THE LEISURE LOOP (TRIM) 30/60/120K 8TH SEPTEMBER

alexanderomahon

leisure cycling Ireland are organising their first sportive this September in Trim. The information below is taken from the groups website http://www.theleisureloop.com/

There are links to

training plans
how to register
facebook page
how to join the group



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The Leisure Loop is a cycle organised by Leisure Cycling Ireland, a not for profit group setup to encourage participation in leisure cycling. The event has a focus on fun and includes 30k, 60k and 120k options. On the day there will also be a kids zone where we will have some fun cycling activities for the young ones. Any proceeds made from the cycle will go to The Tadhg Ó Fainín Foundation

Highlights
Sambos and Hot food
Event Mechanic: The Spokesman
Music and Entertainment
Roaming Motor Bike Marshalls
30k, 60k, 120k
Kids Skills Zone from 11am to 1pm
Resources

Training Plans
Here are some training plans designed for beginners to tackle either the 60k or 120k distances.

Register
As this is a charity cycle we would encourage people to donate what they can to participate in the event. There will be a minimum charge of €28 or €26 if you are a member of Cycling Ireland.

Keep Updated
If you would like to indicate your attendance and keep up to date on the event please take a look at our Facebook event page. Don't forget to invite your friends if you think they might be interested.

Become a Member
We have setup as a Cycling Ireland club with an emphasis on Leisure Cycling. So if you would like to wear our jersey and meet up with us please check out our website.



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alexanderomahon

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Registration is still open and all details of the route are on the site.

http://www.theleisureloop.com/

Keep up to date at https://www.facebook.com/events/202901299814579/

One_Time

I'm going to head down for this - looks like a nice spin to round off the summer...

Jawgap

Will registration be available on the day?

t'bear

+1 on registration on the day. Its only up the road from me

Surinam

I'm a bit confused at the 120k route - is there only one food/water stop and is it the same stop as the finish and start too? If this is the case then I'm afraid that €28 is rather steep.

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/117603633

One_Time

Surinam wrote: »

I'm a bit confused at the 120k route - is there only one food/water stop and is it the same stop as the finish and start too? If this is the case then I'm afraid that €28 is rather steep.

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/117603633

Yeah, I think all the food is at the same location, which is the start and finish, but you get fed each time you go through it so you get a food stop at 60k and then you get your meal at the end....

morann

There will be sambos, tea, coffee and fruit at the half way mark and there will be hot food and more tea/coffee at the end. This goes for each distance. The figure of 8 route means people can do whatever distance they want and they are never too far from the base at any point. The idea is too suit beginners as well as serious cyclists.

All money made is going to charity.

www.facebook.com/events/202901299814579/

You will be able to pay on the day. Please indicate if you plan going on the Facebook page so we can at least gauge numbers.

Thanks
niall

alexanderomahon

Here's the 60k route. Just one climb and would be good for those who want to break the 60k mark.
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/128091089

Anybody done this climb before?

SpaceGerbil

alexanderomahon wrote: »

Here's the 60k route. Just one climb and would be good for those who want to break the 60k mark.
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/128091089

Anybody done this climb before?

Sure have, it's about 1.3K long and not too bad, I am definitely off the saddle for part of it and pushing hard. It is the climb up to the hill of Tara, you get rewarded with a nice view and a downhill on the far side.

alexanderomahon

SpaceGerbil wrote: »

Sure have, it's about 1.3K long and not too bad, I am definitely off the saddle for part of it and pushing hard. It is the climb up to the hill of Tara, you get rewarded with a nice view and a downhill on the far side.

Got it now. Went down it on the An post Tour of Meath back in 2011.

gk73

Is there anyone from balbriggan doing the cycle?

ck101

Niall,

Could you throw up some more info about this event for instance how many you expect, will all junctions be marshalled etc.

Considering doing the event but as its new just a bit unsure what to expect.

Rgds,

Ck.

bcmf

gk73 wrote: »

Is there anyone from balbriggan doing the cycle?

Yeah I may venture over. Will know more as it gets closer. 120km would be a nice 'start' to the winter wind down

morann

ck101 wrote: »

Niall,

Could you throw up some more info about this event for instance how many you expect, will all junctions be marshalled etc.

Considering doing the event but as its new just a bit unsure what to expect.

Rgds,

Ck.

