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2013 Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford (SKT)

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  • #52
    funnights74
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,952 ✭✭✭funnights74


    Jovetic wrote: »
    Not sure what to do. Spent all year gearing up for the ROK, now that that's done I wouldn't mind doing another big event. Either this or the Rebel Tour.

    What to do :confused::(
    Do them both, the SKT is second only to the RoK in terms of numbers, a cracking day out and superbly organised.
    The rebel tour was relocated to Glengarriff last year and was rejuvenated in the process ,it takes in some spectacular scenery in west cork.
    They both offer very tough 160 Km courses and challenging 100/85 Km routes.


  • #53
    fed up sick and tired
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭fed up sick and tired


    fed up sick and tired wrote: »
    I didn't know about that. What is the set time, please ?

    Could I just flag this question again, please...


  • #54
    Jovetic
    Registered Users Posts: 202 ✭✭Jovetic


    Is the SKT much harder than the ROK? I found the ROK ok to be honest, thought I really haven't been in the saddle since then. I need a challenge to get focused again. Maybe I should aim for the Rebel tour instead.


  • #55
    WithCheesePlease
    Registered Users Posts: 1,006 ✭✭✭WithCheesePlease


    Red Belly wrote: »
    I'm a recreational runner, currently training for Dublin Marathon. My long run is up to 18 miles at the mo and I'll have upped that to 20 by the time the SKT rolls around. I've been on the bike as cross training for the last couple of years or so but haven't been following any kind of cycling-specific training regimen. Typically I do a 1-hour to 1 and a half hour ride whenever I can fit one in to my running programme, work etc. My longest ride has been just over two hours and just over 50k non-stop on a pretty hilly route. I have virtually no experience of riding in a group.

    Obviously I know I'll be able to fairly comfortably do the 50k but I'm looking for advice on whether or not I'll be up to the 100k? As my A-goal is the marathon I'm leaning towards playing it safe with the 50k as an exercise in preparing to participate in longer sportives in 2014. Has anyone got a similar background/experience and what could I expect from making such a big step up in distance on the bike if I take on the 100k? I should have the aerobic endurance alright but what else might trip me up?

    Any and all advice will be much appreciated.

    RB

    My own experience and situation (training for DCM) was pretty much identical to your own when I signed up to the SKT a few years back, but I went straight for the 160! From what you said you'd be well able. It's a long day on the saddle with a few stiff climbs and drags but they're nicely spaced out and there are plenty of stops along the way. And you can take it at your own pace. But if you didn't want to chance it you should at least do the 100. If you did the 50 you'd just feel short changed and want more!

    That said, be warned - I had the most random, idiotic accident in the history of all comedy bike falls around 95k in and caught my ankle in the front chain ring and had to be driven back to the start area to have my foot stitched from my ankle to the heel and was apparently very lucky not to have severed my Achilles. And obviously missed out on the marathon that year. So maybe I'm not the best person to be taking advice from!


  • #56
    MrScootch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 98 ✭✭MrScootch


    Are there gnarly climbs on the 100k too or is it a bit more gentle?
    Would it be ok for someone who's up to about 50k now?


  • #57
    sham2
    Registered Users Posts: 88 ✭✭sham2


    Heading from Cork to do this for the first time. What's the parking situation like and where would be the best place? Also what would be a good time to get there for doing the 100k at 0900?


  • #58
    bambergbike
    Registered Users Posts: 342 ✭✭bambergbike


    fed up sick and tired wrote: »
    Time cut?

    I think there will be a time cut, I seem to remember reading something along those lines somewhere, and it makes sense that the organizers and helpers will eventually:

    a) not want to send obviously exhausted cyclists over an easily-bypassed climb with a dangerous descent

    b) want to go home to their tea

    But I don't have any details ...


  • #59
    noby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,114 ✭✭✭noby


    sham2 wrote: »
    Heading from Cork to do this for the first time. What's the parking situation like and where would be the best place? Also what would be a good time to get there for doing the 100k at 0900?

    If you get anywhere along the Youghal road you'll be doing alright.


  • #60
    noby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,114 ✭✭✭noby


    fed up sick and tired wrote: »
    I didn't know about that. What is the set time, please ?


