Why Don't You Cycle Regularly Already?:
According to Mervyn:
I've always cycled to primary school, matches and training, up to leaving school. I also cycle a lot on holidays. But nowadays I don’t own a bike and it seems more difficult to be a cyclist. There are hills where I live also... though I would definitely like to cycle more.
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| Will Mervyn save some Euros each day by cycling up and down those hills to work? |
Why Take Part in Operation Transportation?:
According to Mervyn:
I decided to sign up to Operation Transportation because:
- I was sick of sitting in traffic around the Kinsale road and Sarsfield road roundabouts.
- Also, an intern at the Lifetime Lab cycles which put me to shame and
- I really need to become more active.
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| This is the Kinsale Road Roundabout which Mervyn commutes through every day... Tips on how other cyclists view it, have been found here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=74167560 |
http://www.facebook.com/OperationTransportation#!/mervyn.horgan?sk=info
FOOTNOTE BY THE EDITOR:
Here are two youtube clips with tips on hill-climbing on a bike. The first is obvious but it is always good to get a reminder:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgTFENouM7w
The second is a bit more technical tips about pacing, pulsing and manipulating your body for maximum efficiency!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9WaU-bZdic&feature=related
Also if daunted, it is consoling to read that even Lance Armstrong gave up at the foot of St. Patricks hill :
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| Lance Armstrong daunted by St. Patrick's Hill In Cork in 2009. From: http://sport.irishexaminer.com/post/2009/08/24/Hes-a-jerk-I-dont-know-why-anyone-would-root-for-him.aspx |
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| Cyclists who did make it up St. Patrick's Hill. Photo by Stefan Wermuth from: |
The lifelong cycling enthusiast and playright Alfred Jarry even described cycle races uphill as a form of crucifixion!!
So....there's no shame in taking it easy and walking up hill when you need to or investing in an electric bike.
On a good electric-assist bike, going uphill with a bit of electic boosting, can feel like going downhill without the power-assist. The broad beaming smile on my face when I recently experienced this, was just the outer manifestation of the exhiliration in my heart!!
I think this photo of Alex Bogusky of US website Fearless Revolution on a electric kalkhoff bike sums up the feeling!
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| For the complete review by Alex see: http://fearlessrevolution.com/blog/product-review-kalkhoff-electric-bicycle-an-electric-unicorn.html |
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