Tell us about your cycle Yesterday.

ezra_ · 28-05-2016 07:23PM

Bike in the shop.

I need a second bike

secman · 28-05-2016 08:53PM

Up to Ballygarrett, courtown, Ballymoney, Tara hill, coast road around to Arklow, back old n11 to inch, Gorey, courtown, ballygarret, killenagh..home. 71km Avg 26kmph.
Best Avg so far this year was just over 27kmph.. would love to get back to near 30 kmph.. I'm hitting 59 though.. doable ?

dunworth1 · 28-05-2016 08:57PM

Wishbone Ash wrote:

Passed the 75,000k mark today since getting a Garmin and registering with Strava in 2012.

Wow that's some achievement fair play.

monkeysnapper · 28-05-2016 10:19PM

My cycle story today goes

Im 40 years old and have cycled since school , absolutely love it. Cycled from my home in mid wales to cork and back in 1999 and loved country so much I decided to move over to Kerry .
Ive only ever had 2 racers, cheap and fairly cheerfull , bought both second hand. My last one pretty much fell apart at the seams and cost me 400 in 2010 . sold it last Monday for 350 after seeing a fairly good one on done deal for 495 . Only to find guy sold it .

1st time since kid had no racer at all !!!!

Today I said feck it and went all ballsy and bought a brand new bike for 1300. To a lot of you on here that wouldn't be a huge deal but to me it was.

Merida ride 400 105 groupset . 22 gear

So how was my cycle today .... Surely that's the whole point of the post .

6 miles of absolute bliss . life don't get any better than that!!!!

Tomorrow I'm really gona put her to go....if I can get bloody used to where my dam gears are !!!!

dahat · 28-05-2016 10:42PM

My bike cost €1200 n I'm burning road up at 38 yrs old. Get out there and enjoy it as much as you can.

(say bye bye to those notes in your wallet)

monkeysnapper · 28-05-2016 10:45PM

dahat wrote: »

My bike cost €1200 n I'm burning road up at 38 yrs old. Get out there and enjoy it as much as you can.

(say bye bye to those notes in your wallet)

Notes are overrated anyway

dahat · 28-05-2016 10:47PM

monkeysnapper wrote: »

Notes are overrated anyway

Undervalued as well.

Pinch Flat · 28-05-2016 11:52PM

I'm down with the mammy this weekend in Waterford so brought the bike down.

Every intention of doing a big spin this morning, but after a few too many bottles of Guinness the previous night, I got up anyway and after a bowl of cornflakes got on my way. In my target was Seskin hill, coming out of carrick on suir.

So did well on the road to carrick - headed up what I thought was the prelude to seskin, no it took me up to the top around by carrick golf club.

So quick check of google maps put me right. Unfortunately I had to descend seskin before turning around and climbing it- I think the descent, although great fun, broke me mentally as climbing it I knew it was going to hurt.

Anyway, that out of the way I continued towards rathgormack then onwards towards Mahon cross - my bale put point - left a reasonably easy ride back on the n25 to Waterford, right took me up the climb to the falls. Being the day that was in it I decided to feck it and head up to the falls, up and over then decended precariously into kilrossanty. Had the mother of all bonks there and limped into lemybrian for some much needed sustenance at the petrol station. Spin towards Waterford uneventful, all in all 107km, 1200 climbed at 25kph, which was slower than I had expected.

MrSkinny · 29-05-2016 08:12AM

Bloggsie wrote: »

replace, i cant remember it (just now) but there is a online store in Germany that has 2 conti GP's & tubes for about 75-80 yo-yo's

This is it: http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/continental-grand-prix-4000-s-ii-set-of-2-tube-race-28-530164

Just ordered a set myself for €75.90 delivered.

smacl · 29-05-2016 09:15AM

Had a planned 186k yesterday with some hills thrown in, but thanks to getting lost twice manage to add another 20k or so. Major monsoon weather between Holywood and Donard had me squinting with eyes full of suncream, but I seemed to be following the planned route I'd put together on map my ride. Following the course found myself heading off road somewhere around Glen of Imaal. Fine thinks I, I'm on a CX bike, and continues onward. 10 minutes later, I come across a sign saying firing range closed and think the better of continuing. Double back as far as the paved road, take a turn onto another side road and about 45 minutes later find myself back where I'd started! Back to the nearest cross roads, take the garmin off and figure out a better route, and end up in Rathdangan and roads I know. Ring home to say I'll be a couple of hours later than expected, and must've sounded pretty awful as offered a pick up by my lovely wife. Decided against, actually feeling pretty good by Aughavannagh but being all climbed out headed back via Aughrim, Rathdrum, and Laragh, just in time to miss the last coffee. Glenmacnass, Sallygap and home was fantastic catching the last of the sunshine and long shadows on empty roads. Came home after being out for about 11 hours, and Garmin hadn't recorded anything. Don't know if this is because I'd selected a course to follow, but still not impressed. Guessing ~200k-~210k with 2.5k up given planned route was 186k with 2.4k up.

