Saturday May 2nd [Dub/WW] Spin

Caroline_ie

Your mission if you choose to accept it is to climb Shay Eliott and Slieve maan.

As a lot of use have cycled the 1st and last bits of the WW200 last weekend, now it's time to tackle the hard bit in the middle ...

Meet Saturday Dundrum 9AM under the Luas Bridge.

Be there - and bring your own jellies ...

LDB

I'm out. Cycling (and potato planting) in the west this w/end

Chips Lovell

I'll probably be in. And I'll definitely be bringing more food than I did last time I was down that neck of the woods

AstraMonti

I ll probably be there as well.. But i might reach enniskerry and get back because i can't even climb the sandyford road now... Oh well

Ghost Rider

Could you folks give me some idea of the route you'll be taking? I won't be able to make it on Saturday but might do something similar on Monday.

TinyExplosions

Flying to Cork tonight, so out, but have fun you crazy kids!

FrankGrimes

What kind of distance would you be covering on this route? I want to try both these climbs at least once in the next month but was planning on driving to Laragh and doing about 120-130km route from there including both climbs and then driving home, but if you are planning on fitting both these in on a route under 130km on Saturday, I might join you.

I'm going to the rugby so have to be home, recovered and in town by 5pm, what time would you expect to make it back to Dublin at, roughly?

I could also look at either joining you along the route somewhere or turning back early (no point if I don't get to include the climbs) if it meant I could fit in the climbs and still be back in Dublin for say 3pm.

Chips Lovell

This is the route we've taken the last few times I've been on a Slieve Mann run. 130km from Dundrum.

Caroline_ie

It will be for me anyway a 150km + spin - we are currently working on a route to follow that will include Larragh.
I know Scottreynolds, LDB and Raam did something similar a couple of weeks ago, going via Djouce. That could be a good way to get back.

Caroline_ie

el tonto wrote: »

This is the route we've taken the last few times I've been on a Slieve Mann run. 130km from Dundrum.

Thanks Tonto

Mmmm 170 for me so ... will deffo need a Nutragrain or two in the saddle bag :P

LDB

Caroline_ie wrote: »

It will be for me anyway a 150km + spin - we are currently working on a route to follow that will include Larragh.
I know Scottreynolds, LDB and Raam did something similar a couple of weeks ago, going via Djouce. That could be a good way to get back.

Yeah it was a nice route, about 160k from home. Takes most of the day though!

Chips Lovell

Caroline_ie wrote: »

Thanks Tonto

Mmmm 170 for me so ... will deffo need a Nutragrain or two in the saddle bag :P

Slieve Mann means a long day in the saddle, no two ways about it.

Caroline_ie

el tonto wrote: »

Slieve Mann means a long day in the saddle, no two ways about it.

I shall not be afraid!!! Slieve Mann I will conquer!

kenmc

I'd be up for it too, but I also want to be back for the biggest ever rugby game in the history of the world. So no bloody 10am meeting for a 2pm rollout!
Would also rather not go back up the soul-destroying N11 if possible, although it might well be the fastest I suppose.

Chips Lovell

kenmc wrote: »

Would also rather not go back up the soul-destroying N11 if possible, although it might well be the fastest I suppose.

N11 outbound gets you down there nice and quick, but we came back last time via Laragh and Roundwood.

Caroline_ie

who is playing in Rugby and why is it such a great game. Is France playing?

kenmc

Caroline_ie wrote: »

who is playing in Rugby and why is it such a great game. Is France playing?

They're not playing in Rugby, they're playing in Croke Park.
Haha no, they all got dumped out! Losers

kenmc

el tonto wrote: »

N11 outbound gets you down there nice and quick, but we came back last time via Laragh and Roundwood.

Ah right - not having mile markers on routetoaster, I figured that you went down through laragh. Couldn't understand why ye were doing slieve man from the other side Seems obvious now!
DOH!

