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Maguire01

Quote from: cavan4sam on January 16, 2012, 06:28:07 PM
What sort of bike are you riding Maguire?

Have a look here you should find what you are looking for in a saddle bag
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/SearchResults.aspx?Search=saddle+bag

Same goes for shorts although you should try some on in a shop to het an idea of size.
http://www.startfitness.co.uk/prodtype.asp?strParents=4262,4270&CAT_ID=4413&numRecordPosition=1
I have a Carrera Road Bike. Have been on the chain recation site before - was more looking for any recommendations on specific products.
Cheers though.

Maguire01

Quote from: maddog on January 16, 2012, 06:43:23 PM
Quote from: Maguire01 on January 16, 2012, 05:49:06 PM
I'm looking for some recommendations on two things:
1 - Saddle Bag for repair kit, phone, keys, energy bars etc
2 - A good pair of cycling shorts

Any help appreciated!

As cavanforsam says it depends on the bike. I find ebay great for that sort of thing, usually half what you pay in a cycle shop

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OXFORD-BICYCLE-CYCLE-WEDGE-SEAT-BAG-1LTR-QUICK-RELEASE-/270632250216?pt=UK_Sports_Leisure_Cycling_Bags_Panniers_SR&hash=item3f02f06b68

or http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Cycling-Bicycle-Bike-Saddle-Outdoor-Pouch-Seat-Bag-/170685965246?pt=UK_Sports_Leisure_Cycling_Bags_Panniers_SR&hash=item27bdad23be

I have one of these little yokes for the front of a hybrid bike, grand for wallet phone and a few tools etc

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mountain-Bike-Cycling-Bicycle-Frame-Pannier-Tube-Bag-/180779050296?pt=UK_Sports_Leisure_Cycling_Bags_Panniers_SR&hash=item2a17456538

The guys are sound for cheap cycling gear, have had shorts of them and they are fine.

http://www.tenn-outdoors.co.uk/cycle-clothing/mens/bib-shorts/
Cheers - i'll have a look at those.

cavan4sam

What's your aim for cycling? What sort of spins are you going to be doing? Is it just goin to be short 30k stuff or longer 80-100?

That will determine the type of gear that you will require.

Maguire01

Quote from: cavan4sam on January 16, 2012, 11:22:13 PM
What's your aim for cycling? What sort of spins are you going to be doing? Is it just goin to be short 30k stuff or longer 80-100?

That will determine the type of gear that you will require.
By the summer, 100k+.

cavan4sam


I would recommend 1 of these, have it on my own bike.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7360

Used to have 1 of these but was too big
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=11891

When it comes to shorts you really need them to be comfortable and have a good pad.
I bought a pair of shorts off http://www.tenn-outdoors.co.uk/ and they were a really good product for the value.
http://www.tenn-outdoors.co.uk/bib-shorts-pro-blackwhite-xl

I also have a pair of these but they are more for summer
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/bib-shorts-5-plain-id_8165652.html

Our club gear is made by Spin11 and its really good quality stuff, the An Post national team wear it.
http://www.marreybikes.com/en/shorts/412-sean-kelly-an-post-bib-shorts-2011.html


Something like this might be what you are looking for, depending on how much you want to spend of course.
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Endura-Xtract-Padded-Lycra-Cycling-BibShorts-L-/270893122461?pt=UK_Cycling_Clothing&hash=item3f127d039d

I also bought a pair of undershorts for the longer trips to give that extra bit of padding.

Have you any trips in mind that you might be thinking of taking part in?

Maguire01

Cheers cavan4sam. What size do you recommend for the Topeak Aero Wedge QuickClip?

Planning on doing the Ring of Kerry in July (although it seems ambitious at the minute!). I'm also looking out for any events from March to May time to test myself, but haven't seen anything yet - any suggestions (Ulster area) welcome.

cavan4sam

Keep an eye out here.

http://www.cyclingireland.ie/Home.aspx

I have the small saddle bag and can get 2 tubes, levers, and cleat covers into it.

Have a go at some of the An Post cycle series, the 1 in Sligo and the 1 in Meath might suit you.

Tour of Down on the 18th of February, 80km
https://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=XzhkOWxjZ3JmZHByNmFzamtjbGdtNGViMjY0c21jYzFqNzFpbTJkMW1jNHNtYWM5bmM5aTM4Y3BwNjhxM2FvcG43NHBnIGxlaXN1cmVAY3ljbGluZ2lyZWxhbmQubmV0&ctz=Europe/Dublin

We will be running the 5 County Cycle Challenge in September as well in Virginia, Co Cavan. 3 routes, 150km, 100km and 50km. 150km takes in Cavan, Longford, Westmeath, Meath and Monaghan. Maybe you might try 1 of those. It will the 3rd year that it will be held.

What sort of training are you doing at the minute?

Maguire01

Literally at the very early stages - until it's bright in the evenings, it's just a few short spins at the weekend. Did the 56k route of the Giant's Causeway Coast Sportive in September but did very little over the winter. Hoping to build it up a good bit over the next 6 months.

bennydorano

Quote from: Maguire01 on January 17, 2012, 06:20:43 PM

Planning on doing the Ring of Kerry in July (although it seems ambitious at the minute!). I'm also looking out for any events from March to May time to test myself, but haven't seen anything yet - any suggestions (Ulster area) welcome.
Half a dozen of us planning on heading down to do it too, although the Stone Roses Concert is on the Thursday night :-\  Looking at possibly doing the etapehibernia as well in late August - though I think it lands on the same day as the Lap of the Lough & the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford.