Need to spend more time exploring the backroads around Donard and Glen of Imaal, really beautiful part of Wicklow for cycling. First time past the Balinabarny gap, didn't even know there was one!

roosterman71 · 29-05-2016 10:03AM

First spin yesterday on the new bike. 83k and averaged 28.9. Pretty happy with that now, one of my fasted averages on my own.

Knees a bit tender today though. I guess I need to be fitted properly. Also, my arse is rebelling at the new saddle!

https://www.strava.com/activities/590664617

uck51js9zml2yt · 29-05-2016 10:06AM

MrSkinny wrote: »

This is it: http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/continental-grand-prix-4000-s-ii-set-of-2-tube-race-28-530164

Just ordered a set myself for €75.90 delivered.

How puncture proof are these against gatorskins?

smacl · 29-05-2016 10:58AM

Aydin Poor Refrigerator wrote: »

How puncture proof are these against gatorskins?

Less so, but lighter, roll much better, and according to many, grippier in the wet. Probably most puncture resistant are Marathon plus, at the cost of being heavier and slower rolling. If you under inflate them, you'll always have problems, and it is well worth practising changing a tyre as punctures become a minor issue once you're equipped and easily able to fix them.

P_1 · 29-05-2016 01:58PM

3 glorious days cycling from Holyhead to Shrewsbury with a few detours. Fantastic views, great weather, really fun descents and a few :eek::eek: climbs.

https://www.strava.com/activities/588938244
https://www.strava.com/activities/589772877
https://www.strava.com/activities/591108583

Needless to say I'm a tad shattered after that.

drogdub · 29-05-2016 02:22PM

54km Drogheda to Skerries and back. Literally nothing I'd prefer to do of a morning like that. Loads out. Great stuff

secman · 29-05-2016 02:22PM

A nice short spin this morning, from house across to ballyedmund,boolavogue, ratheenduff, oulart, out on to main road back to ballycanew, killenagh, home. 46 km Avg 26.2 kmph. Lovely warm sunshine again in sunny southeast.

dahat · 29-05-2016 03:10PM

Comeragh Tour today, 112k planned with Mahon Falls & Seskin included.

As per most Sportive these days the early pace was red hot, upwards of 60km in places.

I climbed Mahon in a PB wbuch was great, cracking weather but on the descent i crashed into a wall when over shooting just after the cattle grid. I landed flat on my back thankfully and aside from road rash type from the ditches and a sore rib cage im ok physically.

My bike on the other is beat hp, front wheel is ****ed, saddle is as well but I'm concerned about the carbon fork most. Looks ok but will need to get it looked at Tuesday.

ford2600 · 29-05-2016 03:38PM

dahat wrote: »

Comeragh Tour today, 112k planned with Mahon Falls & Seskin included.

As per most Sportive these days the early pace was red hot, upwards of 60km in places.

I climbed Mahon in a PB wbuch was great, cracking weather but on the descent i crashed into a wall when over shooting just after the cattle grid. I landed flat on my back thankfully and aside from road rash type from the ditches and a sore rib cage im ok physically.

My bike on the other is beat hp, front wheel is ****ed, saddle is as well but I'm concerned about the carbon fork most. Looks ok but will need to get it looked at Tuesday.

Sorry to hear that.

I have a free front wheel if you want it. Mavic Aksium in good shape.

dahat · 29-05-2016 03:39PM

ford2600 wrote: »

Sorry to hear that.

I have a free front wheel if you want it. Mavic Aksium in good shape.

You serious? One i mashed is a Aksium Elite so ideal really.

ford2600 · 29-05-2016 03:45PM

dahat wrote: »

You serious? One i mashed is a Aksium Elite so ideal really.

No bother.

I just checked strava I just caught you on final ramp of Mahon. A black/white Thompson?

I'll pm later about wheel. I've a collection of front wheels

dahat · 29-05-2016 03:53PM

ford2600 wrote: »

No bother.

