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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Was just looking at another thread and seen that there is a few people into cycling was just wondering would there be any interest in doing a fab cycle???
I have done a few 100km cycles the last few years for different charity's and one for a local child that had a type of syndrome which raised a lot of money for the child... It would not be easy organise but I'm sure with a little bit of help it could be done... It's a great way to get up off our ass and do something for a good cause to meet people and get fit... |
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Proper cycles with a lot of people need all sorts of permissions and insurance
I can see it working if it's just a group of people getting together
A get together cycle and then staying over in a hotel to help massage the sore legs could work
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"A 100km is a lot though, I wouldn't be able for that kind of a cycle just yet!!! lol!  It's a great idea though!!  "
Well could drop it to what people would like maybe 50km but you would have to do some training for it... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Proper cycles with a lot of people need all sorts of permissions and insurance
I can see it working if it's just a group of people getting together
A get together cycle and then staying over in a hotel to help massage the sore legs could work
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Yea that's true... Maybe I didn't think this one through properly...
Well a get together 30km cycle would work |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Proper cycles with a lot of people need all sorts of permissions and insurance
I can see it working if it's just a group of people getting together
A get together cycle and then staying over in a hotel to help massage the sore legs could work
Yea that's true... Maybe I didn't think this one through properly...
Well a get together 30km cycle would work"
Now that's better, that's do-able!!! Where & when were you thinking about having this cycle!!  |
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Probably wise to join Cycle Ireland first, for insurance purposed. Anyone who has fallen off a bike know how sore it is and expensive id your bike is damaged.
Non cyclists could do 40 kms no problem at a handy pace. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I did the maracycle from Dublin to Belfast and then back the next day but that was back in the '80's when I was in my 20's...oh those were the days 
Nice idea  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I did the maracycle from Dublin to Belfast and then back the next day but that was back in the '80's when I was in my 20's...oh those were the days
Nice idea "
How long did it take you to cycle it!!? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Over 8 hours each way but I was young and fit and a member of the local cycling club. Really enjoyed it ... 
OMG!! Did you do it the same day!? Surely not!?  "
I bet you didn't sit right for a week
Sore bum
Them God damm racer saddles |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"What about this new cycle route....Western way. I think it's called
how long is the route??
42 km traffic free. Old railway route"
Just looking it up is it the one in Mayo?? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"What about this new cycle route....Western way. I think it's called
how long is the route??
42 km traffic free. Old railway route
Just looking it up is it the one in Mayo??"
yea achill to westport |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I must get training for this if it's going ahead!!  "
If there is enough interest I will try and organise something it's not a race or anything just a bit of craic social thing and for the training meet up with fellow fabbers and train together.. |
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"Over 8 hours each way but I was young and fit and a member of the local cycling club. Really enjoyed it ...
OMG!! Did you do it the same day!? Surely not!?
I bet you didn't sit right for a week
Sore bum
Them God damm racer saddles "
No not the same day.....cycle to Belfast on the Saturday and cycled back to Dublin on the Sunday. Surely others here did it too. It was a Co:- Operation North initiative to promote harmony etc between the North n the South...it was an annual event during the 1980s.
Yep those racer saddles were not designed for comfort that's for sure but it was my legs that were stiff in the days after...... I must have had enough natural padding in the bum area thankfully!! lol |
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By *ean0001Man
over a year ago
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Your arse gets used to it the more often you do it.
I used to be sore the day after but now i can do several hours pain free.
It's like everything your body gets used to it the more often you do it.
You would need to have a van following you on the cycle in case of mecahnical failures or if people couldnt continue, and that might be an issue if you on an old railway line as the van might not be able to get to you.
But a nice idea and a fun way to pass a couple of hours.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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That be a great idea me an the wife are training for one in belfast in june And think ill do the belfast to dublin have a great big party after no pain no gain |
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