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

Seth Brundle wrote: »

That's a nice spin D13exile. The spin down from Knockanally (I refer to it was Ovidstown - presumably wrongly)) is tough because the surface as you say is rotten. The council resurfaced it some months back but I think they made it even worse and now it manages to scrub off any speed you had goinf into it.
Still, there's a lovely downhill stretch into Newtown before you have the hill on the Northern side of the village.

It’s always been a lousy road surface in the 6 years I’ve been cycling up there. That’s what makes it a hard climb as you’re bouncing over potholes and the general unevenness of the surface.

Saying that, coming down into Newtown was a rush until I remembered that tight chicane at the bottom just as you come into the village. Hard on the old rim brakes and...........let’s just say, in that blink of an eye, I decided my next bike will have disc brakes as the rim brakes took their time to bite, although I will admit I was absolutely, top gear, flat out flying it.

Was a lovely day for a spin, even if it was very warm at midday as d13exile says.

First spin in a fortnight after falling and messing up my back, Drimnagh, Tallaght, gunny hill, Mount venus road, down to Marley park, sandyford, Rathmines, and then an extra loop of inchicore, Walkinstown, Harold's cross and home.
45km at an average of 25.7 km/h.

Paid it forward yesterday, just after Powerscourt. Stopped for a cyclist who had punctured for the second time, and was in need of a spare tube. He needed me to wait with the pump as well, as he'd used his CO2 cannister on his first replacement tube. I was on a short spin anyway, and had the option to ring home if I had a flat. I hope he made it home okay ... and that the cycling gods will look favourably on me for future rides!

Busted out my first 100k, 106 to be exact. Had initially planned to go to Wicklow but when the restrictions hit had to stay within Dublin.

Went around North Dublin County. Oldtown, Naul, Balbriggan, Skerries, Rush and Lusk, Malahide and then home on the S2S where for once the wind was at my back.

Out for 5 hours in total and horsed through a bowl of stew when I got in

Was saddened to hear that while I was out a poor soul was killed on a road that wouldn't have been too far from me at the time. They should cover every road in this county with cycle lanes, using compulsory purchase if necessary. Hard to feel safe.

Apart from that, great day out and feel quite achieved.

RIP friend

retalivity wrote: »

Whats the craic with the dublin 'lockdown' now, are there guards up the mountains turning cyclists back like there was earlier on in the year?
Looking to head up the mountains in the morning from the city centre.

What does it matter if they are there or not? Surely you can give a good guess as to where the border lies before turning back or changing direction?

GazzaL wrote: »

Anyone on here cycle into the back of a car today and cycle off without giving their details to the driver?

It wasn't me guv, honest!

First time on the bike in 6 months .

54km in 2 hours.

Drogheda, Mornington, laytown, julianstown, towards duleek and left up to Naul, balbriggan, julianstown and back to Drogheda.

I didn't cycle today but happened to drive the R108 which passed the scene of yesterday's tragic accident. On the way I saw some profound things I'll share

The first near the Ballymun NCT centre was the sight of rider who only had one arm. It was without the most humbling and amazing sight I've seen in a good while. This gentleman has my wholehearted admiration and if anyone here should know him, please do say he's got a very big fan here. He is a very capable cyclist and rode perfectly.

Beyond that I passed yesterday's tragic spot and there were some people gathered there with flowers. It looked very sad and sobering.

A few seconds after I passed that spot and on a perfectly straight stretch of road, an old purple Fiesta piloted by a boy racer flew towards me with its engine roaring it's head off, perhaps a few RPM away from destruction. I flashed my lights to slow him down as yesterday's accident site was around the bend. He saw fit to give me the middle finger but never once did I see those brake lights come on as he disappeared around the bend.

All that, in the space two miles or so

I didn't cycle today but I watched Conor Dunne's latest GCN video - of him attempting Donegal 555. Amazing and well worth a watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30ATJwJXSN4

The route looks brutal, and that Innishowen loop in itself is very challenging and that's only a quarter of the overall distance. And to think folks finish that in 17-20 hours.. unreal!!

What I would really love to see on GCN would be an ultra ride with Conor and our own NamelessPhil. Now THAT would be epic!!

Got in a 48km at 27.7kph cycle today, even though it was cool standing around, I found myself sweating buckets while moving.
Drimnagh, Navan Road, Cloner, Lucan, Newcastle, and home via the N7.
Wind was fairly okay for most, but got caught in a few spots.

https://strava.app.link/zHl2Op4FW9