Cork Boards Spin.Sunday 16th May.Just do it ye langers.

papac · 10-05-2010 01:01PM #1

Ok. Lots of interest in Cork Spins. Last one was good-if small due to short notice.We could talk about it forever or just do it.

I propose 9 o clock- Grand Parade. All abilities. Route to be decided as wind/ weather become apparent.
Beginners can do a shorter route and we can all meet on the way back.

Any takers/other ideas.????

thebouldwhacker · 10-05-2010 01:43PM

I should be good with this:) Boards Kit will finally fly the flag for the rebel county. Count me in unless I post up other wise.

Vélo · 10-05-2010 01:45PM

Dubba · 10-05-2010 01:57PM

I should be up for this as well.

2 Wheels Good · 10-05-2010 02:35PM

Should be up for it too...

murf85 · 10-05-2010 02:38PM

The last one was good infairness...Count me in..

jdt101 · 10-05-2010 04:27PM

A4 Race in Cork Sunday May 16th:

http://stfinbarrscc.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/whitechurchracemay2010.pdf

thehangtenguy · 10-05-2010 06:54PM

I'm up for this.:)

Plastik · 10-05-2010 08:39PM

Likewise, will try and get in for this with two others hopefully.

Funkyzeit · 10-05-2010 08:45PM

Should be fit in a couple of weeks so will join yis then. Ps - Cork Boards spins were soooo 2009...;)

thebouldwhacker · 11-05-2010 11:50AM

Good idea deciding on the route on Sunday but any thoughts on distance? Just wondering about return time, I have to let shorty know what time (approx) I'll be back, I'm good for anything over an hour but would like to be back by 1 or 2, any more time will take some more cajoling

papac · 11-05-2010 12:56PM

thoughts on distance?

My plan for next weekend was for a shortish long spin if you know what I mean.

Three hours ish would suit me - don't know what anyone else thinks.

Plastik · 11-05-2010 01:44PM

What would you do in 3h - I'd probably be anywhere between 70-80k depending on the route/weather etc.

murf85 · 11-05-2010 01:54PM

Well if there will be as many going on sunday as seem to be interested, then maybe it would be a good idea to stick to main roads this time around..

thebouldwhacker · 11-05-2010 04:58PM

Just to throw out a few suggestions...

This is a fantastic spin, 80km Cork-Macroom out by the Lee back main Killarney road (or turn at macroom and return the same road)

This comes in at 64km and is a Cork -Kinsale loop via Innishshannon involving the airport hill out and back:D

This is much shorter at 37km goes Cork follows the harbour along the old railway line to the ferry across to Cobh and back the old Cork-Midleton road. (N.B.!!! I have no idea what times the ferries are on at)

These are only to get the ball rolling and see where people are re hills/distance etc...

papac · 11-05-2010 07:07PM

70-80k depending on the route/weather etc

Sounds about right.

main roads this time

I think earlyish on a Sunday small roads are ok as there isn't a lot of traffic. Later on (on way back??) maybe main roads an idea.

@thebouldwhacker. I like all those routes. The Macroom back road is a favourtite of mine and where we went last time. Like you say-see who's coming and what everyone is into.
Ballyhooley via Carrignavar is a lovely (less well known) spin.Good if the wind is in the North. About 70k hilly.(My mouse is banjaxed so cant do Mapmyride.)

I think if you have differing abilities an out and back route is good as some people can push further faster and everyone can meet up on way back for a cup of tea.

murf85 · 11-05-2010 07:27PM

Done this route, well, a bit longer a few weeks ago but if we have a few newcomers i said id shorten it a bit, and also take out the hill going from crookstown to coachford..

http://www.mapmyride.com/route/ie/Cork/157127360582376860

thebouldwhacker · 11-05-2010 09:47PM

All good routes... anyone else wanna post up? longer/shorter/more hills/less hills? Its all about getting bums on saddles

Jethro127 · 12-05-2010 11:41AM

[
QUOTE=thebouldwhacker;65836627]Just to throw out a few suggestions...

