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Wicklow 200 2015

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  • #152
    neris
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    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    The Wicklow 200 is a recovery ride for the Boards.ie Evil 200 which usually takes place the day before - twice the climbing of the WW200 and it will cost you nothing (in monetary terms anyway!).

    whats the route for that out of curiousity


  • #153
    07Lapierre
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    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=88685457


  • #154
    godtabh
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    neris wrote: »
    whats the route for that out of curiousity

    If curiosity doesn't kill you the route will!


  • #155
    daragh_
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    neris wrote: »
    whats the route for that out of curiousity

    2015 Thread

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057378193


  • #156
    saccades
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    In 2 minds now - nippers first communion? thing is on the saturday, loads of folks coming to the house (inc from the UK) for a bit of a party.

    I'm not sure that's the best preparation for a slightly tricky 200km spin on the sunday.

    However missus is happy for me to do it still and I really want to (mainly because I know I can get a better average if the weather isn't as foul as last year).


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  • #157
    Mugser
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    Right so, I've 2 options here:

    1) Sleep in my own bed on the Saturday night, get up at 4am, breakfeast at home and a 2 hour drive (from south Kilkenny) to Greystones for the start (and scoff a little bit more en-route).. or

    2) Drive up on the Saturday evening, stay in a hotel/B&B and drive to Greystones for 6.15ish.

    Either option has pro's and con's. I'm leaning towards option 1 because I doubt very much I'll get a breakfeast in a hotel at 5-5.30am. Would I be right?


    Wondering what do other people who have to travel for it do?


  • #158
    irishrover99
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    Mugser wrote: »
    Right so, I've 2 options here:

    1) Sleep in my own bed on the Saturday night, get up at 4am, breakfeast at home and a 2 hour drive (from south Kilkenny) to Greystones for the start (and scoff a little bit more en-route).. or

    2) Drive up on the Saturday evening, stay in a hotel/B&B and drive to Greystones for 6.15ish.

    Either option has pro's and con's. I'm leaning towards option 1 because I doubt very much I'll get a breakfeast in a hotel at 5-5.30am. Would I be right?


    Wondering what do other people who have to travel for it do?


    You could find the cheapest B&B around and bring your own breakfast in some tupperware boxes,muesli or other cereal and add your own milk,bread roll ect ect. If its cheap you won't mind missing the breakfast that goes with it. I'd much prefer the extra sleep over the breakfast from a hotel.


  • #159
    dragratchet
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    Mugser wrote: »
    Right so, I've 2 options here:

    1) Sleep in my own bed on the Saturday night, get up at 4am, breakfeast at home and a 2 hour drive (from south Kilkenny) to Greystones for the start (and scoff a little bit more en-route).. or

    Wondering what do other people who have to travel for it do?

    the early start is the one necessary but annoying aspect of the wicklow. i live in dublin so its s short enough drive to the start, regardless, the alarm is set for just before 5am and i rarely get a wink before that due to excitement and my mind bracing itself for the early alarm call. i did the w200 on zero hours shut-eye last year and i felt it. given the choice i would try to be as close to the start as i can to maintain as normal a nights sleep as possible


  • #160
    iwillhtfu
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    What time does it normally start at?


  • #161
    Darkglasses
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    iwillhtfu wrote: »
    What time does it normally start at?

    Not a mass start, so you turn up basically any time in the morning and leave once you've finished registration.


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  • #162
    route66
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    From last year's stats (link), the earliest starter for the 200 was @ 05:35 but the majority started at around 07:00.


  • #163
    Stevo1983
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    I started at 6 bells last year, soaked to the skin by ten past.
    Settling for the 100 this year because I'm off on holiday the following day.


  • #164
    Esroh
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    Mugser wrote: »
    Right so, I've 2 options here:

    1) Sleep in my own bed on the Saturday night, get up at 4am, breakfeast at home and a 2 hour drive (from south Kilkenny) to Greystones for the start (and scoff a little bit more en-route).. or

    2) Drive up on the Saturday evening, stay in a hotel/B&B and drive to Greystones for 6.15ish.

    Either option has pro's and con's. I'm leaning towards option 1 because I doubt very much I'll get a breakfeast in a hotel at 5-5.30am. Would I be right?


    Wondering what do other people who have to travel for it do?

    Since it moved to Greystones . Parkview Hotel in Newtownmountkennedy has been our base. Always got breakfast as its full of cyclists and they know who they are catering for. Also feed you late on the Sat if you warn them.


