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My first IVCA race

  • 13-04-2014 4:48pm
    #1
    Bristolscale7
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    Went out to Summerhill for my first IVCA race. I was in race 1. A fairly aggressive morning of racing. I think the average speed was 38km. Lots of attacks and wind. The loop itself is great. Looking forward to the Curragh next week.


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  • #2
    bcmf
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    Rumour has it you were the one leading the chase when Rob Fowl tried to break away ;)


  • #3
    Bristolscale7
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    I put in one serious dig to get an escaper on the first or second lap. I was wearing the blue/gold/white Bikeworx long sleeve jersey. I was in great position, well top third, and then the damn elastic snapped on that little pimple of a hill at 73.5km. Ouch.


  • #4
    bcmf
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    Fair play to ya. Would love to have been there but other things have conspired to keep me away..for now anyway!


  • #5
    RobFowl
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    bcmf wrote: »
    Rumour has it you were the one leading the chase when Rob Fowl tried to break away ;)

    I got away, then looked back, realised no one else had come with me then said aaahhhh f*ck and kept going for a bit knowing full well I'd no chance of staying away for 40k.......

    Fun though.......


  • #6
    brasshead
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    RobFowl wrote: »
    I got away, then looked back, realised no one else had come with me then said aaahhhh f*ck and kept going for a bit knowing full well I'd no chance of staying away for 40k.......

    Fun though.......

    Was there a crash in the final sprint? Just seeing photos now.


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  • #7
    RobFowl
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    brasshead wrote: »
    Was there a crash in the final sprint? Just seeing photos now.

    A big crash with about 6k to go and another in the last k.......


  • #8
    Bristolscale7
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    Where are the photos? Link please?


  • #9
    bcmf
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    RobFowl wrote: »
    I got away, then looked back, realised no one else had come with me then
    did the other B from C not go with ya? What about KM?


  • #10
    RobFowl
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    bcmf wrote: »
    did the other B from C not go with ya? What about KM?

    No were back at that point but both rode well and had a go later on...

    B rules.......


  • #11
    Lusk_Doyle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,338 ✭✭✭Lusk_Doyle


    RobFowl wrote: »
    I got away, then looked back, realised no one else had come with me then said aaahhhh f*ck and kept going for a bit knowing full well I'd no chance of staying away for 40k.......

    Fun though.......

    Sure, it might have been your last race so worth the effort.


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  • #12
    Beasty
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    Bristolscale7 wrote: »
    Where are the photos? Link please?
    Here


  • #13
    lennymc
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    how does one 'qualify' for the ivca races? Is it be 40, or be 40 at the end of the year? I suspect my first IVCA race will be next year. Can you hold both IVCA and CI licences and race open or ivca rounds?


  • #14
    Beasty
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    lennymc wrote: »
    how does one 'qualify' for the ivca races? Is it be 40, or be 40 at the end of the year? I suspect my first IVCA race will be next year. Can you hold both IVCA and CI licences and race open or ivca rounds?
    40 by 31/12/14 qulifies for this year. I have both CI and IVCA licences and would normally race both. With the IVCA get your application in reasonably early as they close racing membership (1 March was the cut-off this year, but they are always liable to change the rules and have been getting concerned about the sheer numbers signing up, so there's no guarantee they will stick to that next year)


  • #15
    lennymc
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    Beasty wrote: »
    40 by 31/12/14 qulifies for this year. I have both CI and IVCA licences and would normally race both. With the IVCA get your application in reasonably early as they close racing membership (1 March was the cut-off this year, but they are always liable to change the rules and have been getting concerned about the sheer numbers signing up, so there's no guarantee they will stick to that next year)

    Thanks Beasty. Im not 40 until next year, so will apply on Jan 1st next year.


  • #16
    Beasty
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    lennymc wrote: »
    Thanks Beasty. Im not 40 until next year, so will apply on Jan 1st next year.
    They open up around December I think


  • #17
    lennymc
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    Beasty wrote: »
    They open up around December I think

    I'll set a reminder on my phone :)


  • #18
    bcmf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭bcmf


    You also have to be "endorsed' by one of the senior members to attest that you can ride a bike safely in a bunch.













    That should keep the riff raff like yourself out.


  • #19
    lennymc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,460 ✭✭✭lennymc


    I'll be so far out the back that riding in a bunch won't be an issue.

    How are the race categories organised?


  • #20
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 78,393 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    Hang on - I am expecting to be the "protected" rider next year - all you guys are expected to ride alongside me and provide me with a soft landing if required, but ideally stop me falling off in the first place .....


  • #21
    lennymc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,460 ✭✭✭lennymc


    Currently under development, these spy shots of Beasty's 2015 cycling kit show that Beasty will be a force to be reckoned with in his role as protected rider.

    kid-6.jpg


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  • #22
    bcmf
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    Beasty wrote: »
    ....but ideally stop me falling off in the first place .....
    You mean install stabilizers before the start.


  • #23
    Lusk_Doyle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,338 ✭✭✭Lusk_Doyle


    lennymc wrote: »
    Currently under development, these spy shots of Beasty's 2015 cycling kit show that Beasty will be a force to be reckoned with in his role as protected rider.

    kid-6.jpg

    "Beasty's Bat"


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