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Boardsie hill climb challenge (Dublin) 2017 - Sat 25th March, 9am, Stocking Lane

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  • 21-02-2017 2:16pm
    #1
    wanderer 22
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    Just putting this out there to see if there’s any interest.


    So it’s over 5 years since the last one of these, time for another?


    Location: I’m thinking Stocking lane again; close to city so convenient to many people; it’s a nice climb and there’s a natural gathering place at the top. Kilmashogue is another possibility.
    Kilternan to Glencullen is another option, this has the added bonus of Johnny Fox’s at the top for refuelling..thoughts?

    Timing: Last time there was manual timing with stopwatches etc. I’m too lazy for this myself. We could use Strava? Open to other ideas



    Date: A weekend in March. Saturday 25th?Doesn’t clash with any sportives or races according to the CI calendar

    Which climb for the boardsie hill climb challenge? 40 votes

    Stocking Lane
    0% 0 votes
    Kilmashogue
    55% 22 votes
    Kilternan to Glencullen
    20% 8 votes
    Burrow road junction to glencullen
    25% 10 votes


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    daragh_
    Registered Users Posts: 3,121 ✭✭✭daragh_


    Sounds good. I think the Vets might kick off the following day. Otherwise I'm in.


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    Alek
    Registered Users Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    Kilternan to Glencullen

    This.
    Johnny Fox’s at the top for refuelling

    And this.


    ( I would just start it from behind the bend )


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    irishrover99
    Registered Users Posts: 2,023 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    Interested. Can i head off first so i can be back to let her go to work :(
    Any idea of a starting time. I see the last one started at 9 AM


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    RobFowl
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    Fancy a nort soide one on a 5 minute drag....


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    Alek
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    Can i head off first so i can be back to let her go to work you can all try to match my time in vain

    fixed that for you


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    godtabh
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    I'll only do it if I can come last


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    Plastik
    Registered Users Posts: 2,965 ✭✭✭Plastik


    Yep, could possibly make it.


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    Borderfox
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    RobFowl wrote: »
    Fancy a nort soide one on a 5 minute drag....

    Hill of Tara would suit


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    wanderer 22
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    RobFowl wrote: »
    Fancy a nort soide one on a 5 minute drag....

    Post up a Northside option and I'll put it in a poll


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    wanderer 22
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    irishrover99 wrote: »
    Interested. Can i head off first so i can be back to let her go to work :(
    Any idea of a starting time. I see the last one started at 9 AM

    I'd be happy with 9am start. I guess the good thing about doing it on strava is you could set off anytime that morning if you really needed to.


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    magicbastarder
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    Borderfox wrote: »
    Hill of Tara would suit
    would it not be a bit busy with motorists?


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    secman
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    colm18 wrote: »
    I'd be happy with 9am start. I guess the good thing about doing it on strava is you could set off anytime that morning if you really needed to.

    And trust that one doesn't get a young buck of a mountain goat to ride a bike with one's garmin up the hill :)


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    irishrover99
    Registered Users Posts: 2,023 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    NCD got the car boot sale, we get the hill climb


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    The Noble Nudge
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    Is there weight categories??


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    koutoubia
    Registered Users Posts: 2,259 ✭✭✭koutoubia


    Northside would have to be Snowtown from either side. You can match your time against the Ras'rs when they go over it a few weeks later!


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    C3PO
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    godtabh wrote: »
    I'll only do it if I can come last

    There'll be hot competition for that!

    Sounds like a good idea ... and a good laugh for those of us who wouldn't be competing for any prizes!


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    [Deleted User]
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    Stocking lane is a good choice! Judging by the last results just not coming last would be a result for me :)


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    wanderer 22
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    ronoc wrote: »
    Stocking lane is a good choice! Judging by the last results just not coming last would be a result for me :)

    I was robbed-passed out at least 3 others on my run! #stillbitter


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    secman
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    The Noble Nudge wrote: »
    Is there weight categories??

    I think there should be an age and weight combined section :)


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    smacl
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    secman wrote: »
    I think there should be an age and weight combined section :)

    As a old lad carrying a few pounds, I thoroughly concur. Also a category for those of us who are still horrendously crap climbers even when old age and extra poundage are taken into account.


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    Sarz91
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    I'd be up for it but what about Burrow road. Junction to glencullen?


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    wanderer 22
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    Poll added. All southside I know (cos it's my thread , that's why :-P )


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    #24
    rollingscone
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    Can I just get my DNF now?


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    Kaisr Sose
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    Stepaside village (Sepaside Lane) to Glencullen? Nothing like a good 20% ramp after the start to get the circulation going....


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    daragh_
    Registered Users Posts: 3,121 ✭✭✭daragh_


    Voted for Stocking Lane. Mainly because I haven't gone up it for ages so the pain has faded.

    Kilternan to Glencullen is where my Club has it's annual 'fun' hillclimb TT. It's not fun at all but we get an 99 at the end.

    Burrow Road is a bit more gradual I think. We could always start on Stepaside Lane?


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    daragh_
    Registered Users Posts: 3,121 ✭✭✭daragh_


    Kaisr Sose wrote: »
    Stepaside village (Sepaside Lane) to Glencullen? Nothing like a good 20% ramp after the start to get the circulation going....

    Snap!


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    ted1
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    Voted for kilternan as it's the closest one to me!!

    Would also vote for a weight handicap system ;)


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    #29
    Plastik
    Registered Users Posts: 2,965 ✭✭✭Plastik


    Is someone bringing a scales? If not how will I verify my 105kg?


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    NamelessPhil
    Registered Users Posts: 1,098 ✭✭✭NamelessPhil


    There could always be a "Guess your time" competition. The person who gets closest to their estimated time wins, but they'd have to ride with no computer.

    I have fond memories of winning a two-person TT hamper race with doozerie 20+ years ago. We guessed our time within 20 seconds.


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    Borderfox
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    magicbastarder wrote: »
    would it not be a bit busy with motorists?

    Golf course side from the bottom of the Skane river wouldn't be


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