Jan and Klodi's Party Bus - part II off topic discussion

magicbastarder · 02-06-2016 12:30PM

AdMMM wrote: »

Yeah the climb out of the village was quite a shock to the system after stopping in for some fish and chips but the clear descent was very enjoyable!

that's a fun one for me. the lowest my bike will go is 39x26.

magicbastarder · 02-06-2016 12:33PM

here's one a colleague was asking me - do (i suppose the larger manufacturers) perform crash testing on bikes? he was asking specifically about the bike itself having the capacity to injure the rider if it fails in a crash.
i suspect not...

Luxman · 02-06-2016 01:00PM

magicbastarder wrote: »

here's one a colleague was asking me - do (i suppose the larger manufacturers) perform crash testing on bikes? he was asking specifically about the bike itself having the capacity to injure the rider if it fails in a crash.
i suspect not...

I heard on a podcast today that canyon are the only bike manufacturer that have a CT machine to inspect the carbon fibres (in forks I think) before shipping product. I don't own a canyon an have no affiliation

02-06-2016 01:13PM

Is the top of tourlogh hill accessible by bike? Was going to include the wicklow gap in a spin and possible up to the top of tourlogh hill ?

buffalo · 02-06-2016 01:38PM

ronoc wrote: »

Is the top of tourlogh hill accessible by bike? Was going to include the wicklow gap in a spin and possible up to the top of tourlogh hill ?

Yep, just one barrier to get past: https://goo.gl/maps/EnQzKuTNnip

Alek · 02-06-2016 01:49PM

Yes you can go up to the level of reservoir.

Lusk_Doyle · 02-06-2016 02:09PM

ronoc wrote: »

Is the top of tourlogh hill accessible by bike? Was going to include the wicklow gap in a spin and possible up to the top of tourlogh hill ?

Yes but it is private property owned by the esb.

02-06-2016 02:55PM

Cool cheers, found the segment on Strava.

monkeyslayer · 02-06-2016 05:15PM

I saw the road from Glencree to sally gap is getting a make over today, lots of hot tar and heavy machinery, closed to traffic at moment I got through ok with bike, bit of walkies g in the ditch at times. Work probably in lieu of ww200 next week hope they go all the way to laragh with it.

Thud · 02-06-2016 05:38PM

monkeyslayer wrote: »

I saw the road from Glencree to sally gap is getting a make over today, lots of hot tar and heavy machinery, closed to traffic at moment I got through ok with bike, bit of walkies g in the ditch at times. Work probably in lieu of ww200 next week hope they go all the way to laragh with it.

Tar and chip or a proper surface?

smacl · 02-06-2016 05:42PM

monkeyslayer wrote: »

I saw the road from Glencree to sally gap is getting a make over today, lots of hot tar and heavy machinery, closed to traffic at moment I got through ok with bike, bit of walkies g in the ditch at times. Work probably in lieu of ww200 next week hope they go all the way to laragh with it.

Not on the WW200 route any more but one to watch for the Evil 2016 crew.

bbolger · 02-06-2016 06:30PM

Was planning to cycle up to Turlough Hill tomorrow via Sally Gap so thanks for the last few posts. Hopefully it's passable tomorrow.

bbolger · 02-06-2016 06:37PM

https://twitter.com/wicklowcoco/status/738312911446265856

bbolger · 02-06-2016 06:50PM

monkeyslayer wrote: »

I saw the road from Glencree to sally gap is getting a make over today, lots of hot tar and heavy machinery, closed to traffic at moment I got through ok with bike, bit of walkies g in the ditch at times. Work probably in lieu of ww200 next week hope they go all the way to laragh with it.

How much of it was closed? It's 10km or so for that section of road.

monkeyslayer · 02-06-2016 07:17PM

From the Glencree turnoff to the cross roads, they'll let you through, just beware of the hot tarmac etc and expect to get into the ditch for a bit at some stage... looks like its lovely long patches of surface of the quick and smooth variety

02-06-2016 08:24PM

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Two separate undergrowth fires on and near Kippure this evening.

pajor · 02-06-2016 11:08PM

Tejay van Garderen has said that he doesn't want to compete at the Olympics. His wife is pregnant and they're worried about Zika.

The Americans haven't announced their team yet, but he doesn't want to be a part of it.

buffalo · 03-06-2016 07:21AM

Has anyone ever heard of a cyclist known as the Bomber Sheehan? Possibly actually John or Gerard, would've ridden professionally in the 80s, or maybe late 70s or early 90s.

buffalo · 03-06-2016 09:39AM

buffalo wrote: »

Has anyone ever heard of a cyclist known as the Bomber Sheehan? Possibly actually John or Gerard, would've ridden professionally in the 80s, or maybe late 70s or early 90s.

So my friend is only half-waffling. It's John Sheehan who runs www.gerardcycles.com. Not sure where the 'bomber' bit came from...

clog · 05-06-2016 12:03AM

Nearly finished the Belgain beer pack which is in Lidl this weekend 6 bottles starting at 7.2% abv, now on the heady slopes of 10.5%. Would highly reccommend (might have some reservations in the morning though).

05-06-2016 04:23PM

The fingerless gloves from Aldi are beginning to chaf on longer spins.

Can anyone recommend a good pair?

bazermc · 05-06-2016 05:15PM

Just saw a guy go through rathmines with bib shorts straps over his cycling jersey. Clearly didn't read the instructions.

LollipopJimmy · 05-06-2016 05:25PM

bazermc wrote: »

Just saw a guy go through rathmines with bib shorts straps over his cycling jersey. Clearly didn't read the instructions.

Maybe he's just a hipster?

mattdi22le · 05-06-2016 09:56PM

bazermc wrote: »

Just saw a guy go through rathmines with bib shorts straps over his cycling jersey. Clearly didn't read the instructions.

maybe he just doesn't care what we think.............

daragh_ · 06-06-2016 02:10PM

monkeyslayer wrote: »

From the Glencree turnoff to the cross roads, they'll let you through, just beware of the hot tarmac etc and expect to get into the ditch for a bit at some stage... looks like its lovely long patches of surface of the quick and smooth variety

Hit the new surface coming home late on Saturday night. Was pretty shattered at that stage and the perfect road surface was a real surprise. I was composing letters of thanks in my head.

If Wicklow CoCo finish off all the roads around the Sally Gap like that and keep them maintained I'm going to call around to their offices and hug them all personally.

Lumen · 06-06-2016 02:42PM

mattdi22le wrote: »

maybe he just doesn't care what we think.............

More likely it's a special signal that he's tri-curious.

rollingscone · 06-06-2016 04:42PM

Anyone happen to have some quill stems? Just had the clamp bolt fail on one while I was putting the finishing touches on Wifenbike II

Doc07 · 06-06-2016 10:46PM

bazermc wrote: »

Just saw a guy go through rathmines with bib shorts straps over his cycling jersey. Clearly didn't read the instructions.

Might be just a big Castorama fan from the 90's.

Alek · 07-06-2016 10:01AM

New tanwall tyres: would Raam approve? :pac:

AstraMonti · 07-06-2016 11:16AM

^Very nice.

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