Tell us about your cycle today part III

magicbastarder · 25-09-2022 02:01PM

ah, was about 11C when i was heading out.

vintcerf · 25-09-2022 05:11PM

first GDBR, great turnout - food disappointing.

boredatwork82 · 25-09-2022 05:47PM

Did the GDBR today myself for the first time. Grand spin. Could really have done with a cup of tea or coffee at the food stop. It was great doing the cycling on all the closed roads and the excellent Marshall's at every junction.

Saw a bad crash at the bottom of one descent. Hopefully the cyclist is ok.

10-10-20 · 25-09-2022 06:16PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119663605#Comment_119663605

That sharp left-hander in the midst of a quick descent....? If so that was also the site of a tandem crash in 2019. Hoping that it was minor, but there was an ambo and civil-defense/paramedic unit at it when I passed. My best wishes to those involved.

Seth Brundle · 25-09-2022 06:19PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119663687#Comment_119663687

I didn't do the GDBR this year but heard of an incident at a descent and was thinking was it at the same left hander as the one from 2019.

I also heard that the marshal today was positioned at the bend (at rhe bottom.of the hill) rather than further up the hill - not sure if the accuracy of this info.

smacl · 25-09-2022 06:26PM

Chilly out today so opted for a bit of climbing to keep warm including Cruagh, Cunard, Knockree and Kilegar to Foxes. Had planned on getting to Enniskerry via Glencree, but came across a tractor cavalcade half way down so took in Crone wood direction instead. Only 59k but 1.34k of up and glad of full length bibs and jacket.

token56 · 25-09-2022 06:38PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119663698#Comment_119663698

Did it myself today and that is correct the marshal was no more than 20m from the bend when I came to it which really wasn't much time to get the brakes on at the speed you could be doing. Could definitely have done which more advanced warning of it. Hopefully the person involved is ok.

10-10-20 · 25-09-2022 08:56PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119663771#Comment_119663771

I think that the marshal was in the same position, with the same flag, in 2019.

secman · 25-09-2022 09:23PM

End of season club spin this morning. Three groups, 100km, 140km and a 166 km. Plan was we would all end up back in Gorey at near enough same time. we went Gorey, wexford town; Wellington bridge, Bannow Bay, and down to Kilmore Quay. Back via Murntown, Wexford town, Oilgate, Enniscorthy, Ferns and back to Gorey, 166km, 1115 meters, avg speed 30. 5 kph . Unfortunately one guy had 3 punctures and abandoned st 120km, we were last to show at Opera coffee shop, a great spread was thoroughly enjoyed... horloxed now 😛 but great satisfaction doing it at 65 years young

ednwireland · 25-09-2022 09:51PM

Headed up glenaniff, first time surprisingly.

JMcL · 26-09-2022 01:00PM

Lumpy spin around south Kilkenny yesterday morning, up Bishops Mountain, down through Glenmore and boreens back to Waterford. Very pleasant spin which I'd usually do going the other way. I wasn't too cold here - Having worn a Mistral last week and sweltered, I just went with a lightish long sleeve and leg warmers which was spot on.

Had a bizzare incident when on the way home when some fat lad on a Harley in a learner tabard decided to reef me out of it for no reason whatsoever on a straight section of road with no traffic. I'm assuming he was taking exception to me riding secondary which is somewhat ironic given that I don't think a learner is supposed to be on anything as powerful as a Harley (open to correction on that one)

71.5km with 720m

phatkev · 30-09-2022 08:37PM

Just back from a week long trip from Berlin to Copenhagen, done about 750km over the 7 days. Couldnt have asked for a better route to do my first bike packing trip on. Went from Berlin->Oranienburg->Neustrelitz->Karkow am See->Rostock->Stege->Rodvig->Copenhagen

Super jealous of both the cycling infrastructure and the general attitudes towards cyclists and bikes in both countries we passed trough

magicbastarder · 01-10-2022 01:05PM

A fairly standard 50km route for me song around NCD this morning, but spotted 5 birds of prey in 4 different sightings (two red kites and three, possibly four buzzards).

And one of the worst overtakes I've seen in a very long time. Proper pants **** moment for the driver of the oncoming car.

secman · 01-10-2022 05:45PM

Dublin spin today, up embankment, Lisheeen South, along Sally gap road, turned at Lawrence OToole Bridge and left up the long climb up to Sorrell Hill Gap, drop into Lacken. Lake spin, and left towards Wicklow Gap but turned along the long drag to Hollywood, coffee stop. Easy way back, Blessington and back down embankment and home.

80 km almost 1,000 metres and 24.5 avg. The view at Sorrell Gap peaking at 420m overlooking the lake is stunning.

magicbastarder · 01-10-2022 07:10PM

where is that? google maps doesn't seem to know the name.

secman · 01-10-2022 07:19PM

Sent you a pm, it's at back of Lacken, the other 2 lads were calling it Black Mountain but I know it as Sorrell Hill, shows on Strava too.

magicbastarder · 01-10-2022 07:25PM

ah yeah, that is a cracker:

https://www.google.com/maps/@53.138326,-6.4410381,3a,75y,257.7h,85.13t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1suxbzkzaLBho8r2iwfKsCyg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192

secman · 01-10-2022 07:29PM

That spot you posted is the peak, has a little viewing area on left, just before the drop to Lacken , that spot is 420m , spectacular view of lakes👌

Seth Brundle · 01-10-2022 07:30PM

Looking at the OSI map, as you're travelling W over the hill towards Lacken, Sorrel Hill is on your right and Black Hill on your left...

secman · 01-10-2022 07:31PM

So we were All correct 🤣 Strava shows it as Sorrell Hill Gap

01-10-2022 08:56PM

Out early this morning. Did the 90k loop I did last week in reverse - I was given three hours and know this comes in at exactly that with one short coffee stop - and managed to do it at exactly the same wattage as last week, 241. Zone 2 everywhere except Zone 3 on the three main hills.

