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Orwell Randonnee 2014

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    #62
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,708 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    daragh_ wrote: »
    15 minutes from Blackrock DART Station isn't going to kill you.

    The rest of it might :D

    The 15 minutes back to the DART station may be that straw ;)


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    #63
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,954 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    billyhead wrote: »
    Otherwise the only option is the dart and use the 5km as the warm up:D
    I might use the 40km or so from Rush to the start as the warm-up.


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    #64
    billyhead
    Registered Users Posts: 9,547 ✭✭✭billyhead


    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    I might use the 40km or so from Rush to the start as the warm-up.

    With the average distance you cover a week 40km would be the equivalent on a like for like basis to my saunter from Blackrock train station:D


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    #65
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,954 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    billyhead wrote: »
    With the average distance you cover a week 40km would be the equivalent on a like for like basis to my saunter from Blackrock train station:D
    LOL :D

    (...but you're a lot faster!)


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    #66
    ian_rush
    Registered Users Posts: 141 ✭✭ian_rush


    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    LOL :D

    (...but you're a lot faster!)

    The challenge is still being faster on the other additional 40 km back to rush.


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    #67
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,954 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    ian_rush wrote: »
    The challenge is still being faster on the other additional 40 km back to rush.
    I usually save a bit of energy for the last part of a long ride. I'll be averaging 35km/h from Blake's Cross! :cool:


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    #68
    Unknown Soldier
    Registered Users Posts: 2,124 ✭✭✭Unknown Soldier


    Any chance someone could put up a google map link to "the Wall"

    Be interesting to see where/what it is for those of us that are clueless... aka me.


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    #69
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,954 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    Unknown Soldier wrote: »
    Any chance someone could put up a google map link to "the Wall"

    Be interesting to see where/what it is for those of us that are clueless... aka me.
    Here's it on Strava if that's any use: http://www.strava.com/segments/648338


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    #70
    Mercian Pro
    Registered Users Posts: 2,274 ✭✭✭Mercian Pro


    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    Here's it on Strava if that's any use: http://www.strava.com/segments/648338

    Looks like the Half-Wall to me. The top half after the cross roads is tough and leads onto the Old Long Hill ;)


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    #71
    Zen0
    Registered Users Posts: 469 ✭✭Zen0


    That's only the bottom half. You need to continue through the crossroads and on to the T-junction for the full wall.


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    #72
    slap/dash
    Registered Users Posts: 648 ✭✭✭slap/dash


    Just signed up. Gulp.


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    #73
    Ghosty669
    Registered Users Posts: 187 ✭✭Ghosty669


    Unknown Soldier wrote: »
    Any chance someone could put up a google map link to "the Wall"

    Be interesting to see where/what it is for those of us that are clueless... aka me.

    Hey lads,
    Just a note that the route is much different that the last few years so we have no wall this year. Might be worth checking out the route for those that didn't realise this : http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/357315391


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    #74
    outfox
    Registered Users Posts: 942 ✭✭✭outfox


    Is the Orwell Randonnee for very advanced cyclists? What sort of speed do you think the peloton will average over the route?


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    #75
    Carpenter
    Registered Users Posts: 2,683 ✭✭✭Carpenter


    outfox wrote: »
    Is the Orwell Randonnee for very advanced cyclists? What sort of speed do you think the peloton will average over the route?

    Last time I did it I did 23k average :D but IMO its hill,hills stuff


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    #76
    Ghosty669
    Registered Users Posts: 187 ✭✭Ghosty669


    outfox wrote: »
    Is the Orwell Randonnee for very advanced cyclists? What sort of speed do you think the peloton will average over the route?

    Hi outfox, it's really depends on your ability. While most of the climbs aren't as steep as the last few years, they are scattered a little more throughout the course. If you can ride 100km comfortably, I'd suggest giving it a go. We've got plenty of opt out points along the course that will get people home via an easier route should it be necessary.


