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Ring of Kerry 2014

  • 30-04-2014 4:43pm
    #1
    HBNH86
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭


    I am doing the cycle for the first time. I have very little experience in cycling however I needed a challenge this year so I have signed up.

    I am well aware this is going to be very tough but I have been involved in sport for many years thus I am not afraid of hard work.

    I purchased a new light Hybrid bike - much like a racer but within my budget of 500 euro.

    I have the cycling gear - shorts, gloves, gator tyres, jerseys etc

    I am training at the moment obviously and I am up to 67km at the moment. I know obviously that I am going to need a massive increase leading up to July 5th.

    I am just looking for peoples knowledge and opinions on the cycle - if its negative then no problem - I'm going to do it either way. Do people have any advice of eating during the cycle, what is the best training, what terrain etc? What are the best tactics on the day - to conserve energy etc.

    Any and all help would be appreciated. Thank you


Comments

  • #2
    theKillerBite
    Closed Accounts Posts: 195 ✭✭theKillerBite


    You need to eat lots during cycle or else you'll bonk. Eat plenty of carbs & water in the days leading up to the cycle. They provide bananas, sandwiches, bars etc at the food stops. Stuff your face with it.

    The course is generally flat with 2 main climbs. Spin up these in a low gear and you'll survive.

    There is 8k people doing it, so you can draft behind people which saves 20-30% of your energy.

    A road bike would be the better option over a hybrid.


  • #3
    lismore7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 259 ✭✭lismore7


    Try to get in 3 spins a week. 2 short mid week and 1 longer Sunday spin and include some hills.
    Work your way up to 110k and once you can complete that kind of distance in comfort and not be wrecked afterwards, you should be fine to do 180k as a one off, on the day.
    The buzz, the number of cyclists you'll meet and the atmos, will carry you through the day.
    The criac will be mighty and there will loads of encouragement from others along the way.
    Carry 2 750ml water bottles and bing some bars/flap jacks etc to snack on every hour.
    On the day, go at your own pace and don't try to keep up with other faster groups. There will be plenty going at your pace and slower
    It's a long long day in the saddle, so make sure you have a good pair of cycle shorts i.e. good quality padding... :eek:


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