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

Mc Love · 08-04-2020 09:29AM

Done a 11.18km loop within the 2km radius, could stretch a little bit further but dont want to risk it. Highest elevation on the loop is 43m but the descent is quite fun and certainly clears the cobwebs.

triggermortis · 08-04-2020 10:11AM

I’ve a couple of short loops by the house that I link together to give me a bit of a spin. Been taking the kids on one and getting them used to the roads while it’s quiet, and they’re loving it - especially since the weather has improved

cletus · 08-04-2020 12:37PM

Second spin on the road with my two boys

Time 54.36

Distance 4.88 miles

Avg. Speed 5.4mph

Elev. Gain 131ft

Maybe there's something to 'gear 6' after all...

All messing aside, it's great to be able to bring the kids on the road on their bikes. I'm able to show them positioning, stopping to cross roads, dealing with cars overtaking.

On top of that, with the small bit of traffic that's out there, everyone is being courteous and friendly, with more waves from cars than I've ever seen before

wersal gummage · 08-04-2020 01:55PM

ronoc wrote: »

That wasn't a cyclist. It was an asshole riding a bike.

True enough. Its a bit of a cliché though, a nice soundbite. He was on a storck and in bibs etc, to most people he would be a "cyclist", was really just making the point that hopefully someone with a lack of self awareness would see and maybe reflect on their behaviour. Since I posted that I saw another, bizarrely, again spitting in the middle of a busy urban spot! Again, I of course acknowledge that most are not doing this.

I'd you complained to Dublin bus about being nearly run over by a bus driver how would you react if they told you "that wasn't a bus driver,it was...."

Roadtoad · 08-04-2020 05:22PM

cletus wrote: »

Second spin on the road with my two boys

Time 54.36
Distance 4.88 miles
Avg. Speed 5.4mph
Elev. Gain 131ft

Maybe there's something to 'gear 6' after all...

All messing aside, it's great to be able to bring the kids on the road on their bikes. I'm able to show them positioning, stopping to cross roads, dealing with cars overtaking.

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You'll be in trouble when they start quoting The Rules to you, with all those references. Gosh dad, how quaint, a mile, a foot. Had you misplaced your hourglass that day?

smacl · 08-04-2020 05:26PM

Seeing lots of families out on bikes on my short local loop which is great to see. A fair few nervous looking parents who also seem new to cycling. I hope it sticks for some when this all blows over. 14k for me today over 36 minutes which was a refreshing lungful of air and blast of sunshine. Will supplement with a short turbo session later.

Internet Friend · 08-04-2020 06:01PM

2 Laps of Celbridge, 27.6km @ 30.1km/h avg. Loads out cycling, running and walking, great weather for it.

https://www.strava.com/activities/3272137485

cletus · 08-04-2020 06:12PM

Roadtoad wrote: »

You'll be in trouble when they start quoting The Rules to you, with all those references. Gosh dad, how quaint, a mile, a foot. Had you misplaced your hourglass that day?

I use Garmin connect for both running and cycling. I have all my measurements set to imperial. Drive my mates mad when I start talking about my running pace in minute/miles.

I reckon I'm of the generation where I'm happy using either or. I'll often use both imperial and metric in the same set of dimensions.

dahat · 11-04-2020 02:30PM

Did 90 mins on the turbo outdoors then quick change & put the door for quick loop around the town on a glorious day.

Rear cable snapped starting loop 2 so called a halt & went home happy to get outdoors for a while.

ted1 · 11-04-2020 06:24PM

A few up and downs of killiney hill .
59 mins 59 seconds. Managed a few PBs. Lovely evening fir it. Climbed 460m over 21km
https://strava.app.link/u71DIugwB5

letape · 11-04-2020 06:48PM

Really enjoying taking my 9 year old out for short spins.

iwillhtfu · 11-04-2020 07:58PM

I had to take a break from zwift today, it always seems to be me saying I'll just take a handy spin around then ends up balls to the wall and collapsing off the bike :rolleyes:

So wound it right back today and a nice cruisey spin to pick up a few essentials

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Seth Brundle · 11-04-2020 09:47PM

Went out this evening around the main roads of Leixlip (within the 2km zone).
Beautiful weather but was already tired after a run this morning and a fair bit of outdoor work during the day.

