Derek Feehan
Derek Feehan
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8 TIPS FOR BEGINNERS, WE'VE ALL BEEN THERE.
Just a few tips put together to help anyone out on their cycling journey.
We've all been there and could have done with some sound advice. This is only my two cents on it, take from it what you want. The take away message is get out there and enjoy your bike!!
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Brand ambassador for Specialized Ireland
Bike: Specialized Tarmac SL8
Glasses: Oakley BXTR
Pedals: Look
Contact: derekfeehan@gmail.com
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:42 #1 Spend wisely
02:34 #2 Fuelling
04:46 #3 Breakdown kit
06:10 #4 Bike maintenance
07:45 #5 Bike computer
09:19 #6 Don't compare
10:25 #7 Bike Etiquette
12:12 #8 Last one
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#cycling #cyclingvlog #cyclingireland #cyclinguk #specialized #specializedtarmac #cyclinglife #
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WINTER IS HERE!!! FOLLOWED BY DISASTROUS FTP TEST
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Bit of a mash up this week. The planned trip of 250km was a no go so did what I could. Managed to get in an FTP test with it but they went to pot as well. Should have stayed in bed this week. Brand ambassador for Specialized Ireland Bike: Specialized Taermac SL8 Glasses: Oakley BXTR pedals: Look Contact: derekfeehan91@gmail.com #cycling #specialized #specializedtarmac #cyclingireland #cyclingvl...
LOST MY LEGS IN THE MOUNTAINS
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I went up to Specialized Ireland for their demo gravel day. Another chance to try my army at gravel riding. Excellent day on the Specialized Diverge. Great group of people out on the spin. 50km in the Dublin mountains, Garmin wouldn't update? Brand ambassador for Specialized Ireland. Bike: Specialized Diverge Bike comp: Garmin edge 840 Kit: Specialized Contact: derekfeehan91@gmail.com #cycling ...
ZWIFT RIDE - UNBOXING AND SETUP. WINTER MODE - UNLOCKED!!
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Winter mode is unlocked. I've finally got back on the turbo for winter. Cold wet days aren't behind me fully but this will help when time is short. In this video I unbox and setup the Zwift ride. Brand ambassador for Specialized Ireland currently using Bike: Tarmac SL8 Bike comp: Garmin Edge Kit: Specialized Glasses: Oakley BXTR Contact: derekfeeehan91@gmail.com #cycling #cyclingvlog #cyclingir...
BRUTAL BUT BEAUTIFUL FOR L'ETAPE IRELAND.
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The first ever L'Etape Ireland and did it deliver. It was an amazing day with two tough but amazing climbs up Molls gap and the Ballaghbeama pass. Truly worth visiting if your ever in the area of Killarney. 135km cycled with 1500 mtgs climbed. Cracking event that I will definitely do again next year. Brand ambassador for Specialized Ireland Kit use at the moment: Bike: Specialized Tarmac SL8 Bi...
BUSY BIRTHDAY - RAS NA MBAN - ARRIVING AT L'ETAPE IRELAND
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Quick spin out for my birthday, just happened to be the Ras na mban race week so we had a quick look. Straight after that we had to fly down to Killarney and register for the L'Etape Ireland. Busy few days but well worth it. Brand ambassador for Specialized Ireland. Gear I'm riding with at the moment: Bike: Specialized Tarmac SL8 Bike comp: Garmin edge 840 kit: Specialized Glasses: Oakley BXTR ...
YOU'VE GOT TO SEE THIS PLACE!!
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I went to the Ballysaggartmore Towers. I parked the car in the Comeragh Mountains and cycled from there to Lismore on the Specialized Tarmac SL8. The towers are beautiful and well worth. Like most things, it's never straight forward for me. Another drone crash and a fall for myself. Brand ambassador for: Specialized Ireland Cycling; Specialized Tarmac SL8 Bike comp; Garmin Edge 840 Glasses: Oak...
140KM CYCLE TO FIND THE SECRET PYRAMID
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Who knew Ireland had a pyramid? I definitely didn't so when I came across a video on UA-cam saying we did, it was time to get on the bike. From kilkenny to Offaly it was a 140km round trip cycle. Epic day one the bike with all sorts of weather. Brand ambassador for Specialized Ireland Bike: Specialized Tarmac SL8 Bike comp: Garmin Edge 840 Glassses: Oakley BXTR Contact: derekfeehan91@gmail.com ...
TARMAC SL8 TAKES ON LIVERPOOL ROADS!!
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Last few days of the holidays and it was time to take on some roads around Liverpool. Not the biggest cycle cos we're on holidays and i've just finished 5 days bike packing through the UK. So disappearing for the day wouldn't be the smartest idea, ya have to play the game. I took the Specialized Tarmac SL8 out for a ride around merseyside. cracking day when it wasn't looking so good at the star...