Caroline_ie

Leinster v Munster ... meh

Allez l'Aviron Bayonais!!!

niceonetom

el tonto wrote: »

the route

Whew. That'll be an epic for the northsiders amongst us. I'm up for it though.

kenmc

Caroline_ie wrote: »

Leinster v Munster ... meh

Allez l'Aviron Bayonais!!!

BLASPHEMY!!!!

Chips Lovell

niceonetom wrote: »

Whew. That'll be an epic for the northsiders amongst us. I'm up for it though.

Yeah, it's a toughie alright. But I think it's the fastest way to scout out those two climbs.

niceonetom

Caroline_ie wrote: »

l'Aviron Bayonais!!!

Caroline_ie

I am happy starting regular epics now rather than later tbh ... gotta the perfect the Euroness of my tan lines.

Caroline_ie

niceonetom wrote: »

Eeeerrrrrrrr Do not underestimate the power of smaller french clubs ...
better than

niceonetom

el tonto wrote: »

Yeah, it's a toughie alright. But I think it's the fastest way to scout out those two climbs.

My geography south of Laragh is, eh, patchy. Do we actually get all of both of the climbs if we tun onto to w200 route at Slievemane? Or do we miss the rise before the real climb - it's hard to tell without the mile markers.

I'm warning any nay sayers up front. There will be coffee and cake.

Caroline_ie

niceonetom wrote: »

There will be coffee and cake.

Amen

Chips Lovell

niceonetom wrote: »

My geography south of Laragh is, eh, patchy. Do we actually get all of both of the climbs if we tun onto to w200 route at Slievemane? Or do we miss the rise before the real climb - it's hard to tell without the mile markers.

You miss the drag before Slieve Mann... but there is a tough enough climb before Slieve Mann on the alternative route, probably harder than the one on the W200 route.

niceonetom

el tonto wrote: »

You miss the drag before Slieve Mann... but there is a tough enough climb before Slieve Mann on the alternative route, probably harder than the one on the W200 route.

So good news bad news it is then. Excellent.

scottreynolds

el tonto wrote: »

This is the route

el tonto wrote: »

N11 outbound gets you down there nice and quick, but we came back last time via Laragh and Roundwood.

Thi is a good route but I hate going down the N11. You may be better going through Enniskerry - Main Road to Laragh -- Rathdrum -- Both Climbs -- Laragh - Roundwood -- DJouce -- Eniiskeery -- etc

Caroline_ie wrote: »

I know Scottreynolds, LDB and Raam did something similar a couple of weeks ago

I wasn't in this failed attempt at a full spin

niceonetom wrote: »

My geography south of Laragh is, eh, patchy. Do we actually get all of both of the climbs if we tun onto to w200 route at Slievemane? Or do we miss the rise before the real climb - it's hard to tell without the mile markers.

niceonetom wrote: »

So good news bad news it is then. Excellent.

The route is easy one you have got to Rathdrum. el Tonto skills at finding the longest climb to the bottom of Slieve Mann are excellent. Its very remote and watch out for the cat lady she'll scratch your eyes out...

Raam

scottreynolds wrote: »

I wasn't in this failed attempt at a full spin

What are ya on about?

LDB

scottreynolds wrote: »

I wasn't in this failed attempt at a full spin

Huh? you were there and we didn't fail??

Gavin

Help me out here homies. I want to go from Naas and take in Slieve Maan and the Shay Elliot. I don't know exactly where they are.. anyone want to plot a route?

scottreynolds

LDB wrote: »

Huh? you were there and we didn't fail??

Oh no ... I think Caroline was confused... I thought she was talking about the ride with the german contingent that resulted in tired people....

We went home via Laragh not there via Laragh. Maybe I'm confused. Sorry for any confusion on me part.........

scottreynolds

Gavin wrote: »

Help me out here homies. I want to go from Naas and take in Slieve Maan and the Shay Elliot. I don't know exactly where they are.. anyone want to plot a route?

Look up this post.... or... from Naas -- get to Laragh... cycle towards Rathdrum first right 1km out from Laragh....