I just checked strava I just caught you on final ramp of Mahon. A black/white Thompson?

I'll pm later about wheel. I've a collection of front wheels

Yes that was me! Appreciate the offer, thanks alot.

EDit · 29-05-2016 04:25PM

2 great cycles with family EDit this weekend. 30k Athlone to Moate and back yesterday and 55k Athlone to Streamstown and back today (both on new greenway). Extremely impressed with junior EDits, particularly my eldest (he's 11) who has Aspergers and usually wants to do nothing else but sit around designing Pokemon on his laptop...I could hardly keep up with him today 😀

DanDublin1982 · 29-05-2016 04:33PM

Just trying to get the miles in and mostly staying local these days. The corkagh cycle track is nearby and after finding myself on it I found it difficult to leave. It's one of the finest cycling surfaces around and I ended up spinning around it for over 50km. Only did just under 60 in total but managed 28.2km/h average which is really very good for me.

Tigerandahalf · 29-05-2016 05:09PM

Did the Tour de Conamara 80km yesterday.
Fabulous day and a lovely flat course with exception of a tough climb near the end.
Well organised with good feed stops. The medium jersey I got is lovely but a little short. I'd imagine taller guys would find it of no use.

Had a lovely bbq burger at the end with potato salad for €5. There were also masseuses on site to give a rub down.
Fabulous scenery around there and Clifden seems like a good town for a summer weekend in the bars. Good atmosphere.

monkeysnapper · 29-05-2016 05:25PM

Took the new bike on her maidan voyage. Killorglin through glencar through ballaghbeamer onto mollsgap , into Killarney back to killorglin , 56 miles, broke 5 of my best wimpy times which I was delighted .

Was chuffed with breaking my best time climbing ballaghbeamer because I don't have a granny wheel any more . wasn't sure if I'd miss the old girl.

The weather was bliss !!!!

The ars is a bit sore tho .

07Lapierre · 29-05-2016 06:03PM

Nice 70k around Wicklow today. Started in Roundwood and took in the Wicklow Gap, Sally Gap via Glenmcnass .. Then down to Kippure estate, then back up to Sally gap and back to Rounwood via Luggala! Great day out there today.

godtabh · 29-05-2016 06:08PM

07Lapierre wrote: »

Nice 70k around Wicklow today. Started in Roundwood and took in the Wicklow Gap, Sally Gap via Glenmcnass .. Then down to Kippure estate, then back up to Sally gap and back to Rounwood via Luggala! Great day out there today.

You don't drive skoda do you?

Daroxtar · 29-05-2016 07:32PM

Up Bohernabreena and Ballinascorney today then up Sally Gap and descended down to Laragh. That weather had me in flying form so I headed up Shay Elliot for the first time. Beautiful up there.
Back down to Laragh for a coffee and then up the Wicklow Gap and Turlough Hill for good measure. By the time I got to Valleymount I was beginning to realise I'd been going faster than I should have been for quite a while. As I came round by the lake the headwind took its toll and I was in limp mode fighting off cramp until Blessington.
Had a few minutes break there and as I left Blessington another cyclist overtook me but a short while later he was suffering a bit too so we helped each other out down the road. Tbh I don't know if I helped him get there any faster but I tried.
114km, 1730m @24.9 kmh.
Legs still sore

https://www.strava.com/activities/591849641/overview

godtabh · 29-05-2016 08:01PM

Daroxtar wrote: »

Up Bohernabreena and Ballinascorney today then up Sally Gap and descended down to Laragh. That weather had me in flying form so I headed up Shay Elliot for the first time. Beautiful up there.
Back down to Laragh for a coffee and then up the Wicklow Gap and Turlough Hill for good measure. By the time I got to Valleymount I was beginning to realise I'd been going faster than I should have been for quite a while. As I came round by the lake the headwind took its toll and I was in limp mode fighting off cramp until Blessington.
Had a few minutes break there and as I left Blessington another cyclist overtook me but a short while later he was suffering a bit too so we helped each other out down the road. Tbh I don't know if I helped him get there any faster but I tried.
114km, 1730m @24.9 kmh.
Legs still sore

https://www.strava.com/activities/591849641/overview

Looks like you passed me in Larragh

gaybeer · 29-05-2016 08:02PM

Up Kilmashogue, Ticknock into Enniskerry and onto Glencree into the Featherbeds for around 100k today. The blowout after hitting a pothole coming down Stocking Lane at speed could have been done without.

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