Sean Kelly Tour 2014 - no ticket requests - post #38 - see thread in Cycling adverts

djemba djemba wrote: »

The registration for the Sean Kelly tour in August opened this weekend. Just signed up myself. Is there no jersey this year or did I miss it when I was registering.

http://www.theseankellytour.com/faq/

"What does my entry fee include?
Your cycle entry pack includes; your acknowledgement/receipt, sponsorship information and route maps. On the day you will receive a souvenir Jersey and refreshments en route and at the finish along with cycle support services-not forgetting a safely, well marshalled route with over 400 volunteers giving of their time freely so that over 5000 cyclists can enjoy their day pedalling around County Waterford."

mollybird wrote: »

What is this about getting a jersey when you sign up?

You get a jersey when you sign up . . believe it or not !!!

It's to be based off the PDM Jersey of old ..

ford2600 wrote: »

http://carrickwheelers.com/?p=3064

Do this instead, does Ticincor, hard part of Nire climb, Mahon falls and seskin plus a few more.

Harder route, but very well run and nice club

Got a Strava or other route map? I've missed the SK registration also, but to be honest and event on August 10 would suit me better.

If you've missed the SKT - as an alternative the Carrick Wheelers Sportive is fantastic - i did this last year and thought it was a great day on the bike. The route is stunning, with some lovely climbing and the numbers participating are small so no issues with groups bunching up on the climbs.

Full details here: http://carrickwheelers.com/?p=3064
Here's a route map from last year: http://www.strava.com/activities/57733375

Alternatively the Tour de Kilkenny, next saturday 2nd August might be an option for you! (although I might be a bit biased there being involved there) There are 110km and 160km route options with close to the same amount of climbing at the SKT / Carrick Sportive.

http://www.marblecitycyclers.com/tour-de-kk-routes/

alicefen wrote: »

If anyone has a spare registration for the 100K please PM.

Will keep you posted ... http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057253437

Did I hear correctly that on the SKT 160, there a cut off time at a certain point on the route, that all cyclists must reach, otheriwse that's the end of thier day??

Its all sold out. The 100 and 160 sold out on Sunday I think, everything else went yesterday.

marcofan wrote: »

I am only helping out those who cant get into the SKT!!!

Just to follow up on this - guys the Iverk Bobby Power Spin is one of the best sportives around if you get the chance to ride it, do.

fits wrote: »

is it bad? I see there are a couple of long or steep hills. Bit worried I will run out of gears!

Did the 100k last year. Yes, the climb shortly after the Knockanore food stop is a tester and I did see several people walking it as I went slowly by.
Get into lowest gear early, take your time and just trundle your way up.
After that there's nothing too scarey. There's a bit of a drag after the last water stop and another longer drag right near the end, that seems to catch out those with tired legs (so keep a bit in reserve for that 1).
All in all, it's a lovely spin.
Just be aware, that it all gets a bit mad at the start, as some of the faster lads do seem to kill themselves to get past the slower and less experienced while we are bunched up.
I'm trying the 160k this year (god help me!)

fits wrote: »

Good luck in the 160! Yeah I had better practice the hills...

Thanks.
Depending on where you live, but if you were close, it's worth having a go at the knocknanore climb, so you'll have no surprises on the day.
Caught me out last year, having only trained on long drags and not steep sharp climbs. I managed it.... but only just!
Alot fitter this year and have been working hard on steep hill climbing for the 160