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Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle 2015 - entry transfers closed - do not request entries

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  • 03-01-2015 10:36pm
    #1
    funnights74
    Registered Users Posts: 1,952 ✭✭✭


    It's hard to believe it's only 6 months to this years RoK. It's already on many peoples calendars whether they be newbies or old hands.Last years cycle raised the phenomenal amount of €1,569,000 for local charities in Kerry. This years nominated charities should be announced in the near future.
    This years cycle takes place on Saturday July the 4th. Registration usually opens around mid-March. From what i'm hearing Hotels and accommodation is pretty heavily booked even at this early stage.
    Route map and other general info are in the links below.

    http://www.ringofkerrycycle.ie
    http://ridewithgps.com/trips/300052

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    No entry requests - entry transfers are now closed


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    Rua_ri
    Registered Users Posts: 322 ✭✭Rua_ri


    Any idea when registration for this opens this year?


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    kerry4sam
    Registered Users Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    Does anyone know if it will be possible to take out a 1-day CI licence for this in July?

    Out of principle and the mandatory ICE to re-register with CI this year I am not renewing my cycling licence with CI this year so will be looking for a 1-day CI licence for the Ring of Kerry in July.

    Would that be possible does anyone know?
    Many Thanks,
    kerry4sam


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    BadCharlie
    Registered Users Posts: 2,614 ✭✭✭BadCharlie


    When i had to register for the SK last year. It asked me to input my UCI number. When i did i got a reduced price. My Friend who is not UCI registered had to pay more "think it was only €5" when registering online.


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    Eamonnator
    Registered Users Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    kerry4sam wrote: »
    Does anyone know if it will be possible to take out a 1-day CI licence for this in July?

    Out of principle and the mandatory ICE to re-register with CI this year I am not renewing my cycling licence with CI this year so will be looking for a 1-day CI licence for the Ring of Kerry in July.

    Would that be possible does anyone know?
    Many Thanks,
    kerry4sam

    I think, insurance is included in the registration fee.

    http://www.ringofkerrycycle.ie/the-cycle/insurance/

    But reading this, I'm not so sure.


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    michael196
    Registered Users Posts: 1,222 ✭✭✭michael196


    I interpret that CI membership provides the rider insurance, which is standard for all sportives. Hence riders should be already CI members . Not sure on one day licences.

    If one day is available, then would need to be in place for you on the day.

    I don't think CI membership ( hence CI cover) or licences are included in the rin go Kerry regiostration


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    ZiabR
    Registered Users Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭ZiabR


    Cant see myself doing this again this year. To many cyclists last year (9500) and I can only see them accepting more this year. The atmosphere in Killarney was great as always but I just didn't get the vibe while doing the cycle compared to previous years.

    Kerry County Council are also after announcing that they are putting a cycling lane the entire length of the Ring of Kerry so I will tip down in August and do it again myself when the roads are quieter.


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    Limestone1
    Registered Users Posts: 855 ✭✭✭Limestone1


    logik wrote: »

    Kerry County Council are also after announcing that they are putting a cycling lane the entire length of the Ring of Kerry so I will tip down in August and do it again myself when the roads are quieter.

    Jeez, there's barely room for one bus on some sections - are they planning to build it above the road ??


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    Buzwaldo
    Registered Users Posts: 731 ✭✭✭Buzwaldo


    logik wrote: »
    Cant see myself doing this again this year. To many cyclists last year (9500) and I can only see them accepting more this year. The atmosphere in Killarney was great as always but I just didn't get the vibe while doing the cycle compared to previous years.

    Kerry County Council are also after announcing that they are putting a cycling lane the entire length of the Ring of Kerry so I will tip down in August and do it again myself when the roads are quieter.

    If planning to do it on a regular day, I believe it's advised to go the opposite direction to avoid having buses waiting to overtake you all day. But I reclon it would be a boring route. Better quieter roads inside the ring.


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    bazzer86
    Registered Users Posts: 209 ✭✭bazzer86


    Buzwaldo wrote: »
    If planning to do it on a regular day, I believe it's advised to go the opposite direction to avoid having buses waiting to overtake you all day. But I reclon it would be a boring route. Better quieter roads inside the ring.

    That is true. Though the gap of Dunloe, around Caragh lake and over Ballaghbeama Gap & Ballaghasheen before heading through Waterville and onto the Skellig ring is a great cycle, possibly better suited for the touring cyclist not taking part in the charity cycle in my view


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    ZiabR
    Registered Users Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭ZiabR


    Limestone1 wrote: »
    Jeez, there's barely room for one bus on some sections - are they planning to build it above the road ??

    I should have mentioned that Kerry County Council are buying land off the farmers etc to increase the size of the road. A cycle lane would not work with the current size of the roads :)


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    mossym
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    logik wrote: »
    I should have mentioned that Kerry County Council are buying land off the farmers etc to increase the size of the road. A cycle lane would not work with the current size of the roads :)

    cycle lane by 2032 so in that case:)

    i'm in the same boat as you, done the last few years, but last year convinced me i wouldn't be back this year. doesn't have the same buzz while going round. will likely do the ring at some other stage though to keep up doing it once a year


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    ford2600
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭ford2600


    I cycled most of the ring twice last year in opposite direction. It is an ok route only.

