Gorey 3 day 2013

The Nutty M

Entries for it are open.
First time attending it so I might see and meet a few people there.




A link would be handy wouldn't it.
Entry form here

fondriest

I believe entries are full already .

The Nutty M

Not bad going getting 180 riders so quick.
Cheers for the info.

531

fondriest wrote: »

I believe entries are full already .

And you, Fondriest, are the bookies' early favourite, judging by your current form.

fondriest

531 wrote: »

And you, Fondriest, are the bookies' early favourite, judging by your current form.

The bookies will be safe enough .

buffalo

fondriest wrote: »

I believe entries are full already .

o rly? How do I know if my entry's been accepted?

fondriest

buffalo wrote: »

o rly? How do I know if my entry's been accepted?

Not sure , I think it's just a matter of waiting until the start list is released . .

wav1

fondriest wrote: »

I believe entries are full already .

Always sells out quicker than a Beatles concert.First stage is a little different and longer this year.Now 2 times over the Cranford hill before the finish.Sat stage now finishing where both Sun stages also finish.

morana

wouldnt it be great if we could get a A4 2 day Sunday/Monday 2 rr and TT in NCD!

lennymc

morana wrote: »

wouldnt it be great if we could get a A4 2 day Sunday/Monday 2 rr and TT in NCD!

that most certainly would be great!!
In fact, that would be the greatest thing ever*

*this may be a gross exaggeration but it would still be really super

wav1

morana wrote: »

wouldnt it be great if we could get a A4 2 day Sunday/Monday 2 rr and TT in NCD!

Making progress.An A4 race in the calender in Leinster on Easter Sunday and that didn't happen before.Also confirmed is the A4 only stage race at the Kanturk 3 day on the May bank holiday weekend.
Lennymc I dont expect you to be looking at the A4 section of the calender for too long.No pressure so.

lennymc

wav1 wrote: »

Lennymc I dont expect you to be looking at the A4 section of the calender for too long.No pressure so.

haha. thanks wav1. No pressure at all.

buffalo

http://www.irishroadclub.com/ says entries are now closed.

joker77

Anyone hear anything back on their entry?

I sent a cheque with the entry form, hasn't been lodged yet though

J Madone

Heard they are not taking funny money!

buffalo

joker77 wrote: »

Anyone hear anything back on their entry?

I sent a cheque with the entry form, hasn't been lodged yet though

My cheque's just come out of my account, and you were in before me, so should be grand.

joker77

buffalo wrote: »

http://www.irishroadclub.com/ says entries are now closed.

Entries are now closed for Gorey 3 Day 2013. A start list will be published shortly.

Such an indefinite term isn't it - shortly.

buffalo

joker77 wrote: »

Such an indefinite term isn't it - shortly.

You must be pysched for this! It's two months away - focus on the training for now, the strategy will come later.

Though I do recall reading that Nico's new junior team will be competing. Sure what's the point of even trying for us old Freds, eh?

joker77

ha - probably more a symptom of the age we live in - everything has to be now, Now, NOW!

Cheque cleared so the entry has been accepted

Plastik

Start list on StickyBottle!

Pablo Rubio

Looks like a big kit bag of winter gear needed for this weekend going by the Forecasts at the moment.....should be a fun weekends racing:o
Although it could be worse Tour of the North is cancelled
http://www.stickybottle.com/latest-news/tour-of-the-north-cancelled-giant-snowdrifts-claim-ulsters-easter-weekend-showpiece/

Harrybelafonte

A few of us are heading down to help out a team mate for this, but none of us have done it before. I have the routes, times and locations from the Usher site, however, am wondering if there are any protocols we should be aware of? CI race numbers or specific numbers for the race etc? Anything that would be different from a regular weekend race I guess I'm asking.

fondriest

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

A few of us are heading down to help out a team mate for this, but none of us have done it before. I have the routes, times and locations from the Usher site, however, am wondering if there are any protocols we should be aware of? CI race numbers or specific numbers for the race etc? Anything that would be different from a regular weekend race I guess I'm asking.

You will be supplied with 2 back numbers and a frame number for the race . Also as far as I know you will have to sign on at the start of every stage except for the tt . But I'd check that out at the first stage sign on . Other than that its just the usual but with an extra 80 lunitics in the bunch .

MichealD

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

A few of us are heading down to help out a team mate for this, but none of us have done it before. I have the routes, times and locations from the Usher site, however, am wondering if there are any protocols we should be aware of? CI race numbers or specific numbers for the race etc? Anything that would be different from a regular weekend race I guess I'm asking.

Don't forget your licences. You will have to hand them in at the sign on in Blessington and get them back when you return race numbers on Monday. Also if you driving a teamcar you'll need to produce licence at sign on. If you haven't driven in the cavalcade before be prepared - it's more aggressive than the racing!! TT is in race number order so if your number 60 your off in 60th position (or 10am).

iregk

Well we got an absolute kicking on the snow front last night in Blessington so yeah, best of luck to all those doing the 3 day. Bloody sportives are going to be slow this year if this weather keeps up!

wav1

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

A few of us are heading down to help out a team mate for this, but none of us have done it before. I have the routes, times and locations from the Usher site, however, am wondering if there are any protocols we should be aware of? CI race numbers or specific numbers for the race etc? Anything that would be different from a regular weekend race I guess I'm asking.

