Cycling forum Raid Pyrénéen trip 2012

ROK ON · 10-05-2012 9:15am

I will be getting the controls stamped.

But Astra is spot on. You can obsess about the climbing. Think of the experience.
Everything will be different. The views, tastes, smells, feel.
The weather, the climbs and descents. The suffering will be different also.

Some of the days (1,3 and 5) are not that tough as stand alone cycles in reasonable weather.
Also, when I am doing an event of any distance I only ever count the distance excluding the final descent. Mental thing.
The last 130km are downhill.

On that basis, we have 4 days to cycle 590km. That seems very achievable, given that day 2 is only 80km and day 3 180km ;-)

lennymc · 10-05-2012 9:31am

ill be getting the controls stamped, and getting the badge.

Its all positive. Its all time on the bike, which is good, in beautiful scenery, which is nice, along some legendary roads, which is cool, with some proper hills, which is deadly, and some good descents which is sweet.

so its a good nice cool deadly sweet spin, and judging from last weekend, the company should be good too.

manafana · 10-05-2012 10:48am

ok might join in on getting book stamped so.

I like the idea of removing last descent off the distance good idea mentally, to be honest everything looks manageable, bar some of steep parts of climbs,

the only part is the tourmalet, its 20km and even before then your climbing a bit, i spoke to someone whos done it and he didnt remember been able get water during the climb which is thing im worried mostly about.

colm_gti · 10-05-2012 11:08am

manafana wrote: »

ok might join in on getting book stamped so.

I like the idea of removing last descent off the distance good idea mentally, to be honest everything looks manageable, bar some of steep parts of climbs,

the only part is the tourmalet, its 20km and even before then your climbing a bit, i spoke to someone whos done it and he didnt remember been able get water during the climb which is thing im worried mostly about.

Pre-hydrate well before you get to the bottom

manafana · 10-05-2012 11:10am

colm_gti wrote: »

Pre-hydrate well before you get to the bottom

well least il have an excuse for stopping then to go for pee, good idea

velopeloton · 10-05-2012 2:59pm

manafana wrote: »

ok might join in on getting book stamped so.

I like the idea of removing last descent off the distance good idea mentally, to be honest everything looks manageable, bar some of steep parts of climbs,

the only part is the tourmalet, its 20km and even before then your climbing a bit, i spoke to someone whos done it and he didnt remember been able get water during the climb which is thing im worried mostly about.

There is a water pump, a fountain and a mini-market in Baréges 8km from the summit. There are also many beautiful mountain streams.

manafana · 10-05-2012 3:02pm

velopeloton wrote: »

There is a water pump, a fountain and a mini-market in Baréges 8km from the summit. There are also many beautiful mountain streams.

thanks velo good to know, will be stopping their for sure for a minute.

Idleater · 11-05-2012 9:05pm

Idleater wrote: »

Provisional acceptance of the free space pending re-research of dates after my breakfast?

Assuming the space is still available, I've okayed the time off from work and mentally got my head around the task at hand. This okay with the group?
I'll have to sort out what I owe and to whom next.

manafana · 11-05-2012 9:23pm

Idleater wrote: »

Assuming the space is still available, I've okayed the time off from work and mentally got my head around the task at hand. This okay with the group?
I'll have to sort out what I owe and to whom next.

yeah just come in good shape, dont have be climbing wiz its not race, two bits of advice i weas given was just to get body used to going for 5days straight on bike, and to drop some weight to make the climbs alot easier.

lennymc · 11-05-2012 9:45pm

manafana wrote: »

Idleater wrote: »

Assuming the space is still available, I've okayed the time off from work and mentally got my head around the task at hand. This okay with the group?
I'll have to sort out what I owe and to whom next.

yeah just come in good shape, dont have be climbing wiz its not race, two bits of advice i weas given was just to get body used to going for 5days straight on bike, and to drop some weight to make the climbs alot easier.

Bring a rope to pull me up climbs.

ROK ON · 11-05-2012 9:59pm

manafana wrote: »

yeah just come in good shape, dont have be climbing wiz its not race, two bits of advice i weas given was just to get body used to going for 5days straight on bike, and to drop some weight to make the climbs alot easier.

I'd say that he will be ok.

Super Freak · 11-05-2012 10:02pm

Good to see you are taking my place idealeater. I'd hate to see the rest of the group being stuck as the logistics were done for a group of 10.

I'm still in America eating three large meals a day, piling on the pounds:D. I'm working closely with an American engineer and you not believe the amount of food he puts away every day:eek: anyway that's another story:p

I'll be keeping a close eye on this thread, looks like a great trip and like I said previously, there's always next year.