    You have to reach Mahon bridge by 3.30 to go up Mahon falls.


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  • #61
    Laundry_Hamper
    Registered Users Posts: 126 ✭✭Laundry_Hamper


    Jovetic wrote: »
    Not sure what to do. Spent all year gearing up for the ROK, now that that's done I wouldn't mind doing another big event. Either this or the Rebel Tour.

    What to do :confused::(

    ...Why not both?

    If you're fit enough for one, you're fit enough for the other one as well.


  • #62
    former
    Registered Users Posts: 73 ✭✭former


    How would this compare with the Wicklow 200?


  • #63
    stonecutters
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭stonecutters


    Looks like both the 100 and 160km are sold out as of earlier today!! :eek:

    https://www.facebook.com/Seankellytour


  • #64
    billyhead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭billyhead


    I have a spare entry I will not be using as I will be abroad that weekend. I will accept €25 for it and it can be paid for via paypal. I will then e-mail the registration confirmation onto you and let the organisers know that they can change the entry name for the number once the payment has been received. If anyone is interested PM me.


  • #65
    detones
    Registered Users Posts: 964 ✭✭✭detones


    bambergbike wrote: »
    https://www.facebook.com/Seankellytour

    gives

    http://www.mapmyride.com/sc/victoria-english-river/sean-kelly-tour-of-waterford-160km-route-3681000

    I knew I shouldn't have looked at that route profile. Anybody recommend a decent clip on mounting bracket for a defibrillator?


  • #66
    slap/dash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 648 ✭✭✭slap/dash


    Looking forward to this, doing the 100. Is there a GPx or whathaveyou for the routes? Prob overkill, but I'm getting rapidly used to the auld garmin!


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  • #67
    derealbadger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭derealbadger


    billyhead wrote: »
    I have a spare entry I will not be using as I will be abroad that weekend. I will accept €25 for it and it can be paid for via paypal. I will then e-mail the registration confirmation onto you and let the organisers know that they can change the entry name for the number once the payment has been received. If anyone is interested PM me.

    hi Billy offer asking where you based


  • #68
    Charlie69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,970 ✭✭✭Charlie69


    billyhead wrote: »
    Further to the posting I will accept 25 euro
    i'll take that off you bud


  • #69
    coastwatch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 908 ✭✭✭coastwatch


    I'm looking for a SKT160 entry if anybody with one cant make it. Will pay full price. PM me with details.

    Thanks


  • #70
    NeedMoreGears
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,419 ✭✭✭NeedMoreGears


    former wrote: »
    How would this compare with the Wicklow 200?

    I found the individual climbs are a little harder on the SKT that the WW200 but this is more than offset by the shorter route and the nice downhill finish. I find the extra 40km at the end of the wicklow 200 very tough.

    Overall I'd say it's easier but only a little easier.

    Apart from that there's generally a more fun athmosphere and the mass start lends a sense of occasion to the event.

    'looking forward to it


  • #71
    bazermc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,116 ✭✭✭bazermc


    slap/dash wrote: »
    Looking forward to this, doing the 100. Is there a GPx or whathaveyou for the routes? Prob overkill, but I'm getting rapidly used to the auld garmin!

    Slap/dash you will not need it.

    I did the 100 last year having never cycled in the area so no idea of the route. The route is well signposted and plenty of other cyclist to guide you around.


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  • #72
    TheBlaaMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,452 ✭✭✭TheBlaaMan


    slap/dash wrote: »
    Looking forward to this, doing the 100. Is there a GPx or whathaveyou for the routes? Prob overkill, but I'm getting rapidly used to the auld garmin!

    Its up on Garmin Connect if you take a look.
    http://connect.garmin.com/course/4400927

    You can export it directly to your device via a link on the top of the page.


  • #73
    bazermc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,116 ✭✭✭bazermc


    bambergbike wrote: »
    I think there will be a time cut, I seem to remember reading something along those lines somewhere, and it makes sense that the organizers and helpers will eventually:

    a) not want to send obviously exhausted cyclists over an easily-bypassed climb with a dangerous descent

    b) want to go home to their tea

    But I don't have any details ...

