Irish Cycling Show '12 // What a weekend it was!

Huh, what a weekend I've had...wow! The first Irish Cycling Show was absolutely brilliant event and I have to say, whoever wasn't there at the RDS this weekend possibly missed out a fun filled two days! I spent 3 days there (1 day to set up and 2 more days when the show was open to the public) on the ThinkBike stand.

Ready for all the visitors! ;)

Of course besides all the work I've been doing I had plenty of chance to look around and find stuff that I'm interested in: Trek, Kona, Rotor, Q-Rings, USN, some sweet Titanium Bikes, Stunt Show and all the nice gear! 

With Stephen Roche

But of course one of the most important thing to me was that one of the biggest, legendery cyclist was present: Stephen Roche who won the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and the World Championship in 1987. I met him once before (Tour of Ireland, couple of years back) but it was such a nice opportonuty to see him again, chat for a little while and of course get a nice autograph as well that goes to my collection on my wall! I'm truly amazed how nice and friendly personality he has! Wow, what a champion! Was fantastic to meet him once again! :)

 

I met countless friends and cycling buddies over the 2 days and had some great conversations indeed about new bikes, gear and about the show in general.

At this point I'm pretty tired but still buzzing and thinking about how good the weekend was. I'm already looking forward to next year's event, I hope I get to be there too! It would be super cool to see the Cycling Show back in 2013! :)

Irish Cycling Show '12 // Busy weekend to look forward to!!

Back on the road // Orwell Randonnée - upcoming event

I did not plan any more road events for this year but today I got roped into the 130 km long Orwell Randonnée this coming Saturday. The question was asked, the decision has been made quick and the answer was even quicker: 

"Yep, why not? I'll be there! "

After a quick online registration (which I was lucky with because there was only 300 entries allowed for the day) everything was sorted. I'm part of the ThinkBike Road Squad for the 130 km long spin that is not a race but there is no secret: I want to have it done as fast as I can and I'm sure I wont be the only one with a plan like this! The route goes over some very good climbs so I hope to make some time up on them. The only thing I hope for is a nice day for it but honestly, I'm so excited about Saturday I don't even care about the crapy weather that is pretty standard lately. Bring it on! :)

The itiner for the day

Now, I haven't been on the road for about a month at this stage 'cause I've been so "busy" with all my mountain biking. So, the first thing I did was to get out for a short but intense road spin straight after work. Did some flat, did some climbs and tried to have a good rythm going. 

Back home, time to rest now

I'm ready for Saturday and I'm sure it'll be fun to participate in one of the best road sportive of this year's calendar. I'm really looking forward to it and I hope I can report to you guys with nothing else but great experience about the Orwell Randonnée 2012!