

triggermortis wrote: »

Rode to work on the good bike again as its so much nicer (and faster) than my usual commuting bike. First time I remember seeing my Garmin switch from night mode to day mode (at 05.10 if you were wondering...)

Garmin switched modes at 05.09 this morning...

Ride home last night felt a lot quicker than normal..
https://www.strava.com/activities/1006828921

20.7 Km @ 31.2Kmh. Must take the good bike more often.

Don't Chute! · 27-05-2017 02:30PM

28kms today. The rain was pretty horrific although it was actually quite enjoyable once I got over the initial uncomfortable feeling. Elevation on the Garmin was all over the place.

kirk buttercup · 28-05-2017 12:21PM

Just shy of 80km today . Absolutely beautiful out there

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