Team Boards.ie/Wheelworxs Race Around Ireland from September 14 2010

Bunnyhopper · 20-08-2010 4:59pm

Caroline_ie wrote: »

I will be driving the camper ... I am not allowed to sleep while driving.

In other news I am onto something good ... something amazing ... Cake sponsorship I will keep you guys posted.

Aaah, Now I see why you guys are doing this. It's not the cycling at all, it's just an elaborate way to get free cake.

jeffontour · 20-08-2010 5:07pm

shaungil wrote: »

Hope that's the end of the campervan cost. We had a 100% increase in cost due to damage incurred on the Galway to Clifden road by a very tired driver.

Bummer! Not sure if you had it or not but when renting vehicles I ALWAYS get excess insurance. Which is in addition to the insurance you get with the vehicle for use on the road. It covers the excess that will be charged by the insurer/renting company if you do have a prang.

ROK ON · 20-08-2010 7:38pm

Hi.

Just some free advice. On the Killarney to Sneem stage, DO NOT, i repeat DO NOT, bring the camper vap up to the Gap of Dunloe and down to the Black Valley. There is scarcely enough room for cars to maneuveur, let alone RV's. Scoot from Killarney to Molls Gap and onto Sneem or whereever on the main road.
Also, dont bring it over Short Mountain outside Tralee.

AFAIK there are a few B&B's in Kenmare that have Camper Van facilities (ie water/sewage etc). Ye will pass one actually as ye leave Kenmare and head for Glengariff.

emtroche · 20-08-2010 11:52pm

ROK ON wrote: »

Hi.

Just some free advice. On the Killarney to Sneem stage, DO NOT, i repeat DO NOT, bring the camper vap up to the Gap of Dunloe and down to the Black Valley. There is scarcely enough room for cars to maneuveur, let alone RV's. Scoot from Killarney to Molls Gap and onto Sneem or whereever on the main road.
Also, dont bring it over Short Mountain outside Tralee.

AFAIK there are a few B&B's in Kenmare that have Camper Van facilities (ie water/sewage etc). Ye will pass one actually as ye leave Kenmare and head for Glengariff.

There are parts of the route which are prohibited for campervans including the bits mentioned above.

Beasty · 21-08-2010 7:49pm

emtroche wrote: »

There are parts of the route which are prohibited for campervans including the bits mentioned above.

Pictures of the support vehicles are now in.

Special purpose vehicle they'll be using to get round those narrow mountain top roads:

Campervan booked by Raam:

AstraMonti · 21-08-2010 7:50pm

Beasty wrote: »

Campervan booked by Raam:

That's exactly what came to mind when Caroline said about camper van

Caroline_ie · 23-08-2010 12:06pm

It's still under construction but visible here :

http://boardswheelworxrai.info/

Caroline_ie · 25-08-2010 1:31pm

I have great news for the Cyclists and crew.

Great News!!! Premiere Food ( Gateau & Mr Kippling ) is Giving us Cake for the race

Thanks to Premier Food for their kind donation ... nom nom

ROK ON · 25-08-2010 1:38pm

Caroline_ie wrote: »

I have great news for the Cyclists and crew.

Great News!!! Premiere Food ( Gateau & Mr Kippling ) is Giving us Cake for the race Thanks to Premier Food for their kind donation ... nom nom

That's exceedingly fine of them.

Save my a choc and pink French fancy.

Beasty · 25-08-2010 1:42pm

Campervan from Van der Lust!

You couldn't make it up really, could you:D

emtroche · 25-08-2010 1:47pm

Caroline_ie wrote: »

I have great news for the Cyclists and crew.

Great News!!! Premiere Food ( Gateau & Mr Kippling ) is Giving us Cake for the race Thanks to Premier Food for their kind donation ... nom nom

It'll be interesting to see if the cake obsession still exists after the Race!!

niceonetom · 25-08-2010 1:51pm

Is it possible to gain weight while cycling 2100km? I intend to find out.

