Thinkbike Beginners Road Group.

Bikerbhoy

The first beginners road spin of 2010 will leave the shop in Rathmines at 9.00 am this coming Sunday 10th October.

Average distance between 40 - 60 k and building from that week to week.

The pace of this group will be leisurely and nobody will be left behind

All welcome ..see you Sunday.

Helmets must be worn

byrybak

unfortunately im away this coming sunday, but definitely i will be there for next spin.

Bikerbhoy

byrybak wrote: »

unfortunately im away this coming sunday, but definitely i will be there for next spin.

@ byrybak I think we might give you the honour of leading our club spin when you are available to join us in honour of your commitment and determination on the roads of Wicklow last sunday...

Creamy Goodness

damn i would have really enjoyed this, been a while since i've been on the bike due to various reasons... but i'm at a wedding on the saturday so will be practically impossible to get back in time for this.

next one for sure, pace and length sound ideal.

Bikerbhoy

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

damn i would have really enjoyed this, been a while since i've been on the bike due to various reasons... but i'm at a wedding on the saturday so will be practically impossible to get back in time for this.

next one for sure, pace and length sound ideal.

No worries we will be going out every weekend so we will see you on our next spin ......enjoy the knees up

De Bhál

Bikerbhoy wrote: »

The first beginners road spin of 2010 will leave the shop in Rathmines at 9.00 am this coming Sunday 10th October.

Average distance between 40 - 60 k and building from that week to week.

The pace of this group will be leisurely and nobody will be left behind

All welcome ..see you Sunday.

Helmets must be worn

I can't find any information on this online...

Do you have to be a member of a club to do this? Do ye have a club?
Is it open to everyone.

Wouldn't mind trying this, although I've no real experience of long cycles.

Bikerbhoy

De Bhál wrote: »

I can't find any information on this online...

Do you have to be a member of a club to do this? Do ye have a club?
Is it open to everyone.

Wouldn't mind trying this, although I've no real experience of long cycles.

Hi there De Bhal

Havent actually posted info on website yet hope to update between today and tomorrow

No you do not need to be a member of a club, Yes we have both a road and mountain bike club,which is, of course open to everyone.

Come along on Sunday anyway if you can and give it a try...you will be fine.

De Bhál

Thanks for the information.

when you say beginners, is age a factor? I'm 33, will it be me and a load of youngsters (<23)?

Not that I have too much of a problem with this just wanted to know what I'm getting myself in for. It'll be all completely new to me.

How long would 50k take roughly?

Do you need to stop for lunch or would it be non-stop?

I have a hybrid bicycle, is this sufficient?

Sorry for all the questions, just planning on getting fitter as I damaged my ankle playing football in july and cycling is the only sport I can now do according to the physio.

Bikerbhoy

De Bhál wrote: »

Thanks for the information.

when you say beginners, is age a factor? I'm 33, will it be me and a load of youngsters (<23)?

Not that I have too much of a problem with this just wanted to know what I'm getting myself in for. It'll be all completely new to me.

How long would 50k take roughly?

Do you need to stop for lunch or would it be non-stop?

I have a hybrid bicycle, is this sufficient?

Sorry for all the questions, just planning on getting fitter as I damaged my ankle playing football in july and cycling is the only sport I can now do according to the physio.

We cater for all age groups our youngest is 18 and our oldest is..... well I wont say he may get mad.... age is not an issue

We are generally out for between 2 and 3 hours

Hybrid is fine once its in good mechanical order

bitemybanger

Wow, this would be perfect for me. What direction will you be heading?

Bikerbhoy

bitemybanger wrote: »

Wow, this would be perfect for me. What direction will you be heading?

I will decide on Sunday when I see who turns up on the day but Enniskerry direction is always a good bet and sure we will see from there. I am open to suggestions once everyone is comfortable with distance..

bitemybanger

I work across the road from the shop so I might pop in tomorrow if I get a chance, need a few bits. Will you be there yourself?

