Ring of Kerry 2013

boydkev

blahblah06 wrote: »

Citrus is the free flavour this Year.
Ye drop by Friday as dont know if it will be me up the mountain this year.

Tell you what. Anyone that mentions there a boardsie will get a few free samples of high 5 zero and a discount off other products if needed.

I will have to call over to stock up.

Frere Jacques

Can anyone remember if there was a goody bag last year. Nothing worse than parking in the assigned car park and cycling the mile down to sign in ready for the off. Then you are handed a goody bag with a new water bottle and some stuff in it which you can't drag around 180K so you give it to the oppertunist kids standing around awaiting aforementioned jetsam.
Probably doesn't apply for the ROK since it's a charity event, can't recall though from last year.

Eamonnator

Frere Jacques wrote: »

Can anyone remember if there was a goody bag last year. Nothing worse than parking in the assigned car park and cycling the mile down to sign in ready for the off. Then you are handed a goody bag with a new water bottle and some stuff in it which you can't drag around 180K so you give it to the oppertunist kids standing around awaiting aforementioned jetsam.
Probably doesn't apply for the ROK since it's a charity event, can't recall though from last year.

No goody bag.

mossym

Eamonnator wrote: »

No goody bag.

right. not going so.

BailMeOut

Pasta event on Friday evening!

Frere Jacques

mossym wrote: »

right. not going so.

That's fair enough, it is for charity so the last thing you want is stuff taking away from the bottom line.
I'm looking forward to seeing the dude who did it the last few years on the High Nellie and then the BMX, if he's not on a unicycle this time I for one will feel very let down.

BailMeOut

Frere Jacques wrote: »

That's fair enough, it is for charity so the last thing you want is stuff taking away from the bottom line.
I'm looking forward to seeing the dude who did it the last few years on the High Nellie and then the BMX, if he's not on a unicycle this time I for one will feel very let down.

he is doing it on a penny-farthing this year!

LeftBlank

This is of interest for anyone going by train:

http://www.irishrail.ie/ringofkerry

Roger Hassenforder

Accommodation going for the sat night. Have had to change plans. Single room in Killarney B&B, n Muckross Drive.
€50, less deposit paid.
PM if interested

room gone

Jovetic

Might have to pick up some gels, I know I'll be lagging with 40km to go.

Never used them before sure whats the worst that can happen :P

BailMeOut

Jovetic wrote: »

Might have to pick up some gels, I know I'll be lagging with 40km to go.

Never used them before sure whats the worst that can happen :P

don't do them if you have never taken before. They gave me a huge stomach pain first (and last time) I took some.

The barmbrack in Kenmare will get you to the finish line just fine!

Jovetic

Jovetic wrote: »

Might have to pick up some gels, I know I'll be lagging with 40km to go.

Never used them before sure whats the worst that can happen :P

Yeah, +1 for the brack. Almost got sick the first sportive when I used a gel in the middle of it.

rayman1

A friend at work cannot now do the Ring of Kerry due to an injury and has an entry available for the €60 he paid, if anyone is interested.
I will have it in the Glen Eagle on Friday evening if anyone is interested send me a PM.

Entry is GONE

Icyseanfitz

whats the story with charity registrations? do i have to turn up friday evening or sat morning to register before hand or do i just turn up for the cycle with my number and band?

Jovetic

Dónal wrote: »

Yeah, +1 for the brack. Almost got sick the first sportive when I used a gel in the middle of it.

What about those energy chocolate bars?

Soarer

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

whats the story with charity registrations? do i have to turn up friday evening or sat morning to register before hand or do i just turn up for the cycle with my number and band?

I'm going for option B.

So if I'm wrong, at least you won't be on your own!

Eamonnator

Icyseanfitz wrote: »

whats the story with charity registrations? do i have to turn up friday evening or sat morning to register before hand or do i just turn up for the cycle with my number and band?

