Tour de Burren 2014

HappyNoel

Anyone doing it this year? Did the 80K last year, hoping to do the 160 this year (or at least try it).

killalanerr

when is it ?

Doc07

HappyNoel wrote: »

Anyone doing it this year? Did the 80K last year, hoping to do the 160 this year (or at least try it).

I'm doing the medium (96km I think). Would love to do the 160km but probably not up to that distance yet and also doing it with my wife's cousin who is only 16. Lovely part of the world if it's a nice day. The start and finish is near the church I got married in so it's a sentimental sportive for me. Hope you enjoy it.

mamax

http://tourdeburren.com

Damn it I'm gonna miss this one as I can't get off work

Smith614

Poor weather last 2 yrs. Not going to bother this yr so weather will prob. be lovely.

HappyNoel

Hoping for a scorcher but doing it anyway, enjoyed the 80K last year despite the rain.

greenrocket

Just wondering where would be the best place to stay in the area? Where would the nearest campsite be? Might bring a tent.

acorn

No campsite (or hostel) in BallyV.

Check out Doolin

http://www.campingdoolin.com/

or

http://www.doolincamping.com/

daludo

HappyNoel wrote: »

Hoping for a scorcher but doing it anyway, enjoyed the 80K last year despite the rain.

Ya hope the weather is better this year.il try the 160 also.need to start hitting a few hills in training though.

quinlivan

Just signed up for the 160km! Eeeeek

lismore7

Just signed up for the 96k and not done the Burren before.
As it's a new route (according to thier web site) don't suppose anyone would have a garmin, map my ride or strava link, to check out the gradients and hills etc?

mamax

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/367777927

T Dawg81

Doolin or Fanore

bellinter

Did the 160Km last year. The weather for the most part was brutal with very strong headwinds and lots of showers. All was forgiven by the end though after the great tailwind that blew us home along the coast.

Won't make it this year but would definitely recommend it. Face it, the weather will be bad, but a bit of rain never hurt anyone!

rayr

greenrocket wrote: »

Just wondering where would be the best place to stay in the area? Where would the nearest campsite be? Might bring a tent.

Myself and a mate stayed in a camper van in Ballyvaughan, free of charge courtesy of the GAA Club. Full access to dressing rooms with hot showers and toilets. Not at all crowded and there were some tents there last year but by god it was windy.

Part of the reason it is my favourite sportive of the year and have done it for the last four years and doing the 160 again. Have to be due some good weather this year.

HappyNoel

80K last year, 160 this year.

Biggest challenge I faced was on the home stretch near Fanore - people crossing the road without looking. Otherwise a great day.

harringtonp

greenrocket wrote: »

Just wondering where would be the best place to stay in the area? Where would the nearest campsite be? Might bring a tent.

There is parking in a field in Ballyvaughan. One year a few of us threw up tents beside the vehicles, had a few scoops in the bars after the event and a nice swim between the piers the following morning.

That was back in the days of scorching Tour de Burren weather.

mamax

harringtonp wrote: »

There is parking in a field in Ballyvaughan.

Just curious about the parking for 2000 or so entrants, is there plenty room ?

greenrocket

can you just turn up at the GAA ground the night before or is there someone you can contact. will be staying in a tent for 2 nights.

harringtonp

mamax wrote: »

Just curious about the parking for 2000 or so entrants, is there plenty room ?

I suspect the days of 2000 or so were when the sportive first started. Don't know the numbers for last year but I got the impression it was considerably less than this... then again it was a fairly gank day.

derealbadger

harringtonp wrote: »

I suspect the days of 2000 or so were when the sportive first started. Don't know the numbers for last year but I got the impression it was considerably less than this... then again it was a fairly gank day.

There was over 2000 last year fully booked and one of the best spins i did all year and the free hoddy was way better than a stupid jersey

simonrooneyzaga

Signed up for the 96k, looking forward to it. Will be my longest spin but training going well so can't imagine it being a problem.

Hoping to do a 160 and 200 before the summer is out.

mamax

I managed to get the time off work and booked the 96k last week, jersey arrived today and it's a race fit so if you like a bit of comfort get a size up.

Doc07

simonrooneyzaga wrote: »

Signed up for the 96k, looking forward to it. Will be my longest spin but training going well so can't imagine it being a problem.

Hoping to do a 160 and 200 before the summer is out.

Me too, doing 96km can't with. Also hoping to do a 160 or 200 between now and sept.
I'll be in my black /pink boards gear.For anyone staying Friday or Saturday night, pop into Loghlen's bar, great pub.

rayr

greenrocket wrote: »

can you just turn up at the GAA ground the night before or is there someone you can contact. will be staying in a tent for 2 nights.

No need to book or contact anyone. You just turn up and pitch up and it is only around the corner from the reg/start line. They had a couple of separate large fields for parking next to the start area which seemed more than adequate.

mamax

rayr wrote: »

No need to book or contact anyone. You just turn up and pitch up and it is only around the corner from the reg/start line. They had a couple of separate large fields for parking next to the start area which seemed more than adequate.

Makes you wonder why this kind of info is not in their website FAQ

mamax

Just a heads up for anyone considering doing this one, registration closes next monday.


Online registration is open! We have extended our early bird price until midnight, June 12th.

Register Your Place Now


Entry Fees
Family Loop 10km €3 per cyclist.
The Burren Circuit 52km €35 Early Bird up until midnight June 12th €45 thereafter.
Heart of the Burren 96km €45 Early Bird up until midnight June 12th €55 thereafter.
The Burnin Burren 160km €45Early Bird up until midnight June12th €55 thereafter.

10% discount on the 52km, 96km and 160km cycle to all Cycling Ireland Members on the early bird price only.


Event registration will close on midnight Monday June16th or as there is a limit of 1,600 cyclists on the event, when this number is reached.
There will be no registration on the day, except for the Family Loop.

tacklemore

mamax wrote: »

Just a heads up for anyone considering doing this one, registration closes next monday.


Online registration is open! We have extended our early bird price until midnight, June 12th.

Register Your Place Now


Entry Fees
Family Loop 10km €3 per cyclist.
The Burren Circuit 52km €35 Early Bird up until midnight June 12th €45 thereafter.
Heart of the Burren 96km €45 Early Bird up until midnight June 12th €55 thereafter.
The Burnin Burren 160km €45Early Bird up until midnight June12th €55 thereafter.

10% discount on the 52km, 96km and 160km cycle to all Cycling Ireland Members on the early bird price only.


Event registration will close on midnight Monday June16th or as there is a limit of 1,600 cyclists on the event, when this number is reached.
There will be no registration on the day, except for the Family Loop.

Any hoody this year for the participants? Raging I missed them last year!!

mamax

Got an email that say they got em

pic attached

The goody giveaway this year is this beautiful long sleeve top and a popular neck warming buff.
Sizes cannot be pre-booked, but dont worry, we have ordered plenty

tacklemore

mamax wrote: »

Got an email that say they got em

pic attached

Not so bad. Cheers for the update!

thekooman

mamax wrote: »

Got an email that say they got em

pic attached

thats nice and something different as well compared to the useless jerseys.