Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

molls gap

  • 19-06-2014 9:41pm
    #1
    5p9arw38djv2b4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 245 ✭✭


    Can I please ask if someone who knows Molls Gap can compare the climb from Killarney side to the climb from kenmare? I've managed Killarney but just worried about how the kenmare side for ROK! Anyone got some encouraging words?


Comments

  • #2
    crazy_kenny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 413 ✭✭crazy_kenny


    You should be ok. Not overly steep. I think its around 5 km long. Don't burn yourself out before it or you will pay on the climb.


  • #3
    fixie fox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 519 ✭✭✭fixie fox


    LadyLabyrinth wrote: »
    Can I please ask if someone who knows Molls Gap can compare the climb from Killarney side to the climb from kenmare? I've managed Killarney but just worried about how the kenmare side for ROK! Anyone got some encouraging words?
    The gradient is much more consistent. Not too steep but long.


  • #4
    5p9arw38djv2b4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 245 ✭✭5p9arw38djv2b4


    fixie fox wrote: »
    The gradient is much more consistent. Not too steep but long.

    Does that mean there is no rest spots?? At least with the rise then flat then rise on Killarney side there was a chance to get breathe back... Have to say I'm a bit scared of it!!

    And how does coomakista compare to it?


  • #5
    onimpulse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 350 ✭✭onimpulse


    From memory its similar to the embankment if you're familiar with that?

    Nothing to worry about.


  • #6
    detones
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 964 ✭✭✭detones


    LadyLabyrinth wrote: »
    Can I please ask if someone who knows Molls Gap can compare the climb from Killarney side to the climb from kenmare? I've managed Killarney but just worried about how the kenmare side for ROK! Anyone got some encouraging words?

    Killarney side is far tougher you'll be grand.


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,243 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    Did both sides recently. Killarney side is harder. Pace yourself and get a good rhythm going and you'll be grand


  • #8
    5p9arw38djv2b4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 245 ✭✭5p9arw38djv2b4


    godtabh wrote: »
    Dont both sides recently. Killarney side is harder. Pace yourself and get a good rhythm going and you'll be grand


    Thanks everyone


  • #9
    ZiabR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭ZiabR


    LadyLabyrinth wrote: »
    Does that mean there is no rest spots?? At least with the rise then flat then rise on Killarney side there was a chance to get breathe back... Have to say I'm a bit scared of it!!

    And how does coomakista compare to it?

    You will be ok, there are a few little roads to the left and right as you climb molls gap if you really need to stop for a rest so don't worry. As the others have said, it is not overly steep but it runs for quite awhile.

    Here is a video of last years climb to the top of molls gap just to give you an idea:

    http://www.carrickmacrosscyclingclub.com/video/13-climb-to-top-of-molls-gap-during-2013-ring-of-kerry-cycle


  • #10
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    LadyLabyrinth wrote: »
    Does that mean there is no rest spots?? At least with the rise then flat then rise on Killarney side there was a chance to get breathe back... Have to say I'm a bit scared of it!!

    And how does coomakista compare to it?

    coomakista isn't a bad climb at all, one of those ones where you know you are climbing, but can hold a good pace it would't be as tough as molls from the killarney side

    neither, for that matter is molls from the kenmare side.


    i think what happens is everyone gets so worred by molls their heart rate is through the roof before they even start the climb, meaning they redline as soon as they hit it.

    Moll's isn't a hard climb, relax coming into it, get your rhythm and cadence right and you;ll fly up it. Same for coomakista. i actually prefer the coomakista climb, more fun


Advertisement