DAY 5 - LAST LEG OF THE TRIP 188KM TO SPECIALIZED IRELAND
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The final leg of cycling 5 countries in 5 days. Our first time bike packing and it was an epic trip. So much so were already thinking about packing up the bikes again and going cycling in the Alps. Over the five days we cycled 887 km and climbed over 6,000 mtrs. Brand ambassador for Specialized Ireland Bike: Specialized Tarmac SL8 Bike comp: Garmin edge 840 Glasses: Oakley BXTR Kit: Specialized...
DAY 4 - BAD PLANNING!! 120KM DUMFRIES - FERRY
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Another day on the bike. The smallest cycle of the whole trip at 120km. Going from Dumfries -Stranraer while we wait on the ferry. This will be day 4 of the bike packing trip. We set off without breakfast and probably the only mistake we made while cycling around. Brand ambassador for: Specialized Ireland Bike: Specialized Tarmac SL8 Bike comp: Garmin ege 840 Glasses: Oakley Kit: Specialized Co...
DAY 3 - MAN DOWN!! PRESTON - DUMFRIES 203KM
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Day 3 and it's the biggest cycle of the trip. 203km bike packing from Preston, England - Dumfries, Scotland. Shane had a small fall along the way but nothing serious and he was back up and on his way. it would take a lot more to keep him down!! Epic day cycling on the bike with some serious climbing along the way. Brand ambassador for: Specialized Ireland. Bike: Specializec Tarmac SL8 Glasses: ...
DAY 2 - FINDING OUR LEGS, 183KM BANGOR - PRESTON
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Day 2, cycling from Bangor, Wales to Preston, England. The ride was 183km with over 1400 meters elevation. By The end of the day we were finding our legs and getting into the routine of bike packing. What we needed and where we had everything. Wales was now behind us with amazing coastal roads, a pure joy to cycle on. England was now ahead waiting for us!! Brand ambassador for Specialized Irela...
EPIC 887 KM CYCLE. DAY 1
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Every cycling trip begins with its first pedal push. The plan was to travel five countries in 5 days cycling the bike. We left Kilkenny and headed for the capital, Dublin, Ireland. Ferry to Holyhead and our first stop over in Bangor. Brand ambassador for: Specialized Ireland Bike: Specialized Tarmac sl8 Contact: derekfeehan91@gmail.com #specializedtarmac #cycling #cyclinguk #cyclinglife #cyclin...
WHAT IVE PACKED FOR 5 DAYS BIKE PACKING
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So I've loaded up the Specialized tarmac SL8 for 5 days bike packing, cycling all around the United Kingdom. This list is by no means something to go by as I've probably forgot a load of stuff but this is what I'm going with. Please if you can spot where I've gone wrong let me know in the comments. #tarmacsl8 #cyclinguk #cycling #bikepacking #bikepackinglife #specializedtarmac #cyclingvlog #spe...
WICKLOW MOUNTAINS, ANOTHER DRONE CRASHED!!
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WICKLOW MOUNTAINS, ANOTHER DRONE CRASHED!!
5 COUNTRIES IN 5 DAYS!!
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5 COUNTRIES IN 5 DAYS!!
HOW FAST CAN I BURN 5,000 CALORIES??
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HOW FAST CAN I BURN 5,000 CALORIES??
HOW FAST CAN I CYCLE 100 KM??
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HOW FAST CAN I CYCLE 100 KM??
SO GOOD TILL I NEARLY LOST EVERYTHING!
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SO GOOD TILL I NEARLY LOST EVERYTHING!
EPIC DAY ON THE WILD ATLANTIC WAY!!
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EPIC DAY ON THE WILD ATLANTIC WAY!!
CHALLENGING COASTAL WEATHER!!
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CHALLENGING COASTAL WEATHER!!
CRAWLING OUT OF BED AT 5AM FOR A CYCLE?
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CRAWLING OUT OF BED AT 5AM FOR A CYCLE?
DOING A CYCLE ROUTE SENT 6,260km, ACROSS THE WORLD!!
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DOING A CYCLE ROUTE SENT 6,260km, ACROSS THE WORLD!!
LOST MY LEGS IN A SPORTIVE
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LOST MY LEGS IN A SPORTIVE
CYCLING THE HEALY PASS...UNBELIEVABLE ROADS
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CYCLING THE HEALY PASS...UNBELIEVABLE ROADS
BIKE FIT WAS NEEDED ASAP ON THE TARMAC SL8
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BIKE FIT WAS NEEDED ASAP ON THE TARMAC SL8
I TRIED TO CYCLE THE DAVID GOGGINS CHALLENGE
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I TRIED TO CYCLE THE DAVID GOGGINS CHALLENGE
TARMACS EVERYWHERE!! SPECIALIZED IRELAND SOCIAL RIDE
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TARMACS EVERYWHERE!! SPECIALIZED IRELAND SOCIAL RIDE
TO THE MAST OR BUST. MONSTER CLIMB ON THE SL8
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TO THE MAST OR BUST. MONSTER CLIMB ON THE SL8

