Stafford Wholesale Wexford Two Day 2014

Full Start Lists on Sticky Bottle

http://www.stickybottle.com/latest-news/wexford-two-day-start-lists-for-all-three-races-a1-a2-a3-and-a4/

When will info packs be sent out Michael? Haven't got anything by email yet. Last years one was very comprehensive.

Anyone see any results for the tt today.

Good stage for me, 08:01 on the tt, 07:58 on my garmin :P

michael196 wrote: »

this thread is so quiet !!

We're all a bit tired!

Diarmuid wrote: »

I saw on twitter that Martin o loughlin won today and the GC. A first year junior! Impressive to say the least
Edit: anyone care to confirm that ?

Aye Sticky Bottle shows he broke form the break of the day to get 15secs on his rivals and win the GC by 1sec.

Great event Michael , very enjoyable , fair play to yourself and your crew

And well done to Michael and the rest of Wexford Wheelers on a great weekend's racing

Thanks Michael and WW for a great race and event. Will be back next year. Think about a TT that gives the diesels a chance?!

Massive thanks to Michael and team on a great weekend. Id a great experience and managed to just barely get through with the OA A4! 1 second was all it was to 2nd and there were plenty within striking distance going into yesterday so i really enjoyed having a few clubmates and Jackyback here help with covering things, setting good tempo on dangerous parts and keeping me safe! I never thought id manage a Hill TT win so was very surprised with that! New power records and HR's ive never touched on the bike too so satisfying to know i did indeed give it all! Here's to now having to deal with these juniors in A3 in 2015!

Had a cracking weekend below in Wexford. Many thanks to all be organisers, especially Mr. Stafford for sponsoring the event (I think there were other sponsors also like DID Electrical and possibly Black Umbrella, correct me if I'm wrong).

Drove down from Meath on Friday evening and the N11 was really slow with a 4 car pile up and lots of road works so it took nearly 3 hours. Was camping in Ferrybank and hadn't much time to get the tent up but thankfully it was a beautiful evening with a lovely sunset. Wexford sure is a nice spot in good weather. Good facilities at the campsite and I was able to shower and cook for myself for €11 per night (€2 for a shower). Loads of people looked at me like I had 2 heads when I said I was camping but I couldn't think of any reason not to. Cheap being the Main reason I chose it. The best thing was seeing all the families just chilling having bbq's so I'm investing in a little Weber BBQ next or might try my hand at a DIY job.

Stage 1 was a great stage in the A3.very slow for the first 40-50k but then it hotted up. A break went away early. I tried making a few moves up the side but was brought back. Was thinking it was game over but around the 75k mark I saw a Blanch Wheelies rider up the road and rode across and we ploughed away together before catching the lone Cairn Wheelers rider up front. He did some incredible turns despite being out front all day. On the last drag up the N25 my legs were toast and we were caught by 5-6 riders. I couldn't contribute anything for a long time and a few riders must have been fairly annoyed but I hadn't finished a race since getting back in June and was hoping to at least get through this. Contemplated dropping off but dug deep and managed a few turns. Thought I'd be dropped on the 2 short climbs but pace was bearable, just the attack from the eventual winner which thankfully nobody tried to follow or I would have gone out the back. Almost knocked the Blanch Wheelie off his bike I was getting so ragged (had previously nearly knocked down he Moto rider apparently going for a bottle) but managed a sprint in the end for 3rd.

The TT was the last thing I wanted as my legs were wrecked. Went for a dip in the pool in Ferrybank around 3. Unfortunately they had no jacuzzi which would have been nice. 15mins rest and back to he TT. Nothing in the legs so it was all about damage limitation. Worse time than last year and dropped to 6th overall but still v happy to be in this position. Some incredible times posted by some A3s but obviously Dowling was the pick of the bunch. Someone said he averaged 34km/hr. Would love to have seen him. Lots of work to be done on my climbing I think although not many hills up here it seems.

Went for a dip in the sea in Curracloe Sat eve. Spoke to a fella in a camper van who was having a BBQ and was telling me how to BBQ chicken by sticking a beer can up its chassis and it's the best chicken you'll ever have. Also mentioned best form of recovery is a dip in cold sea water and remembered the Wexford hurlers saying they did it after all their championship matches this yr so why not. Worked a treat. Felt refreshed after it. Good sleep on Sat night in the tent an felt fine Sun morning. Wasn't sure how the legs would be but 1/2 way into the race I was feeling really strong and regret not attacking a bit more on some of the drags. Put in 3-4 digs but didn't stay away and got 1/2 across to Slipstream rider who eventually won but looked back and the bunch were nearly on my wheel. I should have kept ploughing on. Lesson learned for next time. Wouldn't be a huge fan of that particular course but the road surfaces were excellent and the marshalling very good.

Would be nice to have a flat TT next year alright as someone suggested for the Diesel engines (not sure what category I fall into though) but it would only be fair given the last 2 were uphill. Not sure if the bell caught any other riders out on the TT as I thought it was the finish and slowed down before being told it wasn't the finish. Big credit to Michael for another well organise race with plenty of tea and sangwedges afterwards. The finishing structure is great as well and the timing was spot on this year with results up on display very quickly (less than 1 hour). Another thing I'd like to see is the TT being run a bit earlier followed by the stage race. The way it worked in Newry 3 Day last year was that the TT started at 10am followed by stage around 2pm. IMO it makes it easier for riders who have travelled with families (would be interesting to see did many families travel with riders). In the current setup you're kinda spending the whole of Saturday doing bike related stuff (prep before stage race, recover after, eat, prep for TT, recover and before you know it it's nearly time for bed) so it's hard to give any time to the other 1/2 if they've traveled also.

this event sounded superb this year, gutted to have to miss out. Please dont ge rid of the hill TT, the other multi day events have flat TT's (Kanturk/Charleville)...give the diesels a chance? Give the climbers a chance!

michael196 wrote: »

Setanta Showing the video production september 10 then hopefully on you tube release afterwards.

Did you not enter on time or a date clash ?

Just as matter of interest, what cat are you ?

A3, had to miss out due to other commitments, not anything on your side! Next year!

Is this the first or the second day course?
https://www.strava.com/segments/5191298
Or has it changed?