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Tell us about your cycle Yesterday.

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  • #9692
    Hauki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 183 ✭✭Hauki


    Dublin - Bray - Djouce- Sally Gap - Glendalough - Wicklow Gap - Blessington - Sally Gap - Glencree - Featherbeds - Dublin

    Garmin run out of battery at Glencree, but numbers up to that point were 136k and 1780m climbing. I'm assuming that the total for the day was 165k and around 2000m of climbing. One of the the hardest if not the hardest rides to date! Was so bugged by Vivo running out of juice mid-ride that I ordered new Edge 520 and from now on I'll save the watch for running :P

    Why can't the weather be like this everyday?

    https://www.strava.com/activities/592167167


  • #9693
    ted1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,717 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    55km killiney to dollymount and back , fantastic day and the view along the coast was stunning


  • #9694
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,444 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    godtabh wrote: »
    You don't drive skoda do you?

    Nope!


  • #9695
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,266 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    07Lapierre wrote: »
    Nope!

    Was talking to a lad at Larragh who did a similar ride to you. Thought it might be you


  • #9696
    Daroxtar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,498 ✭✭✭Daroxtar


    godtabh wrote: »
    Looks like you passed me in Larragh

    I was wearing a Casco helmet with the Visor on today looking all Judge Dredd-like (in my own mind anyway)
    Broke my sunnies this morning :(


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  • #9697
    shaka
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,086 ✭✭✭shaka


    118 km with 1100 mtr of climbing on club spin including the lacha , few fellas returning with the club so pace was handy.


  • #9698
    nilhg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 5,264 ✭✭✭nilhg


    Club lads were going out early this morning, to be home in time to see the RAS stage start in Kildare but I couldn't make it because of my Dad's anniversary mass, often if I don't get out early I don't get out at all but today the stars lined up and I got a permit for the afternoon, I even got out in time to catch the RAS coming over the Hill of Allen.

    Afterwards I headed on to Naas and Eadestown, Rathmore and Kilteel where I wheeled off the main road and up over the Lamb, from the easier side admittedly but that's relative.. I think I might have been slower coming down than going up, it felt like it anyway, loads of debris and gravel on the road surface, never inspires confidence.

    From the N81 I headed on for the Sally Gap, thought I had a tail wind, seemed to be flying up so was feeling a bit sorry for myself when I had to turn down to the bridge at Ballysmuttan but time wouldn't have allowed the full lap of the gaps, but I did have enough in hand to take in the lumpy road around the back of the hills to Sorrel Hill and down to the lake drive at Lacken. That road isn't in great condition, to say the least, so again I was slow coming back down, much nicer going up, and a nice quiet road that I hadn't done from that side before.

    From Lacken it was around the lake to Poulaphouca, into Ballymore Eustace for a cuppa and home, I did seem to have a tailwind home because without ever seeming to push too hard I averaged 32km/hr for the last 30km.

    A very pleasant 107km/1230m @26.3km/hr .

    https://www.strava.com/activities/592085900


  • #9699
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,266 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    Daroxtar wrote: »
    I was wearing a Casco helmet with the Visor on today looking all Judge Dredd-like (in my own mind anyway)
    Broke my sunnies this morning :(

    I was in full boards gear


  • #9700
    Daroxtar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,498 ✭✭✭Daroxtar


    godtabh wrote: »
    I was in full boards gear

    I'm surprised I didn't see you so. I always keep an eye out for the Boardsie kit.


  • #9701
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,266 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    Daroxtar wrote: »
    I'm surprised I didn't see you so. I always keep an eye out for the Boardsie kit.

    I stopped to fill my water bottles so could have easily been missed


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  • #9702
    Bloggsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,054 ✭✭✭Bloggsie


    didnt manage to get out over the weekend, I did see a couple mooching along the canal in maynooth, one on a hybrid and the other on a road bike bike with wider tyres. the guy sitting playing his banjo at the ped bridge opposite the train station made me smile, he seemed to be the happiest wee bunny in the world sitting in the sun, picking away on his banjo!


  • #9703
    MrSkinny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 311 ✭✭MrSkinny


    Aydin Poor Refrigerator wrote: »
    How puncture proof are these against gatorskins?

