Event Narraghmore Duathlon

shayr

ATC Narraghmore Duathlon Series 2015
Athy Triathlon Club with Narraghmore Community Development Group are hosting the above with race dates in February, March & April 2015
More info available on Athy Trri Club website or via their FB page.
Posted in the event link in the rules but it just takes you to a 2013 events thread.

iwillhtfu

Looks like a good event no affiliation.

TheBazman

I'm quite local so signed up for this as my first duathlon. I think my run times will be average but won't be great on the bike. Don't have a proper road bike as yet but have managed to do the cycle route (20.5km) in around 52-53 minutes in reasonably windy conditions. I know I'll be near the back on the bike section but have to start somewhere I guess.

Chartsengrafs

Came across this myself last week, hope to do the first one. I'm guessing it's pretty flat. Laps on the bike/run?

iwillhtfu

Bike is one loop I assume the run is aswell.

Chartsengrafs

Well I can't ask for more detail than that, thanks!

TheBazman

The run I believe is out and back on one stretch of road

Claude Burgundy

I intend to do the March & April events.

c07

Claude Burgundy wrote: »

I intend to do the March & April events.

Me too... looking forward to it.

king size mars bar

Thinking of doing the feb and April events , looks a good one

TheBazman

Did this today - my first duathlon. Have to say very well organised, well marshalled and great atmosphere.

MD1983

Agreed - very well organised event by Athy Tri Club and the local parish group, decent challenging bike course.

Officer Giggles

Finished my first duathlon in narraghmore today, very well organised, last 4km on the bike is tough

TheBazman

Officer Giggles wrote: »

Finished my first duathlon in narraghmore today, very well organised, last 4km on the bike is tough

Did it aswell, only my second duathlon. The cycle was a bit more difficult today, the wind seemed in our face the whole way.

Officer Giggles

I spent the second half of the cycle waiting on the wind to get behind me but it never changed

shayr

Many thanks to some of the folks on here for supporting our 1st Duathlon Series last race in 3 weeks time

loudymacloud

Hi,

Wondering would this race be a good one for someone doing their first ever Duathlon.

i would be ok on the run but a bit apprehensive on the bike as i would have never been in a racing scenario before. It would be pretty obvious to all that i am a complete novice, but i would not want to get in the way of other more experienced participants.

Officer Giggles

loudymacloud wrote: »

Hi,

Wondering would this race be a good one for someone doing their first ever Duathlon.

i would be ok on the run but a bit apprehensive on the bike as i would have never been in a racing scenario before. It would be pretty obvious to all that i am a complete novice, but i would not want to get in the way of other more experienced participants.

I took part in the last race and it was my first, very well organised event you'll have no problem doing it, the roads are big enough in all stretches to overtake so you won't be in anyone's way

TheBazman

loudymacloud wrote: »

Hi,

Wondering would this race be a good one for someone doing their first ever Duathlon.

i would be ok on the run but a bit apprehensive on the bike as i would have never been in a racing scenario before. It would be pretty obvious to all that i am a complete novice, but i would not want to get in the way of other more experienced participants.

Did the first 2 as my first duathlons - no issues - very well organised. I didnt have a proper road bike so got passed by quite a few, but there are all standards of people at it. Go for it. Only upset that I can't make the next one.

Stevo1983

Signed up for the last race, looking to beat my time from the first event.

boysinblack

Did the last event yesterday for my first time. Every well run event with a challenging bike and run route!

iwillhtfu

boysinblack wrote: »

Did the last event yesterday for my first time. Every well run event with a challenging bike and run route!

I believe the bike route was changed last minute to a slightly shorter hillier route.

boysinblack

iwillhtfu wrote: »

I believe the bike route was changed last minute to a slightly shorter hillier route.

Ya it was ! Was quite hilly for Kildare , so was glad of the training !

Stevo1983

Bike route was changed due to another race taking up part of the road. One more hill added, it wasn't too bad.
Great day out and another well organised event by all involved.