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Wicklow 200 2014

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  • #92
    mirrormatrix
    Registered Users Posts: 615 ✭✭✭mirrormatrix


    Any need to wear the race number for anything? Or will the control card get you in everywhere?

    Used pin on numbers before and they put holes in my lovely cycle jersey so don't fancy doing it again unless it is really necessary to get into food stops or something.


  • #93
    Bikerbhoy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,093 ✭✭✭Bikerbhoy


    mirrormatrix wrote: »
    Any need to wear the race number for anything? Or will the control card get you in everywhere?

    Used pin on numbers before and they put holes in my lovely cycle jersey so don't fancy doing it again unless it is really necessary to get into food stops or something.

    What happens if you . . . . WIN
    . . . . nobody will know who you are . . .


  • #94
    ragazzo
    Registered Users Posts: 298 ✭✭ragazzo


    mirrormatrix wrote: »
    Any need to wear the race number for anything? Or will the control card get you in everywhere?

    Used pin on numbers before and they put holes in my lovely cycle jersey so don't fancy doing it again unless it is really necessary to get into food stops or something.

    The numbers are a necessary part of every event. They identify each participant on the route and ensure that the service van/mechanic, bonk wagon and general event management personnel assist you, if necessary, on the roadside.

    Numbers also indicate if you are a legitimate participant in the event.

    To make a long story boring... Numbers would not be ordered and issued if the organisers felt it was not necessary.


  • #95
    mirrormatrix
    Registered Users Posts: 615 ✭✭✭mirrormatrix


    I appreciate that, but isn't that what the control card does? I mean, the number no more an indicator of your participation in the event than the card.

    For sure it is clearly visible on your back when riding but this is also unnecessary as the roads are open so you could just turn up without registering in any event. If there's a breakdown could you not just show the card to the staff to show you have registered to participate?


  • #96
    Darkglasses
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,526 Mod ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    Yes, but out on the road they might only be looking out for somebody with numbers on if you need help :)


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  • #97
    ragazzo
    Registered Users Posts: 298 ✭✭ragazzo


    Darkglasses wrote: »
    Yes, but out on the road they might only be looking out for somebody with numbers on if you need help :)

    +1

    There will be thousands of cyclists on the road and event numbers are used for identification. Without a number the service vans/motorbikes will not be stopping to offer assistance and definitely will not pull in to enquire if you have a registration card.

    Wear the numbers and avail of the backup support in the event of mechanical problems.

    Enjoy the day!


  • #98
    Darkglasses
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,526 Mod ✭✭✭✭Darkglasses


    You could try taping them onto the jersey if safety pins are that big a deal?


  • #99
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users Posts: 8,207 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    mirrormatrix wrote: »
    I appreciate that, but isn't that what the control card does? I mean, the number no more an indicator of your participation in the event than the card.

    For sure it is clearly visible on your back when riding but this is also unnecessary as the roads are open so you could just turn up without registering in any event. If there's a breakdown could you not just show the card to the staff to show you have registered to participate?

    Just wear the bloody number! And make sure it's pinned on correctly :)

    http://youtu.be/x_KjssV_DyQ


  • #100
    RR Rover
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭RR Rover


    First time at this event (doing the 100) and I see from the above posts there is no mass start at 7am. All the same, do most people usually start around that time or is there usually good crowds starting later like at 7:30 or 7:45?


  • #101
    3102derek
    Registered Users Posts: 574 ✭✭✭3102derek


    God help them all today. It is bucketing down rain in baltinglass. The yard is flooded.
    It gona be a nightmare day in the bike today.
    And yesterday was a grand day.


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  • #102
    easygoing39
    Registered Users Posts: 1,331 ✭✭✭easygoing39


    It won't be worse than 2011,now that was a wet 200!


  • #103
    Carpenter
    Registered Users Posts: 2,683 ✭✭✭Carpenter


    oooooooo no its not nice out today


  • #104
    bazermc
    Registered Users Posts: 3,116 ✭✭✭bazermc


    Horrible morning here in Dublin city centre. Oh no. Feel sorry for the lads. Not as bad as 2011 though.


  • #105
    crosstownk
    Registered Users Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    I set off at 8:15 to do the 100. The rain was bucketing down for the guts of an hour. It started just as I topped the Long Hill. I was soaked through and the discomfort of the rain being driven into my face hurt my pace a little at that point. The rain eased off and I kept going. I finished up with an average of 25.1km/h which I was happy with given the earlier conditions.

    That's my first sportive and my first 100km done. Now it's Guinness time!
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  • #106
    Trhiggy83
    Registered Users Posts: 731 ✭✭✭Trhiggy83


    crosstownk wrote: »
    I set off at 8:15 to do the 100. The rain was bucketing down for the guts of an hour. It started just as I topped the Long Hill. I was soaked through and the discomfort of the rain being driven into my face hurt my pace a little at that point. The rain eased off and I kept going. I finished up with an average of 25.1km/h which I was happy with given the earlier conditions.

    That's my first sportive and my first 100km done. Now it's Guinness time!