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @rayconnolly6446
    @rayconnolly6446 15 годин тому

    Great video Derek. I enjoyed that. I think I passed you out in Waterford today? Was in a car doh. I did L'étape too what an event. What camera do you use?

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 7 годин тому

      Yeah I was down in Waterford yesterday. Kk, Dungarvan, Dunmore east and back to Kk. I was in a world of hurt by Waterford 🤣 I’m using DJI action 5, the new one just out. I actually think I prefer the DJI 4.

  • @MrEllen01
    @MrEllen01 День тому

    Stunner of a bike and some colour. You have me thinking 🤔, should I go for one 😊

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 22 години тому

      I’d never discourage anyone from getting a new bike 🤣

  • @fergusmccarthy7736
    @fergusmccarthy7736 День тому

    Went to buy a bike around 5 years ago but made the mistake of asking 5 different cyclists advice & of course got 5 different answers. Eventually bought a "new old stock" aluminium Giant with rim brakes & 105s for €750 on Done Deal & I absolutely love it. Did my first 100k within 3 weeks. Perfect starter bike. In no rush to upgrade but might do if I join a club. Can keep up with my buddy as it stands and that's all that matters. Dead on about the bib shorts. Genuinely love your videos. Keep it up & thank you

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 22 години тому

      No need for expensive bikes at the start. Anyone says different I’d walk away from them 🤣 appreciate it fergus, thanks a million for watching them 🤙

  • @cathalmurphy4496
    @cathalmurphy4496 День тому

    Great video Derek. I'm looking at buying a new road bike after going the eMTB route the last few years and stupidily selling my road bike. Out of curiosity, how long have you been cycling?

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 22 години тому

      Can’t beat new bike days 🤣 properly cycling about 17years 🤙

  • @fergusmccarthy7736
    @fergusmccarthy7736 День тому

    Madman. Fair play. 👍

  • @MrEllen01
    @MrEllen01 День тому

    Brilliant video Derek. That looked some climb half way through. 😰. I did the ring of Kerry cycle, that looks a good route as well.

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan День тому

      Aw it was, I wasn’t expecting it to be that tough. Excellent route though, first time doing it. Kerry is amazing

  • @kulchatha4657
    @kulchatha4657 2 дні тому

    I have a question,, i am looking to get my second road bike and want to go carbon... what would you pick for under 2-3k second hand>?

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 2 дні тому

      Me personally I’d look for a specialized SL6, I love that bike. One of the best tarmacs out there. I’m sure you could find a good deal these days.

    • @kulchatha4657
      @kulchatha4657 2 дні тому

      @@derekfeehan okay I will check is there a variant of the sl6 you recommend?

