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Moynalty GP

  • 08-07-2014 8:46pm
    #1
    Colinoc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 82 ✭✭


    Anyone have info on the above this Sunday?


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  • #2
    Inquitus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,762 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    Moynalty GP race circuit for 13-07-14
    (For directions see comment below)
    http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4767482

    Sign on: Mullagh Sports centre on the Moynalty road out of Mullagh from 11:30
    Race @ 1pm

    A1/A2 Race - 90km
    A3 Race - 60km
    A4 Race - 60km
    Prizes for the first 8 in each race.
    Youth racing sign on from 9:30 u12, u14, u16. on this circuit
    http://ridewithgps.com/routes/3218680
    Prizes for first 5 in Youth races with a prize for unplaced female


  • #3
    killalanerr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭killalanerr


    Any particular reason why the A3 is only 60km surly it would be just as handy to run it the same as the A1s ?


  • #4
    Sr. Assumpta
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 411 ✭✭Sr. Assumpta


    Moynalty CC have also undertaken to put on a Women's Race on Sunday (13th July), if sufficient women sign on... http://womenscycling.ie/moynalty-grand-prix-weekend/
    ... and here is Moynalty CC FB page... https://www.facebook.com/moynaltycyclingclub


  • #5
    Inquitus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,762 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    killalanerr wrote: »
    Any particular reason why the A3 is only 60km surly it would be just as handy to run it the same as the A1s ?

    It's to celebrate my upgrade, nice gentle intro to A3!


  • #6
    Ken1975
    Registered Users Posts: 125 ✭✭Ken1975


    Inquitus wrote: »
    It's to celebrate my upgrade, nice gentle intro to A3!

    or you could ride Super Scratch and join me in the A1 race :-)


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  • #7
    sy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,653 ✭✭✭sy


    We are running our first Moynalty GP races this Sunday 13th July. Sign on will take place in Mullagh Sports Centre(Cavan /Meath border) from 11:30
    Race @ 1pm

    A1/A2 Race - 90km
    A3 Race - 60km
    A4 Race - 60km
    Prizes for the first 8 in each race.
    Youth racing sign on from 9:30 u12, u14, u16. on this circuit
    Prizes for first 5 in Youth races with a prize for unplaced female

    The senior circuit is a tough one with a few stiff but short climbs so it will favour the climbers among you. Mullagh can be reached in an hour from Dublin via M3/N3 After the last roundabout on the N3 dual carriageway take the first right signposted for Mullagh. Those of you coming from the north can take the R164 from Kingscourt to Kells. This brings you to Moynalty where you turn right for Mullagh. Those coming from the South should head for Kells and take the Kingscourt road R164 to Moynalty. From the North West take a left turn off the N3 as you exit Virginia. Note the races starts and finish in Mullagh which is 5kms from Moynalty. Shower facilities and refreshments will be available at the centre and there is ample parking . I am away on holidays with poor internet access so if you have any queries pm me and I’ll get back to you tomorrow Friday with a contact number for the organisers or you can email moynaltycycling@gmail.com. Details also on our Facebook page here. Best of luck to all participating. Seamus


  • #8
    Harrybelafonte
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,450 ✭✭✭Harrybelafonte


    How short is "short"?


  • #9
    elchupanebrey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 492 ✭✭elchupanebrey


    Anyone have any info on this years race, course length, sign on time etc!


  • #10
    ht9zni1gs28crp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,011 ✭✭✭ht9zni1gs28crp


    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057246820

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057245503


  • #11
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 77,497 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    3 x threads merged


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  • #12
    wav1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,923 ✭✭✭wav1


    Very best wishes to Moynalty CC on their first open road race promotion.Great to see new promotions come on board.


  • #13
    Inquitus
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    Harrybelafonte wrote: »
    How short is "short"?

    Here's the route on Strava, looks pretty flat except for the one dig thats about 1.6km @ something like a 3% avg with a slight recovery portion in the middle, so the up bits are perhaps @ 5% fwiw

    http://app.strava.com/routes/593657


  • #14
    Arthurdaly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 751 ✭✭✭Arthurdaly


    Doesn't look anything like a climbers course, 60km very short for a flat A3 course!


  • #15
    Cond0r
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 513 ✭✭✭Cond0r


    Arthurdaly wrote: »
    Doesn't look anything like a climbers course, 60km very short for a flat A3 course!

    Yeah, seems more like a big bunch sprint finish. Some of those roads look like they're only wide enough for one car. Are the roads closed to oncoming traffic?


  • #16
    easygoing39
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,382 ✭✭✭easygoing39


    All roads will be open,please observe the rules of the road.


  • #17
    sy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,653 ✭✭✭sy


    Arthurdaly wrote: »
    Doesn't look anything like a climbers course, 60km very short for a flat A3 course!
    It is not a flat course :-) will suit a punchy rider and agree its a bit short for A3 but its our first year running this so hopefully we can improve on it with experience over the coming years. Best of luck and do let us know what you think of the course. All feedback will be welcome


  • #18
    Gallant_JJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 819 ✭✭✭Gallant_JJ


    Well done to Moynalty CC on a fantastic event. Brilliant organisation.


  • #19
    Harrybelafonte
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,450 ✭✭✭Harrybelafonte


    It was not a flat course to be fair. That climb really was steep and tough, for some of us anyway, I messed up gearing then it half jammed so I was dropped. It happened again the second time and I nearly went over the bars. Not sure I could have stayed with bunch either way. Lost the grupetto I was with too.

    Good race. Interesting course. Not too much messing. Fair dues to organiser who went through the course with us after sign on.


  • #20
    B82Eng
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭B82Eng


    Flat it is not !!! Great race, great effort by all involved and much appreciated, we will be back. The road surface was bad in places, some nasty holes and cracks around the place but still very enjoyable. Should probably have an extra lap for the A3's


  • #21
    Arthurdaly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 751 ✭✭✭Arthurdaly


    Certainly was not a flat course :). Second time around a group of 10 crested the hills with a decent gap but the it all came back together. Another lap and I think there would have been some major selections! A very nice circuit with flat out fast sections at the mid way point and that short steep double hill combo at the back end had a real sting!

    Really enjoyed it and the only criticism is the race length, A4 60km, A3 90km and 120km would be perfect.

    Thanks Moynalty CC.


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  • #22
    Chips Lovell
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    Thanks to Moynalty CC for putting on a great race. That was a lovely circuit with a very tasty little hill in the middle of it.


  • #23
    Inquitus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,762 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    Great race, maybe move the finish onto the main street just off the circuit, thought the speed ramps so close to the line weren't the best. Anyways congrats on an excellent first promotion.

    Edit: And defo not flat, Strava sometimes lies! Also 3 laps for A3 next time.


  • #24
    ht9zni1gs28crp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,011 ✭✭✭ht9zni1gs28crp


    Definitely not flat!!!!

    Moynalty CC have done themselves proud! One of the better organised race's this year.


  • #25
    rigal
    Registered Users Posts: 1,032 ✭✭✭rigal


    Thanks Moynalty CC, great event. Has to be one of the best circuits around, it's a favourite of mine now anyway so looking forward to next year.

    Are there any photos available on line?


  • #26
    sy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,653 ✭✭✭sy


    Thanks for your kind comments and we will take all your suggestions on board for next year. Yes it is not a flat course !!and yes Strava can be deceiving :-) Well done to all the winners and participants. Hopefully you will spread the news for next year. Seamus


  • #27
    pablokelos
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭pablokelos


    Hi, Photos now posted on the Moynalty Facebook Page :-)


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