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Cycling forum Raid Pyrénéen trip 2012

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,236 ✭✭✭Idleater


    :rolleyes:
    Rapha Rising Challenge
    Climb 6,881 meters, the combined elevation of the Circle of Death, July 15-22.
    http://app.strava.com/challenges/rapha-rising-circle-of-death


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    Idleater wrote: »
    :rolleyes:
    Rapha Rising Challenge
    Climb 6,881 meters, the combined elevation of the Circle of Death, July 15-22.
    http://app.strava.com/challenges/rapha-rising-circle-of-death


    great timing. If only it had been one week later.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 11,393 Mod ✭✭✭✭Captain Havoc


    lennymc wrote: »
    great timing. If only it had been one week later.

    Just bring your Garmin onto the plane on the 22nd, challenge complete :D

    https://ormondelanguagetours.com

    Walking Tours of Kilkenny in English, French or German.



  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 11,393 Mod ✭✭✭✭Captain Havoc


    The club in France got back to me there, they'll be sending on the carnets next week.

    https://ormondelanguagetours.com

    Walking Tours of Kilkenny in English, French or German.



  • Registered Users Posts: 3,486 ✭✭✭manafana


    il do my entry tommorow, hows everyone set at this stage.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 11,393 Mod ✭✭✭✭Captain Havoc


    manafana wrote: »
    il do my entry tommorow, hows everyone set at this stage.

    Unfit and overweight, I'm up a stone on this time last year.

    https://ormondelanguagetours.com

    Walking Tours of Kilkenny in English, French or German.



  • Registered Users Posts: 3,486 ✭✭✭manafana


    Unfit and overweight, I'm up a stone on this time last year.

    overweight compared to whom, you can hang out with my and lenny at the back, im light for me and im still 80kg.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    manafana wrote: »
    overweight compared to whom, you can hang out with my and lenny at the back, im light for me and im still 80kg.

    ATTACK! ATTACK!

    :-)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,831 ✭✭✭ROK ON


    At 89.5kg I am more than likely the heaviest person on the trip. However I am fitter than I have been for a while and climbing better than I have ever climbed.
    Climbed Cruagh tonight into a headwind faster than I have ever climbed that stretch of road. Did the same on Stocking Lane.

    Only a few things worry me;
    1. The weather. I really hope that we get good weather. By that I mean 25 degrees at the base of climbs and getting progressively cooler as we ascend.
    2. Distance. There are two days that are almost 200km. I have always despised long days in the saddle. My ideal cycle is about five hours. After 7 I get really bored, after 9 I get depressed, any more I lose the will to live.
    3. Gradient. I can do long and shallow or long and medium gradient climbs all day. Steep climbs kill me. I have damaged ligaments on steep climbs, but long steep climbs and mensimply do not get on. There are two climbs in particular worry me. Marie Blanque & Portet Aspet. I don't want to have to get off the bike, but that maybe unavoidable.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 908 ✭✭✭coastwatch


    82Kg here, might get to 80 before the start. Another one for the worry list,
    4. Pacing - Getting it right for yourself will be important. I would think it's very tempting to push on a bit too hard early on, only to find you've run out of steam for the remaining days.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 11,393 Mod ✭✭✭✭Captain Havoc


    Ok, one of the lightest at 71kg but I'm only small. I've reconsidered buying a compact due to financial constrants. The lidl bike has served me well on my previous tours and is unused since last July. There's still the option of putting the triple on the LOOK. The key to a good tour is pace, I'm a very poor climber and unfortunately ROK ON there's gonna a be a couple of long, long days but we'll be doing it in unfamiliar country so it won't be such a bummer. Last year I spent something like 16 hours and there was panic at the end as it was getting dark. On the point of getting dark, I think a set of lights should be on the list just in case.

    https://ormondelanguagetours.com

    Walking Tours of Kilkenny in English, French or German.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    im 88kg, and bringing an ipod for the long days in the saddle. Lots of random music, and a camera. Pacing will most definately be critical. Any previous mentions of ATTACK have been made with tounge firmly in cheek.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,486 ✭✭✭manafana


    captain bring the look and try fit the compact to it, be pity not bring your best bike to do the job.

    First time with scales under 80kg this morning, would be nice to be about 78-78.5kg for the trip. Im riding in the slieve bloom this weekend then plan some light work now for next 3weeks hopefully the work iv put in has paid off.