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 2 дні тому

      @@kulchatha4657 Specialized tarmac sl8 pro would be a great model

  • @MrEllen01
    @MrEllen01 2 дні тому

    Great video and nice bit of kit

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 2 дні тому

      Sound pal, loving it. 😀🤙

  • @tomaszgrzelaczyk-boto7725
    @tomaszgrzelaczyk-boto7725 3 дні тому

    True

  • @tomaszgrzelaczyk-boto7725
    @tomaszgrzelaczyk-boto7725 3 дні тому

    I have done a few weeks back cycling from Kilkenny and back 130km+ but climbing was tough I have to say

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 3 дні тому

      That’s a fair spin 👊 there’s nothing easy about that climb and the hardest part is right at the top

  • @davebrown7208
    @davebrown7208 3 дні тому

    Thanks a bunch

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 3 дні тому

      Thanks for watching Dave 🤙

  • @fergusmccarthy7736
    @fergusmccarthy7736 4 дні тому

    Good Man Derek.

  • @tomprentice6935
    @tomprentice6935 4 дні тому

    ⚔️💪👌👌👍🇬🇧(stroke)

  • @fergusmccarthy7736
    @fergusmccarthy7736 4 дні тому

    Unbelievable. Bravo!

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 4 дні тому

      Already half thinking about it again this year 🫣🤣 thanks a lot pal 🤙

  • @Markhypnosis1
    @Markhypnosis1 4 дні тому

    Ahh sod doing an actual ftp test lol. With Trainerroad you can use their AI FTP detection. I found it pretty accurate.

  • @mcnallyswordsccclubgear5906
    @mcnallyswordsccclubgear5906 4 дні тому

    Cracking advice Derek, another I'd say is when ye get the hang of the spins why not try hooking up with a few other people for a Group Spin and see how that goes ?. Joining a Club will deffo bring ye on, if its not for you then no worries. ALWAYS have yer phone with ye if ye are going out

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 4 дні тому

      Good sound advice 💪 definitely worth joining a club and meeting up with like minded people. A phone is must 💯

  • @MoooJemma
    @MoooJemma 4 дні тому

    Great video but after that big breakfast do a check list before you go out 😂 on dehydration and fuel you always have the laugh at the end of your video 👍👍

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 4 дні тому

      I’d forget my head if it wasn’t on my shoulders 🤣 it will be a long time before I live this one down 🤣

  • @johnryan9280
    @johnryan9280 5 днів тому

    Great video Derek nice few tips and tricks in there. Your hydration skills at the end of the video remind me of an old saying ‘water water everywhere and not a drop to drink’ 😂😂😂

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 5 днів тому

      Ah stop 🤣 a great lad giving out advice and hadn’t drop on me. I went to get a drink and couldn’t believe I didn’t bring the bottle 🤣

    • @johnryan9280
      @johnryan9280 4 дні тому

      @@derekfeehan 😂😂😂

  • @mad4tar77
    @mad4tar77 5 днів тому

    😂😂😂 Great video, i laughed so much when i saw the empty bike at the end.

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 5 днів тому

      I nearly fell off the bike when I realised 🫣🤣 I didn’t know wether to put it in or not but I’ll keep it honest 🤣 I hadn’t a thing with me

  • @daviddevine127
    @daviddevine127 5 днів тому

    Great video as usual Derek 👍

  • @wadirunner
    @wadirunner 5 днів тому

    Shameful omission of Tip 9, which is actually Rule 1; The Mandatory Mid-Ride Tea/Coffee Stop. Obligatory. 😁😁😁

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 5 днів тому

      I’m all about that. I’ll never say no to coffee stop 🤣👊

  • @sleesh1975
    @sleesh1975 5 днів тому

    Great video. Well done on the channel. Another tip is early in the year sign up for something. Be it a 50km charity cycle or the Tour De France. It gets you off the couch & working towards a goal. A key thing IMHO. Totally agree with the red lights & stop sign thing. If a car stops, a bike stops.

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 5 днів тому

      That’s a top tip, wish I’d thought of that. I actually always try book an event for the following year to get me through winter. Keeps me tipping away.

