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Post by David Power on Jul 1, 2016 7:52:44 GMT
Sunday morning 8am meeting at Rathfarnham AC clubhouse for intermediate spin. 60km and 80km groups so we can be finished by 10.30 or 11.30am, back in time for Mass or brunch or shopping in Dundrum. Route: Wicklow Coastal - Bray Greystones Newtown Roundwood Enniskerry. Weather looks good - highs of 18C. More info: www.belparktri.ie/cycling/ |
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Post by Jeremy G. on Jul 1, 2016 8:11:41 GMT
I'll be there
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Post by patlehane on Jul 2, 2016 9:03:46 GMT
i'll be there
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Post by naomigilker on Jul 2, 2016 14:44:50 GMT
Haha, interesting post-spin suggestions there Power.
I'll come out for the spin. I need to do a few more hours on the bike this weekend and your proposed route sounds like a good one.
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Post by Elaine on Jul 2, 2016 14:57:44 GMT
I'll be there. See you then, Elaine
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Post by lukasz on Jul 2, 2016 16:34:06 GMT
I'll be there.
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Post by marcus on Jul 2, 2016 18:02:43 GMT
I'll be there.
See you all then!
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Post by Laura flynn on Jul 2, 2016 19:37:44 GMT
I'll be there for 60k thanks
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Post by sues on Jul 2, 2016 23:03:22 GMT
Probably me too
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Post by David Power on Jul 3, 2016 12:12:29 GMT
A real summer spin today, short sleeves, sun, flat with a nice hill halfway - 60k to Greystones and 85k to Newtown and back. Average speed 24.5kmph. 12 people out - some first timers who all did well (including the steep climb out of Newtown, appropriately named Slaughter Hill - cat 3 climb 8% over 2.5km). Intermediate sprint near Ballinastoe (re-using last 500m to line for Shay Elliott Cycle). Coffee stop for some in Enniskerry - I bet brunch tastes good for everyone now. 8am start working well - it's so bright, we even picked up Liam O'Brien on the way back who started at 7am.
Some tips: - keep your cadence high, so don't use a big gear, drop down and spin your legs fast - move up gears if it's too fast! - be vocal & communicate holes, ramps, stop signs, cars. The people up front are the eyes and ears so make sure the message is repeated - believe you can do it. Everyone was well able to cycle in the group today. Enjoy the spin, take it at your pace (we re-grouped after all hills).
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Post by liamobrien on Jul 3, 2016 19:26:40 GMT
Great to link up with you guys. I must try and get out with the club spins more often!
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Post by lukasz on Jul 4, 2016 15:08:38 GMT
thanks David for leading that spin, it was great!
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Post by sues on Jul 5, 2016 17:20:02 GMT
Dave,
Muckanaghederduahaulia 22 letters means 'pig-marsh between two saltwaters'
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Post by David Power on Jul 5, 2016 20:22:06 GMT
Good woman, only took 3 days thinking but impressed. Beats my Newtownmountkennedy hands down.
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Post by Jeremy G. on Jul 6, 2016 8:47:45 GMT
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