Riders who have pre entered arrive on the day.They sign on,hand in their licence,and receive a set of numbers [including frame number].The numbers are then returned at the end of the race and you will receive your licence back.
As far as helping is concerned the following applies.If you are the designated support car for a club or rider you must sign on for the car draw also producing your licence.When the draw is made you will receive a cavalcade number for the car.Cars then proceed in that order behind the race.If you have never drove in a cavalcade before you must be careful and keep the eyes open all the time for riders coming up behind you from either side etc.There are normally about 30 cars or more in the Gorey race so you have to have your wits about you at all times

MichealD

....and don't forget snow chains, blankets and a brandy flask......

buffalo

MichealD wrote: »

....and don't forget snow chains, blankets and a brandy flask......

Trying to figure out how to keep the bidons of tea hot in the support car...

DirkVoodoo

buffalo wrote: »

Trying to figure out how to have keep the bidons of tea hot in the support car...

Most of those cold packs can also be used as hot packs, or you could keep it all in thermoses (thermosi?) and just have whoever is handing them out fill them up.

petethedrummer

buffalo wrote: »

Trying to figure out how to have keep the bidons of tea hot in the support car...

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lennymc

Not sure how often ill be online over the next couple of days, so just a quick note to say best of luck to everyone taking part in the gorey, (especially my team mates from drogheda wheelers) and to keep her safe!!

crf450

Lenny there is A4 race this weekend in Rathdowney seems like a flat enough course are you racing it ??

lennymc

crf450 wrote: »

Lenny there is A4 race this weekend in Rathdowney seems like a flat enough course are you racing it ??

should be allright.

crf450

How did you fair out with the bike did you get a replacement ???

lennymc

crf450 wrote: »

How did you fair out with the bike did you get a replacement ???

Not yet. Will be out on another bike. Still looking at replacements

daragh_

Best of luck to all the Boardsies doing this. We expect great things

buffalo

I'm starting my sandbagging now - been off work half the week with a sinus infection, and legs are empty after the efforts of the Des Hanlon. We'll see how it goes.

Plastik

There's a fella guaranteed to be off the front on Saturday :pac:

crf450

And a fella guaranteedout the back

buffalo

Race radio: "Rider 42 has gone off the front... Rider 42 has a five second gap... Rider 42 has rejoined the bunch... Watch for Rider 42 in the cars..."

lennymc

buffalo wrote: »

Race radio: "Rider 42 has gone off the front... Rider 42 has a five second gap... Rider 42 has rejoined the bunch... Watch for Rider 42 in the cars..."

did you bring a towel? 42 is my lucky number.

levitronix

Good luck everyone riding

dedocdude

Best of luck all on here riding - id say there are a few.

Ye could well be looking at 3 bunch sprints, so if ye want my opinion (ye probably dont) - the key to a good TT and good GC position is to really attack that first downhill section of the timetrial - go full gas into it as aero as you can be - there is a service station at the bottom and its natural to be concerned about emerging traffic (theres usually not a marshal there) - but the test is so short that any easing up will cost many places.

Stay safe!

MichealD

Sprint on stage 3 and 4 probably but stage 1 finishing with a lap of the Crannford circuit with make it a tough prospect. Probable headwind, an extra 20km and numerous jumping off points. And a little chilly. Should be a tough day in the saddle.

wav1

Good luck to all this weekend.Also it will be the first edition since the man who founded the whole thing,will be missing.Sam Darcy,dog,and motorbike will be missed.RIP Sam.

buffalo

So when's sign-on?

iregk

Beautiful day for it here in Blessington. Best of luck to those competing. Stay safe and enjoy. Me and the little man will be up for the start.

Plastik

Yeah. Going to keep this short. Shelled after about 90km. Rough second lap of Cranford. Put paid to a lot of lads. There was people being lapped by the time the main group were coming through on the run to the line.

Worked in a small group for the lap of Cranford... And dropped the chain about 1.5km from the line. Gah. Rolled in on my own. No idea of the gaps yet.

Tough. That was tough. Tomorrow again, eh!?

buffalo

I'm shattered. Stayed in the bunch all day, trying to keep near the front out of trouble. Missed the break, went away once, didn't get far. Saw an opportunity on the road into Gorey (before the line), bridged to the break. Attacked to grab a couple of KOH points, stayed with the group across the line. 1750W in there too, recognised the bike. o/

Don't know the guy who stayed away to win, but mein Gott, what a rider. Kept getting gaps, and although they were to someone in front, I thought there as just a bit of confusion, and the gap was to the bunch. He rode a hell of a race, chapeau!

The Crunch

Savage ride buffalo. fair play. Anyone got a GC sheet?

dedocdude

The Crunch wrote: »

Savage ride buffalo. fair play. Anyone got a GC sheet?

Sssshhhhhhhhh!!!!!

Don't ask for results here!!!