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    #77
    outfox
    Registered Users Posts: 942 ✭✭✭outfox


    Registered. BRING IT ON!


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    #78
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,708 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    Carpenter wrote: »
    Last time I did it I did 23k average :D but IMO its hill,hills stuff

    I was about the same, if not a bit slower even, and tend to finish with the straggler. Great craic and no shortage of company all the same. +1 in that its about the hills rather than the distance though some of the nastier ramps are out this year.


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    #79
    whacker00
    Registered Users Posts: 235 ✭✭whacker00


    all signed up, also have a great new jersey that supports the charity to wear on the day (ill be at the back) :):)

    it looks like a great route


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    #80
    [Deleted User]
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    How are the numbers looking, near the 300 limit yet?


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    #81
    Orwell Randonnee
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭Orwell Randonnee


    Dónal wrote: »
    How are the numbers looking, near the 300 limit yet?

    Hi

    The numbers are going as expected at the moment and as with last year we will be closing the entries once the 300 is reached which will be in the coming weeks. If you are planning on entering I would do it soon.


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    #82
    Lusk_Doyle
    Registered Users Posts: 4,338 ✭✭✭Lusk_Doyle


    Orwell Randonnee wrote: »
    Hi

    The numbers are going as expected at the m

    What a political side step of an answer!

    Can we vote for the wall to be put back into the route?


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    #83
    billyhead
    Registered Users Posts: 9,547 ✭✭✭billyhead


    Lusk_Doyle wrote: »
    What a political side step of an answer!

    Can we vote for the wall to be put back into the route?

    Are you doing it yourself Lusk Doyle. It was a tough oul event last year? Looking forward to it, bring on the pain:D


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    #84
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,708 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    Lusk_Doyle wrote: »
    What a political side step of an answer!

    Can we vote for the wall to be put back into the route?

    The route home passes the bottom of the upper wall on the way back. Nothing to stop you taking that right hand turn and scooting back via the old long hill and best of luck to you!. I suspect my own desire for more hills will have ebbed somewhat that point :)


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    #85
    Lusk_Doyle
    Registered Users Posts: 4,338 ✭✭✭Lusk_Doyle


    billyhead wrote: »
    Are you doing it yourself Lusk Doyle. It was a tough oul event last year? Looking forward to it, bring on the pain:D

    I am.
    smacl wrote: »
    The route home passes the bottom of the upper wall on the way back. Nothing to stop you taking that right hand turn and scooting back via the old long hill and best of luck to you!. I suspect my own desire for more hills will have ebbed somewhat that point :)

    I might!


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    #86
    quozl
    Registered Users Posts: 3,308 ✭✭✭quozl


    Lusk_Doyle wrote: »
    I might!

    We will be inspecting Garmins on the day and anyone doing unauthorized climbs of the Wall will be denied carrot cake.

    Fair warning!


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    #87
    Lusk_Doyle
    Registered Users Posts: 4,338 ✭✭✭Lusk_Doyle


    quozl wrote: »
    We will be inspecting Garmins on the day and anyone doing unauthorized climbs of the Wall will be denied carrot cake.

    Fair warning!

    I'll use my phone so!


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    #88
    Orwell Randonnee
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭Orwell Randonnee


    Folks

    This is just to let you know that there are only a few weeks left to the Randonnee, if you are planning on entering I would do so now as spaces are limited and there are well over 200 signed up so far.


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    #89
    Orwell Randonnee
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭Orwell Randonnee


    Hi

    Just to let anyone who has registered for the event an email will be going out to everyone in the next couple of days with information about the day and the option to register on the Friday night before the event.

    Looking forward to seeing you all on the 3rd -


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    #90
    Zen0
    Registered Users Posts: 469 ✭✭Zen0


    Friday night registration, excellent. That's another half hour in the leaba so.


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    #91
    Orwell Randonnee
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭Orwell Randonnee


    Zen0 wrote: »
    Friday night registration, excellent. That's another half hour in the leaba so.

    Well I'm glad you like the option


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