  • #165
    crosstownk
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    I signed up for the 200 in December after having completed the 100 last year.

    I'm a bit fearful now as May has a christening and a communion that will mean I'll miss out on bike time and valuable kms and metres. The weather has hindered me to some extent too.

    If all I had to worry about was the start time I'd be as happy as a pig in sh1te.
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  • #166
    martyoo
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    This is my first time doing this event. What sort of distance would I need to have done in my training? The most I've done was a 140k.


  • #167
    bazermc
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    martyoo wrote: »
    This is my first time doing this event. What sort of distance would I need to have done in my training? The most I've done was a 140k.

    You be grand, the most i did before my first 200 was also about 140.


  • #168
    nilhg
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    martyoo wrote: »
    This is my first time doing this event. What sort of distance would I need to have done in my training? The most I've done was a 140k.

    The most important thing is to pace yourself, don't get carried away trying to stick in a group that's faster than the ideal, another one generally comes along anyway, especially on the flat bit between Hollywood and Hacketstown. I find it useful to treat something like the WW200 as three separate spins, just concentrate on getting to the next foodstop, you can refuel and recuperate there, if the weather is decent sitting for a while in the sun often seems to recharge the batteries a bit for me.


  • #169
    laraghrider
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    martyoo wrote: »
    This is my first time doing this event. What sort of distance would I need to have done in my training? The most I've done was a 140k.

    The most I tend to do before the 200 is about 140-150 or there abouts. You'll be grand. It's 200km so it's going to hurt in the latter stages regardless but then again it wouldn't be a challenge if it didn't hurt would it?

    Just pace yourself and don't stay in a group that's going a little too fast for you. You'll regret it later. Also remember, being the 200 there are always a few early heros. Don't go tearing off up the first hill because you saw a few lads tearing up it. The amount over the years I've seen take the first hills apart only to slog their way up SM & SE with nothing in the tank. It's not worth it.


  • #170
    D9Male
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    How many typically participate in this event?

    I must say the early start bothers me. Only time it is justifiable to wake at 5am is to go on holidays.


  • #171
    07Lapierre
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    D9Male wrote: »
    How many typically participate in this event?

    I must say the early start bothers me. Only time it is justifiable to wake at 5am is to go on holidays.

    You can start at any time. its a 200k cycle. The real question is what time do you want to cross the finish line? Its in June so its bright until 9pm, so you've plenty of time.


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  • #172
    route66
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    Last year, about 3000 register with about 2,500 actually participating in the event on the day - with an almost equal split between the 100 and 200 riders.


  • #173
    Esroh
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    Every year around now the W200 thread takes on a familiar look. The mental anguish begins to show re how far, how fast, how long time wise.

    Lads and Ladies.
    If you have been training for this over the last few months and have got in spins up to 140+km during our lovely spring in all sorts of weather your Body will be able for 200km in June. Its 1 day and its not a race. You will not care how long it took until June 2016 and nobody else really does though they may ask.
    Its your mind you must convince.
    If you look back at the threads over the years its more often than not the Worriers who report having great days as they follow the advice given here on the thread. The poster may change but the words of wisdom stay the same.
    So Keep Cycling, Keep Reading and ride to Rathdrum then when your head starts to doubt you can get back to Greystones you can be happy in telling yourself 'Shut up Mind,Keep pushing Legs' ;-)


  • #174
    bazermc
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    Esroh wrote: »
    Every year around now the W200 thread takes on a familiar look. The mental anguish begins to show re how far, how fast, how long time wise.

    And sure as soon as it is over, the whole "where is me medal" debate starts :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::D


  • #175
    iwillhtfu
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    Hmm I should really start looking for a few more hills. :eek:

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  • #176
    martyoo
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    Got the entry pack too this morning. Getting close now!


  • #177
    Esroh
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    iwillhtfu wrote: »
    Hmm I should really start looking for a few more hills. :eek:

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    Sure if they sent the keys to curtsey car you will be alright. ;-)


  • #178
    iwillhtfu
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    Esroh wrote: »
    Sure if they sent the keys to curtsey car you will be alright. ;-)

    They must have seen me at the cycle4dsi last week :D Fat lad out the back :p


  • #179
    yop
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    Can anyone tell me what time for the 100 we reg and leave at.
    The card mentioned 6am reg but it mentions a 7am and 9am start.... not sure which is right!

    Thanks


  • #180
    iwillhtfu
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    I think the 200 lads have to register between 06:00-08:00

    The 100 entrants seem to be able to register up till 09:00 because of the shorter distance they can start later I guess.

