The day had a slightly messy start with me missing it! There was a really relaxed feeling about the start, almost lazy. I was wandering around half ready getting in pictures, chatting and enjoying the sunshine. I went into the hotel to fill my bottles and the next thing I knew Ais was telling me
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Product Review: Dare 2 B Circulate Body Warmer
Perfect for those early morning risers or those that wish to head to the hills. Dare 2 B’s body warmer is a windproof membrane with a water repellant finish. It has one chest pocket and one rear safety zipped pocket. Its lightweight stretch polyester fabric with effective detail make it a great all rounder from
Product Review: Camelbak Octane Large 2 Litre
Camelbak are far and away the industry leader in hydration packs, used by none other than the US armed services. Year in, year out they continue to innovate and advance their products, no more so than this year’s Octane LR. For a start the fluid is now carried in the lower lumbar region horizontally, decreasing
Rob’s Blog: Race The Ras 2012 Day 7
“There’s something nice about suffering…as long as you know others are suffering with you”- John from Glentees RTR 2012 day 7 Second last day and the sun was still shining. I heard someone saying it’s been 20 years since there’s been a sunny Ras. The legs felt a lot better today than yesterday but it
Rob’s Blog: Race The Ras 2012 Day 6 – The 2nd Lumpy One
I knew from the start that I was going to have a hard day today. The legs felt empty and very sore from the start. I needed to eat and hide in the group. I didn’t want to let the lads know how bad I was feeling hoping I would come around later. I obviously
Rob’s Blog: Race The Ras 2012 Day 5- The Lumpy One
7 categorised climbs and over 150km. This one promised to be very tough. There was about 30 of us today including one day riders. The group was given two start options 7:45 and 8:00. Ten of us started in the later group and we rode a steady tempo for the first couple of hours. It
Corkagh Park Ladies Racing Series 2012
The Women’s Commission are delighted to announce ten more weeks of great women’s racing keeping the momentum going from the successful Wheelworx Orwell Ladies Crit League. The races will be held at the fantastic new purpose built track at Corkagh Park, near Clondalkin each Tuesday evening with sign-on at the track from 6.30pm. Depending on
Rob’s Blog: Race The Ras 2012 Day 4 – The Fast One
Today was one of the most fun days I’ve ever had on a bike and from someone who loves hills that’s saying a lot considering today was almost completely flat. I knew looking at the stage profile and distance that today was going to be fast from the start. There was some banter at dinner
Rob’s Blog: Race The Ras 2012 Day 3
It was another great day today. Any day out on the bike beats a day in work and I count myself very lucky getting 8 in a row and with all the support we have on the road it’s easy just to pedal and not worry about any of the logistics. Today’s stage had 3
One to One Coaching – Aisling’s Blog
”No matter what accomplishments you make, somebody helped you.” – Althea Gibson There was an article in yesterday’s Sunday Times about the growth in personal training and one to one coaching. They pointed at the lack of growth in the gym market and considering the economic climate they were suprised at the increase in the