Monthly Archives: September 2014

  • The Celtic Ross 111k

    Back at the hotel I bumped into a group of English motorists in some beautiful classic convertibles. They too had travelled along The Wild Atlantic Way today. Their total distance for the day was just over sixty one miles. I had travelled further on my bike :-)

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  • Poll results on the Average Speed of Cycling groups

    The results are in and after 24 hours thank you to all 348 people who took the time to submit their cycling groups average speed . 28 kph was the most popular answer chosen by 22.4% of respondents. 30 kph was next on 18.1% 29 kph followed closely on 11% This coincides with anecdotal evidence…

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  • The Celtic Ross 57k

    Leaving the scenic surroundings of the Celtic Ross Hotel I turned right in the direction of Skibereen.  The sun was reflecting its bright rays against the clear blue water and there was very little wind. A perfect day for a cycle. Within 500 meters a sign for the Wild Atlantic Way directed me left along…

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  • Average speeds

    Yesterday I arrived home from the group Sunday spin and noticed that the average speed was 33kph. This was pretty quick and I wondered how that compared to other group or individual training spins throughout the country. So just to gauge roughly what average speed cyclists who read this blog are travelling at I would…

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