At one point a car overtook me fairly closely (he had the whole road to do it safely). He braked after I shouted and as I passed him I just shouted in his passenger window that he should be giving me more space. This all on the same road where a person was killed in a collision a few hours beforehand :rolleyes:

https://strava.app.link/ko3x7hGBB5

fat bloke · 11-04-2020 09:57PM

Surprised this thread is still a thing. That anyone wants to hear about anyone else's cycle...

FWIW ....emmmm ....so today I ...ahh..... I went anticlockwise.

Because yesterday and the day before I .....ammm.... I went..... like, y'know.... clockwise.

11-04-2020 10:55PM

fat bloke wrote: »

Surprised this thread is still a thing. That anyone wants to hear about anyone else's cycle...

FWIW ....emmmm ....so today I ...ahh..... I went anticlockwise.

Because yesterday and the day before I .....ammm.... I went..... like, y'know.... clockwise.

I know a tiny person who went for a wobble on her sisters old balance bike this week and fell off after not 2 meters. Not sure if it was clockwise or not as she kind of just pushed off and went one way them the other and then just keeled over

positron · 12-04-2020 06:39AM

#MeToo did a loop around the house. Yay. It's special because it was the first ride outdoors this year. I did climb couple of nice hills in France two days ago, but it doesn't count as it was done at 'le cabanon' on BingRingVR.

Like it's been said already, really nice to ride around with light traffic, loads of families on bike, great to see the joy in little faces. Our favourite canal path beyond the 2k radius, but my kids have been out on their bikes on exploring main roads, ally-ways & fields in the last few weeks. Also not having to tuck your elbows and knees in to avoid scrapping against cars.. and in general people have time in their hands and courtesy and a smile / wave for others... Bliss!!

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Couple of pictures!

please read the posts mentioned in the thread title for guidance on posting about rides during lockdown

North of 32 · 16-04-2020 08:25AM

I was planning on not riding at all yesterday but got shifty and jumped on Zwift to do a race at 2130.

I did a race on the Bologna TT course. I knew it would be hard but I got dropped right from the start despite putting out about 600w before the race even began.

No matter. I powered on, heart rate through the roof. The last 2km was excruciating but I told myself to keep going and finish. Then, with 600m to go and the course mercifully ''flattening'' a bit, my chain dropped

I quickly popped the chain back on and finished.

But the reason this upsets is me is because it now means, to satisify myself, I need to do the race again and make sure to do a full effort without a pause. Oh god.. :eek:

Seth Brundle · 18-04-2020 11:47AM

Went out and about the roads of Leixlip again this morning. Whilst it was dry, it was damn cold compared to recently.

One thing I've noticed recently is the traffic lights at Cope Bridge in Confey don't give enough time for people to cross (and I wouldn't say I was going slowly!). It's a single file bridge over the Royal Canal and railway in Confey with traffic lights regulating traffic flow & direction over the bridge. However over the last week, I'd wait for a green and when I get it, I promptly cycle up and over. Most times, the lead car on thr other side is either coming towards me and/or finger wagging or horn beeping at me. The lights changed in their favour while I was crossing and it looks like I broke a red.
I've listed it via www.fixyourstreet.ie but it hasn't been resolved yet so looks like I'll be spending the next while feeding the belief that all cyclists break reds

redarmyblues · 18-04-2020 12:47PM

ToThe back tube failed and I can't replace it because bicycles are not essential items, except it is to me. Edit. So no cycle today, I was replacing my puncture stuff to the drawer when I spotted some shoe goo. It is the joint between tube and valve that failed so I applied some goo and here's hoping for tomorrow.

Type 17 · 18-04-2020 01:04PM

redarmyblues wrote: »

The back tube failed and I can't replace it because bicycles are not essential items, except it is to me.