    Forgot c) need to get home or Croke Park to watch Mayo V Tyrone


  • #74
    thekooman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,221 ✭✭✭thekooman


    bazermc wrote: »
    Forgot c) need to get home or Croke Park to watch Mayo V Tyrone
    thats what im thinking... 160km in 7 hours incl food stops :eek:
    have done 170k in 6 hours before but only 1000 metres of climbing so we'll see how it goes.


  • #75
    bazermc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,116 ✭✭✭bazermc


    For those coming from outside the area, has anybody managed to book a hotel for the night before.

    I have started to look at availability in the area, but most of the hotels appear to be full.

    Alternatively I could drive down that morning from Dublin but would be an early start assuming drive time from city centre is approx 2 hours meaning leaving the house around 6am to be on time for the 100 start at 9. And then another 2 hours back home that evening. has any Dub cyclist done this before and would they recommend it


  • #76
    coastwatch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 908 ✭✭✭coastwatch


    All sorted, with thanks to Inquitus.
    coastwatch wrote: »
    I'm looking for a SKT160 entry if anybody with one cant make it. Will pay full price. PM me with details.

    Thanks


  • #77
    Paschcom
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭Paschcom


    Hi
    I'm also looking for a 160km entry if anyone can't make it along. Will pay full price.
    Pls PM me.
    Tks


  • #78
    jimm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 650 ✭✭✭jimm


    I drove down and back for the SKT the last 2 years. It's 2Hrs. exactly from Newlands Cross to Dungarvan.

    This year (weather and humour permitting) myself and pal are planning on cycling down on Sat. and back on Mon.

    See here:http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056952662


  • #79
    markrusk
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭markrusk


    Hi All,
    Also looking for 160km entry if there's any cancellations out there! Will pay full price.
    PM me.
    Cheers.


  • #80
    derealbadger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭derealbadger


    anybody else that cant go i am looking for the 160 entry cheers


  • #81
    slap/dash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 648 ✭✭✭slap/dash


    bazermc wrote: »
    For those coming from outside the area, has anybody managed to book a hotel for the night before.

    I have started to look at availability in the area, but most of the hotels appear to be full.

    Alternatively I could drive down that morning from Dublin but would be an early start assuming drive time from city centre is approx 2 hours meaning leaving the house around 6am to be on time for the 100 start at 9. And then another 2 hours back home that evening. has any Dub cyclist done this before and would they recommend it

    some of us staying here. not sure if its got availability http://www.tudorbar.com/


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  • #82
    bazermc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,116 ✭✭✭bazermc


    slap/dash wrote: »
    some of us staying here. not sure if its got availability http://www.tudorbar.com/

    Thanks, just tried them and they are full

    Looks like I have left it too late again


  • #83
    cavemen79
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭cavemen79


    I am looking for two entries for the Sean Kelly Tour 2013 (160K). If anybody has any entries they are not using, I will buy them off them.


  • #84
    New2bike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 82 ✭✭New2bike


    bazermc wrote: »
    For those coming from outside the area, has anybody managed to book a hotel for the night before.

    I have started to look at availability in the area, but most of the hotels appear to be full.

    Alternatively I could drive down that morning from Dublin but would be an early start assuming drive time from city centre is approx 2 hours meaning leaving the house around 6am to be on time for the 100 start at 9. And then another 2 hours back home that evening. has any Dub cyclist done this before and would they recommend it

    5 mins outside Dungarvan is a lovely seaside resort Clonea which has the Clonea strand hotel and caravan/camping park or its sister hotel the Goald Coast a little closer to Dungarvan might be worth a try :)


  • #85
    Get In There
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 682 ✭✭✭Get In There


    bazermc wrote: »
    Thanks, just tried them and they are full

    Looks like I have left it too late again

    Try these?

    https://www.airbnb.co.uk/s/Waterford--Ireland?checkin=24-08-2013&checkout=25-08-2013

    If you do decide to make a reservation, you'd have to sign up to the website. In which case, could you please use my referral link? (I figure there's no harm in putting it out there?) https://www.airbnb.com/tell-a-friend?airef=40nlfze617ezz5

    Cheers


  • #86
    bazermc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,116 ✭✭✭bazermc


    New2bike wrote: »
    5 mins outside Dungarvan is a lovely seaside resort Clonea which has the Clonea strand hotel and caravan/camping park or its sister hotel the Goald Coast a little closer to Dungarvan might be worth a try :)

    I stayed in the Clonea strand last year - never staying there again dreadful hotel

    it was the only hotel that had any availability which made sense


  • #87
    ford2600
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭ford2600


    bazermc wrote: »
    I stayed in the Clonea strand last year - never staying there again dreadful hotel

    it was the only hotel that had any availability which made sense

    Try surrounding villages for accommodation. A cycle to loosen up in morning won't do any harm.


