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The Broomwagon (off topic chat)

uberwolf · 2009-09-28 20:39:10

a home for the random banter. if it's not worth a thread, stick it here, banter from a spin, whatever you want. Within broad confines of the charter :p

28-09-2009 9:39pm

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a home for the random banter.

if it's not worth a thread, stick it here, banter from a spin, whatever you want. Within broad confines of the charter

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#2 28-09-2009 9:45pm

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1st in!!!
I hate cyclists with tennis socks ...

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#3 28-09-2009 9:52pm

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Caroline_ie wrote: »

1st in!!!
I hate cyclists with tennis socks ...

I love you too honey

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#4 28-09-2009 9:53pm

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Is this really necessary?
Was anyone asking for it?

People talk about banter from their spins on the threads that announce the spins.

I just hope it doesnt turn into a place where people post images of cats hanging off trees, youtube clips of the Simpsons, and other internet dross.

Hmm. Two big fat thumbs down for this thread from me.

Please dont sticky it.

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#5 28-09-2009 9:58pm

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Excellent!

I'm moving to a different place of work (within the same company) tomorrow, which means a longer commute. People in my place of work don't seem to understand how I'm looking forward to a longer commute. Ah well.

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#6 28-09-2009 10:46pm

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Yay! Inanity! Woo!

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#7 28-09-2009 10:55pm

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Finally a place where I can legitimately talk about cake.
No that I mention cake, I am in London on work at present and I have choosen my hotel for its proximity to my favourite patisierre (sic).

Given my inability to climb with Blorg last Saturday, I should probably stay away from cake.

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#8 28-09-2009 10:58pm

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ROK ON wrote: »

Given my inability to climb with Blorg last Saturday, I should probably stay away from cake.

So where will you get your energy from? Is there many people that can climb with blorg?

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#9 28-09-2009 11:00pm

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Anyone know anything about the new tagging feature on the new IPOD NANO. Essentially while listening to the radio you can hold down centre button and tag a song. When you connect back to your PC you are prompted if you would like to buy said single.

BUT not all radio stations/signals support it. This is where I dont understand the technology of it. It appears none of the Irish stations support the technology presently. But 'they' say that this type of technology will be great for radio and they wont be long realising that they should support it as they will get a cut of any single sales that are tagged from their stations.

Anyway thats the theory anyone know any more shout

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#10 28-09-2009 11:01pm

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#11 28-09-2009 11:03pm

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Guess there'll be an interview bit and official titles like the Noc forum next too...

And first on the list ROK ON: Official Cake Officanado of the Cycling Forum

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#12 28-09-2009 11:03pm

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I've no idea about the tagging thing, but I'm wondering if the new ipod nano with the camera would be any good as a helmet cam... it's only 37g

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#13 28-09-2009 11:06pm

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i think this has a great potencial of being the messyest thread ever!
Cakes are nice. I am getting one this friday.
I heard blorg cycled over 800KM at the weekend.

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#14 28-09-2009 11:08pm

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niceonetom wrote: »

Caro, you should get that helmet cam... it's only the best idea evar

yes ok I shall get it at the weekend

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#15 28-09-2009 11:08pm

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Knee pain.

(Sorry, that referred to "The Borg")

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#16 28-09-2009 11:10pm

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niceonetom wrote: »

I've no idea about the tagging thing, but I'm wondering if the new ipod nano with the camera would be any good as a helmet cam... it's only 37g

I was kinda wondering that too. The picture quality looks nice on the samples online but I think you have to record with it held longways (landscape?) - could make mounting tricky

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#17 28-09-2009 11:14pm

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Caroline_ie wrote: »

I heard blorg cycled over 800KM at the weekend.

He doesn't sleep?

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#18 28-09-2009 11:17pm

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Dónal wrote: »

He doesn't sleep?

blorg doesn't need sleep,.. if he stops it's only to rest his bicycle.

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#19 28-09-2009 11:54pm

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niceonetom wrote: »

I've no idea about the tagging thing, but I'm wondering if the new ipod nano with the camera would be any good as a helmet cam... it's only 37g

Or you could do it Secret Service style, and have it tie-mounted?

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#20 29-09-2009 3:23pm

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So first time back in the ahem saddle today 6 weeks after breaking the shoulder.

Managed 20k in 53 mins with an average speed of 22.5 km-ph.

Ok, l'm not quite Tyler Hamilton and they're pi$$ poor stats and l was sore as hell afterwards, but man feels it good to be back!

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#21 29-09-2009 3:38pm

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Caroline_ie wrote: »

i think this has a great potencial of being the messyest thread ever!
Cakes are nice. I am getting one this friday.
I heard blorg cycled over 800KM at the weekend.

FFS, I did just over 600km this month commuting and I thought I was doing well.

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#22 29-09-2009 4:08pm

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Did Blorg cycle back to Dublin from Cork?

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#23 29-09-2009 9:10pm

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furiousox wrote: »

So first time back in the ahem saddle today 6 weeks after breaking the shoulder.

Managed 20k in 53 mins with an average speed of 22.5 km-ph.

did 55k at the weekend, in 2hrs 5 mins. First spin in a year. Stiff neck afterwards, but reasonably pleased with myself

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#24 29-09-2009 10:22pm

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I like the broomwagon.

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#25 29-09-2009 10:54pm

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Just did my first spin in the dark tonight, it's harder to sprint from fücking dogs in the dark.