Bikerbhoy

bitemybanger wrote: »

I work across the road from the shop so I might pop in tomorrow if I get a chance, need a few bits. Will you be there yourself?

Ah gud stuff and yeah I will be there from 11.30 am c u den

manafana

im for a group ride, just hoping my new tyres come in post today, iv lost my tyre levers so being unable change my flat from last sunday.

Bikerbhoy

manafana wrote: »

im for a group ride, just hoping my new tyres come in post today, iv lost my tyre levers so being unable change my flat from last sunday.

Sure if you are close to shop pop in and we will sort you out.

manafana

Bikerbhoy wrote: »

Sure if you are close to shop pop in and we will sort you out.

thanks for offer but im in walkingstown will try pick some up in town if package doesnt arrive b4 this evening.

manafana

right rear tyre fixed will be bringing spare tube with me sunday incase thou, anyone else attending? I'll be on road bike myself, but not on clip pedals just yet.

Bikerbhoy

manafana wrote: »

anyone else attending? .

Jez I hope so

another world

I´ll be there all going well. First outing on my racer, so complete beginner!

Bikerbhoy

another world wrote: »

I´ll be there all going well. First outing on my racer, so complete beginner!

Good stuff see you in the morning so....Super

Bikerbhoy

Anymore takers :

THINKBIKE BEGINNERS ROAD SPIN TOMORROW MORNING (SUNDAY)

LEAVING SHOP IN RATHMINES 10.00 AM - Sharpish

40 -50 K 2-3 HOURS.

HELMETS MUST BE WORN.

smacl

The first beginners road spin of 2010 will leave the shop in Rathmines at 9.00 am this coming Sunday 10th October.

Bikerbhoy wrote: »

LEAVING SHOP IN RATHMINES 10.00 AM - Sharpish

I'm assuming the later time of 10am is the new time. Will try to make it down for this, although given I was out for a spin today, sneaking out on the family may be difficult. Hopefully a bit less windy tomorrow!

manafana

any planned route rough idea on goggle maps will be great, if anyone coming throug walkinstown wants meet up to head onto rathmines give me a pm.

Bikerbhoy

10.00 am is the depart time meet at shop from around 9.45

alitoast

I'll be there, looking forward to it.

Bikerbhoy

alitoast wrote: »

I'll be there, looking forward to it.

Great see u then

bitemybanger

See you in the morning. Let's hope it's not as windy as it was today.

manafana

Tomorrow
Dull and misty in the morning, but it will gradually brighten up with sunny spells developing. Rather warm in the afternoon, with top temperatures of 16 to 19 degrees C, highest inland, with a light to moderate easterly breeze.

bitemybanger

Great spin today,47km covered. was great to meet some of you. Sound bunch of lads n las's.
Looking forward to next one.

smacl

Great spin, thanks to the lads from thinkbike for organising it and getting us there. Particular thanks for the crew that went on to Laragh and were patient with my slower pace. Catch up with you again in a couple of weeks, and enjoy next weeks epic.

remus808

what was the average speed?

manafana

yeah a good ride and well organised, first time in the wicklow mountains took long way home to top up the km's for the day.

Bikerbhoy

Great spin today, super turn out too 15 in all biggest group to date ..... thanks to all who joined us and well done to you all.
Hope everyone enjoyed the spin with the relaxing coffee break halfway in Glencree.
Already thinking up a route for next Sunday..... so keep in touch everyone and see you all next wend.

PS: Dont forget Mountain biking next Saturday morning .... contact me for more info if intrested.

bitemybanger

remus808 wrote: »

what was the average speed?

Route and stats
We stopped for around 15 mins before i remembered to press the pause button on Runkeeper so average would be affected slightly.

Bikerbhoy

Hi all

Thinkbike beginners spin this wend leaving shop in Rathmines this coming Sunday at 10.00am heading in Blessington lakes direction usual distance 40 - 60k about 2-3 hours ....