    If you're in 2 minds as to the distance I'd suggest registering at the earlier times so you're not arriving home to late.


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  • #181
    yop
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    iwillhtfu wrote: »
    I think the 200 lads have to register between 06:00-08:00

    The 100 entrants seem to be able to register up till 09:00 because of the shorter distance they can start later I guess.

    If you're in 2 minds as to the distance I'd suggest registering at the earlier times so you're not arriving home to late.

    Thanks buck, wasn't sure and want to make sure I get parking as don't know the area at all. Be nice to spin out with a group.


  • #182
    Statler
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    You can register anytime from 6am (and probably earlier judging by some of the start times last year), no difference between 100/200 registration. "Official" start time is 7am, but there's no official start, just off you go. There's usually big enough groups heading off from 6.30am, best bet is to get on the road early, take it handy starting off and tag onto a group passing you at a pace you like.
    Plenty of parking at the Greystones Dart park and ride carpark, only a few hundred metres from the start.


  • #183
    Snako
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    Whats up lads and ladies,

    I'm attempting the 200 for the first time. I've been doing the 10%+ increase every weekend for the last while, with a 40k and some boot camp training during the weekdays. My max so far been 120 last Saturday, didn't hit a wall but suffered the last 20-30. I figure I have two long rides left before the event. I'm severely under prepared, with regards to gear, and apparently my tyres are all wrong (I have a tricross).

    Anyone have any training tips for the last stretch? And speaking of gear what are the absolute essentials? Besides cycling shorts. :(


  • #184
    Don't Chute!
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    Snako wrote: »
    Whats up lads and ladies,

    I'm attempting the 200 for the first time. I've been doing the 10%+ increase every weekend for the last while, with a 40k and some boot camp training during the weekdays. My max so far been 120 last Saturday, didn't hit a wall but suffered the last 20-30. I figure I have two long rides left before the event. I'm severely under prepared, with regards to gear, and apparently my tyres are all wrong (I have a tricross).

    Anyone have any training tips for the last stretch? And speaking of gear what are the absolute essentials? Besides cycling shorts. :(

    My first 200 too! The most I've ever done was 123kms a week ago! You should be fine. I would suggest electrolyte tabs and lots of them. I brought two bottles on that spin and it wasn't enough, i tend to get very dehydrated so i will be drinking constantly on the day and bring tabs to refill with.

    I'm also getting a full service done on the bike during the week before so it's ready to go.

    Good luck on the day and remember there will always be someone worse off then yourself. Thats whats giong to get me through!


  • #185
    Darkglasses
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    Snako wrote: »
    Whats up lads and ladies,

    I'm attempting the 200 for the first time. I've been doing the 10%+ increase every weekend for the last while, with a 40k and some boot camp training during the weekdays. My max so far been 120 last Saturday, didn't hit a wall but suffered the last 20-30. I figure I have two long rides left before the event. I'm severely under prepared, with regards to gear, and apparently my tyres are all wrong (I have a tricross).

    Anyone have any training tips for the last stretch? And speaking of gear what are the absolute essentials? Besides cycling shorts. :(

    Well done on your training, on the day just take it easy, eat well and look after yourself and you'll be alright. Stretch often if you can.

    The tricross has wider wheels than most bikes you'll see doing the 200, but it'll be ok. If you can, pick up a set of tyres that are as narrow and as slick as will go on the wheels (the ones you have may well be fine already though). Your LBS will be able to assist you there. Pump them up to the upper end of their recommended pressure. Gear essentials are cycle shorts, jersey, saddlebag with puncture repair stuff, bottle cages, bidons, and a handy jacket. Think you need a helmet for all sportives too.

    On the last stretch, just keep your head down and think of the grub :) Stay with a group that's going at a comfortable pace for you if you can. Talk to people whenever you feel like it.


  • #186
    Snako
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    black and amber wrote: »
    My first 200 too! The most I've ever done was 123kms a week ago! You should be fine. I would suggest electrolyte tabs and lots of them. I brought two bottles on that spin and it wasn't enough, i tend to get very dehydrated so i will be drinking constantly on the day and bring tabs to refill with.

    I'm also getting a full service done on the bike during the week before so it's ready to go.

    Good luck on the day and remember there will always be someone worse off then yourself. Thats whats giong to get me through!

    I got my service done a few weeks back. I'm presuming I won't have to carry too much food etc with all the feeding stations?

    I'm going to try get 140km this weekend. Bit worried about the legs, it seems to take me 4-5 days to recover properly from the long rides.