    • @sleesh1975
      @sleesh1975 5 днів тому

      @@derekfeehan it’s the only way to go. Am doing the ‘Inner Ring of Kerry’ with a few other lads in 3 weeks time to keep the legs turning in October. You have to have an event on the horizon.

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 5 днів тому

      I love Kerry, the roads are unbelievable. Sound a savage cycle, best of luck with it pal 🚲🤙

  • @daveallenwex1962
    @daveallenwex1962 5 днів тому

    Sun follows you around 😊 … thanks for the tips

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 5 днів тому

      Course it is, since I got the turbo the sun has bet on my shoulder ever since 🤣 thanks a lot Dave, always appreciated 😀🤙

  • @adrianshanahan
    @adrianshanahan 5 днів тому

    Soild auld advice there, any beginner that takes those tips on board won't be off to a bad start.

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 5 днів тому

      Thanks a lot Adrian, tried to keep it as simple as possible 😀🤙

  • @dannymcgrath2504
    @dannymcgrath2504 5 днів тому

    Great tips. I love that you follow your own advice😂

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 5 днів тому

      I couldn’t believe it 🤣🤣 do as I say, not as I do 🤣

  • @shane.tri85
    @shane.tri85 5 днів тому

    I bonked twice, and it was with you 😂, maybe I should of said on your right today 😂😂 great video and good advice 💯💯💥💥

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 5 днів тому

      You got me good today, my sausage sambo nearly came back up 🤣🤣

    • @shane.tri85
      @shane.tri85 5 днів тому

      @@derekfeehan a stop the laughing I did 🤣

  • @rjacko7478
    @rjacko7478 5 днів тому

    Great advice, have a good one 👍

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 5 днів тому

      Thank you pal, much appreciated 😀🤙

  • @mick6ful
    @mick6ful 6 днів тому

    Great advice.

  • @CiandeLóndra
    @CiandeLóndra 6 днів тому

    This video got me back out on the bike after a tough year fighting cancer …. Great spin and brilliant footage … make you want to get back out there

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 6 днів тому

      Brilliant love to hear it, hope you will be back to full strength soon pal. 💪 That was a great day down at L’Etape.

  • @CiandeLóndra
    @CiandeLóndra 6 днів тому

    Great clip well done Derek. I always carry a valve extract tool if your running tubeless and a few spare valves … especially in winter they can sieze up . A spare hanger . After my rear wheel ate the derailleur a few years back . And a multi tool especially if you’re going for long spins .

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 6 днів тому

      Tubeless is something I definitely need to look into. Multi tool is a great one. It’s a must have 🤙

  • @kerrysupporter
    @kerrysupporter 6 днів тому

    Can’t bate peanut butter and red jam

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 6 днів тому

      Absolute rocket fuel, keep ya going all day 🔥🤣

  • @ggfeehan
    @ggfeehan 6 днів тому

    Great video as usual 👍. After a couple of co2 failures/disasters I now only carry a pump,may be slow but at least I don't have to call my wife for a rescue 😂. cheers 🍻

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 6 днів тому

      Had a few disasters with the Co2 myself, always when you only have one as well and never a spare. Can’t bate the trusted hand pump.

  • @pauldermody1343
    @pauldermody1343 6 днів тому

    Fantastic Derek,A great video with great humour and great tips

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 6 днів тому

      Sound Paul. I dunno sometimes, I do some shite talking 🤣

  • @StephenLynch-fv3rk
    @StephenLynch-fv3rk 6 днів тому

    Great video. If on a solo ride it’s handy to activate the emergency contact on your garmin. Saved my bacon before when I crashed and cracked a frame, also fecked up my arm and leg and was 80km from home. Wifey to the rescue 😅

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 6 днів тому

      Excellent one, never thought of it. Nothing worse than making that rescue call 🫣🤣

  • @kerrysupporter
    @kerrysupporter 7 днів тому

    Must do it some time

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 7 днів тому

      Great route, 40km one way. Lovely little coffee stops along the way.

