Nicolas Roche Classic - Tayto Park 19/10/13

furiousox

Missed this one last year due to work.
Apparently an enjoyable and well run event?
Will hopefully make it this time.

http://nicolasrocheclassic.com/

wirelessdude01

Nico said in his diary today that Roman Kreuziger will be riding this as well with him.

AnotherView

Good value ....two future GT contenders for the price of one

Brian?

I may well do this. It's the attraction of Tayto park.

cityman 18

Ya this one looks pretty good. Anyone do this last year?

07Lapierre

Yep I did it last year.. The weather was like today, cold and sunny. The only issue on the day was the lead car going the wrong way! But once we got back onto the right road, it's was fine after that. Good event, I'd recommend it.

Harrybelafonte

So what's the gillet like?

The site says the family one is 9km but 12km when you go to book it. I'm guessing it's the 9km in the route map.

AstraMonti

Nothing better than combining cycling with crisps for kids :rolleyes: #it's_pete's_fault.

Welshkev

Went to register for this, and it's €45 to enter? I know it's for charity, but that's pretty steep!

mirrormatrix

Kevinleeowen wrote: »

Went to register for this, and it's €45 to enter? I know it's for charity, but that's pretty steep!

I think 45 quid is pretty reasonable myself given that (a) it's for charity, and (b) you get to ride with Nico and possibly Roman as well.

07Lapierre

The "Cycle for Life" last May (With Dan Martin) was €80!

wirelessdude01

Kevinleeowen wrote: »

Went to register for this, and it's €45 to enter? I know it's for charity, but that's pretty steep!

Sure even a local GAA one is generally 20-30e. If you think it is too steep then don't enter. Heard very good reports about it last year.

Welshkev

07Lapierre wrote: »

The "Cycle for Life" last May (With Dan Martin) was €80!

That was sponsorship though. I did that too and really enjoyed it.
Not moaning, just thought it was quite expensive. I'll prob still do it!

07Lapierre

Kevinleeowen wrote: »

That was sponsorship though. I did that too and really enjoyed it.
Not moaning, just thought it was quite expensive. I'll prob still do it!

Yep I did it too and was OK paying that amount. the only point i was making is that there are events out there that cost more than €45 to enter.

Welshkev

07Lapierre wrote: »

Yep I did it too and was OK paying that amount. the only point i was making is that there are events out there that cost more than €45 to enter.

Just because there's more expensive one's out there, doesn't neccessarily make it cheap. My wife, who's just started cycling, wanted to do it but the €45 has put her off a bit.
Anyway, hope everyone enjoy's it and the weather's decent!

furiousox

Well if you're into reasonably priced sportives in the Meath area there's one leaving Duleek on Sunday @ 10.30 for E20.

SUNDAY 6th OCTOBER 2013
at 10.30am
from Duleek GAA Grounds,
Navan Road, Duleek
Organised by THE Parish Committee in association with DROGHEDA WHEELERS.
SAFETY HELMETS COMPULSORY FOR EVERY PARTICIPANT.
For Information Contact Andrew: 086-8281813
80 KMS CHARITY CYCLE:
Duleek GAA Grounds, Curtis Cross, Balrath, Bective,
Trim, Summerhill, Dunsany, Skryne.
Finishing at the GAA Grounds in Duleek
Refreshments afterwards.
Contribution - £20 MINIMUM PER PARTICIPANT

Consey

Does the family entry include entry to Tayto Park thereafter and a packet of Hunky Dorys ?

Marou

The map for the 90km ride doesn't seem to be correct on the website. It's only showing 83km. Anyone have the correct version?

borntobike

That event was only 83-84km last year although advertised as 90km.

Pudsy33

My first ever sportive, I can't wait

Marou

borntobike wrote: »

That event was only 83-84km last year although advertised as 90km.

It says on the website "The cycle is exactly 92.7 Km on quiet rolling roads" but yet the map only says 83.63km? It's no big deal really, was just wondering.

07Lapierre

Marou wrote: »

It says on the website "The cycle is exactly 92.7 Km on quiet rolling roads" but yet the map only says 83.63km? It's no big deal really, was just wondering.

92.1 Actually!

http://www.strava.com/activities/24270643

Lusk_Doyle

Marou wrote: »

It says on the website "The cycle is exactly 92.7 Km on quiet rolling roads" but yet the map only says 83.63km? It's no big deal really, was just wondering.

It is a big deal if you open your sprint up at 83.62kms only to discover that you're 9kms out from the finish!

Fathead

Just signed up. Judging by my number there's approx 150 gilets left of the 750.

Kerrangatang92

Hi there. Are the gillets free if you book early? if so, when you are signing up do you pick the 90km 30 euro option, or the 90km 45euro option. Thanks for the help.

red man walking

I signed up a couple of weeks ago but didn't get asked about the gilet, what number are you Fathead

Fathead

The PDF file i got with my number shows 1570, on the website it says the numbers start as 1001. Quick bit of maths and it appears i'm signed up as number 569. So i'm presuming i'm in the 750 cut off....