We will have standing marshals at key junctions, other junctions will have clear large orange arrow signs and we will also have motor bike marshals. We are expecting about 200 cyclists, but it very much depends on how many turn out on the day as we are accepting registration on the day

t'bear

bcmf wrote: »

Yeah I may venture over. Will know more as it gets closer. 120km would be a nice 'start' to the winter wind down

Whats a 'Winter wind down? Although new to these events, I plan to cycle as much in the winter as possible (I dont want to wind down as such) but realise I will have less hours on my favorite mode of travel. I am getting the fleece lined clothes, lights, waterproofs etc, in fact I am gearing up for my winter commutes!

alexanderomahon

Weather forecast looking good for the sunday. 19 degress and slightly cloudy

t'bear

It's Saturday. Not Sunday

gk73

Saturday looks great too. Lets all hope the weather stays good

jumpgun

Looking forward to this now I have got back on the bike after an injury it looks nice and flat . here the weather http://www.yr.no/place/Ireland/Leinster/Trim/long.html so its all good.:D

Easy Rider

Signed up, looking forward to it.

hightower1969

Looking forward to it, should be a great day

One_Time

I understand the routes are all marked! The weather's still looking savage. Gonna be a great one!

morann

Routes are marked. The route is very straight forward, all roads leading back to Trim. We have sign posts for turn offs, marshals for splits and dangerous areas and road markings are in place.

WE ARE CLOSING REGISTRATION AT 09:00 AM TOMORROW, THAT'S THE 7TH SEPTEMBER. WE WILL ACCEPT SOME REGISTRATIONS ON THE DAY BUT IT WILL DEPEND ON THE CAPACITY OF OUR CATERERS. BEST TO REGISTER IN ADVANCE OF 09:00 AM FRIDAY. IF PEOPLE DON'T HAVE A VISA OR PAYPAL ACCOUNT THEY CAN REGISTER BY EMAILING THEIR NAME, AGE CATEGORY, CI NUMBER TO NIALL@LEISURECYCLING.IE BEFORE 09:00 AM TOMORROW AND THEN PAY ON THE DAY.

hightower1969

Lets get as many out for cycle and make the first one a sucess

SpaceGerbil

All signed up for the 120, I'm a newbee so starting to question the wisdom of doing the 120Km, but whats the worst that can happen, I finish and everyone is gone home

morann

Food will be include sambos/tea/coffee/water for break then curry and pasta bake for after.

The bar will also be open from 2pm for anyone that wants to watch a match

Coyne Cycles Kinnegad will provide a pit stop for the 120k during the second half.

We will have an ambulance and a mechanic and plenty of marshals.

morann

SpaceGerbil wrote: »

All signed up for the 120, I'm a newbee so starting to question the wisdom of doing the 120Km, but whats the worst that can happen, I finish and everyone is gone home

It's a figure of 8 route so once you have done 60k you will be back at base and you can make a call on it then. If you have done anything near 70/80k you will probably be fine for the 120k. The second half is totally flat and a really nice road . The first half has the hill of Tara :eek:

t'bear

Just registered (via email), cant wait.

morann

Anyone needing any tips you can checkout our website

http://www.leisurecycling.ie/resources.html

alexanderomahon

From Leisure cycling News facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/leisurecycling


Leisure Cycling Ireland News
The roads are marked, the ambulance is booked, the bike mechanic ( The Spokesman ) is ready, the water stop sorted (Coyne Cycles), the music is ready, the marshals are ready thanks to Leisure Cycling Ireland News and Tadhg Ó Fainín Foundation all we need now is to finalise numbers for the sambos, curry and pasta for Trim GAA. Registration closes at 09:00 am tomorrow morning 7th September. Don't miss out!
https://www.facebook.com/leisurecycling

sayde83

Hi as I have been away on holidays,I've tried to get my friend to sign me up for the cycle on Saturday,I return home from holidays tomorrow-Fri and really want to do this cycle but unsure how to register as I am relatively new to the cycling registrations and details required to do so...can anyone enlighten me please..:)

triggermortis

sayde83 wrote: »

Hi as I have been away on holidays,I've tried to get my friend to sign me up for the cycle on Saturday,I return home from holidays tomorrow-Fri and really want to do this cycle but unsure how to register as I am relatively new to the cycling registrations and details required to do so...can anyone enlighten me please..:)

Either email Niall-address on previous page or turn up and register on the day

morann

Please email me your name, age and email address and pay on day. Thanks

morann

Registration is now closed. We will take a limited number of registrations on the day but get there early as the caterers will want final numbers.

Look forward to seeing you all tomorrow.

Inquitus

Good well run spin, set off at the front and after 20km there were 5 of us, got to the hill of Tara and a boardsie in Orwell gear stamped on the pedals, in a Contadoresque fashion (he paid me to say that), and dropped me and 2 others. His fondness for cake however let him down and when we went past the first food stop he was never to catch us!

Lovely day for it and in the end myself and a lad from Meath Tri came home first, not that its a race or anything...

110km
31.5kph avg

Met a few boardsies - Happygoose and 2 others.

velo.2010

Inquitus wrote: »

a boardsie in Orwell gear stamped on the pedals, in a Contadoresque fashion (he paid me to say that),

Do you accept PayPal?;) Nice to meet you too Inquitus!

Lovely day for a cycle. Typical, the weather turns for the better at the end of the season. Meath has some shocking roads altogether and the gravel up the Hill of Tara was gnarly.

