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    #662
    Cantona's Collars
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    Could be interesting tomorrow: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057300403


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    #663
    Seaswimmer
    Registered Users Posts: 1,988 ✭✭✭Seaswimmer


    Alek wrote: »
    My Garmin shows 9C, so does Windfinder at 9am: http://www.windfinder.com/weatherforecast/dublin

    Not at 08:00 it wasnt.. but it is nice and bright and a bit warmer now

    we have a little weather station at work so its reasonably accurate..


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    #664
    Hmmzis
    Registered Users Posts: 2,004 ✭✭✭Hmmzis


    Full winter gear was just right this morning at 7:30. The phone weather app was showing 3 degrees in Churchtown.


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    #665
    Fian
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    I thought today was pleasant actuially, left at 8:30. Yesterday was a bit chilly though, I had planned to reconsider going in shorts and fingerless gloves this morning after yesterday, but then it was warm this morning so i didn't bother rummaging for anything warmer.

    Will probably drag out the full leg tights (to wear under shorts) and fingered gloves soon though.

    The soft shell has already come out to go over the cycling tops until next summer.


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    #666
    Alek
    Registered Users Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    I'm still in my summer gear + long sleeve thin baselayer... Its chilly alright at the start, but after 5min of commuter race you don't really notice ;-)


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    #667
    Inquitus
    Registered Users Posts: 13,753 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    Was about to get on the bike, wife says "I don't need the car today." Donedeal, nice 5km commute in toasty warm car, brrrr twas cold outside ;)


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    #668
    Pinch Flat
    Registered Users Posts: 7,762 ✭✭✭Pinch Flat


    Alek wrote: »
    My Garmin shows 9C, so does Windfinder at 9am: http://www.windfinder.com/weatherforecast/dublin

    In fairness the temperature has risen rapidly - 5 degrees this morning (when I left at 8.15) to 9 degrees now (dublin temps - taken at dublin airport afaik)


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    #669
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,774 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    6 degrees when I left home and 9 or 10 degrees by the time I hit town 20 minutes later at about 07:45


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    #670
    Alek
    Registered Users Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    In fairness the temperature has risen rapidly - 5 degrees this morning (when I left at 8.15)

    I also left home at 8:15 (Harold's Cross) and after the Garmin's temperature has stabilised (~15min) it was showing solid 9 http://app.strava.com/activities/202192112/analysis

    I think that city centre is always a bit warmer than the suburbs.
    dublin temps - taken at dublin airport afaik)

    According to reports it was 3C at 6am and 8C at 9am :)http://www.windfinder.com/report/air/dublin

    Not that the meteo sensor is shaded, while Gramin isn't.


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    #671
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,211 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    I left (at 5:10) and it was 5 degrees and when I got back (6:50) it was still 5 degrees but I did warm up in between


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    #672
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,750 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    godtabh wrote: »
    I left (at 5:10) and it was 5 degrees and when I got back (6:50) it was still 5 degrees but I did warm up in between

    Your early morning efforts are an inspiration, I need to be doing more of these myself. Only managed a handful of pre-dawn runs this summer, and really enjoyed each and every one.


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    #673
    godtabh
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    smacl wrote: »
    Your early morning efforts are an inspiration, I need to be doing more of these myself. Only managed a handful of pre-dawn runs this summer, and really enjoyed each and every one.

    when you work, go to college and have a 2 year old you have little chance when you cycle!


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    #674
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,774 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    godtabh wrote: »
    when you work, go to college and have a 2 year old you have little chance when you cycle!

    Its good to know you can get out once they hit two, something to look forward too.


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    #675
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,211 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    CramCycle wrote: »
    Its good to know you can get out once they hit two, something to look forward too.

    I've been doing it since he was a month old (maybe not as much back then). Biggest mistake my wife ever made (that and marrying me)


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    #676
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,774 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    godtabh wrote: »
    I've been doing it since he was a month old (maybe not as much back then). Biggest mistake my wife ever made (that and marrying me)

    Mine decided that this was not appropriate, got out for the track league this year and that was it along with commuting (which has gotten suspiciously longer since we moved closer to where I work).

    Going to aim for the track and club league next year, work into Overnight Audaxes when he is three, maybe get a cargo bike with a hub dynamo and a tablet so he can watch TV and sleep while Daddy traverses the country.


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    #677
    Seaswimmer
    Registered Users Posts: 1,988 ✭✭✭Seaswimmer


    CramCycle wrote: »
    Mine decided that this was not appropriate, got out for the track league this year and that was it along with commuting (which has gotten suspiciously longer since we moved closer to where I work).

