Junior Tour Trust Sportive - Dublin

GMCI · 05-01-2015 7:47pm #1

Planning is well underway for the Junior Tour Trust Sportive.
All details are on the poster with the event being pre entry via:
https://eventmaster.ie/event.php?event_id=631

There will be a 57km route and a 112km route. With the good will of so many offering their time, there should be no shortage of cover for this one, but as they say, many hands make light work.

Details of the route will be announced shortly but in the mean time, start shedding the Christmas calories and pencil this is as the first target of the year for the Racers/Sportive Specialists.

Eamonnator · 05-01-2015 8:49pm

Thanks.
Entered.
Early start to the season.

wav1 · 05-01-2015 11:06pm

Signed up earlier this evening...To do lead car...
Deserves, and I'm sure will get, great support.

sullzz · 06-01-2015 12:02am

When will the routes for this be available

iwillhtfu · 06-01-2015 12:07am

GMCI wrote: »

the first target of the year for the Racers/Sportive Specialists.

Sounds a bit ominous, this isn't a race in disguise by chance I don't fancy 112k on my tobler

iwillhtfu · 06-01-2015 12:07am

sullzz wrote: »

When will the routes for this be available

In the next few days apparently.

buffalo · 06-01-2015 1:03am

You're not putting the Junior leisure riders in with the A3 leisure riders I hope?

Beasty · 06-01-2015 1:08am

buffalo wrote: »

You're not putting the Junior leisure riders in with the A3 leisure riders I hope?

It's OK you can opt to upgrade to the A2 Leisure Group and avoid having to mingle with the kids ...

lennymc · 06-01-2015 9:59am

I'm planning on being there. Should be good.

bazermc · 06-01-2015 10:33am

What does it mean by Junior Tour, is this just for under 18's?

jimm · 06-01-2015 1:25pm

112km route (from a reliable source). Best to wait till it's official though.

Casement-Peamount-Hazelhatch-Celbridge-Maynooth-Kilcock-Summerhill-Rathmoylan-Enfield-Johnstownbridge-Derrinturn-Clane-Barberstown-Straffan-Ardclough-Boston Hill-Athgoe-Newcastle-Casement.

Nutzfahrzeuge · 06-01-2015 2:01pm

The Junior Tour Trust Sportive has been established to ensure the future of the Junior Tour of Ireland cycling race for 16-18 year olds. Many names have passed through the race in its 35 year history, with some moving onto professional careers and some using it as their first stepping stone into stage racing.

The sportive will take the format of 2 routes, approx. 100km and 50km with full vehicle coverage and refreshments served afterwards.

bcmf · 06-01-2015 2:32pm

I plan to be there.

jimm · 06-01-2015 2:54pm

bazermc wrote: »

What does it mean by Junior Tour, is this just for under 18's?

No. It's a fundraising event for the Junior Tour and is open to all.

bazermc · 06-01-2015 3:07pm

jimm wrote: »

No. It's a fundraising event for the Junior Tour and is open to all.

Excellent thanks, i'm in.

Eamonnator · 06-01-2015 3:34pm

I hope, there'll be enough M60s for a separate category.

Weepsie · 06-01-2015 3:47pm

If I ever get rid of this winter cold I think I'll have to be at this. Already know I'm working late the next day so ample recovery

daragh_ · 06-01-2015 3:49pm

Signed Up. Great cause.

TonyStark · 06-01-2015 6:44pm

Same day as the sprocket rocket training session organised by cycling ireland. Would like to do both.... Decisions!

The tax man · 06-01-2015 7:05pm

Same weekend as my companies (post) Christmas party. I'm in but might be slightly grumpy from a hangover.

Daroxtar · 06-01-2015 7:58pm

jimm wrote: »

112km route (from a reliable source). Best to wait till it's official though.

Casement-Peamount-Hazelhatch-Celbridge-Maynooth-Kilcock-Summerhill-Rathmoylan-Enfield-Johnstownbridge-Derrinturn-Clane-Barberstown-Straffan-Ardclough-Boston Hill-Athgoe-Newcastle-Casement.

