February 17, 2009 in cycling, health & fitness by Alastair McDermott
I took my Giant Bowery, currently singlespeed, up Howth Head Sunday evening. I was a bit concerned with how the Bowery would go on the climb, but I want to get a couple of goes up Howth in before I turn it fixed gear (because I love high speed descents).
Here’s the route map thanks to Gmap Pedometer.

By the numbers:
- Distance: 28.8km (17.9 miles)
- Time: ~ 1 hour 20 mins
- Average HR: 135
- Maximum HR: 170 (took it easy!)
- Calories: ~ 1149 (estimate from Polar)
Picture from Dad of a spin we had out last Friday.
Tags: bowery, climb, cycling, giant, howth, spin
January 21, 2009 in cricket, general by Alastair McDermott
There are loads of sports events I really want to make sure I get to before the next life (when I might not be such a sports fan).
Must attend:
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Tags: 7s, cfb, cricket, cycling, events, gaelic sports, league, must-see, nba, nfl, nhl, origin, rugby, snooker, sports, union
September 17, 2008 in cycling by Alastair McDermott

Brief update with details from my cycling & camping tour to Loire Valley in August 08
940km total
15 days cycling
63km/day average
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Tags: camping, crosscheck, cycling, fun, surly, touring
September 14, 2008 in cycling by Alastair McDermott
I intended to cycle to Galway last Thursday, the route was the canal towpaths out of town as far as Moyvalley bridge, then along the old N4 to Galway, hopefully getting as far as Ballinasloe, Oranmore or even Galway city. Instead of starting at 6am like I intended, I actually started at 8am, which really hurt on the far end. I made it as far as Athlone before I ran out of time (I was getting a lift at the far end). Realistically, I could have made it to Ballinasloe, but not Galway city itself. (Lesson: go to bed before 3am the night before.)
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Tags: brevet, canal, crosscheck, cycling, day-trip, dublin, ireland, surly
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