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gerry

A bad day for Sam today after a great start yesterday in the tour of Qatar
God bless the hills of Dooish, be they heather-clad or lea,


Milltown Row2

None of us are getting out of here alive, so please stop treating yourself like an after thought. Ea

gerry

Sam finished fifth today in the sprint in Qatar. 90 mile at an average of 35 mph/57kph not bad going for the boy from Carrick-on-Suir

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7_RvfRvZUo
God bless the hills of Dooish, be they heather-clad or lea,

LeoMc

Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 10, 2014, 07:00:23 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 10, 2014, 06:59:06 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 10, 2014, 11:52:43 AM
http://m.newsletter.co.uk/sport/amateurs-get-ready-for-the-big-italian-bike-ride-1-5859254

Definitely doing this!

Haven't done big miles before, but have been assured it should be ok!!! Like fcuk it will but I think I'll take the bait
I think the 135KM would be plenty for me. I don't think I could carry enough grub to keep me going the 10 hours I would need to do the full course.

johnneycool

Will probably avail of the cycle to work scheme and go for the Boardman team carbon bike from Halfords,,

What sort of pedals and shoes would you recommend? Do I need to buy, shoes, the associated cleats that suit the pedals?

What do I need to look out for?

WeeDonns

Have you seen this guys;

http://road.cc/content/news/110910-three-day-sportive-celebrate-giro-d%E2%80%99italia%E2%80%99s-irish-start-video
Quote
In May, the world's top professional riders will take to the roads of Ireland for the start of the Giro d'Italia. Two weeks later, over the Bank Holiday weekend of My 24-26, it will be the turn of regular riders when the three-day Curadmír Ulster Cycle heads into the hills of Northern Ireland on what organisers say is designed to be toughest route in the British Isles.

A fully supported multi-stage sportive, the ride covers 360 miles in three days through some of the wildest and most remote terrain in Ulster.
Riders can enter as teams or individuals but organisers expect they will work together to complete the event rather than treat it as a competition (sounds a bit optimistic to us).

The route promises great scenery including the 700m ascent of the Mourne Mountains, the Giant's Causeway, Ireland's most northerly point at Malin Head, the Mamore Cap with hairpin gradients of 27%, and the Fermanagh Mountains, where the final hilltop finish will overlook Lough Erne.
The event will have a rolling base camp, with rider villages providing facilities including: tents with mattresses, premium catering, hot showers, physio and massage services and a mechanics' tent. In the evening riders will be able to relax and recover with comfy seating and live music in the chill-out marquee.

The name Curadmír, in case you're wondering, means 'Champion's Portion' – the feast awarded to the bravest warriors in the battles of ancient Ireland.
Entry to the Curadmír Ulster Cycle starts from £475 and is open now. If you get in quick, there's an early bird price of £375 until midday on Monday February 17. See www.curadmir.com for more information
Never heard the term 'Fermanagh Mountains' before

gerry

Quote from: johnneycool on February 13, 2014, 01:45:58 PM
Will probably avail of the cycle to work scheme and go for the Boardman team carbon bike from Halfords,,

What sort of pedals and shoes would you recommend? Do I need to buy, shoes, the associated cleats that suit the pedals?

What do I need to look out for?

you wont go wrong with these shoes for £45

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-r10-road-cycling-shoe/

with these pedals (cleats included)

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-r540-spd-sl-sport-pedals/
God bless the hills of Dooish, be they heather-clad or lea,

gerry

Quote from: WeeDonns on February 13, 2014, 02:03:05 PM
Have you seen this guys;

http://road.cc/content/news/110910-three-day-sportive-celebrate-giro-d%E2%80%99italia%E2%80%99s-irish-start-video
Quote
In May, the world's top professional riders will take to the roads of Ireland for the start of the Giro d'Italia. Two weeks later, over the Bank Holiday weekend of My 24-26, it will be the turn of regular riders when the three-day Curadmír Ulster Cycle heads into the hills of Northern Ireland on what organisers say is designed to be toughest route in the British Isles.

A fully supported multi-stage sportive, the ride covers 360 miles in three days through some of the wildest and most remote terrain in Ulster.
Riders can enter as teams or individuals but organisers expect they will work together to complete the event rather than treat it as a competition (sounds a bit optimistic to us).

The route promises great scenery including the 700m ascent of the Mourne Mountains, the Giant's Causeway, Ireland's most northerly point at Malin Head, the Mamore Cap with hairpin gradients of 27%, and the Fermanagh Mountains, where the final hilltop finish will overlook Lough Erne.
The event will have a rolling base camp, with rider villages providing facilities including: tents with mattresses, premium catering, hot showers, physio and massage services and a mechanics' tent. In the evening riders will be able to relax and recover with comfy seating and live music in the chill-out marquee.

