Howth Hill Climb

cdaly_ · 20-05-2011 6:47pm

cdaly_ wrote: »

Did my first hill climb TT of the year up Howth (sutton side) this evening.

12m51 for an average speed of 17.8 kph. This with the bike (and me) in winter configuration...

Did it again this evening in 11m on the button. Yay!

a148pro · 22-05-2011 12:00pm

Did this in around 11"40 yesterday

windy, wasn't wearing technical top, had pavlova for lunch etc.

prob <6 mins otherwise i reckon

Inquitus · 22-05-2011 12:45pm

Whats the official start and finish spots? Would like to give this a go.

happytramp · 22-05-2011 12:48pm

Inquitus wrote: »

Whats the official start and finish spots? Would like to give this a go.

You're in luck, there's a discussion about this on the first page of this very thread.

ba · 22-05-2011 11:42pm

this photo might help describe where the beginning is

as for the finish... you might need to scroll through the lot of these photos to decipher that one!

elsanto · 27-05-2011 10:23am

Did it in 8.52 this morning with a rucksack full of clothes. I usually go down the side street that splits off by the coast and the do two steeper climbs with a bit of a break in the middle. However, going straight up on the main road at speed is way harder. Will have another go tomorrow.

On another note - I'm looking for some people in Clontarf / Raheny / Sutton / Howth who want to train, say, Tuesday, Thursday mornings at 6:45 and Saturday mornings at 8 or 9?

I'd join a club, but I have to do my cycling in the AM while the kids are still asleep.

Leroy42 · 27-05-2011 10:35am

Elsanto, Your kids are still asleep at 9 on Saturday??? Do you drug them or what??

elsanto · 27-05-2011 10:41am

Haha - no - but if I'm gone before they wake up - it's my wife's business!

burger1979 · 27-05-2011 2:43pm

elsanto - i like your style...

cdaly_ · 27-05-2011 6:41pm

cdaly_ wrote: »

Did it again this evening in 11m on the button. Yay!

And knocked off another second this evening for 10m59...

thereturn · 27-05-2011 9:24pm

cdaly_ wrote: »

And knocked off another second this evening for 10m59...

Were you wearing a boards jersey and if so did you do the climb around five? I did it around then (in yellow jacket) and did it roughly same pace as you so would give me good idea of my own time.

cdaly_ · 27-05-2011 10:58pm

Was that you who hit the top just before me? There was no sign of anyone behind me at the bottom when I started up so I reckon you did it a good bit faster...

Chartsengrafs · 27-05-2011 11:13pm

Think I saw you too, had you aerobars on? I waved at someone in a new Boards jersey anyway as they descended towards Sutton. I was in some French blue and white jersey on a red Felt.

pprendeville · 28-05-2011 12:24pm

did 7.55 yesterday at full tilt. was fair wrecked after it. wind was kinda all over the place.

Lusk Doyle · 28-05-2011 4:53pm

Good work. You flew up it the day we did it together also.

BTH · 28-05-2011 5:30pm

pprendeville wrote: »

did 7.55 yesterday at full tilt. was fair wrecked after it. wind was kinda all over the place.

Is that twice under 8minutes for you this year? Impressive. Must give it a go myself some day. Although to be fair you make even me look fat!!

thereturn · 28-05-2011 5:37pm

cdaly_ wrote: »

Was that you who hit the top just before me? There was no sign of anyone behind me at the bottom when I started up so I reckon you did it a good bit faster...

Yeah that was me. I overtook you and then you overtook me and then I overtook you again. I started a bit behind you. You did flat/downhill section very quickly compared to me anyway as I had almost caught you at that bit only for you to go into distance before I caught you again near enough to the top.

Edwardius · 28-05-2011 6:35pm

Had a crack at the sutton side this afternoon: 11.21 on the mtb (although with city tyres)
Went up a second time for ****s and giggles and got 12.09.

cdaly_ · 29-05-2011 12:29am

thereturn wrote: »

Yeah that was me. I overtook you and then you overtook me and then I overtook you again. I started a bit behind you. You did flat/downhill section very quickly compared to me anyway as I had almost caught you at that bit only for you to go into distance before I caught you again near enough to the top.

I kinda have to. I reckon it's my only chance of getting anywhere near a decent time...

NeedMoreGears · 29-05-2011 4:01pm

New PB 09:25 -can't beat having a gale behind you. Also set a new PB (the wrong kind) on the way back down.

DD Mikasa · 30-05-2011 10:02pm

New PB tonight 11.03. Previous was 11.27. Might sound crap but first recorded time a few months back was a crap 13.55 so getting there. Took it handy til the golf club entrance and kicked on then. Made all the difference.