So peaceful out there at that time and lovely to get well out of the city. Had a very close pass from a person in an SUV (army tank!) on a bend at a renowned accident black spot. Crazy stuff. All other drivers were great and very respectful. Had a chat with a farmer as he took his cows across a road after milking.

Home at the three hour limit on the button and felt good after eating loads and drinking three full bottles. Fuelling well has really transformed my longer rides.

Overall, 89k with 913m climbing at 30.5kph.

MangleBadger · 02-10-2022 06:50PM

Lovely day for a spin. Have gotten into the habit of putting the bike in the car and driving to lesser travelled roads.

Started at Aughrim and went Woodenbridge, Avoca, down by Brittas, Arklow and back.

Encountered a killer of a hill outside Arklow. 12% average for 800m, but a lot in the high teens. Sapped the legs for the rest of the spin.

https://strava.app.link/RqiiEXFSNtb

https://strava.app.link/1vKqkOXSNtb

71k with 975m at 24.4kmh. Need to get that average speed up!

JMcL · 02-10-2022 09:33PM

Relatively flat spin this morning Tramore to Waterford, then out towards Kilmacow turning over to Fiddown on lovely quiet back roads. Back across the Suir to Portlaw, where I thought about throwing a bit of climbing into the mix, but didn't, as have had some non-covid bug niggling at me over the past couple of weeks, so felt a bit lacking in energy. Took the straight road to Kilmeaden and home. Close passed on the way for no good reason by some twat in a topless Audi, so he may well have heard my opinion of him.

Nevertheless, glorious morning. 61.5km with about 470m of up at a fairly sedate 22.5km/h average

crosstownk · 02-10-2022 10:30PM

Ref Sorrel Hill Gap - I've always knows the hill as Sorrel Hill but for me, the pass at the top has always been Ballynultagh Gap. https://www.strava.com/segments/6802023

secman · 02-10-2022 10:56PM

See that, but Strava shows that as Sorrell Hill Gap on my ride . Google refers to both names on different Web pages. As I said, I called that road Sorrell Hill and the 2 lads with me called it Black Hill....

Seth Brundle · 02-10-2022 11:00PM

Looking at the OSI 6" map, Ballynultagh is a townland on the left of the road with Ballydonnell on the right (as you head uphill towards Lacken). Sorrel Hill peak is where Ballydonnell meets four other townland.

https://webapps.geohive.ie/mapviewer/index.html

Seth Brundle · 08-10-2022 06:49PM

Did the Dublin Fire Brigade "Staying in the Saddle for Prostate Cancer" 115km sportive today - second time doing it. Grrat weather, great route but my legs were empty for the middle third up to Bellewstown (that feckin hill!)

I cycled from Leixlip to the start point in Fairview and within 200m of home my tubeless front tyre started jizzing all over me and the bike. Do I go home and get my old bike or do I continue and hope it seals? I motored on.

Got the lads from CSS to top up the air and I cleaned the white mess off the bike.

Heading up Howth Head and my tyre does it again. Again I motored on again.

Apparently in Howth village some of the lads heard a kid say something like "daddy look at the cyclists" and daddy replied that "no we don't like them" 🙄

I cycled back home managing to beat my previous high score of 160km (which was last year's event) but with everyone out, I headed off to McEvoys in Hazelhatch for a quick delicious pint.

All in all, I did my longest spin of 177km at 26.2km/h with 1281m which brings me over my annual target of 75,000m. Knackered now!

https://strava.app.link/Rn5lFcoQXtb

09-10-2022 06:58AM

Nothing as impressive as 177km for me but got out yesterday morning for 70k. Had to be home by 9.30am so was on the road for 7.15 and was seriously underdressed. Finding it hard to get my head around digging out the winter kit after such a warm, beautiful summer in my neck of the woods.

Headed out in bib shorts, summer socks and a base layer over a short sleeved jersey with just a neck scarf thingy to keep me warm. No gloves. I realised after 10 minutes I had made a mistake but was on the clock and didn't go back, hoping I would warm up. I never did really, even after the sun came up.

Anyway, I saw a huge bird of prey (buzzard?) in a field and had a great interaction with a tractor on a narrow road. He was stuck behind me and I just knew the traffic would be building so I signalled to pull in and I got a friendly double toot as he passed. Last time I was on that stretch I got abused by a driver so it felt good to change it up.

Overall, 70k with 700m climbing at 30.5kph. Bang on the money at target of 240w for the spin.

I got the stingy hands and legs in the shower afterwards as a reminder that I need to get out the winter kit. Ironically, I have a brand new winter jersey and bib tights in the wardrobe.

secman · 09-10-2022 01:39PM

I managed a 70km yesterday, set out st 8:15 am Tallaght to Saggart, Kilteel, Kill ,Naas. The other lads headed for curragh, I had to be back early, on Grandfather duty, headed across to Blessington and back home solo. 70km avg 27 odd kph and 530 odd meters

Today , headed to Gorey for meetup, Camolin, Ferns , The Harrow, Boolavogue, Oulart, Ballyedmund and home. Just under 60km ,avg 29kph and 475 meters. Very windy but dry today.

I find this weather still okay, still on Summer kit with long sleeve under armour. Yesterday wore lightest gloves I have but today back in mits.

Great to get out today, had it as a write off due to bad weather.

Just nudged through 9,000 kms today...Happy with that.

ednwireland · 09-10-2022 02:59PM

wet, thing is once your out in it it's never as bad . Still better than the turbo 😃

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