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

LollipopJimmy · 19-08-2018 07:03PM

rodneyTrotter. wrote: »

You’re not Deirdre Barlow are ya ?

Today Deirdre Barlow did 7:57 on howth head tt according to strava , and 133k @33 kph in total cycle . Noticed that when I uploaded my spin out there today

That’s seriously hardcore whoever it was

Deirdre Barlow isn't that ugly... not me anyway, I'm still north of 10mins but weather permitting I'll beat it this week.

There has been a ridiculous amount of rides that are definitely ebikes etc, I keep getting notifications that I've lost KOMs, I have a few coming out of town around Kilmainham but then I'm given them back

19-08-2018 07:13PM

My first ever spin on a road bike today (my brother's spare) and did 86km at 27km per hour in a loop from Carrigaline in Cork to Garrettstown beach and back if that makes sense.

Used clip in shoes for the first time which were a small bit tricky at the start. I think his bike was too small for me and I had to wear cargo shorts as the cycling pair my brother promised did not materialise. My arse was killing me by the end and the brother roasted me on the hills.

Waiting on delivery of my own bike so hopefully it's the beginning of something. Really enjoyed the spin and it helped that it was warm and sunny for the most part.

magicbastarder · 19-08-2018 07:20PM

Deleted User wrote: »

My first ever spin on a road bike today (my brother's spare) and did 86km at 27km per hour

that's a hell of a debut.

19-08-2018 07:42PM

magicbastarder wrote: »

that's a hell of a debut.

Thanks. I was wiped out at the end. I really had no idea what I was getting myself into and was barely hanging in there at the end but it was great fun. I ran for years but have packed it in due to persistent injuries so am on the lookout for a new fix!

Tenzor07 · 19-08-2018 07:55PM

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

Deirdre Barlow isn't that ugly... not me anyway, I'm still north of 10mins but weather permitting I'll beat it this week.

There has been a ridiculous amount of rides that are definitely ebikes etc, I keep getting notifications that I've lost KOMs, I have a few coming out of town around Kilmainham but then I'm given them back

Whoever "Deirdre Barlow" is they put in a serious amount of KM's so doubt it some random eBiker?

Greenman · 19-08-2018 09:15PM

magicbastarder wrote: »

what's going on with that double crank setup on the tandem?

Sorry to go off topic.

Well spotted, it's for the kiddies to reduce the pedal length on the cranks, it works great and can be adjusted as the get older. Bought at St John Street Cycles a great shop for all cycling.

Hope that is of help. JD.

davidsatelle100 · 19-08-2018 09:53PM

Usual 101 Ballyfermot to Hollywood via the lake and back. Windy and rainy but still a nice heat out there.

c.p.w.g.w · 20-08-2018 06:38PM

A busy august with work and few bike issues had meant only 2 spins this month, but just having had a fitting on my bike and a headset replaced last week, I was mad for road tonight. Went into work 6.30 just to guarantee I'd be out by 5 and on the bike by 5.40, gonna have a nice 80-90km spin and knock the cobwebs outta my legs...No of course there was going to be a problem....

Creaking and crackling noise from my bottom bracket, so had to turn around, got 36.4km @32.1km/HR

So googled bottom bracket noise, my symptoms sounded like it. But the article suggested a few things to check...The crank arm clamp bolts needed to be tightened, brought the bike back out a zero noise...So angry, really could have got a serious spin in...

rollingscone · 20-08-2018 07:38PM

Quite pleased with myself to have gotten the Singlespeed up the (easy) village side of Howth up to the summit without stopping.

Had to use it on the club run yesterday which worked out fine thanks to the Iron Man pushing us Westward and had a good blast but wondered how the legs would hold up today.

Was pretty well warmed up by the time I climbed the Sutton side and really thought about my breathing on the final ramp up to the summit car park.

Dropped down to the village for a coffee and a very slimy pastry then applied that same technique to an out of the saddle climb until the gradient eased off.

https://www.strava.com/activities/1784959727/shareable_images/map_based?hl=en-US&v=1534765650

magicbastarder · 20-08-2018 10:27PM

rollingscone wrote: »

Quite pleased with myself to have gotten the Singlespeed up the (easier) village side of Howth up to the summit without stopping.

FTFY

monkeyslayer · 21-08-2018 11:43AM

Fecking little bastard wasp flew into my helmet on the enniskerry road and stung the scalp off me, blinding agony on the roadside for a few minutes!!

rushfan · 21-08-2018 12:49PM

After being on antibiotics last week, which had me floored, I was hoping to do around 30km today just to see how the legs were. Ended up doing 58 , plenty of cyclists around, funnily enough all of those I encountered were in the Ballyboughal area.

Internet Friend · 21-08-2018 08:56PM

40Km this evening, probably left it a little late as it was getting pretty dark at the end but was grand otherwise, lots of respect from other road users!

dahat · 21-08-2018 09:11PM

Tuesday club spin which means a mad gallop around the roads, enjoyed the buzz n the feeling of fast legs again though they did give out eventually.