    That's fair going in that weather ,the girlfriend is doing the 200 ....god bless her


  • #107
    RebelButtMunch
    Registered Users Posts: 2,378 ✭✭✭RebelButtMunch


    I saw a girl after taking a fall at a downhill and the ambulance flew by later. Anyone know how she is?


  • #108
    Eamonnator
    Registered Users Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    She's fine, was able to continue. Cuts and bruises.
    Happened on the descent from Slieve Maan.


  • #109
    paulie_irl
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭paulie_irl


    Eamonnator wrote: »
    She's fine, was able to continue. Cuts and bruises.
    Happened on the descent from Slieve Maan.

    this must have been another accident Eamonnator is talking about !

    the lady I attended to got admitted to A&E that all I know!


  • #110
    SetOverSet
    Registered Users Posts: 421 ✭✭SetOverSet


    A guy on the 100 route apparently came off at speed about 2km before Rathdrum (Vale of Clara) and went over a wall, 10ft down into trees (according to fire brigade / ambulance). They had the road blocked, held our group up for 5-10 mins while the put him onto a backboard stretcher as a precaution. Hope the guy's OK!


  • #111
    cheerspal
    Registered Users Posts: 326 ✭✭cheerspal


    Well that was a wash out. Never been so wet on a bike. Headwind for 80% of the day added to the delight. Still glad I did it and a those bloody loops of Howth paid off.

    https://www.strava.com/activities/151055845


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  • #112
    Arequipa
    Registered Users Posts: 1,005 ✭✭✭Arequipa


    Hey! 200km done! enjoyed the day, but the weather was supercrap...it rained for most of the day, with some torrential water; made it tricky to descend and some the roads had puddles nearly halfway across the road: saying that, it wasnt too cold, so I could warm up quite quickly!
    The event was well run; the foodstops and food were good and i enjoyed the pasta at the end.

    some of the marshalling was a bit disorganised; at one junction we were stuck behind a bus for a few minutes in lashing rain; we tried to go around the bus and the marshalls shouted at us to wait...I thought they might be able to stop the traffic for 10-20 seconds and let us through...

    i dont know what the pol;icy is on this: on other sportives a motorbike/marshall waved us through and stopped the traffic for a couple of minutes...

    I understand that with such a big event as the Wicklow 200, this may not be possible, but the organisation at this junction was poor...

    signage was mostly okay, but in a few places there didnt appear to be any signs showing the route; a couple of roundabouts at the end come to mind!

    Overall, i enjoyed it; i struggled a lot in the last 20kms, but overall, it wasnt as tough as i thought!

    A


  • #113
    Eamonnator
    Registered Users Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    There are a number of categories of people, who can stop and direct traffic.
    Marshals on the W200 are not numbered in any of these categories.


  • #114
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 75,180 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    Arequipa wrote: »

    i dont know what the pol;icy is on this: on other sportives a motorbike/marshall waved us through and stopped the traffic for a couple of minutes...
    Marshals are not permitted to stop traffic at all. They are there to warn you of danger and direct you


  • #115
    AmberGold
    Registered Users Posts: 1,281 ✭✭✭AmberGold


    Did the 200. The mts climbed came in at 2962.
    A very hard day made worse by the wind and rain. The catering was excellent IMO.

    No issues with the marshalling either.


  • #116
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users Posts: 8,207 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    Marshalling was excellent...every marshal gave loud clear instructions and directions. Signage was excellent too.. Every junction marked and warning signs for descents.

    All in all, a well run event. Pity about the weather though.


  • #117
    zindicato
    Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭zindicato


    who was the fella that i shouted ''boards jersey sighting ''going up the long drag in avoca?


  • #118
    Arequipa
    Registered Users Posts: 1,005 ✭✭✭Arequipa


    Ah yea, i understand that they cannot stop traffic...at other smaller sportives motorbike marshalls and a few others did stop traffic at a few junctions and roundabout, but i think mostly the Gardai did it!
    I agree, generally the marshalling was very good; particularly at the bad surface to the bridge, but in the situation above, the lashing rain and busdriver (who seemed to be a bit confused) just frustrated us all: all part of the 'character building' experience!!


  • #119
    Murphj7
    Registered Users Posts: 194 ✭✭Murphj7


    More marshalls but in general a good spin. If you cycled on the west coast every week these conditions are normal.


  • #120
    del_boy13
    Registered Users Posts: 154 ✭✭del_boy13


    zindicato wrote: »
    who was the fella that i shouted ''boards jersey sighting ''going up the long drag in avoca?

    That would be me. Struggling on. I must have passed you a couple of times the short break in Rathdrum helped me claw back some time.


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  • #121
    del_boy13
    Registered Users Posts: 154 ✭✭del_boy13


    Thought the event was well run but the wait in Baltinglass was a bit of a killer and one that I regretted once I left the hall. Miserable headwind but most people seemed to be in good spirits. The crappy weather adds to the sense of achievement.

    My experience with the marshalls was good they seemed to be on the ball.

    After the misery of the climbs actually felt pretty strong on the last 30k and managed a decent pace even though I put the Garmin in the pocket as it was starting to do my head in.


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