I might sign up for that, if I'm b0lloxed by going off too fast early on I could just cycle on home from Enfield

Brendan Hennessy · 07-01-2015 12:26am

Hi all,

The event in Cork was a great spin, but somewhat of a speedy sportive too. Eventually though, and with a combined age of over 70, my Bianchi and I could eventually say we raced (for) the Junior Tour!

Wishing this event equal success and the very best to Alice and crew,

Brendan

Derrydingle · 07-01-2015 9:40pm

Do the route of the sportives be marked out or is it a case of finding your own way around?

TheBlaaMan · 07-01-2015 9:58pm

Looks like it is also the same day as one of the regular first sportives of the year, the Barrow Wheelers Sporting 100k from New Ross.......

Daroxtar · 09-01-2015 11:58am

Signed up now

Eamonnator · 09-01-2015 12:00pm

Derrydingle wrote: »

Do the route of the sportives be marked out or is it a case of finding your own way around?

Usually, and I would say certainly in this case, the routes are marked.
I would also say, that you will not be alone.

Beasty · 09-01-2015 7:10pm

I have a suspicion this event will be organised with military precision! I don't think there's much chance of anyone getting lost or left behind

wav1 · 09-01-2015 7:13pm

Beasty wrote: »

I have a suspicion this event will be organised with military precision! I don't think there's much chance of anyone getting lost or left behind

we don't leave anyone alone in the junior tour so I imagine the same ethos will apply.

Eamonnator · 09-01-2015 7:40pm

I have done all of the Morgan Sparrow sportives, which are based at Baldonnel Aerodrome. They are superbly organised, with lead cars, motor bike marshals, signage, water and food stops, punctuality, etc.
If this event is, in anyway, related to the Morgan Sparrow, it will run flawlessly.

GMCI · 10-01-2015 6:58pm

Between the two routes, to be split pro rata on numbers to ensure best cover:
Minimum 6lead cars
Minimum 10 motorcycle marshals
Minimum 4 support cars
2medical vehicles
2 broom wagons
A dozen personnel to assist with parking and enquiries. Don't worry, cars will be safe here :-)

All of whom work multiple events throughout the year and are some of the most dedicated volunteers in Irish cycling.
Minimum 4 registration desks split in alphabetical order to minimise queuing.

2 distinctively different directional arrows, (long route red arrow on whit background, short rout black arrow on yellow background)

There will be no food stops out on the course as I am conscious of the time of year and temperatures, stopping and restarting will not be good for anyone so fuel the tank and keep the engine ticking over.
Hot drinks with soup and sambos on the agenda after with various decent raffles.
Not bad for €20 if you ask me.

JK.BMC · 10-01-2015 7:47pm

GMCI wrote: »

Between the two routes, to be split pro rata on numbers to ensure best cover:
Minimum 6lead cars
Minimum 10 motorcycle marshals
Minimum 4 support cars
2medical vehicles
2 broom wagons
A dozen personnel to assist with parking and enquiries. Don't worry, cars will be safe here :-)

All of whom work multiple events throughout the year and are some of the most dedicated volunteers in Irish cycling.
Minimum 4 registration desks split in alphabetical order to minimise queuing.

2 distinctively different directional arrows, (long route red arrow on whit background, short rout black arrow on yellow background)

There will be no food stops out on the course as I am conscious of the time of year and temperatures, stopping and restarting will not be good for anyone so fuel the tank and keep the engine ticking over.
Hot drinks with soup and sambos on the agenda after with various decent raffles.
Not bad for €20 if you ask me.

Sounds great; no faffing about looking for cake. Great value for that price. Will round up the squad!

Daroxtar · 10-01-2015 8:26pm

GMCI wrote: »

There will be no food stops out on the course as I am conscious of the time of year and temperatures, stopping and restarting will not be good for anyone so fuel the tank and keep the engine ticking over.

Any water stations?

GMCI · 11-01-2015 12:52am

Daroxtar wrote: »

Any water stations?

