Tell us about your cycle Yesterday.

byrybak

Few laps around Adamstown , it's nice to be out on the bike during the week:-)

https://www.strava.com/activities/114757374

FirstinLastout

Went for a gentle spin in local woods this morning after driving home from work in Galway, taking it handy just exploring a few new to me trails.
Stupidly, and unfortunately awkwardly, I fell at little more than walking pace and cracked a rib.
After nearly 24hrs awake I find myself strapped, wrapped and supping a bottle of Badger Ale :cool:
I'll see how sore I am after my drunken siesta though :rolleyes:

Inspector Coptoor

51km spin.
2 hours 18 mins moving time.
Only ok.
Just recovering from chest infection.
Got caught in some nasty rain/hailstones that I didn't expect to see.

North wave Husky overshoes are awesome

rizzodun

FirstinLastout wrote: »

Went for a gentle spin in local woods this morning after driving home from work in Galway, taking it handy just exploring a few new to me trails.
Stupidly, and unfortunately awkwardly, I fell at little more than walking pace and cracked a rib.
After nearly 24hrs awake I find myself strapped, wrapped and supping a bottle of Badger Ale :cool:
I'll see how sore I am after my drunken siesta though :rolleyes:

That sucks! Get well soon.

FirstinLastout

rizzodun wrote: »

That sucks! Get well soon.

Thanks, sure I fine after a few hours sleep & the dinner in me and it only hurts when I sneeze. Have de XC race in Sligo on Sunday to stumble through but fortunately sneezing does not play a big part of my strategy.

rizzodun

FirstinLastout wrote: »

Thanks, sure I fine after a few hours sleep & the dinner in me and it only hurts when I sneeze. Have de XC race in Sligo on Sunday to stumble through but fortunately sneezing does not play a big part of my strategy.

Best of luck on Sunday, I'm plannin to go and spectate, should be a good day out, what class are you racing in?

Wishbone Ash

Managed a 203km spin on Wednesday - Rush-Skerries-Balbriggan-Drogheda-Dunleer-Annagassan-Castle Bellingham-Dundalk-Ardee-Collon-Slane-Ashbourne-Finglas-Dublin-Clontarf-Sutton-Baldoyle-Portmarnock-Malahide-Swords-Lusk-Rush.

Did a 124km ride today and I nearly lost the will to live a few times with the headwinds and crosswinds - Rush-Skerries-Ballyboughal-Ashbourne-Ratoath-Dunboyne-Maynooth-Leixlip-Lucan-Dublin-Swords-Lusk-Rush.

FirstinLastout wrote: »

.... I fell at little more than walking pace and cracked a rib.
After nearly 24hrs awake I find myself strapped, wrapped ....

Just hope you don't have to sneeze. I broke two ribs a while back and sneezing was the worst pain imaginable!

Rambling Man

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Managed a 203km spin on Wednesday - Rush-Skerries-Balbriggan-Drogheda-Dunleer-Annagassan-Castle Bellingham-Dundalk-Ardee-Collon-Slane-Ashbourne-Finglas-Dublin-Clontarf-Sutton-Baldoyle-Portmarnock-Malahide-Swords-Lusk-Rush.

Did a 124km ride today and I nearly lost the will to live a few times with the headwinds and crosswinds - Rush-Skerries-Ballyboughal-Ashbourne-Ratoath-Dunboyne-Maynooth-Leixlip-Lucan-Dublin-Swords-Lusk-Rush.


Just hope you don't have to sneeze. I broke two ribs a while back and sneezing was the worst pain imaginable!

Fantastic going, WA. Find myself trapped in work when those lovely weather windows of opportunity arise.

Jocry

55km spin this morning, beautiful morning out there, looking forward to the spring / summer

Inquitus

80km Club Spin, no legs at all, wheelsucked my way round, might have overdone the training this week, does not bode well for the Dundalk race tomorrow....

wirelessdude01

Jocry wrote: »

55km spin this morning, beautiful morning out there, looking forward to the spring / summer

Defo not where I am. horrible gusty windy for the 58km I did this morning.

not yet

5k into it got first puncture in a year, nice 5k walk home thou.

Wishbone Ash

not yet wrote: »

5k into it got first puncture in a year, nice 5k walk home thou.