I have the time booked of work for that week, don't wish to derail this thread but can anyone recommend a good cycling holiday in Mallorca or lanzarote in July?

lennymc · 11-05-2012 10:41pm

Spent a most productive evening with a certain captain where we discussed ladies couture, hills ( or mountainns) and the virtues of the odd pimt of guiness or 2. Legend.

lennymc · 11-05-2012 10:52pm

@ superfreak. Pity you wont make it, but as u say, allways next year (himalayas).

I dunno bout the rest of yee but I cant wait.

Planet X · 12-05-2012 1:39am

I wish a few of the Raiders went up "The Devils Glen"...........and I think Astra has sampled it?

It's short enough but it'll have you, considering, zig /zagging.
Short and steep. Lenny, have you been up her, (as they say?)

You know,
I'm trying to find the stiffest bumps knocking around. The Devils in one but the one past Kilmacanogue, Red Lane it's called, never been up it, come down it, burning pads.
Starts off very steep. Very........
The 'Wall" would be a doddle compared to this hill. Believe you me.

Captain Havoc · 12-05-2012 1:50am

Planet X wrote: »

I wish a few of the Raiders went up "The Devils Glen"...........and I think Astra has sampled it?

It's short enough but it'll have you, considering, zig /zagging.
Short and steep. Lenny, have you been up her, (as they say?)

You know,
I'm trying to find the stiffest bumps knocking around. The Devils in one but the one past Kilmacanogue, Red Lane it's called, never been up it, come down it, burning pads.
Starts off very steep. Very........
The 'Wall" would be a doddle compared to this hill. Believe you me.

Is this post cycling related? :pac:

AstraMonti · 12-05-2012 6:59am

Planet X wrote: »

I wish a few of the Raiders went up "The Devils Glen"...........and I think Astra has sampled it?

It's short enough but it'll have you, considering, zig /zagging.
Short and steep. Lenny, have you been up her, (as they say?)

You know,
I'm trying to find the stiffest bumps knocking around. The Devils in one but the one past Kilmacanogue, Red Lane it's called, never been up it, come down it, burning pads.
Starts off very steep. Very........
The 'Wall" would be a doddle compared to this hill. Believe you me.

I 've been up to all of them few times. Devil's Elbow is nice but very short, coming down is more fun if you know there are no cars. The other near Kilmacanogue is a bitch, I had my tire spinning and slipping on dry tarmac.

manafana · 12-05-2012 3:52pm

kilmacnogue does get very steep at end, lethel coming down cant help but use all the road to get down.

Only done klmacnogue after night out, but suffered alot half way up.

might pop out tommorow and give it a go.

AstraMonti · 12-05-2012 8:05pm

Anyone up for a cycle tomorrow? 100-140kms depending on weather-mood.

Captain Havoc · 12-05-2012 8:10pm

Working as per usual but if anyone fancies a spin during the week, I'm only a short drive from Dublin.

manafana · 12-05-2012 8:42pm

to astra, wont be out for a 100km, will be out some sort distance, short spin this evening giving me 330km for the week, mostly flat.

Captain would love spin during week any day that suits, try pick dry one, im free most time now or least im flexible and move stuff round.

Planet X · 21-05-2012 9:06am

Wednesday. 5pm. Dundrum. Glencree/Glencullen and back. Captain Havik & myself in.
Anyone?

AstraMonti · 21-05-2012 9:12am

In!

lennymc · 21-05-2012 10:12am

i would love to do wednesday but i dont think i would make it over there for 5.
i havent been on the bike since thursday and it feels like an eternity!!

Planet X · 21-05-2012 10:15am

Going out Thursday 1pm. for a few hours also?

manafana · 21-05-2012 12:31pm

i may do Wednesday or thursday will check the schedule, not liking the list of people in, will be the climbers and me.

Just back from my short morning spin, watch bit of this cricket then head out again.

lennymc · 21-05-2012 2:19pm

work is the curse of the cycling classes (especially when its sunny and dry)

enjoy your spins!!

manafana · 21-05-2012 5:08pm

love when 30km into my ride i realise , oops no saddle bag, couldnt go to far knowing it would be though trip home if i had flat.

AstraMonti · 21-05-2012 5:18pm

Is anyone up for a 200km spin on the weekend (Saturday) that W200 is on? I don't really like w200 so I am thinking of doing something else (much harder). I have a brutal route in mind..

lennymc · 21-05-2012 5:21pm

if its not the day of the 200 then i might be up for it. 2 200 km days would be nice. what day is the wicklow 200 on?

manafana · 21-05-2012 5:23pm

lennymc wrote: »

if its not the day of the 200 then i might be up for it. 2 200 km days would be nice. what day is the wicklow 200 on?

a 200km outside of wicklow 200 is good idea, can stop for proper feed yourself somewhere and do it in your own time, to be honest i just cant commit to weekend 200km rides. the weekend is one time i cant really afford be gone for whole day as its my main source of supplementary income.