    There was a recent thread on GatorSkins vs GP4000s:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=99424081


  • #9704
    Bloggsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,054 ✭✭✭Bloggsie


    MrSkinny wrote: »
    There was a recent thread on GatorSkins vs GP4000s:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=99424081
    gatorskins are more puncture resistant due to kevlar compound in the tyre, but they are by all accounts very poor in the wet. I went with GP's a few weeks ago, very happy with them.


  • #9705
    neris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,124 ✭✭✭✭neris


    Colected my new bike from the shop last friday but couldnt get out on it over the weekend so a 41km spin tonight. Bike felt great apart from a few little niggles but after 3 days off the bike, the legs felt a litle stiff. Need to give it a bash on a few hills and see if it makes me any better :D


  • #9706
    Bloggsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,054 ✭✭✭Bloggsie


    on my commute this morning and in fairness my last one home, I noticed that when I get out of the saddle to climb or to put down a bit of power (dont laugh)there was a knocking noise, I hope to god its nothing serious, my knees/ankles/hips are bad enough as it is!

    beautiful morning for a spin, the pp was stunning.


  • #9707
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,266 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    Going on holidays in a couple of weeks only to find the kids passport out of date. Panic stations last night getting all the bits together. Booked the day off and in at the passport office at 8 this morning. Done by 9:30. Had a chance of a quick spin and took. Heading back to work now.


  • #9708
    Eponymous
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,374 ✭✭✭Eponymous


    First time to cycle home from work, had notions of going out onto n11 to Ashford, Rathnew and back via Newcastle but realised on GOTD that I was starting to burn up, so decided to just go to Kilpeddar and pull off there to take some new roads home. Hit a huge pothole. Bike's okay, wrist not so much. Didn't come off though!

    www.strava.com/activities/593957114


  • #9709
    Bloggsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,054 ✭✭✭Bloggsie


    Eponymous wrote: »
    First time to cycle home from work, had notions of going out onto n11 to Ashford, Rathnew and back via Newcastle but realised on GOTD that I was starting to burn up, so decided to just go to Kilpeddar and pull off there to take some new roads home. Hit a huge pothole. Bike's okay, wrist not so much. Didn't come off though!

    www.strava.com/activities/593957114
    if the potholes in wicklow are anything like the ones in kildare, chances are there is a family of badgers living in the one you hit!


  • #9710
    Smiley012
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 304 ✭✭Smiley012


    I have only been back in Ireland just under a year. Having cycled fairly regularly in Brisbane, Australia, I wanted to find a route here that worked out for me.

    I'm trying to attempt a minimum of 10kms on my cycles, here was my one today: https://www.strava.com/activities/593917656

    13.1KM ride around Stillorgan, Goatstown and Sandyford.

    The cycle paths in this country are shocking - full of grit and glass! No wonder I see so many cyclists on the road!


  • #9711
    Bloggsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,054 ✭✭✭Bloggsie


    Smiley012 wrote: »
    I have only been back in Ireland just under a year. Having cycled fairly regularly in Brisbane, Australia, I wanted to find a route here that worked out for me.

    I'm trying to attempt a minimum of 10kms on my cycles, here was my one today: https://www.strava.com/activities/593917656

    13.1KM ride around Stillorgan, Goatstown and Sandyford.

    The cycle paths in this country are shocking - full of grit and glass! No wonder I see so many cyclists on the road!
    welcome to the vent your anger forum!


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  • #9712
    Borderfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,265 ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    50km in beautiful sunshine today, went past a few places we had club races back in the day. Happy memories. Punctured just after the county club on the way back so after a short stop started my cooldown there

    https://www.strava.com/activities/593802510

    This one's for you Smiley
    DSC_0001_zpsetpcgdwq.jpg


  • #9713
    Smiley012
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 304 ✭✭Smiley012


    @Borderfox - great looking bike, great looking day!

    Sh!tty bike paths!


  • #9714
    Eponymous
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,374 ✭✭✭Eponymous


    Smiley012 wrote: »
    I have only been back in Ireland just under a year. Having cycled fairly regularly in Brisbane, Australia, I wanted to find a route here that worked out for me.

    I'm trying to attempt a minimum of 10kms on my cycles, here was my one today: https://www.strava.com/activities/593917656

    13.1KM ride around Stillorgan, Goatstown and Sandyford.