All bike shops are entitled to open on an emergency basis, for essential work (to keep you on the road, not to sell you stuff that you fancy, rather than need).

Not all are doing so, but many are - check your LBS's website or FB page, to see what to do (usually, phone to arrange an appointment, so you don't end up in the shop with others when dropping off/collecting).

Felexicon · 18-04-2020 02:47PM

redarmyblues wrote: »

ToThe back tube failed and I can't replace it because bicycles are not essential items, except it is to me. Edit. So no cycle today, I was replacing my puncture stuff to the drawer when I spotted some shoe goo. It is the joint between tube and valve that failed so I applied some goo and here's hoping for tomorrow.

What kind of tube do you need?
Where are you based?

Eamonnator · 18-04-2020 03:03PM

Quote positron.
Like it's been said already, really nice to ride around with light traffic, loads of families on bike, great to see the joy in little faces. Our favourite canal path beyond the 2k radius, but my kids have been out on their bikes on exploring main roads, ally-ways & fields in the last few weeks. Also not having to tuck your elbows and knees in to avoid scrapping against cars.. and in general people have time in their hands and courtesy and a smile / wave for others... Bliss!!

Only noticed this now.
I walk regularly around there with Bruce, he loves it. I can let him off his lead. it's within my 2km limit. It's great to have those fields and lane so close to the town.

18-04-2020 06:32PM

@Eamon can you walk the whole way over the lane headed down to the Rugby club and cut across the field to the shops at Bryanstown there? I've often passed it on the Bryanstown side and seen people in walking there at the roundabout and wondered where it went. Makes sense now.

Eamonnator · 18-04-2020 10:50PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

@Eamon can you walk the whole way over the lane headed down to the Rugby club and cut across the field to the shops at Bryanstown there? I've often passed it on the Bryanstown side and seen people in walking there at the roundabout and wondered where it went. Makes sense now.

Yes, the lane goes as far as the rugby field. You can turn right into the fields, and walk around the edges of the fields, it brings you out at the roundabout at the school.
Originally that lane continued onto the Beamore Road. The hedges are still there, but completely overgrown and boggy and marshy in places.

dohouch · 18-04-2020 11:10PM

It's the season of Yoyo cycling

Same as yesterday and the day before, the roads are the same, but the weather changes:cool:
1. 1X Rocky up
2. 2X Yoyo
3. 1X Long John
These are all short climbs ( the names are mine alone ) within a 2 Km radius of home. I may get more ambitious in the next 17 days and rinse and repeat more often, but the cycles will be the same. I like climbing and the roads are mine alone, I do permit well behaved pedestrians as long as they they keep to the edges:P

18-04-2020 11:17PM

Eamonnator wrote: »

Yes, the lane goes as far as the rugby field. You can turn right into the fields, and walk around the edges of the fields, it brings you out at the roundabout at the school.
Originally that lane continued onto the Beamore Road. The hedges are still there, but completely overgrown and boggy and marshy in places.

I remember as a young fella using the pump at the other end of the lane on Beamore Rd to get a drink and fill our bottles

Wonder is that still there and functional? Been ages since I've been over that way on the bike..... job for the morning me thinks !!!!

magicbastarder · 19-04-2020 05:31PM

just went for a half hour spin around glasnevin and drumcondra and back up towards finglas. beautiful evening, and the roads were nice and quiet.

passed this green area near finglas, it has a curious sunken aspect, divided in two. am curious as to whether there's any rationale.

https://www.google.com/maps/@53.3854832,-6.2880098,3a,75y,250.64h,80.97t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1snzwA7kJa0rRiScCLxKACZw!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

ednwireland · 19-04-2020 06:21PM

turbo on the patio

magicbastarder · 19-04-2020 06:22PM

i've already checked the old maps - no quarry marked there, just farmland. where are you thinking of?

triggermortis · 19-04-2020 07:11PM

An hour out on the roads within my 2km, trying a few efforts on some hills. Chilly enough out again compared to the start of the week. I was starting to get a bit of colour on the arms and legs but back to arm and leg warmers today. Even had a gilet on for the first lap...

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

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