Fathead

Kerrangatang92 wrote: »

Hi there. Are the gillets free if you book early? if so, when you are signing up do you pick the 90km 30 euro option, or the 90km 45euro option. Thanks for the help.

Only noticed this now. Looks like a free Gillet costs €15 :rolleyes:

Marou

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

It is a big deal if you open your sprint up at 83.62kms only to discover that you're 9kms out from the finish!

Yeah, that would be an issue if I had a sprint to open up!

Captain Havoc

\o/ I'm off on Saturday and have signed up, without gilet.

Tec Diver

I signed up, €45 but don't remember being asked about sizes etc. Looking forward to it. Will be cycling to/from, so will be getting close to the 100k for the day. Hope the weather is ok!

wirelessdude01

Tec Diver wrote: »

I signed up, €45 but don't remember being asked about sizes etc.

Same here. No option to select size. Assume it is first come, first served on the day once you are within the first 750 to have registered.

who_ru

is it a hilly spin for those who rode it last year?

Welshkev

I haven't done this sportive before, but I know the roads very well - not hilly at all (bar the odd short 'incline', but nothing bad). Forgive me if I'm wrong, but I don't even think they have the hill of Tara in there, which is usually a prerequisite for any sportive in this part of Meath

who_ru

45 euro entry fee plus booking charge of 3:15 euro?

Captain Havoc

who_ru wrote: »

45 euro entry fee plus booking charge of 3:15 euro?

That's with gilet, it's €30 without gilet.

dhayes73

Captain Havoc wrote: »

That's with gilet, it's €30 without gilet.

Only noticed that now, after booking it for €45. That hardly makes it "free" for the first 750.

Ah well, suppose it will be nice to get the Gilet, but have the same issue as others. There was no mention of sizes, and being a bit on the large size, I dont want to have paid and extra €15 for a tight tank top.

Maybe all will be fine on the day, :-).

dhayes73

Kevinleeowen wrote: »

I haven't done this sportive before, but I know the roads very well - not hilly at all (bar the odd short 'incline', but nothing bad). Forgive me if I'm wrong, but I don't even think they have the hill of Tara in there, which is usually a prerequisite for any sportive in this part of Meath

Not sure if its going up the Hill of Tara, but I think it is taking in Skryne Hill, which is not that long, but very steep at one point. Well, I found it steep, might be fine for some.

Fathead

http://www.mapmyride.com/ie/ratoath-l/nicolas-roche-classic-90km-route-272735221

The route

Surveyor11

It's not a free gilet - the website states - "There are Cycling Gillets which will be given to the first 750 people to register online, (Note that numbers start at 1001).". .

When you register For the 90km, it's pretty clear - Click €45 (and get a gilet), or register for €30 without ("90KM (No Gillet)"). Pretty straightforward to me anyway.

dhayes73

Surveyor11 wrote: »

It's not a free gilet - the website states - "There are Cycling Gillets which will be given to the first 750 people to register online, (Note that numbers start at 1001).". .

When you register For the 90km, it's pretty clear - Click €45 (and get a gilet), or register for €30 without ("90KM (No Gillet)"). Pretty straightforward to me anyway.

From the website

"Enter NOW and get a free Gillet for the first 750 entries (There are still loads)."

Just saying.

borntobike

It is €15 for the Gillet.
This was not great last year but going to support Nico after his efforts for the season.

AnotherView

I imagine there will be alot registering on the day and time will be limited so if pre registered then one has more time to hang with Nico and Roman !!

As for the gillet I imagine if its not suitable there will be an accommodation....I would say chill and enjoy the event

gaffmaster

Seems like you can't register online anymore. Anyone know if you can sign up on the day?

Tomred13

gaffmaster wrote: »

Seems like you can't register online anymore. Anyone know if you can sign up on the day?

Hi Gaffmaster

As far as i remember from last year you can register on the morning, expect long queue's so be there early? mite see ya there?
Dermot

Welshkev

I got an email back from them confirming you can register on the morning

Glass Prison 1214

I'm planning on signing up on the day, any chance this will sell out?

gaffmaster

Tomred13 wrote: »

Hi Gaffmaster

As far as i remember from last year you can register on the morning, expect long queue's so be there early? mite see ya there?
Dermot

Great! Hopefully see you there.

furiousox

Nico paid a visit to Quay Cycles in Drogheda yesterday morning.

dhayes73

Tomred13 wrote: »

Hi Gaffmaster

As far as i remember from last year you can register on the morning, expect long queue's so be there early? mite see ya there?
Dermot

According to the Facebook page you can register on the day.

wirelessdude01

Weather ain't looking good for tomorrow at all