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Sneem Sportive 30th August 2014

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  • 25-08-2014 9:49am
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    Power10
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭


    Has anyone entered for the Sneem Sportive next saturday?

    there was supposed to be 3 routes - 143k 100k and 30 or 40k. I believe the 143k has been cancelled - possibly due to lack of interest...

    the 100k is a decent trip with a few tough climbs...over 1700m climbing all in...


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    funnights74
    Registered Users Posts: 1,952 ✭✭✭funnights74


    Power10 wrote: »
    Has anyone entered for the Sneem Sportive next saturday?

    there was supposed to be 3 routes - 143k 100k and 30 or 40k. I believe the 143k has been cancelled - possibly due to lack of interest...

    the 100k is a decent trip with a few tough climbs...over 1700m climbing all in...

    I saw the notices for this on the RoK and was very interested but work got in the way, hell of a course, the 2 "ballaghs"would test the best of riders,the event jersey looks fairly decent as well.It's on next years to-do list.


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    Power10
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭Power10


    Reluctantly (due to the €55 entry) I have signed up...


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    Power10
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭Power10


    Sneem Sportive - 30 August 2014

    We are writing to advise you of some changes to the Sneem Sportive which you have entered.

    The entry fee into the 100km event has now been reduced to €45.00 so we will be providing you with an immediate refund of the difference. This amount will be refunded to the Credit Card / Debit Card which was used to make your entry in the next 24 hours.

    In addition to the above and due to factors outside our control we have no option but to cancel the 143km event and the 32km event. As a result there will only be one event which will take place on the day – The Sneem Sportive 100km.

    The 100km Sneem Sportive Route

    The 100km Sneem Sportive will take in some of the most spectacular mountain passes and scenery in Co Kerry. Starting at the fantastic setting of the Sneem Hotel the event will take the following route – Sneem Hotel – Blackwater Bridge – Ballaghbeama Gap – Ballaghisheen – Lissatinnig Bridge – Waterville – Caherdaniel – Castle Cove – Sneem Hotel.


    Full details including the route and elevation can be viewed here – Sneem Sportive 100km Route.

    Feed & Aid Stations

    There will be water / feed stations located at the following points – 40km & 70km (note: due to the nature of some narrow road sections in this event the feed stations may be located a couple of km either side of these points). We will be stocking water, bananas, fruit cake, nuts and pretzels at these locations.


    Event Registration Location

    Sneem Hotel, Golden’s Cove, Sneem, Co Kerry.


    Event Registration Times:

    Friday 29 August 2014 – 7.00pm – 9.00pm

    Saturday 30 August 2014 – 7.30am – 9.30am


    At registration you only have to give your surname and upon signing in you will receive your timing chip and final event instructions. If you are entitled to an event jersey you will also receive this upon registration.

    Event Start Time

    The event will be a mass start event and all participants will roll out from the Sneem Hotel at 10.00am.

    We look forward to seeing you in Sneem next weekend for the Sneem Sportive 100km event.

    If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us on this email address.


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    kayaksurfbum
    Registered Users Posts: 700 ✭✭✭kayaksurfbum


    Is this a for profit event? or is there a charity involved?


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    Yarisbob
    Registered Users Posts: 128 ✭✭Yarisbob


    We stayed at the Sneem Hotel a few years back - The owner was a really nice bloke & a very keen cyclist

    Is it him thats putting it all together I wonder ..? If it is it will be a great event !


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    Power10
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭Power10


    no charity as far as I can see...
    they have reduced the price to 45...includes a jersey, a buff and a few goodies.

    seems to be run/organised by a UK but this could well be just for administration


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    stampydmonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 2,359 ✭✭✭stampydmonkey


    Power10 wrote: »
    no charity as far as I can see...
    they have reduced the price to 45...includes a jersey, a buff and a few goodies.

    seems to be run/organised by a UK but this could well be just for administration

    Ya in for it too. Fair play to them returning money..its rare enough. Haven't cycled in a while so should be interesting to say the least....


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    boege
    Registered Users Posts: 469 ✭✭boege


    stampydmonkey wrote: »
    Ya in for it too. Fair play to them returning money..its rare enough. Haven't cycled in a while so should be interesting to say the least....

    Sportif prices have risen significantly over past few years and I personally cut back this year, as when you add in petrol and grub it becomes an expensive day out. Suspect I am not alone and would wonder if price drop is to get more interest.

    I will continue to support certain events (to a point) at current costs where charitable causes involved.

    Route looks interesting but unfortunately not for me at that price. Suspect this is a purely commercial venture to stimulate other business, interesting development and curious to see how it works out. Shades of SkyRide!


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