Anyone fancy a bit of a cycle for a good cause?

[gonzogicker]

I hope this is OK with the Mods,but i thought i would throw this up as i know there are a few die hard fitness fanatics who like a good challenge.

http://www.cradlecycle.com/


I will personally sponsor any full member 30 euro if they sign up for at least one leg of this fantastic event. I have done the Cork-Galway spin several times and this year i will be doing the 6 day cycle tour. You will need to be able to cycle 50km in one go to be able to enjoy this and not have a banger. The pace is up to yourself. Some people go all out. While others putter along. The training is a great way to get fit or improve your fitness. The craic is great,both by day while cycling and by nite while partying . With this much notice it is loads of time for you to sort out your bike and get a bit of practice cycling in. Hope to see some of you along the way.

 

[Altezza-Dan]

if i had a road bike i would be up for this, but just converted my mountain bike from a commuter back into a mountain bike. might be interested in 1 or two legs, few lads in work i might be able to convince too

 

[keith dublin]

Best of luck with it
Doing a 180k one next month for charity do it every year for 2 very sick kids.

 

[kbox]

just out of curiosity and Its a little off topic. Any of ye lads into cycling. Whats your average time for 35k and what is your cadence and gears used. I know there's different factors which Will influence every trip on the bike. But What would your ballpark average be

 

[nodge]

just getting into road cycling myself at the moment...did 40k this morning at a fairly handy pace. I'd say this one is a bit early for me but one to look out for in the future

 

[Altezza-Dan]

i was doing 15kms in about 45 mins cycling to work when the car was off the road, probably not the quickest cycling a mountain bike on the road!

 

[AndyC]

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just out of curiosity and Its a little off topic. Any of ye lads into cycling.
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Clocked up 100 miles a week (not on the turbo trainer) on my Trek while I was in college. Was off the bike for awhile. Getting back into it now.

 

[gonzogicker]

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if i had a road bike i would be up for this, but just converted my mountain bike from a commuter back into a mountain bike. might be interested in 1 or two legs, few lads in work i might be able to convince too
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Thanks lads. Let your work mates know. More the merrier.

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just getting into road cycling myself at the moment...did 40k this morning at a fairly handy pace. I'd say this one is a bit early for me but one to look out for in the future
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Hi John. If you can do 40km,you can do 50km. Just pump yer tyres well. The pace is as hard or leisurely as you like.

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just out of curiosity and Its a little off topic. Any of ye lads into cycling. Whats your average time for 35k and what is your cadence and gears used. I know there's different factors which Will influence every trip on the bike. But What would your ballpark average be
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They say cadence should be around 80-100rpm.
The average time for 35km is like saying how long is a piece of string. My times are all over the place. It depends on your form,wind,cold,route etc.
I am using a 14 speed Trek 1.7 and find it lightening fast on the flat or downhill i never run out of gears. I do struggle on some hills though. Fitness is my limiting factor.