    If looking for route for solo spin/small group have a look at
    Inner Ring 200
    Iveragh 200(just do the 140km section if your not looking for extreme)
    Ring of beara(or cross it at healy pass and/or castletown bere)
    Base yourself in Kenmare and try and find a bad route; Borlin, Caha, Molls Gap, Ballaghbeama, Healy pass, priests leap etc etc on your door


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    Split Link
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭Split Link


    Did the regular R.O.K. route a few weeks after the official date last year. Departed Killarney a little after 10:00 a.m and found that at that time most of the buses were ahead of us on the road! Had a lovely relaxed spin and got back to Killarney before 17:30 in time for a lovely steak at the Dromhall Hotel.


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    aidanki
    Registered Users Posts: 1,262 ✭✭✭aidanki


    hi all, one of the things i intend to do this year is the ring of kerry cycle 2015.

    Im relatively fit and have just bought a bike through bike to work.

    Question- has anyone got a training plan that I should follow for something like this ?


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    27cyrix
    Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭27cyrix


    AnPost website has a 'ready steady cycle' training plan might worth to have a look.
    that is for 100k


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    ZiabR
    Registered Users Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭ZiabR


    Taken from the RoK website...

    http://www.ringofkerrycycle.ie/training-tips/


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    JIdontknow
    Registered Users Posts: 723 ✭✭✭JIdontknow


    http://www.theseankellytour.com/trainforit/ heres a link for training for the sean kelly tour charity cycles.


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    #19
    Mad Benny
    Registered Users Posts: 580 ✭✭✭Mad Benny


    Anybody know when registration will open?


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    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,964 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    Mad Benny wrote: »
    Anybody know when registration will open?
    Last year it opened on 24th March so probably something similar this year.


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    #21
    funnights74
    Registered Users Posts: 1,952 ✭✭✭funnights74


    Announced today that online registration will be Tuesday April 7th at the earliest. Keep an eye on the Official Website or the RoK facebook page for further details.


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    creamcracker30
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭creamcracker30


    Hi all, i haven't cycled since I was a kid and I've stupidly agreed to do the ring of kerry cycle this year with a few friends!!! I need advice on buying a bike to get started on training as soon as possible. I'm thinking of either a hybrid or a racer. Basically, I don't want to spend alot of money on one (more than €500) as I'm not sure if I'll keep it up once the cycle is over I'm thinking of buying a hybrid, so that at least I'll have a bike for general leisurely cycling on holidays etc afterwards. I would like people's advice on what would be the best bike to buy. Ultimately I'd like a reasonably priced bike that would be suitable for the ROK cycle but also a decent bike to have afterwards for leisurely cycling. Thanks.


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    27cyrix
    Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭27cyrix


    @creamcracker30
    ROK is about 160km. I would suggest you buy a drop bar road bike with relax geometry.
    I have both hybird and dropbar, both are slope geometry.
    i can barely feel the differences bewteen these two bikes if i put my hand on the top, but road bike makes me faster than on hybird.

    just my own view, i am not a pro cyclist, not even close.
    if you have friend who has few bikes, try to ride few miles.


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    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,964 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    creamcracker30 wrote: »
    ... I'm thinking of buying a hybrid...
    Lots of hybrids on the ROK but their main disadvantage is lack of variety on hand positions. A road bike will give at least 3 if not 4 positions and will be more effective in a headwind. Good luck with it regardless of what you choose. :)
    27cyrix wrote: »
    .....ROK is about 160km...
    It's about 170kms although it's always advertised as 180k.


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    creamcracker30
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭creamcracker30


    Thanks for that advice. Ive since been looking at bikes on the halfords website. I saw one called "carrera zelos road bike 2015". It's a good price for me (€379) and has pretty decent reviews. As im new to cycling im not sure what the parts are like though. The people who posted reviews considered it a good beginners bike. I'd appreciate it if you'd take a look at it and give me your opinion on it as one to buy for the ring of kerry. I can't post the url on here, sorry. Thanks a mill


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    Mec-a-nic
    Registered Users Posts: 407 ✭✭Mec-a-nic


    €379 may be a good price, but you may pay that again for accommodation down there! I was advised to get a B&B or hotel room booked before I even consider signing up for the event as it is very popular. (If you can stay with family/friends there then that's a bonus)


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    Skrynesaver
    Registered Users Posts: 1,109 ✭✭✭Skrynesaver


    If you're in a position to take a trip up to Belfast Decathalon's B'twin triban range are bloody good value.


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    creamcracker30
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭creamcracker30


    Mec-a-nic wrote: »
    €379 may be a good price, but you may pay that again for accommodation down there! I was advised to get a B&B or hotel room booked before I even consider signing up for the event as it is very popular. (If you can stay with family/friends there then that's a bonus)

    Already have my accommodation sorted ☺


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    #29
    funnights74
    Registered Users Posts: 1,952 ✭✭✭funnights74


    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    Last year it opened on 24th March so probably something similar this year.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057354413
    It's on this thread. Registration will not open before April 7th.


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    #30
    Swinefluproof
    Registered Users Posts: 167 ✭✭Swinefluproof


    Charities limited to 400 cyclists each this year so looking to collect a minimum €200 each, bit steep in my estimation


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    funnights74
    Registered Users Posts: 1,952 ✭✭✭funnights74


    Swinefluproof wrote: »
    Charities limited to 400 cyclists each this year so looking to collect a minimum €200 each, bit steep in my estimation

    Definitely a bit pricey, so the whole debate on registration prices kicks off. I wonder what the organising committee will come up with this year?


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