    The cycle paths in this country are shocking - full of grit and glass! No wonder I see so many cyclists on the road!

    Nutley Lane to UCD slip is particularly bad, I'll be in the bus lane in future! Same from Mt. Merrion Ave to the junction at Oatlands. Jaysus....


  • #9715
    f1000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 328 ✭✭f1000


    Usual 50k Howth spin. Took the Killester & Watermill Rd route after Fairview as the Coast Rd is in utter ****e. Road surface there is really nice. Went out after lunch and had to ration my fluids due to the heat as I'd only took one bottle. Slight headwind on the way out but had a lovely spin on the way back. Need to apply some Aloe Vera as the sun burn is kicking in. Had a bunch of foreign students cheering me up on Balscadden Rd (which was nice). Rest day tomorrow, maybe...


  • #9716
    Fireball XL5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 112 ✭✭Fireball XL5


    My best day's cycling since my early retirement this time last year - up to Feather Beds from Stepaside - across the Sally Gap - Enniskerry and back to Stillorgan - 70k in total on what must have been the best day of the year so far.

    All retirement days should be like this!


  • #9717
    triggermortis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,712 ✭✭✭triggermortis


    Great morning for a spin. 43km or so, Skerries, Lusk, Ballyboughal, Naul, Balbriggan, Rush.
    Saw a few people out, mostly ladies, on the climb to Naul.
    Can't post my strava link as I can't upload it at the moment


  • #9718
    crosstownk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    Borderfox wrote: »
    50km in beautiful sunshine today, went past a few places we had club races back in the day. Happy memories. Punctured just after the county club on the way back so after a short stop started my cooldown there

    https://www.strava.com/activities/593802510

    This one's for you Smiley

    I don't know whether to laugh or cry at that photo. Classic Irish cycling infrastructure.
    Untitled Image




  • #9719
    2RockMountain
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,012 ✭✭✭2RockMountain


    Smiley012 wrote: »
    I have only been back in Ireland just under a year. Having cycled fairly regularly in Brisbane, Australia, I wanted to find a route here that worked out for me.

    I'm trying to attempt a minimum of 10kms on my cycles, here was my one today: https://www.strava.com/activities/593917656

    13.1KM ride around Stillorgan, Goatstown and Sandyford.

    The cycle paths in this country are shocking - full of grit and glass! No wonder I see so many cyclists on the road!

    You might be better heading towards the hills - some lovely routes up towards Enniskerry or Bray, away from most of the traffic.

    Also, you might like to check out privacy settings on Strava, to 'hide' your home location. It's not a great idea to advertise where you keep your nice bike.
    godtabh wrote: »
    Going on holidays in a couple of weeks only to find the kids passport out of date. Panic stations last night getting all the bits together. Booked the day off and in at the passport office at 8 this morning. Done by 9:30. Had a chance of a quick spin and took. Heading back to work now.

    Great service - it happened to me some years back, and we had to wait till 6pm in the evening to get the passports.


  • #9720
    Bloggsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,054 ✭✭✭Bloggsie


    Fireball XL5 wrote: »
    My best day's cycling since my early retirement this time last year - up to Feather Beds from Stepaside - across the Sally Gap - Enniskerry and back to Stillorgan - 70k in total on what must have been the best day of the year so far.

    All retirement days should be like this!
    im so bloody jealous!


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  • #9721
    Bloggsie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,054 ✭✭✭Bloggsie


    I can anticipate what cars, buses etc are going to do(most of the time) but some of the people on DB's are total numpties, yesterday pulling up to the lights on the north quays just @ the clarence hotel, this charlie bombs up the loading bay on my inside, just about gets in front of me before it ended nearly taking the 2 of us out, to stop behind a few other cyclists about 15-20 feet ahead, mounts the footpath to get to the front of the queue only to be overtaken again by everyone when we take off.

    when I caught him at the next lights I may as well have asked him a question on nuclear physics, I felt like screaming at him but i didnt, I asked him to be more considerate of other cyclists, to be told "whats your effin problem, pissoff! and away he goes!

    IMHO this type of numpty is the main reason why cyclists have a rep for doing daft things in the eyes of motorists!


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