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#26 29-09-2009 10:54pm

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..........I like the broomwagon

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#27 30-09-2009 4:13pm

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#28 30-09-2009 4:25pm

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#29 30-09-2009 4:26pm

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The Broomwagon (off topic chat) the forum is now complete:)

So here's a toughie, I maybe relocating job and house... whats the ideal distance to live between work and home to have a good commute, not too long, not too short... just right.

I will have to drive some times but on the days I don't need the car I'd hope to cycle. I currently live very close to work which I must say I love, but that means I only get to cycle when I go for spins.

What are ppl doing and what do ye reckon is a good distance....

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#30 30-09-2009 4:27pm

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Oh yea, pls sticky:)

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#31 30-09-2009 4:34pm

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thebouldwhacker wrote: »

whats the ideal distance to live between work and home to have a good commute, not too long, not too short... just right.

Take your target one day event distance, divide by the number of days you intend to commute, then halve it.

So, Wicklow 200, 3 days a week, 33km each way.
So, Wicklow 200, 5 days a week, 20km each way.

This is based on the handy rule of thumb that you can cycle in a day the distance you can commute in a week.

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#32 30-09-2009 4:35pm

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Where sells the best cake in town? Or is this like asking whats the best bike? Still would be nice to have some options round town. I've been to Queen of Tarts and thought that was pretty nice!

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#33 30-09-2009 4:43pm

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Cheers, only trouble is thats one hell of a long time to be stuck in the car on driving days.... 15km drive in traffic jams could lead to random acts of craziness. though I think it would be a perfect cycle in the morn and evening. Kinda depends on the changing/shower facilities too I guess...

Perhaps I shouldnt have asked after all. then again is there such a thing as a bad question in the Broomwagon?!?!

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#34 30-09-2009 4:46pm

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lescol wrote: »

Did Blorg cycle back to Dublin from Cork?

Yes, cycled back Monday, it was fine in the end having had a bit of a rest on Sunday. Prevailing wind makes a big difference too.

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#35 30-09-2009 5:04pm

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alfalad wrote: »

Where sells the best cake in town? Or is this like asking whats the best bike? Still would be nice to have some options round town. I've been to Queen of Tarts and thought that was pretty nice!

Teatime Express on Talbot St beside Easons. Fruit Danish with loads of icing. Two in one sitting is not unheard of. €1.25 each.

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#36 30-09-2009 5:05pm

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thebouldwhacker wrote: »

Cheers, only trouble is thats one hell of a long time to be stuck in the car on driving days.... 15km drive in traffic jams could lead to random acts of craziness.

For active days: bike.
For rest days: motorbike/scooter.

If you don't have a specific need for a box on wheels (e.g. physical disability, dropping kids at creche, tradesman etc) a car is usually the worst possible option.

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#38 30-09-2009 5:08pm

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Hungrycol wrote: »

Teatime Express on Talbot St beside Easons. Fruit Danish with loads of icing. Two in one sitting is not unheard of. €1.25 each.

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#39 30-09-2009 5:22pm

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#40 30-09-2009 5:41pm

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Shiny, as with all purchases i figure 1 - 2 weeks. But still nice bike!

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#41 30-09-2009 5:49pm

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Planet X wrote: »

Knee pain.

(Sorry, that referred to "The Borg")

Don't you mean The Blorg:

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#42 30-09-2009 6:26pm

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#43 30-09-2009 8:48pm

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Lumen wrote: »

This is based on the handy rule of thumb that you can cycle in a day the distance you can commute in a week.

+1

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#44 30-09-2009 8:57pm

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Meant to post this the other day but it didn't really deserve a thread.

It's slick, not to mention a whole new level of Zen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsanHNYZA0Q

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#45 30-09-2009 9:00pm

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Sean_K wrote: »

Meant to post this the other day but it didn't really deserve a thread.

It's slick, not to mention a whole new level of Zen.

eh - that deserved a forum to itself!

brilliant!

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#46 01-10-2009 9:05am

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seamus wrote: »

WOHOO

How long before I feel the need to upgrade?

Yesterday

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#47 01-10-2009 9:36am

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........are there any other connoisseurs of this particular confection....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kendal_Mint_Cake

I developed a taste for it when I was in the UK and used to do a bit of walking. It's lovely and a great snack for the bike, but the only problem seems to be getting it here at a reasonable price.

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#48 01-10-2009 9:38am

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Jawgap wrote: »

I developed a taste for it when I was in the UK and used to do a bit of walking. It's lovely and a great snack for the bike, but the only problem seems to be getting it here at a reasonable price.

It's just pure sugar IIRC. Horrible stuff, not deserving of the word "cake".

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#49 01-10-2009 9:46am

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Lumen wrote: »

It's just pure sugar IIRC. Horrible stuff, not deserving of the word "cake".

Well it's not quite pure sugar - there is a bit of peppermint oil in there!!:)

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#50 01-10-2009 9:56am

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Jawgap wrote: »

........are there any other connoisseurs of this particular confection....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxmfvTDPPX8

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#51 01-10-2009 10:47am

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Jawgap wrote: »

........are there any other connoisseurs of this particular confection....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kendal_Mint_Cake

I developed a taste for it when I was in the UK and used to do a bit of walking. It's lovely and a great snack for the bike, but the only problem seems to be getting it here at a reasonable price.

Thank you.
Beautiful, just beautiful.
But then again I love sugar and mint. Especially mint.

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