MTB Spin Sat June 21 Night

Mr Scuttleman · Post by **Mr Scuttleman** » Sat Jun 21, 2014 2:07 pm

Thinking of heading out tonight and go over Mt Leinster. Summer solstice so hopefully plenty of daylight. Flexible. Plan was to head from Croaghan barrier around 6. Can head to town and leave earlier or later.
Best to text at this stage.
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Mr Scuttleman · Post by **Mr Scuttleman** » Sat Jun 21, 2014 9:57 pm

http://app.strava.com/activities/156410811
Came back across Mt Leinster. Actually walked a fair bit. Needed to get back to the car in UCP.
Came down Mt Leinster. In a hurry to get home. I had to slow for an annoying couple who just would not get out of the way. They made a point of not moving. I lost a lot of time. Still second to Janos Kohler!! That means other 795 MTB members could get a lot closer as I am one of the slowest in most areas.

http://app.strava.com/activities/156410 ... 3613928472

NMcCord · Post by **NMcCord** » Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:59 pm

Jesus that's some decent Brian . I came down it the other night with a newly fitted set of pads all round with brakes all bled out . And I must have roasted them as I.v feck all now on a short spin tonight .

Mr Scuttleman · Post by **Mr Scuttleman** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 2:40 pm

Thanks Nigel. Def left at least 20 sec behind 'cos of those walkers.
Actually wasn't even trying to set a time. Next time I will......
Hope you got out this am with DF. Top of the mountain riding beautifully.

Mr Scuttleman · Post by **Mr Scuttleman** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 2:50 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtOyQ5kjDzY

PS Check out who no. 1 is!!
Then again, I suspect that he wasn't rushing home to put the kids to bed!

NMcCord · Post by **NMcCord** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 5:54 pm

Thats mad stuff . I suppose with the protection and the proper bike it makes a serious difference alright . Fair play to you

DavidC · Post by **DavidC** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 7:04 pm

Well here's my tuppence worth... Racing down that road is not wise. It is a well known family walking spot. If I was walking up there and saw you coming I'd have made a point of slowing you down too! I'm all for free will and personal responsibility but in my opinion Strava shouldn't allow segments like that. We can debate it on the next spin!

DavidC · Post by **DavidC** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 7:21 pm

To illustrate my point, watch this idiot and look at his stats, avg 70kph, topping out at over 90! All the while blithely assuming that every walker will see him and politely (and nimbly) step aside.
http://youtu.be/LJcYWXkt9UE
Impressive bike handling it must be said, but he should have had the road closed first.

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