According to the email, that I got from the charity, just turn up and cycle.
No need to register.
This only applies, if you've already registered with a charity.

kerry4sam

For anyone reading in here from the organising committee: A Huge Well Done on the organisation. Small bitta rockie start; but seriously, Well Done!

Killarney is looking lovely; Every business seems to be making a real effort this year especially with some of the shop-fronts!

Almost time for the off now, but wanted to say that I hope you are all proud, a Great Job done thus far

Welcome to all participating cyclists also; Hope you all Enjoy your time in Killarney & Best of Luck on the Day!

For anyone participating for the first-time, I'll be taking part as a newbie also (& wearing my boarsdie jersey) so say hello if you see me. My back is far from great, but I've raised monies for charity on the condition that I would & there is such a buzz around the town this past week I'm just going to try it and see how I get on, for the year that is in it! Will struggle no doubt in places; but it's not a race so once I complete it in time to work my early-shift on Sunday at 7am then I'll be grand

Thanks also to everyone who has posted in here for the guidance, support & general banter since this thread first started. I did get a boost from reading in here I must say!

Thanks,
kerry4sam

Jovetic

kerry4sam wrote: »

Thanks also to everyone who has posted in here for the guidance, support & general banter since this thread first started. I did get a boost from reading in here I must say!

+1 Looking forward to a great day

Jules_G

I hope you all have a great day!

Can't wait to read about your experiences after the event

merc230ce

So what am I forgetting??

I have:
Water bottle x 2
Energy drink mix sachets
Bag mixed fruit & nuts x 2
Sunglasses
Garmin
Vaseline
Gel saddle cover
Factor 50+
Spare tube & pump
Rain jacket (in saddle bag)

Anything else?

DrChristianTroy

Guys can anyone recommend a bike shop in Killarney to get a quick adjustment done? Mount for mudguard (under caliper) is rubbing and don't have tools with me.

Roger Hassenforder

merc230ce wrote: »

So what am I forgetting??

I have:
Water bottle x 2
Energy drink mix sachets
Bag mixed fruit & nuts x 2
Sunglasses
Garmin
Vaseline
Gel saddle cover
Factor 50+
Spare tube & pump
Rain jacket (in saddle bag)

Anything else?

bike

Roger Hassenforder

DrChristianTroy wrote: »

Guys can anyone recommend a bike shop in Killarney to get a quick adjustment done? Mount for mudguard (under caliper) is rubbing and don't have tools with me.

see post #816 above; they might be gone now though?

rash

DrChristianTroy wrote: »

Guys can anyone recommend a bike shop in Killarney to get a quick adjustment done? Mount for mudguard (under caliper) is rubbing and don't have tools with me.

Try The Big Little Bike Shop
https://www.facebook.com/denis.biglittlebike

or
Motion Cycles
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Motion-Cycles/478074722221231

merc230ce

Almost forgot my cycling shoes when packing there,phew

merc230ce wrote: »

So what am I forgetting??

I have:
Water bottle x 2
Energy drink mix sachets
Bag mixed fruit & nuts x 2
Sunglasses
Garmin
Vaseline
Gel saddle cover
Factor 50+
Spare tube & pump
Rain jacket (in saddle bag)

Anything else?

Jersey and shorts? Gloves?

siblers

+1 On The Big Little Bike Shop, lads in there really know their stuff.

BailMeOut

merc230ce wrote: »

So what am I forgetting??

I have:
Water bottle x 2
Energy drink mix sachets
Bag mixed fruit & nuts x 2
Sunglasses
Garmin
Vaseline
Gel saddle cover
Factor 50+
Spare tube & pump
Rain jacket (in saddle bag)

Anything else?

Bike multi tool and tyre levers.

Icyseanfitz

siblers wrote: »

+1 On The Big Little Bike Shop, lads in there really know their stuff.

yeah denis is sound out

Jovetic

You are about to embark upon a great crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of cycling loving people everywhere march with you.

Your task will not be an easy one, but you are well trained, well equipped and battle hardened, and will fight savagely.

I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full victory!

Good Luck! And let us all beseech the blessings of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking