Mark Hayden Memorial Sun 4/7/2010, Kildavin, Co. Carlow

Lumen

carlowcycling.com wrote:

July 4th 2010:Mark Hayden memorial – Start 100 o clock sign on open at 11 o clock in spelman park Kildavin co Carlow A1 A2 A3 A4 ladies

IrishCycling wrote:

SEAMIE versus JOHNNY CARROLL

We have gone from a three, two day events to a single day Sunday courtesy of Carlow CC. Strangely this event had its inaugural outing last year, but on this occasion that rush of blood to their heads has stood them in good stead. According to Seamie Brennan who'll renew acquaintances with Johnny Carroll. Both were in the original Dan Morrissey all of nearly fourteen years ago with John O'Brien at the helm. "Sponsors are the lifeline of our sport and thankfully with the support of PJ. Cole Plant Hire, Clarwick Ltd., Tom Murphy Equipment and Liam Conway and Sons, we are happy that 'there is no show like a Carlow CC one.' everybody will be watered and fed before they head back to their bases all over the country. Also I would like to put to the fact that the race is being held in Kildavin, Co. Carlow approximately five miles from Ballon. The circuit that will be operation is an 18.5 mile course. The Ladies will do two and there event is part of the National League. Likewise the A4's will feature over two laps also, moving on the A3's three laps and the big boys will be in action for four laps. The event is the Mark Hayden Memorial. Dressing for the event is in Spellman Park (GAA) which will be open from 11am. racing will be flagged off at one o'clock," said Seamie. I have a distinct feeling that it would give Seamie immense pleasure passing over a prize to Johnny. All three event organisers have assured me that they have no intentions of making life difficult for the participants.

I think this is the route.

smithslist

The altitude graph makes out that its not quite as up and down as I remembered last year......good race thou and well organised

Diarmuid

My race is pending approval.

DirkVoodoo

50/50 at the moment.

RobFowl

mc2000 and me are in too, Keen on to keep an eye on the back of the race....

Lumen

I'm in. Can give lifts from D15 if required.

ISTR that sign-in closed pretty early at the Des Hanlon. Anyone know the story for this one?

DirkVoodoo

Lumen wrote: »

I'm in. Can give lifts from D15 if required.

ISTR that sign-in closed pretty early at the Des Hanlon. Anyone know the story for this one?

Do you have a bike rack? I should have a car tmw, but just in case

LDB

I'm in for this one
100k apparently- eek!

Lumen

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

Do you have a bike rack? I should have a car tmw, but just in case

Yes, have rack for 3 bikes.

Quigs Snr

Driving wind and rain predicted in that area tomorrow. Bring a change of clothes folks !

DirkVoodoo

Ok I'm in. Profile from BRT looks a little more interesting, a few digs in there. Fingers crossed I can just stay in the bunch.

RobFowl

Thanks and Boll*cks

Hope its not a long drive for a short race !

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

Ok I'm in. Profile from BRT looks a little more interesting, a few digs in there. Fingers crossed I can just stay in the bunch.

DirkVoodoo

VERY windy out there today!

Lumen

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

VERY windy out there today!

OK, weedy wheels it is.

DirkVoodoo

How about we just don't go and watch wimbledon instead?

RobFowl

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

How about we just don't go and watch wimbledon instead?

Nah,the sport's riddled with doping and one of Dr Fuentes friends is in the final :rolleyes:

Diarmuid

How did this go? Had to compromise on this one and give it a skip.

Lumen

I DNF'd, too much back pain.

Didn't hang around for the finish.

Diarmuid

Was it rainging there? I went for a drive in Wicklow and must have got all the seasons in the space of 60mins around midday

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Diarmuid wrote: »

Was it rainging there? I went for a drive in Wicklow and must have got all the seasons in the space of 60mins around midday

Nah - it was looking like it could go either way before the start but ended up being sunny