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Orwell Randonnee 2012
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12-01-2012 1:25pm#1
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Looking forward to it. Expect it will be nice and flat again
Nothing more than a few speed bumps really. I felt like Arnold Schwartzenegger going up the wall*
*Not sure whether this pic is me or Arnie http://thewolfmancometh.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/total-recall-mars-quaid-eye-bulge.jpg0 -
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No comments on the slow average speed(!), but here's a link from last year for anyone wondering about route and hills to expect!
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Right now, I'm not sure I'll be turning up on anything...and if he turns up on a hybrid again, that's a paddlin'.
An old motorcycling injury has been giving me persistent grief since late last year. I can roll along on the flat OK but any significant climbs and/or distance are causing me bother. I've started working with a good physio, so hopefully things will fall into place over the next few weeks and I'll see you there on the day ... with your paddle.
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Took a spin around the randonnee route today, excluding the southern loop which takes in Rathdrum and the Shay Elliott. A few observations:
- There are still ample quantities of gravel in places on the road from Glencree down towards Powerscourt. Much of it has been pushed to the centre of the road. Since this road is quite narrow and given the numbers signed up for this event, it seems likely that some people's wheels are going to end up in that gravel. Not necessarily a big problem but not a good surface on which to have to rely on one's brakes, e.g. because of oncoming traffic. I'll be avoiding the centre of the road on the way down there.
- The descent of the Old Long Hill, just past Djouce Woods on the return journey, although short, is pretty fast, especially with a tailwind as there was today. There are several properties at the bottom of the hill, on either side of the road. Most of them don't seem to offer exiting traffic a clear view of the road, so drivers may need to stick their bonnet out before they can see oncoming traffic. Keeping your eyes peeled and brakes covered would be advisable on the way down there.
- The weather : Bloody Hell! If it's still anything like it was today in a couple of weeks time, I'll be making sure to bring the full winter kit with me to the sign-on. I don't often get caught out underdressed (
) on a training spin but today was an exception, despite arm warmers, leg warmers, waterproof overshoes, long finger gloves and a waterproof/breathable rain jacket. The rain/hail came down in earnest descending from the Sally Gap to Laragh. The stiff breeze turned into a strong wind and it was bitterly cold. The side of my face was numb after a couple of minutes, the fingers started to seize up after a few minutes more and the cold was seeping into my core by the time I got to Laragh. It reminded me of those apocalyptic reports coming in after last year's WW200. Hopefully, the weather will have switched emphatically to summer mode by early next month. But if not, be prepared! - A big thumbs up for the shop on the left hand side as you arrive into Laragh. I had only just stopped there and was puffing air into my hands to try and warm them up when the lady running the shop stepped outside and saw me. Within a minute I was holding a freshly brewed, piping hot cup of tea, for which she refused to accept any payment. That pretty much guarantees future custom from me.
- The final ramp on the climb up to Luggala is still just as steep as it was last year, maybe even steeper.
- I am slower than I was last year. I'll have to practice my wheelsucking on the way into work over the next couple of weeks!
0 - There are still ample quantities of gravel in places on the road from Glencree down towards Powerscourt. Much of it has been pushed to the centre of the road. Since this road is quite narrow and given the numbers signed up for this event, it seems likely that some people's wheels are going to end up in that gravel. Not necessarily a big problem but not a good surface on which to have to rely on one's brakes, e.g. because of oncoming traffic. I'll be avoiding the centre of the road on the way down there.
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Great video!Straatvark wrote: »
Think that's poor old Manafana suffering at 0:47? I met him/you that day in Roundwood on the way back and think there was an injury or something?0 -
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Thanks for the update. We've already had similar reports to this about the road from Glencree so we plan on having several people along that road to ensure the safety of both cyclists and motorists on the day.Keep_Her_Lit wrote: »Took a spin around the randonnee route today, excluding the southern loop which takes in Rathdrum and the Shay Elliott. A few observations:- There are still ample quantities of gravel in places on the road from Glencree down towards Powerscourt. Much of it has been pushed to the centre of the road. Since this road is quite narrow and given the numbers signed up for this event, it seems likely that some people's wheels are going to end up in that gravel. Not necessarily a big problem but not a good surface on which to have to rely on one's brakes, e.g. because of oncoming traffic. I'll be avoiding the centre of the road on the way down there.
- The descent of the Old Long Hill, just past Djouce Woods on the return journey, although short, is pretty fast, especially with a tailwind as there was today. There are several properties at the bottom of the hill, on either side of the road. Most of them don't seem to offer exiting traffic a clear view of the road, so drivers may need to stick their bonnet out before they can see oncoming traffic. Keeping your eyes peeled and brakes covered would be advisable on the way down there.
- The weather : Bloody Hell! If it's still anything like it was today in a couple of weeks time, I'll be making sure to bring the full winter kit with me to the sign-on. I don't often get caught out underdressed () on a training spin but today was an exception, despite arm warmers, leg warmers, waterproof overshoes, long finger gloves and a waterproof/breathable rain jacket. The rain/hail came down in earnest descending from the Sally Gap to Laragh. The stiff breeze turned into a strong wind and it was bitterly cold. The side of my face was numb after a couple of minutes, the fingers started to seize up after a few minutes more and the cold was seeping into my core by the time I got to Laragh. It reminded me of those apocalyptic reports coming in after last year's WW200. Hopefully, the weather will have switched emphatically to summer mode by early next month. But if not, be prepared!
- A big thumbs up for the shop on the left hand side as you arrive into Laragh. I had only just stopped there and was puffing air into my hands to try and warm them up when the lady running the shop stepped outside and saw me. Within a minute I was holding a freshly brewed, piping hot cup of tea, for which she refused to accept any payment. That pretty much guarantees future custom from me.
- The final ramp on the climb up to Luggala is still just as steep as it was last year, maybe even steeper.
- I am slower than I was last year. I'll have to practice my wheelsucking on the way into work over the next couple of weeks!
Only a week to go and I reckon we'll have to close the online system early due to numbers.
We'll take a few on-the-day registrations but cannot guarantee that we'll be able to cater for everyone.
All we're missing now is some good weather!0 - There are still ample quantities of gravel in places on the road from Glencree down towards Powerscourt. Much of it has been pushed to the centre of the road. Since this road is quite narrow and given the numbers signed up for this event, it seems likely that some people's wheels are going to end up in that gravel. Not necessarily a big problem but not a good surface on which to have to rely on one's brakes, e.g. because of oncoming traffic. I'll be avoiding the centre of the road on the way down there.
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Thanks, that's a good idea and will improve the chances of everyone getting around in one piece and with a smile on their face (well, maybe not the latterThanks for the update. We've already had similar reports to this about the road from Glencree so we plan on having several people along that road to ensure the safety of both cyclists and motorists on the day.). 0 -
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