Comments on: The Wicklow 200 http://worldwidecyclesblog.com/2009/06/08/the-wicklow-200/ Life inside a busy bike shop Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:58:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: bikes northampton http://worldwidecyclesblog.com/2009/06/08/the-wicklow-200/#comment-4304 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:18:03 +0000 http://worldwidecyclesblog.com/?p=509#comment-4304 They are nice pictures, I thought it was North Wales before I read the post. It is nice to use your Bike in such great countryside, the weather does not look that nice though.

]]> By: worldwidecycles http://worldwidecyclesblog.com/2009/06/08/the-wicklow-200/#comment-4087 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:42:53 +0000 http://worldwidecyclesblog.com/?p=509#comment-4087 Richie , My legs were sore for a few days after trying to stay with you up that one :)

Jason , Interesting to hear that you’ve been racing on a compact at your level , which is pretty high . Just goes to show that most guys are probably over geared . Kelly won Paris Roubaix on a 52 x13 but a lot of guys nowadays feel the need for a 53 x 11 to ride a leage race .

Barry

]]> By: Jason http://worldwidecyclesblog.com/2009/06/08/the-wicklow-200/#comment-4084 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:41:31 +0000 http://worldwidecyclesblog.com/?p=509#comment-4084 Ditto on the compact Barry,have been racing and training on them for the last four years and swear by them.Used the exact same gears as yourself and like yourself i used them all,funny you could tell who didn’t have them as they tended to weave from side to side a lot! That garmin looks impressive,i have similar software on my N96 unfortunately the ruddy battery died about half way through the day and am now looking at jamming a bigger battery in it which will have to do till the upcoming N97 is released.Congrats to all who completed the event and see you all next year might evan convince some fellow clubmates to do it aswell.
Regards,Jason Stack (Irish Road Club).

]]> By: Richie keddy http://worldwidecyclesblog.com/2009/06/08/the-wicklow-200/#comment-4079 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:43:16 +0000 http://worldwidecyclesblog.com/?p=509#comment-4079 Hi Barry I am still not recovered from the hammering you dished out on the elliott climb.Sunday was a great day for everybody that rode.Will see you on the road soon.Regards Richie keddy

]]> By: worldwidecycles http://worldwidecyclesblog.com/2009/06/08/the-wicklow-200/#comment-4078 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:54:08 +0000 http://worldwidecyclesblog.com/?p=509#comment-4078 Hi John ,

We were well represented there on the day alright . Hope your legs are recovered by now . I’m still a bit stiff myself .

Darren ,

The compact is giving me so much confidence that I’m going to stick with the 25 for Ventoux . Fingers crossed it will be enough .

Barry

]]> By: Darren http://worldwidecyclesblog.com/2009/06/08/the-wicklow-200/#comment-4076 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:08:00 +0000 http://worldwidecyclesblog.com/?p=509#comment-4076 Hi Barry,

Good point on the compact chain ring. I’ve been using one myself for over two years ( as you know ) and wouldn’t be without it. I’d rather cycle within my limits than be a warrior.
Would I be right in saying that you’ll be changing the rear cassette for a 12 – 27 for your adventure up ventoux, to give yourself the much needed mental advantage as well as a physical one.

]]> By: JohnMc http://worldwidecyclesblog.com/2009/06/08/the-wicklow-200/#comment-4075 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:01:50 +0000 http://worldwidecyclesblog.com/?p=509#comment-4075 I met a few lads in WWC jerseys as I struggled up Slieve Maan. They were wonderfully encouraging. Thanks.

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