Now Dahat don't be harbouring any thoughts of possibly racing in the Lucan GP.... You arent fit enough...

magicbastarder · 21-08-2018 09:21PM

lovely evening tonight. wind died off for a nice balmy evening.

c.p.w.g.w · 21-08-2018 09:25PM

A little over 70km @27km/hr 632 elevation gain

Started off with a hill climb...It was the back way to woodcock hill. Massive mistake, I was not ready for it. Fell off when I lost momentum. But afterwards it was a grand spin, a lot of racers out it seemed, either that or I'm just truly terrible.

jethrothe2nd · 21-08-2018 09:36PM

Beetled off from work a bit early and took the long way home seeing as the weather was so nice. 73km. Need to put some effort in so I don't fail miserably on the Rebel Tour in a couple of weeks time.

21-08-2018 10:13PM

Did a Tour of the Boyne Valley of sorts this morning. Headed out towards Oldbridge via rathmullen rd then left on to the Slane rd then took the next left and passed Dowth, Newgrange and then the narrow rd out to Knowth.

I headed for Slane then and most if not all the cars were coming against me on the N51 and the ones that weren't were well behaved which was a relief to be honest as it's not a road I like and rarely take.

Left in Slane onto the N2 over the bridge and left again after fenor castle over to Rosnaree and Donore and home.

Just over 34km in about 2 hours or so due to stopping to gawk at a few spots along the way and have a chat for a bit with some people from Bristol looking for directions and recommendations for places to see.

secman · 21-08-2018 10:22PM

Headed out for a handy spin, using small ring foe a bit. Just a short spin out to the Lamb, left turn for manor kilbride and back by Lisheen and home 32.5 km 26.3 kph AVG.

21-08-2018 10:35PM

Internet Friend wrote: »

40Km this evening, probably left it a little late as it was getting pretty dark at the end but was grand otherwise, lots of respect from other road users!

I was planning on heading out at half 8 the other night for a short spin and realised on my way to the shed I'd not have much light left so decided against it. I likely say it every year but it's unreal how fast the dark evening seem to creep back in.

magicbastarder · 21-08-2018 10:40PM

i got back today at 8:40, was as late as i would have chanced it without a light - probably 20 minutes earlier if it had been cloudy.

Internet Friend · 21-08-2018 11:28PM

Had the lights on, as did my mate who was out with me, so was all good. Really noticed it though, between straffan and celbridge it got very suddenly dark, was 9.30 getting home though!! Hence my last comment!

G1032 · 24-08-2018 09:42AM

"Have you any petrol or diesel?"
I just shake my head
"Well, have you?"
"Am, no" says I

I'd have thought the cycling helmet on my head might have given her a clue. Evidently not.

loyatemu · 24-08-2018 11:26AM

G1032 wrote: »

"Have you any petrol or diesel?"
I just shake my head
"Well, have you?"
"Am, no" says I

I'd have thought the cycling helmet on my head might have given her a clue. Evidently not.

you might have been on one of these bad boys:
https://www.donedeal.ie/bicycles-for-sale/motorized-bike/19479572

Wishbone Ash · 24-08-2018 11:32AM

G1032 wrote: »

"Have you any petrol or diesel?"
I just shake my head
"Well, have you?"
"Am, no" says I

I'd have thought the cycling helmet on my head might have given her a clue. Evidently not.

I get that regularly. I usually point to the helmet and say nothing until the penny drops.

magicbastarder · 24-08-2018 11:40AM

does this happen when you're out on the road? or waiting in a petrol station forecourt?

Wishbone Ash · 24-08-2018 11:48AM

magicbastarder wrote: »

does this happen when you're out on the road? or waiting in a petrol station forecourt?

When reaching the till to pay for a Coke etc.

24-08-2018 11:56AM

I've had it a couple of times too. Last time a woman behind me in the queue nearly wet herself laughing she thought it was so funny. Took the young lad behind the till a second to realise what was so funny before joining in the laughter.

mloc123 · 24-08-2018 12:00PM

Charging up my winter lights for this evening... summer is done I think

devonp · 24-08-2018 05:26PM

Afternoon spin over to Manor Kilbride, took shelter under a tree in Brittas from the rain, skies became black rain got heavier, thunder & lightning (decided not such a good idea under a tree) moved off down Lisheen south, really dark even heavier rain, by the end at the T junction it was hail bouncing off the ground, soaked but managed to get to the shop and took shelter and a nice warm coffee for 10-15 mins, cleared up some so got going again, but felt frozen, went up the Lamb to warm up:P, it seemed to work but the Garmin said 4.6C at the top. by the time i got to Ardclough sun was out and was pleasantly warm:D

as above is summer over???

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