Hope to see good turnout like last week

See you all on Sunday :)

bitemybanger

Unfortunatly won't be able to make it tomorrow :-(
Was looking forward to it too.

alitoast

Hi Guys,
wont be able to make it tomorrow either or the bank holiday weekend but loking forward to getting out again in three weeks.

alan

manafana

iv got some full length bib shorts just for the occaision

poochiem

Very pleasant spin this morning/afternoon. Lots of thanks to Adrian from Think Bike in Rathmines and might see some of you next Sunday. A couple of inicdents on the way back (downhill misjudgements ) But hopefully all will be ok in the fullness of time. Here's a few photos

Planet X

Good photos, nasty slam. He OK? Or her for that matter?

poochiem

Two slams. one hurty bike, one hurty man. I had the decency not to photograph the hurty man...except him being bundled into the car of a very nice gent who was passing and came to his aid with antiseptic, roof rack and a lift to the hospital.

DirkVoodoo

Passed you guys around Manor Kilbride, a lot of you out today, good to see the spins are proving a success. The more people out and about the better for the sport

TheNah

enjoyed the spin today...until i started eating tarmac!! anyhow thanks to adrian and the others (didnt get your names sorry) for hanging around...hope the other fellas alright also!

Bikerbhoy

poochiem wrote: »

Very pleasant spin this morning/afternoon. Lots of thanks to Adrian from Think Bike in Rathmines and might see some of you next Sunday. A couple of inicdents on the way back (downhill misjudgements ) But hopefully all will be ok in the fullness of time. Here's a few photos

Thanks for the snaps always good to have a photographer out with us to record the day ...Cheers

Bikerbhoy

poochiem wrote: »

Two slams. one hurty bike, one hurty man. I had the decency not to photograph the hurty man...except him being bundled into the car of a very nice gent who was passing and came to his aid with antiseptic, roof rack and a lift to the hospital.

That was Ian from Orwell sound guy thanks again for you help... much appreciated.

Bikerbhoy

TheNah wrote: »

enjoyed the spin today...until i started eating tarmac!! anyhow thanks to adrian and the others (didnt get your names sorry) for hanging around...hope the other fellas alright also!

Thats the spirit keep the faith .....sorry to have to leave you but as you know had to attend the other incident further down the decent.... see you soon hope the knees not too sore in the morning....Well done by the way..

poochiem

You'll be delighted to hear that after leaving you guys I discovered ridiculous amount of road rash...then my rear derailleur attacked my spokes on the way out to service in tallaght and almost toppled me in front of a car. So a new derailleur, spokes and god knows what else and a three mile walk. sweet.

Bikerbhoy

poochiem wrote: »

You'll be delighted to hear that after leaving you guys I discovered ridiculous amount of road rash...then my rear derailleur attacked my spokes on the way out to service in tallaght and almost toppled me in front of a car. So a new derailleur, spokes and god knows what else and a three mile walk. sweet.

Sorry to hear that..and...... I DO SHARE YOUR PAIN..a day to remember (forget) eh ?

Ant

poochiem wrote: »

then my rear derailleur attacked my spokes on the way out to service in tallaght and almost toppled me in front of a car.

They may not be euro or cool but that's the reason why pie plates aren't such a bad idea. :cool: While nobody plans on falling off their bike and bending their rear derailleur or hanger, it does happen and it's understandable for the cyclist to forget to check and adjust the derailleur limit screws after the trauma of a fall.

It always hurts to fall but at least there are no broken bones. I broke my collar bone at the end of June and am only just back cycling a few weeks ago.

manafana

Hi guys

so im a one armed bandit for while, got out last night had elbw surgery monday doc says im doin well, just limited with what i can do, will ring one ladz later to update

TheNah

hey, thanks for the update, glad to hear you are out of hospital and on the mend, the worst is over for you:)