Lumen · 25-08-2010 2:03pm

niceonetom wrote: »

Is it possible to gain weight while cycling 2100km? I intend to find out.

You're doing it solo? Great - we'll be in the van, eating cake.

mo_bhicycle · 25-08-2010 2:21pm

What are the bikes of choice for this .. TT or road or both?
I heard there were some mountain bikes spotted last year for some of the descents.

Lumen · 25-08-2010 2:23pm

mo_bhicycle wrote: »

I heard there were some mountain bikes spotted last year for some of the descents.

:eek:

I think we're all using road bikes, some with clip-ons.

Raam · 25-08-2010 2:39pm

RAI socks have arrived.

jeffontour · 26-08-2010 10:49am

niceonetom wrote: »

Is it possible to gain weight while cycling 2100km? I intend to find out.

It's defo possible whilst driving it! I've a feeling my training is going to be non existent during this little adventure, although I'll be well prepared for any competitive eating contests that we come across en route.

snollup · 26-08-2010 10:52am

Raam wrote: »

RAI socks have arrived.

Wow, how long is the ROI going to take again?

Raam · 26-08-2010 10:57am

snollup wrote: »

Wow, how long is the ROI going to take again?

Tues to Sat, or there abouts.

Caroline_ie · 27-08-2010 10:17am

THANK YOU to a very generous boardsie cyclist who gave us a very big cheque for the RAI last night. ( you know who you are ) You can't imagine how greateful we all are.

Many thanks to Team mates Paddy and Conor for investing their league earnings into the team as well. We will make your all proud!

THANKS AGAIN! YOU ALL ROCK!

Inquitus · 28-08-2010 12:09am

Do you have a Donation account with paypal or similar where people can happily make small donations to assist the effort and ease the financial burden?

Beasty · 31-08-2010 8:05am

I'm really sorry to see injury has forced you out of this Lumen. Here's wishing for a rapid recovery, and hopefully you'll be fit enough to try it solo next year:eek:

I guess the good news is you'll now be able to fully appreciate the cake!

Caroline_ie · 31-08-2010 9:26am

The rumours are true Lumen has been upgraded to crew member due to an injury. However Team Boards.ie Wheelworx have a NEW member named Kevin Keavy ... who is a damn good cyclist and TT specialist.

Lumen will still be there moaning though. And we all love Lumen loaning.

Caroline_ie · 31-08-2010 9:29am

We are looking for a small NEW DESIGN sz boards jersey to fit our member Kevin and for Aidan as well who needs a M. Please PM me if you want to donate or lend or sell one

We would also like a pair of L shorts for Aidan.

Cheers

Caroline_ie · 31-08-2010 9:44am

Thank you for you interest in donating to the team!!

We have a PayPal account and the link to the donation button is here

you can also send via PayPal 'Send Money' tab to:

boardswheelworxrai@gmail.com

Many thanks again!

Beasty · 31-08-2010 9:48am

Caroline_ie wrote: »

We are looking for a small NEW DESIGN sz boards jersey to fit our member Kevin. Please PM me if you want to donate or lend or sell one

Cheers

Can't you just get an XXL rider to replace Lumen, then you can borrow my jersey:D

Blowfish · 31-08-2010 2:09pm

Wahey, it's been made an announcement

Caroline_ie · 31-08-2010 2:13pm

Blowfish wrote: »

Wahey, it's been made an announcement

I am a great PR.

emtroche · 31-08-2010 4:26pm

For anybody who hasn't seen it, theres a short video here of last years winning team "No Prior Experience"
http://www.swiftfilms.co.uk/projects/project/index.php?project=race_across_ireland

Also bbc documentary of solo winner Joe Barr
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8271229.stm

Caroline_ie · 01-09-2010 2:28pm

Hi all -

If any of you have access to a Big colour Printer that be used to print posters, please get in touch with me as I need to print Logos for cars

Many thanks

Team Boards.ie/Wheelworxs Race Around Ireland from September 14 2010

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