    Like ROK on anything above 10% for a long distance is a fight for me and some of climbs in pyrennes change gradient quiet a bit so finding a rhythm can be difficult.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,486 ✭✭✭manafana


    lennymc wrote: »
    im 88kg, and bringing an ipod for the long days in the saddle. Lots of random music, and a camera. Pacing will most definately be critical. Any previous mentions of ATTACK have been made with tounge firmly in cheek.

    in the ultimate irony i will attack you.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    manafana wrote: »
    in the ultimate irony i will attack you.

    bring it on :)


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  • Registered Users Posts: 3,486 ✭✭✭manafana


    lennymc wrote: »
    bring it on :)


    My Plan is to wheel suck till the red bit then launch my attack.Col-du-Tourmalet-Luz-St-Sauveur_profile.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    We were saying that with Idleater.. we need to pick a climb and go all out. I am still ignorant of where we are going to stay, do we have any mountain finishes?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,831 ✭✭✭ROK ON


    There is no chance whatsoever of me spending 16. Hours on the bike on one day. None. If I did, then very simply it would impair my ability to do the following day.
    I have done a few long distance back to back events. My preference is for and early start and early finish, but that's just me.
    I only really see it being an issue on day 3. On that I plan to do c. 100km in morning. Take a break to get out of early afternoon sun, and then do 100km late afternoon/early evening.
    Like Lenny I plan on taking an iPod. My one experience of long climbs is that unless you can occupy your mind (away from suffering) that they can be a dark and lonely place.

    For day three I will be wearing my brand new Sufferest jersey.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,486 ✭✭✭manafana


    AstraMonti wrote: »
    We were saying that with Idleater.. we need to pick a climb and go all out. I am still ignorant of where we are going to stay, do we have any mountain finishes?

    i think all stops are lower slopes, i think day 4 might be a good day to give a climb a good go, knowing day 5 wont make you pay for your efforts,i will try do tourmalet without getting off too, iv gotten back my mp3 player too which i will be using, also recommend buying sweat proof earphones so they last the trip.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,831 ✭✭✭ROK ON


    AstraMonti wrote: »
    We were saying that with Idleater.. we need to pick a climb and go all out. I am still ignorant of where we are going to stay, do we have any mountain finishes?


    No mountain finishes.
    Day 1,2 and 3 all finish on descents following a final climb.
    Day 1 is a 10 km descent and would seem technical. Day 2 is 15km and other than a hairpin, reasonably untechnical. Day 3 is a long descent.
    Having seen Idleeater snap a pack of about 20 going up Glenmacnass on MIck Byrne, if he attacks I will probably let him at it.
    (By probably, I mean certainly).


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    manafana wrote: »
    My Plan is to wheel suck till the red bit then launch my attack.Col-du-Tourmalet-Luz-St-Sauveur_profile.jpg

    My plan is to allow manafana wheelsuck until the red bit then launch my attack.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,486 ✭✭✭manafana


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    i predict a riot

    Mark-Renshaw-Expelled-From-Tour-de-France-For-Headbutting-Julian-Dean-595x428.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,236 ✭✭✭Idleater


    AstraMonti wrote: »
    We were saying that with Idleater.. we need to pick a climb and go all out. I am still ignorant of where we are going to stay, do we have any mountain finishes?
    Day 2 and day 4.
    I enjoyed my 80km solo spin up and around the Sally gap yesterday evening at 28kmph average.
    The tourmalet is just like the Sally gap. Any one who says otherwise keep it to your good self and leave me in my ignorance. I'm perfectly adept at failing miserably and continuing regardless :-D

    Oh and my compact granny ring arrived yesterday will post in the credit card thread when I weigh it.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,486 ✭✭✭manafana


    3weeks today so, starting lighten the cycling now and tick over, hopefully lose little more weight.

    now im enjoying watching the pros do it before we climb for real, they are doing a lot of climbs we will be on in next week or so, and think they are doing tourmalet from same side as us.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    yeah - i cant wait. My plan initially was to take the week before off, but the leinster three day is on 16th/17th/ and 18th so i might do that.

    will be good to see the pros go up the mountains. Will be better to go up them ourselves.
    Dont forget manafana, ATTACK!! ATTACK!! :)


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,999 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    Anyone out tonight?
    Tried gmail but not sure it worked. Only went to Coastwatch I think.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    Sure, what time?


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,999 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    Eh, say, 6pm. Goldenballs. I'm flexi.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    Cool, see you there.


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  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,999 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    Check.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    Planet X wrote: »
    Goldenballs

    is that astra's new nickname?


