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Wicklow 200 2015
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My first time doing the W200 yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it. Fair play to all the volunteers & marshals you all did a fantastic job! Didn't mind Slieve Mann or Shay Elliot, it was the drag out of Avoca that hurt me the most, that and the last 20k or so. Like many others had to chuckle at the fella in the KOM jersey walking up Slieve Mann....what was he thinking when he got dressed in the morning
:). As far as comparing it with the SKT, I found the W200 tougher, that extra bit of distance makes all the difference. Anyway, a fantastic day in the saddle and another one crossed off the list. 0 -
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Bet you're glad now you didn't do the 100!That was one of the best things I've ever done. Next year I will be in better shape. Thanks to the guy at that turn with the nasty up ramp, saved my bacon.
Dont know what all the fuss was about the climbs, it made me so nervous that I wouldn't make it up all of them, I was elated going over the top at the first climb. Stayed on the drops all the way down, index finger feathering the brakes. My eyes watered up and my hands cramped up. On the next descent I relaxed my elbows, wrists and grip on the bars, really enjoyed that.
(Didn't spot you at all - don't know whether you were ahead or me or behind me).0 -
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Many of those taking part wouldn't be club members and would only ride in a group at events such as this. Those travelling such as yourself would generally be travelling as a group or would be club members if travelling solo. I'm sure if you did a sportive in NI, there would be a lot not calling holes/cars either.Jim Stynes wrote: »Serious question. Do groups down south not call out holes, cars etc? Any of the groups I jumped into it was only the ones from the north calling the hazards!
In saying that, I did notice that the NI clubs were particularly disciplined (and do yous never get tired of talking? Mother of Jesus, it was non stop at times!
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Jim Stynes wrote: »Serious question. Do groups down south not call out holes, cars etc? Any of the groups I jumped into it was only the ones from the north calling the hazards!
We do it as gaeilge... 0 -
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My first time doing the W200 yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it. Fair play to all the volunteers & marshals you all did a fantastic job! Didn't mind Slieve Mann or Shay Elliot, it was the drag out of Avoca that hurt me the most, that and the last 20k or so. Like many others had to chuckle at the fella in the KOM jersey walking up Slieve Mann....what was he thinking when he got dressed in the morning:). As far as comparing it with the SKT, I found the W200 tougher, that extra bit of distance makes all the difference. Anyway, a fantastic day in the saddle and another one crossed off the list.
Probably hadn't a clue, at least I hope he didn't!0 -
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Wishbone Ash wrote: »Bet you're glad now you didn't do the 100!
(Didn't spot you at all - don't know whether you were ahead or me or behind me).
Yes the 100 would have been a waste, thanks for the push.
Was all set to go at 7, but had a sun cream malfunction, so headed back to the car with my 2 amigos. We then cycled almost into Bray till we discovered our error. Got going eventually. The hills were tough but fine. Need some more practice with the descents.
I had a flask of porridge and a flask of coffee for you, but in the excitement I forgot to post on FB or send you a message. So I ate the lot.0 -
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