  • @patrickorourke152
    @patrickorourke152 7 днів тому

    Derek how did you get on with the Zwift bike on the verge of getting one but just a bit unsure what do you think of them 👍

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 7 днів тому

      No regrets. I’m loving it. Works a treat, handlebars control everything, no fear of pushing hard on it. Seems bomb proof (touch wood) …If you offered me my money back I wouldn’t change it 🤙

    • @patrickorourke152
      @patrickorourke152 7 днів тому

      @@derekfeehan that’s brilliant on that I’ll order it Derek and see how I get on thanks a mill for getting back to me so quick great to have an honest no bull review on it 👍👍 keep the videos coming

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 7 днів тому

      @patrickorourke152 appreciate it pal, might catch ya on zwift 🚲💨 have fun with it

    • @patrickorourke152
      @patrickorourke152 7 днів тому

      @@derekfeehanI will lad I’ll give you a shout when I get it with our winters I’d say we will be on it a fair bit 👍👍👍

    • @patrickorourke152
      @patrickorourke152 День тому

      The postman has just delivered 🤣🤣 with the day that’s out there today happy days scrappy doo ain’t looking forward to building this at least I know where to look for the through axle lol couldn’t resist 🤣🤣

  • @kerrysupporter
    @kerrysupporter 9 днів тому

    Some of that terrain looks more like mountain bike stuff

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 9 днів тому

      Yeah it could very well be, it was all up around the Dublin mountains

  • @oOoACFREEMANoOo
    @oOoACFREEMANoOo 10 днів тому

    Yesterday, 3 hour ride, 1,5 hours of cleaning bike and kit. Summer still rocks 🚲

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 10 днів тому

      Sound great pal. We didn’t even get a summer here this year 😩

  • @mcnallyswordsccclubgear5906
    @mcnallyswordsccclubgear5906 11 днів тому

    Derek, I must pop over to the Specialized Shop for a gander 👀!, I was there when it opened first but I don't think they had it well stocked up the day I was there ?, keep her lit !

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 11 днів тому

      Well worth a visit. Has everything you could possible want there now. That’s a good thing and a bad thing 🤣

  • @jkspcoy
    @jkspcoy 12 днів тому

    How’s the zwift bike going ?

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 12 днів тому

      I’m loving it. Great piece of kit. Tried an FTP test the other day and I dunno what way I set it up but couldn’t get it going. Think I’ve it all set up properly now for next time. Controls on the handle bars are brilliant. Don’t have to move anywhere. Can all be controlled from the bars

    • @jkspcoy
      @jkspcoy 12 днів тому

      Brilliant was about to pull the trigger on the purchase but I'm deffo now

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 12 днів тому

      @jkspcoy I can’t fault it and I don’t regret getting it. It does exactly what it should do. Best of luck with it, let me know how ya get on 🤙

  • @tefer1982
    @tefer1982 12 днів тому

    350 watts, you animal. I thought 291 was ok. lol

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 12 днів тому

      I lost all my super powers on a bike 🥴 massive effort going on now till Xmas. I’ve shown my worst, I’ll get it back and show my best 💪

  • @tefer1982
    @tefer1982 12 днів тому

    Think you would be better with a gravel bike IMHO, slap a set of road slicker gravel tyres on and you are good for road and light gravel. You do any other gravel you can swap the tyres over or get a second set of wheels. don't think Deborah will sign off on a third bike when you want a gravel basher ;) lol

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 12 днів тому

      No she won’t, second one is still not got the green light yet 🤣 yeah I hear what you’re saying, I was kinda thinking along those lines as well. I’m really enjoying the gravel, great to be off the roads

    • @tefer1982
      @tefer1982 12 днів тому

      @@derekfeehan Does the Roubuix have mounting points. A good gravel bike like a diverge/crux will be near enough as fast on the road with the right tyres. Would you be able to get a loaner of both types from Spec?

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 12 днів тому

      @@tefer1982 I’m fairly sure it has mounting points. I’ll def check out all the options before I pull the trigger. You have me thinking all scenarios now 🤣

    • @tefer1982
      @tefer1982 12 днів тому

      @@derekfeehan Ha Ha.. If you do any proper gravel bashing then it will all make sense. I used my gravel bike in the road for a bit before buying the roadie was grand. Sometimes the gearing is better (for hills) with gravel specific too. I mean this is all hypothetical, you still have to get sign off from the boss 🤪

  • @rothaicc
    @rothaicc 12 днів тому

    Love watching people suffer lol - Wells one to persivere and do it 4 times. I did my FTP test the other day from my caoch Bryan McKinney. Day 1 of testing is sprint tests, then day two is a 6 min effort followed by a 20 min effort. After the .95 caculation I was at 259 which is 10 points up on last test. Good but aiming to get back up to 310 ASAP.