Chips Lovell

Gavin wrote: »

Help me out here homies. I want to go from Naas and take in Slieve Maan and the Shay Elliot. I don't know exactly where they are.. anyone want to plot a route?

I can plot a route for you when I get a chance. However, unless you want to go right back over those two, your best way home is via the Wicklow Gap.

LDB

scottreynolds wrote: »

Oh no ... I think Caroline was confused... I thought she was talking about the ride with the german contingent that resulted in tired people....

We went home via Laragh not there via Laragh. Maybe I'm confused. Sorry for any confusion on me part.........

All is forgiven

DirkVoodoo

Looks like a good saturday to be living on the southside.

I am most definitely in.

@Gavin: Could you not get a lift to Dundrum and roll out with us?

kenmc

Gavin wrote: »

Help me out here homies. I want to go from Naas and take in Slieve Maan and the Shay Elliot. I don't know exactly where they are.. anyone want to plot a route?

From Naas go to Blessington then follow this years W200 - donard, etc will bring you right up and over. And yes, once you're over you've got to either go back or continue around through laragh and the wicklow gap. If you were feeling lazy of course you could ascend and descend the same side and retrace your route to Naas.

Gavin

kenmc wrote: »

From Naas go to Blessington then follow this years W200 - donard, etc will bring you right up and over. And yes, once you're over you've got to either go back or continue around through laragh and the wicklow gap. If you were feeling lazy of course you could ascend and descend the same side and retrace your route to Naas.

ah, that's a good idea. Cheers el tonto & ken, I'll roll with that.

On Saturday I have a very important visit to make, so will be off the (old) bike.

The_Claw

I'm on for this. Coffee and cake will be mandatory, however. Tonto, you can do press-ups while we're eating.

kenmc

Can we at least agree to leave the coffee and cakes until after the climbing, as a reward like?

Caroline_ie

kenmc wrote: »

Can we at least agree to leave the coffee and cakes until after the climbing, as a reward like?

That means we don't stop at Larragh 1st, we climb, go back down again, eat, and climb again to get back ?

DirkVoodoo

+1 to the Claw's recommendation.

The_Claw

Caroline_ie wrote: »

That means we don't stop at Larragh 1st, we climb, go back down again, eat, and climb again to get back ?

Probably the best way of doing it, no? Anyway if we go down via the N11 we won't be going through Laragh on the way back.

Chips Lovell

The_Claw wrote: »

Probably the best way of doing it, no? Anyway if we go down via the N11 we won't be going through Laragh on the way back.

Huh? We should be going through Laragh on the way back. The route I suggested was like last time, i.e. not hitting Laragh until Slieve Mann and Glenmalure are done with.

scottreynolds

el tonto wrote: »

Huh? We should be going through Laragh on the way back. The route I suggested was like last time, i.e. not hitting Laragh until Slieve Mann and Glenmalure are done with.

Yeah... sorry for even commenting in this thread. I'm out resting up anyway . Hope it a good day for you guys I froze up their last week.

DirkVoodoo

scottreynolds wrote: »

Yeah... sorry for even commenting in this thread. I'm out resting up anyway . Hope it a good day for you guys I froze up their last week.

Big Girl's blouse!

scottreynolds

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

Big Girl's blouse!

Ah yeah. By the way if anyone needs directions from Rathdrum home I believe Dirk left the ride early last time skipping the climbs. He had some important event on.... what was that event Dirk.

The_Claw

el tonto wrote: »

Huh? We should be going through Laragh on the way back. The route I suggested was like last time, i.e. not hitting Laragh until Slieve Mann and Glenmalure are done with.

Oh yeah, that's what I meant. Was distracted by thought of cake.

Chips Lovell

The_Claw wrote: »

Oh yeah, that's what I meant. Was distracted by thought of cake.

You people and your cake.

I suppose though I really shouldn't be slagging the cake people, given that I bonked the last time I did this spin and pleaded for a food stop.