On way down went down Shielmartin Road and turned around and went back up it (just for giggles). Tis a nice ramp that. Anyone know how steep that gets?

cdaly_ · 31-05-2011 6:53am

DD Mikasa wrote: »

New PB tonight 11.03. Previous was 11.27. Might sound crap but first recorded time a few months back was a crap 13.55 so getting there. Took it handy til the golf club entrance and kicked on then. Made all the difference.

I know the feeling. I get dead jealous hearing 7 or 8 minute times until I remember I'm racing only myself...

kennyb3 · 31-05-2011 8:30am

Did a few reps of the sutton side in the hail stones last night - serious amount of cyclists out and about on it.

manwithaplan · 31-05-2011 9:30am

Did 8:05 last night at nearly 11 pm. I risked looking like a tool sitting in full cycle attire at a meetiing in my kids' school in order to get out for a spin afterwards. Bloody thing went on until 10:30.

tawfeeredux · 31-05-2011 10:15am

kennyb3 wrote: »

... in the hail stones last night....

manwithaplan wrote: »

.... sitting in full cycle attire at a meetiing in my kids' school in order to get out for a spin afterwards....

You Swords guys getting a bit obsessive about this climb:)?

BTH · 31-05-2011 10:29am

manwithaplan wrote: »

Did 8:05 last night at nearly 11 pm. I risked looking like a tool sitting in full cycle attire at a meetiing in my kids' school in order to get out for a spin afterwards. Bloody thing went on until 10:30.

Thats impressive dedication.

Dermot Illogical · 31-05-2011 10:31am

manwithaplan wrote: »

Did 8:05 last night at nearly 11 pm. I risked looking like a tool sitting in full cycle attire at a meetiing in my kids' school in order to get out for a spin afterwards. Bloody thing went on until 10:30.

Risked? Sounds like you went way beyond risking it!

manwithaplan · 31-05-2011 10:56am

BetterThanHoyte wrote: »

Thats impressive dedication.

It was feckin freezing too.

In relation to the Swords/Howth obsession, I usually head out that way if I get out for a spin on a midweek evening but I rarely time myself - haven't done so since early April. As for kennyb3 and pprendiville, those guys are nutcases.

However, I did a few repeats from both sides last night and I went right at the church on the last go. As I cycled in the dark looking down on Dublin Bay at midnight after the brutal climb up there, any sense of serenity was shattered by the knowledge that I probably needed mental help.

Lusk Doyle · 31-05-2011 3:21pm

manwithaplan wrote: »

Did 8:05 last night at nearly 11 pm. I risked looking like a tool sitting in full cycle attire at a meetiing in my kids' school in order to get out for a spin afterwards. Bloody thing went on until 10:30.

You sure that you "only" risked it!?! Must have been well dark by then?

Apologies - only saw the other "risked it" reply after I posted!

glennbhoy · 31-05-2011 8:29pm

Did this in 9 mins flat this evening, that starting line is very faint.

defo can improve this as cycled up from fairview to do it an wasnt cycling to teh max

a148pro · 31-05-2011 10:06pm

manwithaplan wrote: »

Did 8:05 last night at nearly 11 pm. I risked looking like a tool sitting in full cycle attire at a meetiing in my kids' school in order to get out for a spin afterwards. Bloody thing went on until 10:30.

Hilarious. Did you sleep at all after exercising at that time though? I can't do anything after about 6ish without the heart rate keeping me up all night.

manwithaplan · 31-05-2011 11:51pm

a148pro wrote: »

I can't do anything after about 6ish without the heart rate keeping me up all night.

Relationship advice is a whole other forum;)

I slept fine after a long hot shower to restore the circulation and a few minutes with my head in a book.

capnsantini · 01-06-2011 1:01pm

I've been following this thread for a while now but hadn't gotten out to give the TT a bash yet. Was finally out last night for the first time (timing) myself on it and got 8:29. I was very happy as I wouldn't consider myself one of the faster climbers. Is there a table somewhere to see the fastest 10 people's times? sorry if this is already put up somewhere but I didn't see it in the thread.

Ryaner · 01-06-2011 1:06pm

capnsantini wrote: »

I've been following this thread for a while now but hadn't gotten out to give the TT a bash yet. Was finally out last night for the first time (timing) myself on it and got 8:29. I was very happy as I wouldn't consider myself one of the faster climbers. Is there a table somewhere to see the fastest 10 people's times? sorry if this is already put up somewhere but I didn't see it in the thread.

https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Al9kjEwXA_hedEQ0ZEw1S3pMVHVIYkdYRG8yTzZjNFE&authkey=CJbI14kF&hl=en_GB#gid=0
Is the details from the last TT. The times up Howth do very wildly due to the wind so keep that in mind. For instance my time on the TT was 7:32 but last night I did a PB on my own run from the traffic lights to the gate at the top, and covered the Boards TT in 7:50ish.

