Looking for lend of road bike for Ras na mban

[mel]

Hi,

I am thinking of taking part in the Ras na mban on the 12th - 14th of September in Kerry (details on www.womenscycling.ie) - it's a 3 day road stage race only for ladies.


Since I haven't got a road bike (Ryan's is a few sizes to big), I was wondering if there would be some kind soul who would be so nice to give me a lend of one (prefereable size 54) for that weekend? It needs to be in good condition and race-able.


Thanks for any help.


Mel.

[ollietrex]

How many KM are you doing over the weekend?

[mel]

It's


Friday, 12 September: Stage 1, Road Race, 60km – Sneem – Kenmare – Sneem , http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/ireland/kerry/928113846


Saturday, 13 September: Stage 2 – 5km TT from Parknasilla to Sneem


Saturday, 13 September: Stage 3, Road Race, 80km – Sneem – Tahilla – Killarney – Sneem 9m loop, http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/ireland/sneem/227334107


Sunday, 14 September: Stage 4, Road Race, 90km http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/ireland/kerry/232236948

[ollietrex]

Mel you can use mine if you want, its a 54cm Trek 5000 so should be grand for racing. You will just have to make sure it is wrapped in bubble rap so it stays shiny with no damage.

[ollietrex]

We are moving house on Wednesday so if you want to come and get it off me before then it would be one less bike to move.

[jackieo]

Mel, might be a bit small (it's 51inch I think) but I have a TT frame/Carbon bike I use for triathlon which you might be able to use. See frame below

http://www.roadbikereview.com/mfr/look/frames/PRD_335514_2493crx.aspx


Look 486 - carbon frame/fork

Ultegra Groupset

Fulcrum 3 wheels

Michelin Pro light Tyres

Selle ladies Saddle etc etc....

[diamondG]

fancy shmancy!


sure no wonder you're never mountainbiking ;)

[jackieo]

ah no fair! I am MTBing - just not with ye savages for the sake of your sanity and my life! One day I will be good enough to keep up with ye...and when I am......

;)

[mel]

Hey, thanks for all the offers for lending me a bike. Cycleways have been so kind to lend me a 2007 Specialized Tarmac Pro for the Ras.

[Sean]

oooh. Fancy...

[jackieo]

Good luck Mel! Between yourself and Ms McAuley you'll anihilate them all! ;)

[mel]

Yeah, it's a nice bike alright :)


Thanks Jackie, not so sure about who's going to be annihilated by who... but I'll defo give it a go!