Planet X · 21-05-2012 5:25pm

AstraMonti wrote: »

Is anyone up for a 200km spin on the weekend (Saturday) that W200 is on? I don't really like w200 so I am thinking of doing something else (much harder). I have a brutal route in mind..

Yes. I'll go for that. Was planning on doing an unofficial W200 anyway on the day (Sunday) making sure to get home for the football.
Saturday would be fine & possibly a short stint on Sunday.

lennymc · 21-05-2012 5:25pm

just checked, and the wicklow 200 is on the sunday, so yeah - i should be good for the saturday (thats the 9th isnt it?) I wont be sprinting or surprise attacking tho

edit - whats the route astra?

Planet X · 21-05-2012 5:26pm

lennymc wrote: »

just checked, and the wicklow 200 is on the sunday, so yeah - i should be good for the saturday (thats the 9th isnt it?) I wont be sprinting or surprise attacking tho

edit - whats the route astra?

Bollocks!

AstraMonti · 21-05-2012 5:34pm

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1201424 4321m

If you can do another 200 the next day you ll be able to sprint each col

Planet X · 21-05-2012 5:36pm

AstraMonti wrote: »

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1201424 4321m

If you can do another 200 the next day you ll be able to sprint each col

lol
Bring lights?

AstraMonti · 21-05-2012 6:13pm

Haha we shouldn't need them if we start at 8. We ll do a big lunch stop in Laragh around the 100km mark. There are plenty of exit points if people feel like it.

lennymc · 21-05-2012 9:44pm

that looks evil!! I like it!!

lennymc · 21-05-2012 10:00pm

is there any objection to non raiders doing that spin on the 9th?

AstraMonti · 21-05-2012 10:57pm

lennymc wrote: »

is there any objection to non raiders doing that spin on the 9th?

Of course not. I was actually thinking to create a new thread about it so more boardsies can come along.

Captain Havoc · 22-05-2012 8:29am

Dying here now, only did a slow 120km yesterday and my legs feel like death. I'll be trying harder from now on.

lennymc · 22-05-2012 10:05am

this time in 2 months we should be on our way....

AstraMonti · 23-05-2012 2:09pm

Planet X wrote: »

Wednesday. 5pm. Dundrum. Glencree/Glencullen and back. Captain Havik & myself in.
Anyone?

hm might not make it, stuck to work with a big issue, so I am not sure. If i am not there at 5 go without me.

Planet X · 23-05-2012 2:23pm

AstraMonti wrote: »

Planet X wrote: »

Wednesday. 5pm. Dundrum. Glencree/Glencullen and back. Captain Havik & myself in.
Anyone?

hm might not make it, stuck to work with a big issue, so I am not sure. If i am not there at 5 go without me.

No probs.
Capn., you still cycling this evening?

Captain Havoc · 23-05-2012 3:00pm

Planet X wrote: »

No probs.
Capn., you still cycling this evening?

I'm leaving KK in the next few minutes.

Seweryn · 23-05-2012 4:07pm

Captain Havoc wrote: »

I'm leaving KK in the next few minutes.

Which direction are you going? Any chance for a spin later together

?

ROK ON · 23-05-2012 8:36pm

Anyone fancy a spin this Saturday before the Mick Byrne.
Nothing too crazy, 3 to 4 hours max.

manafana · 24-05-2012 1:19pm

ROK ON wrote: »

Anyone fancy a spin this Saturday before the Mick Byrne.
Nothing too crazy, 3 to 4 hours max.

maybe myself, althou if im over this bit illness i have i might want a good pace on saturday.

good look with the 200

Planet X · 24-05-2012 3:48pm

Planet X wrote: »

Going out Thursday 1pm. for a few hours also?

Did the same spin as last night with Astra & Capn', almost. Started from Leeson St.....Burrow Rd. Devils E. G'Cree G'Cullen Burrow and back.
Very warm alright.

@Rok On Wouldn't be going out on Sat. I think it'd be too much with the Sunday spin on top. Then again, that's what we're after.

Myself, I'm going to treat myself and drive to work tomorrow and a good chance of having pizza for lunch!

Saw MB arrow road markers on the way up to G'Cree.

lennymc · 24-05-2012 3:50pm

i cant wait for sunday. wont make saturday ROK ON. have family stuff to do.

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