This is a fantastic spin, 80km Cork-Macroom out by the Lee back main Killarney road (or turn at macroom and return the same road)

This comes in at 64km and is a Cork -Kinsale loop via Innishshannon involving the airport hill out and back:D

This is much shorter at 37km goes Cork follows the harbour along the old railway line to the ferry across to Cobh and back the old Cork-Midleton road. (N.B.!!! I have no idea what times the ferries are on at)

These are only to get the ball rolling and see where people are re hills/distance etc...[/QUOTE]

Plastik · 12-05-2010 03:43PM

I think the 64 & 37 are too short personally.

crashoveroid · 12-05-2010 03:52PM

If you want a good spin here is one my club normally take head from the bandon RB to Inishshannon after you go over the bridge swing left it will bring you to Ballinadee and from there to ballinspittle from there The old Head then Kinsale time for a Coffee and cake then take the road from kinsale to the halfway RB and then up over the Viduct and back to the City good spin nice hills but noting too hard.

Jethro127 · 12-05-2010 04:28PM

Great idea, but I can't go on Sunday as I've been roped into helping at the Finbarrs race. Anyone free for similar on Saturday morning? Where in Grand Parade by the way?
No stress if it doesn't suit I can hook up with the group the following week.

papac wrote: »

Ok. Lots of interest in Cork Spins. Last one was good-if small due to short notice.We could talk about it forever or just do it.

I propose 9 o clock- Grand Parade. All abilities. Route to be decided as wind/ weather become apparent.
Beginners can do a shorter route and we can all meet on the way back.

Any takers/other ideas.????

thebouldwhacker · 12-05-2010 05:07PM

Jethro127 wrote: »

Where in Grand Parade by the way?

The same place as all the people wearing lycra and standing beside bikes... not going into the church for mass.:rolleyes:

Only messing:pac:, dont know, by the park gates or some where around there?? either way be hard to miss.

I for one cant do sat i'm afraid, hope the race day goes well for ye.

murf85 · 14-05-2010 09:42PM

Right lads...who is in for sunday morning so?

papac · 15-05-2010 09:25AM

I know I started this thread but it looks like I can't make it now:o.

Just carry on without me.:)

thebouldwhacker · 15-05-2010 11:07PM

That sucks... but I'm in.
Just found out I lost a shoe cover so have to dig to find an old set:mad: god damn it I really liked them

Anyway I'll be down before 9 ready to rock.

thebouldwhacker · 16-05-2010 12:00PM

So what happened guys.... As much as I enjoy Sunday cycling solo a tad disappointing when no one else showed:( A bit like showing upfor a game of footie and ending up with a 10 minute tip around.

Jethro127 · 17-05-2010 09:25AM

Hey really sorry that no one turned up . . . as I said I couldn't go as I'd to help out with Finbarrs. Can't believe all those who raved on about 40k runs being too short and reommending 70k+ spins didn't show . .

thebouldwhacker wrote: »

So what happened guys.... As much as I enjoy Sunday cycling solo a tad disappointing when no one else showed:( A bit like showing upfor a game of footie and ending up with a 10 minute tip around.

Plastik · 17-05-2010 10:53AM

Apologies from this side, I was all set to go on Saturday night, bike and gear cleaned ready to go early Sunday am but unfortunately, as is the case sometimes, real life got in the way. Only got a chance to get on the net now

Funkyzeit · 17-05-2010 11:02AM

Jethro127 wrote: »

Can't believe all those who raved on about 40k runs being too short and reommending 70k+ spins didn't show . .

+1.
Poor form -just needed a quick post saying you couldn't make it.

@Bouldwhacker - give me 2/3 weeks and I'll be fit enough to join yis - Will pm a couple of the boards lads I cycled with last year too.

thebouldwhacker · 17-05-2010 02:10PM

Dont worry about it, it was just one of those days where it didnt come together. The only thing that bothered me was the looks I was getting while waiting in my lycra, I think some people wanted to throw me money while others saw me as a threat to their early sunday morning way of life. Maybe organising 9am cycles near churches with 9 am mass may not be such a good idea... those people are on high alert as is, wearing brightly coloured skin tight clothing around there may not be such a good idea:o

Cork Boards Spin.Sunday 16th May.Just do it ye langers.

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