Beast of the East

miller82

so how much of a beast is it ?
any vet's want to give their opinions on it ?

Thinking about signing up

Briando

Lovely swim. Lake is nice.

Bike has a decently steep climb on the 2nd km for about 300-400m. Rest of the roads are rolling. Surface is a little rough in parts which will slow you down slightly. There is one absolute beast of a climb on the way home. Its the first left after the cafe as you leave Laragh heading towards Roundwood.

Its about 1km and you will be in your granny gear for all of it.

Run is ok, if you like running on roads. Nothing of note about it.

Its not hard except for the 2nd climb on the bike. Like climbing a wall.

miller82

http://thebeastoftheeast.ie/2012_BOTE_CompetitorsList.xls

couerdelion

miller82 wrote: »

http://thebeastoftheeast.ie/2012_BOTE_CompetitorsList.xls

>25% in the male 35-39 AG. Is it always that high?

Izoard

Briando wrote: »

Run is ok, if you like running on roads. Nothing of note about it.

Ehh, unless they've changed the route, the first 1.5km on the run is a nightmare...up the same first hill as the bike.

miller82

are we talking similar to Hook or by crook run start ?

BTH

miller82 wrote: »

are we talking similar to Hook or by crook run start ?

Worse

miller82

BetterThanHoyte wrote: »

Worse

Oh Sh11t :eek:

has anyone done Athy and this ? if so, what was your time difference ?

BTH

miller82 wrote: »

Oh Sh11t :eek:

has anyone done Athy and this ? if so, what was your time difference ?

I did athy this year in 2:09 as 23:30/1:04/39:10

Did BotE last year in 2:26 as 29:40/1:13/42:30

I'm much stronger this year, particularly in the water.

The Beast bike course is only about 38km, but hilly. I'm probably exaggerating the hill as its ages since I was down there, but it wouldn't be far off Hook or by Crook

RacoonQueen

What's the parking like out here? Is it a get there early sorta jobby?

Izoard

RacoonQueen wrote: »

What's the parking like out here? Is it a get there early sorta jobby?

Parking is usually fine as it is a relatively small field.

Speaking of fields, the parking is in one, so if it is pi$$ing rain, it is fun getting out of it...

sconhome

Parking is usually in the first field on the right at the bottom of the first hill. In early, get a spot down the back near the gate if possible to avoid getting stuck if its raining.

Don't forget your insect repellent (thanks for the reminder BTH) and here's a video of the cycle for your enjoyment. If I remember correctly the last descent is neutralised and there is no overtaking on it. (Must read briefing!)

RacoonQueen

Izoard wrote: »

Parking is usually fine as it is a relatively small field.

Speaking of fields, the parking is in one, so if it is pi$$ing rain, it is fun getting out of it...

If it's pissing rain I'll have to scab a lift. I have trouble driving and cycling on dry ground never mind when it's wet.

Diesel

Hi
Race report here: http://www.triathlonireland.com/index.php?id=107&nid=897
Images: Here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/33265232@N08/sets/72157630747539348/
and Here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotod2h/sets/72157630699026980/

Weather held off, pity the midges didn't !
Great race day.
rgds
Diesel

miller82

yep, really enjoyed it.......apart from the flies

trihead

well done wicklow tri for a great race last weekend!