The name Curadmír, in case you're wondering, means 'Champion's Portion' – the feast awarded to the bravest warriors in the battles of ancient Ireland.
Entry to the Curadmír Ulster Cycle starts from £475 and is open now. If you get in quick, there's an early bird price of £375 until midday on Monday February 17. See www.curadmir.com for more information
Never heard the term 'Fermanagh Mountains' before

£475 seems a bit steep for what you are doing, i cant see many signing up to do it
God bless the hills of Dooish, be they heather-clad or lea,

johnneycool

Quote from: gerry on February 13, 2014, 02:32:11 PM
Quote from: johnneycool on February 13, 2014, 01:45:58 PM
Will probably avail of the cycle to work scheme and go for the Boardman team carbon bike from Halfords,,

What sort of pedals and shoes would you recommend? Do I need to buy, shoes, the associated cleats that suit the pedals?

What do I need to look out for?

Why would that site be quoting the price in $ for me??

you wont go wrong with these shoes for £45

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-r10-road-cycling-shoe/

with these pedals (cleats included)

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-r540-spd-sl-sport-pedals/

gerry

there is an option at the top right to change currency settings
God bless the hills of Dooish, be they heather-clad or lea,

johnneycool

yeah there is, good lad.


LeoMc

Quote from: gerry on February 13, 2014, 02:33:26 PM
Quote from: WeeDonns on February 13, 2014, 02:03:05 PM
Have you seen this guys;

http://road.cc/content/news/110910-three-day-sportive-celebrate-giro-d%E2%80%99italia%E2%80%99s-irish-start-video
Quote
In May, the world's top professional riders will take to the roads of Ireland for the start of the Giro d'Italia. Two weeks later, over the Bank Holiday weekend of My 24-26, it will be the turn of regular riders when the three-day Curadmír Ulster Cycle heads into the hills of Northern Ireland on what organisers say is designed to be toughest route in the British Isles.

A fully supported multi-stage sportive, the ride covers 360 miles in three days through some of the wildest and most remote terrain in Ulster.
Riders can enter as teams or individuals but organisers expect they will work together to complete the event rather than treat it as a competition (sounds a bit optimistic to us).

The route promises great scenery including the 700m ascent of the Mourne Mountains, the Giant's Causeway, Ireland's most northerly point at Malin Head, the Mamore Cap with hairpin gradients of 27%, and the Fermanagh Mountains, where the final hilltop finish will overlook Lough Erne.
The event will have a rolling base camp, with rider villages providing facilities including: tents with mattresses, premium catering, hot showers, physio and massage services and a mechanics' tent. In the evening riders will be able to relax and recover with comfy seating and live music in the chill-out marquee.

The name Curadmír, in case you're wondering, means 'Champion's Portion' – the feast awarded to the bravest warriors in the battles of ancient Ireland.
Entry to the Curadmír Ulster Cycle starts from £475 and is open now. If you get in quick, there's an early bird price of £375 until midday on Monday February 17. See www.curadmir.com for more information
Never heard the term 'Fermanagh Mountains' before

£475 seems a bit steep for what you are doing, i cant see many signing up to do it

I would want them to be providing me with a bike for that.

gerry

Quote from: LeoMc on February 13, 2014, 11:34:28 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 10, 2014, 07:00:23 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on February 10, 2014, 06:59:06 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 10, 2014, 11:52:43 AM
http://m.newsletter.co.uk/sport/amateurs-get-ready-for-the-big-italian-bike-ride-1-5859254

Definitely doing this!

Haven't done big miles before, but have been assured it should be ok!!! Like fcuk it will but I think I'll take the bait
I think the 135KM would be plenty for me. I don't think I could carry enough grub to keep me going the 10 hours I would need to do the full course.



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God bless the hills of Dooish, be they heather-clad or lea,

Eamonnca1

Quote from: johnneycool on February 13, 2014, 01:45:58 PM
Will probably avail of the cycle to work scheme and go for the Boardman team carbon bike from Halfords,,

What sort of pedals and shoes would you recommend? Do I need to buy, shoes, the associated cleats that suit the pedals?

What do I need to look out for?

I use the Look Keo system. Use grey or red cleats, stay away from the black ones because they have no float, so if your cleat isn't set dead straight then you could get a repetitive strain injury in your knee. The reds give you the most leeway, greys a little less. I use the greys because I like to be able to clip out a bit easier.

Get your bike shop to check your riding position and the straightness of your feet. A good shop will put you on a turbo trainer so they can watch you pedal and make sure your cleats are on right, so your knee shouldn't be flicking to the side at TDC. Very hard to spot that sort of thing yourself, it takes an outside observer.