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,999 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    Check.


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,999 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    Enjoyed the spin tonight Astra. Cheers. Good fun........
    Good luck with the Hill TT.
    Luck after that knee..........


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    Anyone up for some swimming...eeehhh cycling tomorrow?


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,486 ✭✭✭manafana


    AstraMonti wrote: »
    Anyone up for some swimming...eeehhh cycling tomorrow?

    were will you be swimming and what time will you start? tomorrow should be light rain only, but plenty flooding after today no doubt.


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,999 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    AstraMonti wrote: »
    Anyone up for some swimming...eeehhh cycling tomorrow?[/Quote.

    Could be persuaded alright.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    ill be heading out around drogheda if anyone is up that way.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    Goldenballs around 9-9:30? 100-120k depending on the weather.


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  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,999 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    A possibility.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,831 ✭✭✭ROK ON


    AstraMonti wrote: »
    Goldenballs around 9-9:30? 100-120k depending on the weather.

    Would love to. Any chance of later. Weather supposed to improve during the day. Thinking post 10.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,486 ✭✭✭manafana


    dont think their will be much rain in wicklow/dublin area from any time after 6am, the earlier the better for me to get back at 1 to do some jobs.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 908 ✭✭✭coastwatch


    I'm heading out early tomorrow, to do something like this,
    http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1394178

    Could meet Goldenballs for 7:30 if anyone is interested?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 620 ✭✭✭Super Freak


    Hey Captain,

    I picked a little present for you today for use on the raid. Retail price (apparently) €160
    I paid....... a hell of a lot less than that :D A gift to you seeing that they are in your favourite colours:) I remember you were looking for something like this last year.

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    Top quality cycling gear....Zerorh+
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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,831 ✭✭✭ROK ON


    Hopefully at this time in two weeks, we will al be sitting in a nice bar on Hendaye having a pre Raid drink to help us sleep a bit better.

    My training is finished now - just hope to keep spinning the legs until next week. Then I will be off the bike for a week as I head to France with the missus and kids.

    Hope the weather is better than this sh1te.


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  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 11,393 Mod ✭✭✭✭Captain Havoc


    Hey Captain,

    I picked a little present for you today for use on the raid. Retail price (apparently) €160
    I paid....... a hell of a lot less than that :D A gift to you seeing that they are in your favourite colours:) I remember you were looking for something like this last year.



    Top quality cycling gear....Zerorh+

    Cheers for that, squire.

    https://ormondelanguagetours.com

    Walking Tours of Kilkenny in English, French or German.



  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 3,999 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    Think alot of people are wondering.........
    "What's the story with the Van?"


    Have heard nothing so far. Two weeks to go?


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 11,393 Mod ✭✭✭✭Captain Havoc


    Planet X wrote: »
    Think alot of people are wondering.........
    "What's the story with the Van?"


    Have heard nothing so far. Two weeks to go?

    Upon being fired from his job at the bakery, Bimbo and his best mate go into business for themselves and purchase a chip van.

    https://ormondelanguagetours.com

    Walking Tours of Kilkenny in English, French or German.



  • Registered Users Posts: 3,486 ✭✭✭manafana


    im glad to say if i started tomorrow id be in good shape, took another 30sec of my cruagh road time in wet today. Going climb bit for rest of week then just tick the legs over in build up to our leaving.

    Rode a little with ROK, and bit with Astra yesterday, easy miles when you can have a chat.

    How are people packing their bikes, cardboard bike boxes may take less room that solid bike boxes ?


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 11,393 Mod ✭✭✭✭Captain Havoc


    manafana wrote: »
    im glad to say if i started tomorrow id be in good shape, took another 30sec of my cruagh road time in wet today. Going climb bit for rest of week then just tick the legs over in build up to our leaving.

    Rode a little with ROK, and bit with Astra yesterday, easy miles when you can have a chat.

    How are people packing their bikes, cardboard bike boxes may take less room that solid bike boxes ?

    I think I'm easily the most rested of the group. I know the driver was a little worried about space which I'm not (he doesn't realise how small a bike can get). By miracle I'm off this Saturday and will be doing the Helping Hands sportive in Athy if anyone else is up for this? Somewhere along the way I got it into my head that at 720km it is the shortest of my tours, which is just wrong as it's going to be bloody difficult. I know how to suffer and I'm far too stupid to know when to give up.

    https://ormondelanguagetours.com

    Walking Tours of Kilkenny in English, French or German.



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