No but the service cars following will have water bottles if people find themselves short

wav1 · 11-01-2015 10:37am

GMCI wrote: »

No but the service cars following will have water bottles if people find themselves short

But no sticky ones....

devonp · 11-01-2015 6:07pm

does the entry fee, €20, include the CI one day licence (i dont have any, am only a leisure/sportive beginner, but i should be able to handle the 50km route)

GMCI · 11-01-2015 6:40pm

devonp wrote: »

does the entry fee, €20, include the CI one day licence (i dont have any, am only a leisure/sportive beginner, but i should be able to handle the 50km route)

Yes that should be fine. I haven't gotten the rate from CI. but it can vary for a Sportive from 50c to €2 for a one event licence so its nothing to major

CramCycle · 12-01-2015 10:06am

GMCI wrote: »

Yes that should be fine. I haven't gotten the rate from CI. but it can vary for a Sportive from 50c to €2 for a one event licence so its nothing to major

It was 10% of the entry fee for the last while unless that changed on my year off.

GMCI · 14-01-2015 1:42pm

The routes are as follows:

57km Route: Baldonnel - Celbridge - Leixlip - Maynooth - Rathcoffey - Clane - Straffan - Ardclough - Boston Hill - Newcastle - Baldonnel

112km Route: Baldonnel - Celbridge - Leixlip - Maynooth - Kilcock - Summerhill - Rathmolyon - Enfield - Carbury - Derrinturn - Allenwood - Prosperous - Clane - Straffan - Ardclough - Boston Hill - Newcastle - Baldonnel

Maps are attached and entries are via:
https://eventmaster.ie/event.php?event_id=631

CramCycle · 14-01-2015 6:15pm

CramCycle wrote: »

It was 10% of the entry fee for the last while unless that changed on my year off.

Correction, according to the CI 2015 handbook, it is now a fixed cost:

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Pie Eater · 15-01-2015 8:16pm

So, if one signs up in advance on the website, when does one purchase the CI day licence? Does that have to be done in advance also or can you pay €2 on the day out in Baldonnell?

sullzz · 15-01-2015 8:22pm

Is it strictly pre register or can you sign up on the morning of it , not sure if I can definitely make it yet .

GMCI · 15-01-2015 9:06pm

The one day licence can be arranged on arrival.

It is pre register only but it will only be closing midday the day before hand

Derrydingle · 15-01-2015 9:10pm

Sounds a good one, I'm looking forward to it

TripleMinor · 16-01-2015 10:27am

Signed up for it...will be my first ever sportive

Would you have a tcx/gpx file for the 100k route.

devonp · 16-01-2015 10:30am

+1
for a gpx file(s) for route(s)
cheers

GMCI · 26-01-2015 11:31am

http://www.stickybottle.com/latest-news/former-junior-tour-winner-weighs-in-with-e1100-prize-to-help-save-race/

Former Junior Tour winner Aidan Duff along with Bikeworx Celbridge are putting up a Focus Calebro 3 worth €1100 for raffle for all those who pre enter the Sportive. An amazing prize.

We also have up for grabs a number of signed jersey's. Details of which will be release over the course of the week.

To pre enter visit www.eventmaster.ie

Orion · 26-01-2015 6:42pm

Daroxtar wrote: »

I might sign up for that, if I'm b0lloxed by going off too fast early on I could just cycle on home from Enfield

I could even peel off at Maynooth

Orion · 26-01-2015 6:49pm

I've just signed up. I have my CI membership paid up but haven't got the card yet - is that a problem? I can bring the email confirmation if needed to show I have insurance.

Eamonnator · 26-01-2015 6:52pm

Orion wrote: »

I've just signed up. I have my CI membership paid up but haven't got the card yet - is that a problem? I can bring the email confirmation if needed to show I have insurance.

You'll be grand.

devonp · 29-01-2015 12:00am

weather wise....
what are the odds it will go ahead? and if not will it be rescheduled?

Eamonnator · 29-01-2015 12:07am

devonp wrote: »

weather wise....
what are the odds it will go ahead? and if not will it be rescheduled?

We'll be grand.

Junior Tour Trust Sportive - Dublin

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