Maguire01

Quote from: bennydorano on January 17, 2012, 07:07:05 PM
Quote from: Maguire01 on January 17, 2012, 06:20:43 PM

Planning on doing the Ring of Kerry in July (although it seems ambitious at the minute!). I'm also looking out for any events from March to May time to test myself, but haven't seen anything yet - any suggestions (Ulster area) welcome.
Half a dozen of us planning on heading down to do it too, although the Stone Roses Concert is on the Thursday night :-\  Looking at possibly doing the etapehibernia as well in late August - though I think it lands on the same day as the Lap of the Lough & the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford.
That etapehibernia looks like it has a few killer climbs. I hear the Sean Kelly one is tough as well. Might do the Lap the Lough - seems to be a very flat route.

gerry

Quote from: Eamonnca1 on January 16, 2012, 06:39:59 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 12, 2011, 08:00:31 AM
[One slowed down & turned round to talk

I've been to a few racing clinics where they teach you how to recover from touching the wheel in front
. Your instinct is to steer away from his wheel (which is where you go down), but you have to overcome that and steer into it so your bike leans against his, then you push off his wheel. They get you to do drills on a grass surface where you ride along behind him with your wheel scraping against his.  Feels like a bit of an odd sensation at first but you soon get used to it.


big crash in the tour down under this morning.  its looks like he touched the wheel of the guy in front of him


http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/cycling/videos/?videoid=22e01b1a-60c2-4857-8392-2cbde024f4c7
God bless the hills of Dooish, be they heather-clad or lea,

gerry

our local  gaa club drumquin is cycling from drumquin to tory island and returning the next day, about 100 cyclist have signed up to do it.

i hope to do these as well to start with:

08-Apr    Knoockalla Tour    Four Masters    110km   10.00am    Letterkenny Community Centre Sign-on 8.45am

Sat    14-Apr    Mark Mc Govern Fundraising Cycle    Lakeland CC  140km    10.00am    Belcoo GAA Club House

The Burnin Burren: 160km on the 16th of june

seeing that the weather is so mild i have managed to clock up 250 miles so far this year


a list of events can be found  here
God bless the hills of Dooish, be they heather-clad or lea,

bennydorano

Quote from: Maguire01 on January 17, 2012, 07:31:27 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 17, 2012, 07:07:05 PM
Quote from: Maguire01 on January 17, 2012, 06:20:43 PM

Planning on doing the Ring of Kerry in July (although it seems ambitious at the minute!). I'm also looking out for any events from March to May time to test myself, but haven't seen anything yet - any suggestions (Ulster area) welcome.
Half a dozen of us planning on heading down to do it too, although the Stone Roses Concert is on the Thursday night :-\  Looking at possibly doing the etapehibernia as well in late August - though I think it lands on the same day as the Lap of the Lough & the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford.
That etapehibernia looks like it has a few killer climbs. I hear the Sean Kelly one is tough as well. Might do the Lap the Lough - seems to be a very flat route.
think the Etape is about 85m, while Kerry is 115m? With a very hilly finishing stretch, so you might want to check it out!

Quote from: gerry on January 17, 2012, 08:06:22 PM
Quote from: Eamonnca1 on January 16, 2012, 06:39:59 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on December 12, 2011, 08:00:31 AM
[One slowed down & turned round to talk

I've been to a few racing clinics where they teach you how to recover from touching the wheel in front
. Your instinct is to steer away from his wheel (which is where you go down), but you have to overcome that and steer into it so your bike leans against his, then you push off his wheel. They get you to do drills on a grass surface where you ride along behind him with your wheel scraping against his.  Feels like a bit of an odd sensation at first but you soon get used to it.


big crash in the tour down under this morning.  its looks like he touched the wheel of the guy in front of him


http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/cycling/videos/?videoid=22e01b1a-60c2-4857-8392-2cbde024f4c7

Andre Griepel looks like he's lost about a stone weight, the main danger to Cavendish this year I would think.

Maguire01

Quote from: bennydorano on January 18, 2012, 10:09:23 PM
Quote from: Maguire01 on January 17, 2012, 07:31:27 PM
Quote from: bennydorano on January 17, 2012, 07:07:05 PM
Quote from: Maguire01 on January 17, 2012, 06:20:43 PM

Planning on doing the Ring of Kerry in July (although it seems ambitious at the minute!). I'm also looking out for any events from March to May time to test myself, but haven't seen anything yet - any suggestions (Ulster area) welcome.
Half a dozen of us planning on heading down to do it too, although the Stone Roses Concert is on the Thursday night :-\  Looking at possibly doing the etapehibernia as well in late August - though I think it lands on the same day as the Lap of the Lough & the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford.
That etapehibernia looks like it has a few killer climbs. I hear the Sean Kelly one is tough as well. Might do the Lap the Lough - seems to be a very flat route.
think the Etape is about 85m, while Kerry is 115m? With a very hilly finishing stretch, so you might want to check it out!
I've been well warned about the 10km from Kenmare towards the end! I'll be putting in plenty of hour of climbing over the next few months. But I know a number of people who have managed it and i'm hoping I can get to that level. It seems a long way away at this stage though!

Here's the profile of the climb:
http://www.strava.com/segments/molls-gap-s-n-655340

imtommygunn

I'm not sure of any specific events but there's a lot of good climbs round the glens of antrim - if you fancy a real tester I'd try torrhead.

There is a tour of the glens - not sure of when it's on though but you may want to check that out. I know there's also an event called the FROG (fun run of glens) in Juneish.