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  • #187
    Hunterbiker
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    Snako wrote: »
    I got my service done a few weeks back. I'm presuming I won't have to carry too much food etc with all the feeding stations?

    I'm going to try get 140km this weekend. Bit worried about the legs, it seems to take me 4-5 days to recover properly from the long rides.

    It will be my first 200 (Is the 140 The Ring of Beara?) As for food I wouldn't normally rely on feed stops and would see them more as a supplement to the stuff I have with me. I'm thinking of carrying a small (10litre) backpack but then again I'm a salad dodger and get quite hungry.


  • #188
    carltonleon
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    Snako wrote: »
    I got my service done a few weeks back. I'm presuming I won't have to carry too much food etc with all the feeding stations?

    I'm going to try get 140km this weekend. Bit worried about the legs, it seems to take me 4-5 days to recover properly from the long rides.

    Bring some energy gels and maybe a couple of flapjack type bars.


  • #189
    Don't Chute!
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    Snako wrote: »
    I got my service done a few weeks back. I'm presuming I won't have to carry too much food etc with all the feeding stations?

    I'm going to try get 140km this weekend. Bit worried about the legs, it seems to take me 4-5 days to recover properly from the long rides.

    Don't think I'm going to use the feed stations because both myself and the guy I'll be with are lactose intolerant and he's also diabetic so have to be very careful what we eat. My wife is going to meet us somewhere along the way with food.

    If you don't use gels already I would be a bit wary of starting on the day as they can be quite hard on the stomach.

    Maybe a foam roller would help with the legs?


  • #190
    lissard
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    The feed stops are at around 90k and 160k if my memory serves me right. My experience of doing this last year was that the first one (Baltinglass) was very slow but nevertheless a welcome break after 90k. If you want to minimise the amount of time stopped simply go to the shop around the corner in Baltinglass. I found by the time I left the the first stop I had got very cold from waiting around. The second stop in Rathdrum had no queues worth talking about. Contrary to what I'd been led to believe, the food was very good last year.


  • #191
    bazermc
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    iwillhtfu wrote: »
    Hmm I should really start looking for a few more hills. :eek:

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    Good man - I am right behind at number 182!!!


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  • #192
    terrydel
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    My first 200k also, have done the SKT 160 back in 2013, but probably a fair bit fitter than. Doing 110k training spins so far, finding them handy enough, easily feel I could do 140-150 on my own, so the extra 50 with some riding in a group should be doable, I hope!
    Best of luck to all doing it.


  • #193
    D9Male
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    So if I were to start at (say) 8am, would there be groups going at my pace? 10 hour pace!


  • #194
    MugMugs
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    D9Male wrote: »
    So if I were to start at (say) 8am, would there be groups going at my pace? 10 hour pace!

    You'll probably catch up with me :D


  • #195
    yop
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    As said use the foam roller every day after the ride, also elevate the legs and if you have compression tights (the airplane/operation ones!) then fire them on for a few hours. All that helps!
    Don't start using gels if you haven't been used to them, have said lads suffer badly with them in events so not ideal.
    Pack what u normally eat and carry some, give the rest to your missus. Have a good breakfast and get a bottle of water into you every hour or so after the 1st 30 minutes.
    But enjoy the event, everyone there will be in the same boat so just get into a comfortable zone, go off too fast and you will burn out and the last 1/2-1/4 will be tough.

    Enjoy and good luck


  • #196
    iwillhtfu
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    bazermc wrote: »
    Good man - I am right behind at number 182!!!

    You mean ahead of me :D


  • #197
    yop
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    Anyone wearing the boards gear? :D I'll have the jersey on anyway and Westport CC shorts on a white Storck (bike not bird!)


  • #198
    Stevo1983
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    Number arrived this morning. I'll be out on the road as soon as possible and hopefully get home to watch the Ireland/England game.


  • #199
    TripleMinor
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    bazermc wrote: »
    Good man - I am right behind at number 182!!!

    Im 181 :eek:

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  • #200
    iwillhtfu
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    TripleMinor wrote: »
    Im 181 :eek:

    There's the podium sewn up a boards 123. ;)


  • #201
    Unknown Soldier
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    I'm in.

    I think what I have to do for the next two weeks before hand will be tougher than the event.

    And the Event is tough. :/

    Didn't see the point on waiting till next year, what would I be waiting on?

    A miracle?

    I don't mind being the last person home. I'll be happy having completed it, if I can.


    Best of luck everyone.


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