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 12 днів тому

      Interesting way of doing it. I always use trainer road but trying zwift and it went to shite on me. Same here pal, I’m full focus on dropping weight and getting proper fitness back. I went easy for too long 🤣 suffering is on the cards till Xmas

    • @rothaicc
      @rothaicc 11 днів тому

      @@derekfeehan I'll share the workouts with you so you can try them yourself

  • @kerrysupporter
    @kerrysupporter 12 днів тому

    You’re flying on that Specialised W. Nice looking bike

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 12 днів тому

      Love it, such a good bike!!

  • @richardsweeney6317
    @richardsweeney6317 12 днів тому

    Try a ramp test next time Derek. Very accurate and you don’t need to pace yourself. Just cycle on ERG mode until you can’t. Awesome content as always 👍🏻

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 12 днів тому

      I used to do a ramp on trainer road and it was perfect. On this zwift ride I must have had the wrong setup. I literally couldn’t turn the pedals once any real power was needed. I think I had to use the gears 🥴 will have it properly going for the next one at Xmas. Thanks a lot pal 🤙

  • @1972malberto
    @1972malberto 12 днів тому

    Getting a bike is like getting a tattoo or buying vinyl records one is never enough, cash eating hobbies

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 12 днів тому

      Naw ya said pal but I love it 🤣 famous words are I won’t need another bike once I get this one 🤣

  • @shane.tri85
    @shane.tri85 12 днів тому

    Few hints dropped there for your 40th present big red bike 🤪🤪😂 i never did the ftp test 😮 i must try it out , great video pal ill definitely join u for some of that 250km one 😉💯

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 12 днів тому

      It’s a great way to see where you are. You’d love the bit of hardship. The fire is lit now 🔥 I’m tapping into the Shane Mullen training mode 🤣

    • @shane.tri85
      @shane.tri85 12 днів тому

      @derekfeehan 🤣🤣 thats the shot 💪💪I won't be waiting for you to get up, so anymore for the early bike spins 🤪😉💥💥

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 12 днів тому

      @@shane.tri85 let’s not that carried away now 🤣

    • @shane.tri85
      @shane.tri85 12 днів тому

      @@derekfeehan 🤣🤣

  • @rjacko7478
    @rjacko7478 12 днів тому

    Feck the winter , get out and keep Living the Dream...

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 12 днів тому

      Now ya said it 👊 outside is always best!!

  • @jnthnmllry
    @jnthnmllry 12 днів тому

    Glad I’ve got sram!! sounded like abit of a going on having to take it to the shop for an upgrade. I hate the ftp test you’ve got to be in the right mood for it. I prefer to just ride and let strava estimate it.

    • @Quizmate1
      @Quizmate1 12 днів тому

      Friend of mine has Sram Rival and it stopped working. Needed to update everything via the phone app, not that he realised that at first. Took over a day before he'd worked it out and painstakingly went through the process. Sometimes I wonder what was wrong with mechanical.

    • @jnthnmllry
      @jnthnmllry 12 днів тому

      @@Quizmate1 the thing is how can it just stop working when not updated. I mean how does it know it needs updating and why was it working fine upto that point 😂 just another of life’s mysteries.

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 12 днів тому

      It was a bit of a mad one. First time that ever happened after using both shimano and sram for years. I say that myself sometimes what was wrong with mechanical and rim brakes 🤣 but I do love the electronic gears, I couldn’t go back. Your prob right on strava. Need to be in the mind frame for it, it was last minute and it was all going wrong. Disaster wasn’t the word but either way it gave me reality check I needed. By Xmas I’ll be back on track.

  • @MoooJemma
    @MoooJemma 12 днів тому

    You have to wait till your 40 for your new red bike 😅 continue dreaming keep cycling 😊

    • @derekfeehan
      @derekfeehan 12 днів тому

      I spend my life dreaming 🤣