One week left, I think, of sportives then decisions, decisions for next year.

triggermortis

Just home now. 108.5km and ave speed of 29.7Km/h. Enjoyable day out and good weather for a change. Saw one boardsie before the start on an orange and black Felt (Inquitis maybe??) but didn't get a chance to say hi.
Decent enough pace to the food stop, which I thought came a bit soon and then I got a burst of energy at 80k and dropped my group to catch two older lads ahead (one in Ossary kit and the other on a white Canyon) and managed to stay with them until the last 10k when they pushed on.
Pleased enough with my efforts today even with a slight hangover and having to do night feeds to a 4 month old

Kevin dublin

Really enjoyed the day, ended up doing 75K after a slight detour :rolleyes:

Well run event, but could have done with a few more signs at junctions.

Seubaz

The day was great and event was really well organized. Here are few photos and video.

Lucifer-0

Inquitus wrote: »

Good well run spin, set off at the front and after 20km there were 5 of us, got to the hill of Tara and a boardsie in Orwell gear stamped on the pedals, in a Contadoresque fashion (he paid me to say that), and dropped me and 2 others. His fondness for cake however let him down and when we went past the first food stop he was never to catch us!

Lovely day for it and in the end myself and a lad from Meath Tri came home first, not that its a race or anything...

110km
31.5kph avg

Met a few boardsies - Happygoose and 2 others.

Hey Inquitus, that was me chatting to you at around 25k for a bit. Strava pointed out that I was cycling with you today, I added you.

polymath

Thank you for the resources. Cycling is a great sport that would give you the best thrills as you go along designated cycling trails> I personally have always wished to be able to cycle at a forest since it would be great to rush through the serene ambiance of the forest.

ck101

For its inaugural event the Leisure Loop got a lot bang on. Good group of riders and Trim GAA club being a top class facility was an excellent base. Route similar to Meath Heritage and couldn't be faulted.

Before the event I was uncertain about the figure of 8 course intersecting in Trim but it worked very well.

The food was top class and it was good to have it in a function room with seating for all with large round tables encouraging banter between participants. The curry and chips at the end was a nice touch. For next year a sign a few hundred meters up the road at the 60/110 split would be ideal. Other than that I can't fault it.

Trigermortis, we headed out together for a good hour or so after the lunch and I was in the group you left. I had a blue jersey and black focus, enjoyed the chat.

After you made the break we upped the anti with an finishing with average course speed of 29.3.

Niall et al well done.

BostonB

Disappointed I didn't get to do this. I'll be looking out for it next year though.

morann

ck101 wrote: »

For its inaugural event the Leisure Loop got a lot bang on. Good group of riders and Trim GAA club being a top class facility was an excellent base. Route similar to Meath Heritage and couldn't be faulted.

Before the event I was uncertain about the figure of 8 course intersecting in Trim but it worked very well.

The food was top class and it was good to have it in a function room with seating for all with large round tables encouraging banter between participants. The curry and chips at the end was a nice touch. For next year a sign a few hundred meters up the road at the 60/110 split would be ideal. Other than that I can't fault it.

Trigermortis, we headed out together for a good hour or so after the lunch and I was in the group you left. I had a blue jersey and black focus, enjoyed the chat.

After you made the break we upped the anti with an finishing with average course speed of 29.3.

Niall et al well done.

Thanks for the feedback there is no doubt there is room for improvement, so expect next year to be even bigger and better.:)

happygoose

Great day out, sun was a big plus obviously but the whole day went without hitch, well done to the organisers.

Nice chatting to Inquitus and Velo.2010. I see on another thread you're doing the dying sow - I could regret seeing that post come next week, planned on making my audax debut next year. but I might chance the cow/sow next week.

Well done to all in leisure cycling Ireland.

triggermortis

ck101 wrote: »

Trigermortis, we headed out together for a good hour or so after the lunch and I was in the group you left. I had a blue jersey and black focus, enjoyed the chat.

After you made the break we upped the anti with an finishing with average course speed of 29.3.

Niall et al well done.

Hey,
That hour or so after the food break helped a lot as the wind was against us and it took a while to get back into the rhythm. Dunno where my energy boost came from, we turned onto that main road after catching that small group and I was on the front and when I looked behind, there was a big gap. I thought I'd fade before I caught the two guys ahead but after I did catch them the pace didn't relent.
Good talking to you anyway, might catch up on another event

alexanderomahon

Photos of the event on leisure cycling facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.311503345614080.65563.100002632506569&type=1

morann

Big thanks to everyone for coming out and making the event a success. Hope to see you all again next year.

t'bear

Thats some upload (nearly 500 photos)!! Many thanks for the day, well organised, food stop and nosebag at the end were very welcomed. Enjoyed the company , weather was fab.

Stats have jumped considerably when there is peer pressure (110K avg 29.7)

SpaceGerbil

Thank you for a well organised cycle event, even the sun came out. First one of these organised cycle's and first time to ride in a group. Found it much faster than going out on my own and easier, avg 29.2, good company along the way too..

Tks again , i'll be there next year