The men of the Double Income No Kids Yet brigade are now known as MAMILs. Or so the story goes in the Sundays Independent. Well maybe not quite the story they portrayed but it could be. There seems to be an opinion out there that a number of somewhat portly men in their middle years (35-45) are intent on strutting their stuff clad only in lycra. Not only that but they have hood winked their partners into letting them spend the shopping money on overpriced bikes and the latest cycling gear. But let us not forget that the partners are only too willing to see these MAMILs off on their bikes. After all 3-4 hours pushing themselves along Irish roads and they return happy to have survived that last hill and after a shower collapse into the armchair too exhausted to annoy anyone for the rest of the day. So now the partners of these MAMILs can go about their merry way and rearrange the house, purchase that long argued about item and guess what – he’s too exhausted to argue. All I can say is thank God I’m past that. I’m older, rounder, past the stage of exhaustion, require help to get out of the lycra, have difficulty noticing the changes and the better half is only too glad of the peace and quiet when I’m on my bike. Isn’t life grand? By the way MAMIL was coined by Michael Oliver and if the shoe fits - Middle Aged Men In Lycra
Monday 15 October 2012
Move over DINKYS
The men of the Double Income No Kids Yet brigade are now known as MAMILs. Or so the story goes in the Sundays Independent. Well maybe not quite the story they portrayed but it could be. There seems to be an opinion out there that a number of somewhat portly men in their middle years (35-45) are intent on strutting their stuff clad only in lycra. Not only that but they have hood winked their partners into letting them spend the shopping money on overpriced bikes and the latest cycling gear. But let us not forget that the partners are only too willing to see these MAMILs off on their bikes. After all 3-4 hours pushing themselves along Irish roads and they return happy to have survived that last hill and after a shower collapse into the armchair too exhausted to annoy anyone for the rest of the day. So now the partners of these MAMILs can go about their merry way and rearrange the house, purchase that long argued about item and guess what – he’s too exhausted to argue. All I can say is thank God I’m past that. I’m older, rounder, past the stage of exhaustion, require help to get out of the lycra, have difficulty noticing the changes and the better half is only too glad of the peace and quiet when I’m on my bike. Isn’t life grand? By the way MAMIL was coined by Michael Oliver and if the shoe fits - Middle Aged Men In Lycra
Wednesday 10 October 2012
Pedal Fever
Pedal Fever a Cycling Ireland conference takes place on 17th November in the Radisson Blu (Dublin City Centre).The conference is aimed at coaches, managers, cyclists and anyone with an interest in cycling. At present it is timed to run from 9am till 6pm. You can check out their website by clicking here
MS Cycle Longford to Carrick on Shannon and back
Saturday 13th Registration from 9:30 to 10:45. Depart 11am sharp, round trip of 62.5k. They are expecting a large number of cyclists this year so get there early. The route this year will stay on the main Longford to Carrick on Shannon road both ways. Shower and meal facilities will be provided at Longford RFC. It’s a great cause and I know everyone enjoyed it last year so hopefully we will get a good turn out for Kilteevan again this year. I had hoped to be there for the start but unfortunately I need to get an NCT. I just might get the car looked at as well. For a link to their Facebook page click here. Saturday 6 October 2012
Nightmare in Kilteevan
It’s back The Sergeant Major shouts “Change UP” and every one groans. SPINNING. Sorry all it’s that time of year again. The Sergeant Major is calling time again and the rest of us suffer. I missed Thursday so I can’t say if any of the newcomers turned up again for more punishment. I can only hope so; it might keep the SM’s eyes off me while I take it easy. Last year those that managed to attend spinning sessions made cycling look easy when they took back to the spring roads. Yes it’s painful but if you can keep it up it’s well worth the effort.
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