    Going to aim for the track and club league next year, work into Overnight Audaxes when he is three, maybe get a cargo bike with a hub dynamo and a tablet so he can watch TV and sleep while Daddy traverses the country.

    Problem with this is when he is 3 number 2 is probably 1 and when number 2 is 3 then number 3 is 1 and so on.

    and if you can follow that go on Countdowm..


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    #678
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,211 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    Seaswimmer wrote: »
    Problem with this is when he is 3 number 2 is probably 1 and when number 2 is 3 then number 3 is 1 and so on.

    and if you can follow that go on Countdowm..

    Number 1 will be 3 next summer and No. 2 6 months. I've bought a child seat. My wife got me a be a piece of **** bike. Next summer will be new bike and child seat no. 2. Everyone happy!


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    #679
    cdaly_
    Registered Users Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭cdaly_


    CramCycle wrote: »
    Going to aim for the track and club league next year, work into Overnight Audaxes when he is three, maybe get a cargo bike with a hub dynamo and a tablet so he can watch TV and sleep while Daddy traverses the country.

    I look forward to the Bullit 'Audax'. You'll be able to be a mobile control, complete with tea and sandwiches...


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    #680
    Alek
    Registered Users Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    Seaswimmer wrote: »
    Problem with this is when he is 3 number 2 is probably 1

    Uhm. Tell me about it.
    and when number 2 is 3 then number 3 is 1 and so on.

    and if you can follow that go on Countdowm..

    One more and my next cycle will be the vasectomy clinic. :cool:


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    #681
    seamus
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    Yeah, could have done with a long-sleeve jersey this morning.


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    #682
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,774 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    Seaswimmer wrote: »
    Problem with this is when he is 3 number 2 is probably 1 and when number 2 is 3 then number 3 is 1 and so on.

    and if you can follow that go on Countdowm..
    Number one is 18yo, Number 2 is 1yo, we have them pretty well spaced. I think I am happy to call it a day with two.

    That expression, the best contraception is other peoples kids, I have found that that the best contraception are your own kids :pac:
    godtabh wrote: »
    Number 1 will be 3 next summer and No. 2 6 months. I've bought a child seat. My wife caught be a piece of **** bike. Next summer will be new bike and child seat 2. Every one happy!
    Bike seat arrived this morning, will fit this evening and take a run to the creche in the morning, very excited.


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    #683
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,211 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    CramCycle wrote: »


    Bike seat arrived this morning, will fit this evening and take a run to the creche in the morning, very excited.

    Given the weather forecast for tomorrow I expect the wimp list to be in full force


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    #684
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,774 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    godtabh wrote: »
    Given the weather forecast for tomorrow I expect the wimp list to be in full force

    Judging by the winds tomorrow, I expect the fastest commute into work in a long time, may need to buy a rain cover for the bike seat though, does anyone have one or can recommend one, the Hamax official ones are quite pricey for what they are.


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    #685
    Alek
    Registered Users Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    You can have mine (hamax) for some time as I have no use of it until 9th Oct.

    The problem is that I'll be home about 8pm tonight (Harold's Cross).


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    #686
    Seaswimmer
    Registered Users Posts: 1,988 ✭✭✭Seaswimmer


    CramCycle wrote: »
    Number one is 18yo, Number 2 is 1yo, we have them pretty well spaced. I think I am happy to call it a day with two.

    That expression, the best contraception is other peoples kids, I have found that that the best contraception are your own kids :pac:


    Bike seat arrived this morning, will fit this evening and take a run to the creche in the morning, very excited.

    No problem so. A permanent babysitter??


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    #687
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,774 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    Alek wrote: »
    The problem is that I'll be home about 8pm tonight (Harold's Cross).
    If its OK, I'll swing by and pick it up after, no harm if its not.
    Seaswimmer wrote: »
    No problem so. A permanent babysitter??
    Great in theory :(


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    #688
    Alek
    Registered Users Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    If its OK, I'll swing by and pick it up after, no harm if its not.

    PM sent :)


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    #689
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,750 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    Seaswimmer wrote: »
    No problem so. A permanent babysitter??

    Our eldest recently reached that age where she can babysit her younger sister. Joy of joys, myself and the missus once again have a social life. Yay!


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    #690
    Pigeon Reaper
    Registered Users Posts: 1,294 ✭✭✭Pigeon Reaper


    I used the granny ring this morning. :(


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    #691
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 76,134 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    Pigeon Reaper wrote: »
    I used the granny ring this morning. :(
    This is where you admit to ducking out - This is the thread for you

    Of course today was always "planned" to be a rest day for me....


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