QueensGael · 01-06-2011 2:08pm

I did it yesterday, got 10.34 which is not quite as bad as I thought (first time out, so I guess it's a PB!), but plenty of scope for improvement :P

Plastik · 01-06-2011 2:11pm

We need another Boards TT

On a Wednesday or Thursday evening!

Lusk Doyle · 01-06-2011 2:39pm

Did this today in 3.27. Happened to be in the car at the time. I presume that still counts as a PB :rolleyes:

manwithaplan · 01-06-2011 3:03pm

capnsantini wrote: »

. Was finally out last night for the first time (timing) myself on it and got 8:29. I was very happy as I wouldn't consider myself one of the faster climbers.

That's a really good time. It's not an all-out hill climb by any means. The gradient is shallow enough after the first section and there's a downhill bit and some flattish parts. There's plenty there for the power guys.

pprendeville · 01-06-2011 5:35pm

manwithaplan wrote: »

It was feckin freezing too.

In relation to the Swords/Howth obsession, I usually head out that way if I get out for a spin on a midweek evening but I rarely time myself - haven't done so since early April. As for kennyb3 and pprendiville, those guys are nutcases.

However, I did a few repeats from both sides last night and I went right at the church on the last go. As I cycled in the dark looking down on Dublin Bay at midnight after the brutal climb up there, any sense of serenity was shattered by the knowledge that I probably needed mental help.

Have you thought of applying for the obsession advert for Calvin Klein?

capnsantini · 02-06-2011 9:16am

Ryaner wrote: »

https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Al9kjEwXA_hedEQ0ZEw1S3pMVHVIYkdYRG8yTzZjNFE&authkey=CJbI14kF&hl=en_GB#gid=0
Is the details from the last TT. The times up Howth do very wildly due to the wind so keep that in mind. For instance my time on the TT was 7:32 but last night I did a PB on my own run from the traffic lights to the gate at the top, and covered the Boards TT in 7:50ish.

Thanks, looking forward to the next TT.

manwithaplan · 02-06-2011 10:37am

pprendeville wrote: »

Have you thought of applying for the obsession advert for Calvin Klein?

I'll work on the vacuous stare and the washboard abs so.

Lusk Doyle · 02-06-2011 1:29pm

manwithaplan wrote: »

I'll work on the vacuous stare and the washboard abs so.

Not to mention the ambiguity of what you are advertising in respect of the ad!

Inquitus · 03-06-2011 9:00pm

Took a leisurely spin out to Howth with the missus, parked her up with a pint and went for my first time up from the Village side, managed 7min24secs from the right turn to the top of the main road by the summit shop. Could defo knock some off that as I didn't know what to expect and how to pace myself.

http://www.strava.com/segments/howth-village-side-661174

Will defo have a go from the other side when I am next out and can find the magic start line!

Inquitus · 04-06-2011 6:22pm

Took the kids for a picnic up at Howth Summit and a play in the adventure playground by the harbour. Threw the bike on the back of the car and had a go at the Sutton side climb. I was cold as had no warmup, and the wind was in my face and fairly blowing. I also don't think I got enough eveness of effort,

Anyways time - 9:48

http://app.strava.com/rides/674234

I certainly think warmed up and with a less savage headwind a sub 9min run is on the cards at some stage soon. I was in much better form when I attacked the Village side yesterday evening.

neris · 06-06-2011 10:35pm

did my 1st timed climb of the year sunday evening with a tail wind and defo wont be winning any speed prizes. 10mins somthing. hit the wrong button on the clock at the start and then at the finish managed to turn the clock off. Did it again Monday night into a head wind 12,03

Dermot Illogical · 07-06-2011 3:25pm

Had a go at this on my way home today. 13:14 and coughed all the way back down.
I don't think I started at the proper white line though. There's one on the Sutton side of Santa Sabina. Couldn't see any other one so started from there.

neris · 07-06-2011 4:38pm

the start is up opposite st fintans primary school just past the double gates into howth celtics ground. if you started at santa sabina its no wonder it took you 13 mins

Dermot Illogical · 08-06-2011 3:06pm

neris wrote: »

the start is up opposite st fintans primary school just past the double gates into howth celtics ground. if you started at santa sabina its no wonder it took you 13 mins

That'll explain it alright

Did it on the way to work today. 10:34

kennyb3 · 08-06-2011 8:57pm

8.26 tonight, 32 seconds knocked off the PB. Finally got some decent training in over the weekend so guess this proves it works.

Im sure the wind was behind me on the way up but i dont think its that strong and it was absolutely lashing throughout the effort - for the last part it was right driving in the face but it was head down and chew the handlebars.

I'd hope i might improve on that again

elsanto · 09-06-2011 9:33am

8:32 (or 8:29 "moving time" according to garmin) last night in the downpour. Felt I had done better a few days before - but realised at the top that I had hit "lap" (again) rather than "start".

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