  • #88
    Junior
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,218 ✭✭✭Junior


    Waterford really isn't that far from Dungarvan lads - it's at most a 30 minute drive - there should be a load of availability there. There's also a few camping sites around Dungarvan as well.


  • #89
    ford2600
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭ford2600


    http://www.waterfordfarms.com/accommodation.html

    Can't vouch for any of these.

    This one I can, although I have no connection. Food will be excellent morning and evening. 25km from start, lovely country pub close by...
    http://www.glashafarmhouse.com/

    Will be cycling in on morning if your feeling energetic!


  • #90
    fed up sick and tired
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭fed up sick and tired


    I have a 160km for sale as I can't make it, unfortunately.

    PM me for details, anyone interested.

    Going to work shortly so I will not be back online until tomorrow morning, but will reply asap if I get any inquiries.

    Cheers.


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  • #91
    Ciann
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭Ciann


    May not be much use but I've a 50km entry and can't make it, PM me if you're interested.


  • #92
    Chello2013
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭Chello2013


    Hi
    I'm looking for a 100km entry if anyone can't make - Will pay full price.
    Please PM me.
    Thanks


  • #93
    DUBintheSTICKS
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 110 ✭✭DUBintheSTICKS


    Through my own fault I left it to late,

    I'm looking for 100km entry also or two if at all possible,

    Will pay full price, DM please

    Regards,

    DUBintheSTICKS


  • #94
    BabC
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭BabC


    Hi

    Just wondering if anyone has an entry number that they are not using for the 50 km route -Sean Kelly Tour. Will pay the cost of the entry fee.


  • #95
    Felloffmebike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 195 ✭✭Felloffmebike


    Probably in a big queue but a colleague of mine is looking for a 100k spot if anyone not going.


  • #96
    The Noble Nudge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,616 ✭✭✭The Noble Nudge


    bazermc wrote: »
    For those coming from outside the area, has anybody managed to book a hotel for the night before.

    I have started to look at availability in the area, but most of the hotels appear to be full.

    Alternatively I could drive down that morning from Dublin but would be an early start assuming drive time from city centre is approx 2 hours meaning leaving the house around 6am to be on time for the 100 start at 9. And then another 2 hours back home that evening. has any Dub cyclist done this before and would they recommend it

    Did the 160km last year left Dublin early think it was an hour and a half to the toll bridge in Waterford. One of the lads were staying in hotel so got a shower and food before returning.
    Just reading page 6 the hotel; we got the shower in was the gold coast........we parked and cycled out of it to the start.


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  • #97
    2Xpresso
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3 ✭2Xpresso


    Ciann wrote: »
    May not be much use but I've a 50km entry and can't make it, PM me if you're interested.
    Hi,

    SKT 50km reg gone ? If not will take it. can be contacted on 2xpresso@gmail.com
    tks


  • #98
    Jobin1
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭Jobin1


    Hi,

    Another one who left it too late to register for this.

    If anyone has a spare 100k, I'll pay full price.

    Please PM me & I can get back to you.

    Thanks


  • #99
    at1withmyself
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,545 ✭✭✭at1withmyself


    Spot now gone, thanks for the interest


  • #100
    at1withmyself
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,545 ✭✭✭at1withmyself


    Jobin1 wrote: »
    Hi,

    Another one who left it too late to register for this.

    If anyone has a spare 100k or 160k registration (100k preferably), I'll pay full price.

    Please PM me & I can get back to you.

    Thanks

    Check your inbox.....


  • #101
    Seweryn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,487 ✭✭✭Seweryn


    at1withmyself wrote: »
    I have a spot for the 160 km route for sale at 40.00, pm me if you want. I can then email the organiser to change details.
    I am interested and you have a PM.


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