No spare tube? :eek:

not yet

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

No spare tube? :eek:

I know,I know..

Just nipping down to Blanchardstown shopping centre and got caught.

BadCharlie

Did one of my goals today. Left waterford and got to dungarvan and back 78.2km. That is the biggest cycle I have ever done. Some bad crosswinds but over all was a very good ride. Got tired the last 5km home and my speed dropped. Average speed 27.4km but I felt good on today's spine.

Bring on the good weather.

Brian?

The head wind from Citywest to Blessington was no joke at all this morning.

Jocry

wirelessdude01 wrote: »

Defo not where I am. horrible gusty windy for the 58km I did this morning.

Ah no rain that's all I care about, wasnt trying for anything or pushing myself, just wanted a nice clear morning to clear the head

Diggabot

wirelessdude01 wrote: »

Defo not where I am. horrible gusty windy for the 58km I did this morning.

48km out to Oldtown this morning... same for me. Wind was very blowy... felt like it was coming from every direction!

crosstownk

Brian? wrote: »

The head wind from Citywest to Blessington was no joke at all this morning.

I totally agree. Poxy headwind all the way from the Spawell Roundabout to Blessington. I turned left just after Brittas in the hopes that the small roads with hedges would help with the wind. It only had a minimal effect. Some of those roads are exposed. It wasn't too bad after Manor Kilbride all the way to Blessington.

Still, 52km done and happy with that.

FirstinLastout

rizzodun wrote: »

Best of luck on Sunday, I'm plannin to go and spectate, a good day out, what class are you racing in?

I'll be entering in whatever class caters for fat delusional near middle aged guys who are foolously holding onto the ridiculous notion that they're still youthful and in with a chance.

FirstinLastout

rizzodun wrote: »

Best of luck on Sunday, I'm plannin to go and spectate, a good day out, what class are you racing in?

I'll be entering in whatever class caters for fat delusional near middle aged guys who are foolously holding onto the ridiculous notion that they're still youthful and in with a chance.

ChainWhip

So I celebrated a certain birthday yesterday, and decided the goal for 2014 is to do 30 (clue!) spins over 100km. Number one done and dusted this morning. Pity it looks like the meanderings of a drunk. I'll have the route pre-determined the next time!

godtabh

102km in two lots. 45km this morning before college. 57km after college

rizzodun

FirstinLastout wrote: »

I'll be entering in whatever class caters for fat delusional near middle aged guys who are foolously holding onto the ridiculous notion that they're still youthful and in with a chance.

Just the 1 lap novice then? Haha, I'll keep an eye out for you, not sure the dog is allowed though!

FirstinLastout

rizzodun wrote: »

Just the 1 lap novice then? Haha, I'll keep an eye out for you, not sure the dog is allowed though!

Nah, delusional enough to think I'm Elite or Pro.:rolleyes:

t'bear

114k with the club from Ratoath blessington Naas maynooth and home. Last 4k was a mad dash sprint but I was happy to hang on. Blustery but enjoyable.

wirelessdude01

t'bear wrote: »

114k with the club from Ratoath blessington Naas maynooth and home. Last 4k was a mad dash sprint but I was happy to hang on. Blustery but enjoyable.

With the wind at ye're backs!!

funnights74

Cork-Inishannon (church hill):eek: Crossbarry- Killumney-Ballincollig-Iniscarra-Home. Almost 60 Km with a few toughish climbs thrown in, dirty stinking day, cold wind, heavy drizzle but it all helps getting the fitness levels up, still a fierce amount of crap on the roads from the storms, be careful out there.

t'bear

wirelessdude01 wrote: »

With the wind at ye're backs!!

Of course. Wouldn't be a dash otherwise

route66

Did a 50KM cycle yesterday - first time out since mid-December: Powerscount waterfall, Glencree, Bridge Road, Bluelight, Kiltiernan, Home

And it was my first time out on my new Felt Z6. Before putting a wheel on the road I upgraded the wheels to Shimano 6800s, fitted 25mm Continental GP4000s and upgraded the brakes to Shimano 105.

Compared to my Focus Variado, the ride is very comfortable - at one stage, I was looking to adjust the rebound damping! But what makes the difference - the Carbon frame, the relaxed geometry, the 25mm tyres or the wheels?

Picture of bike here :http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=89152885&postcount=2689