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Everesting Ticknock - July 2017

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    #212
    Alek
    Registered Users Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    Thanks WA! I am already in contact with the kind messenger :)


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    #213
    The Noble Nudge
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    Might be available for sweeping duty Thursday.....Will confirm. Phone number pm'd to you.
    Alek you should be resting.


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    #214
    Daveoshea_
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭Daveoshea_


    Hi Alex,

    Best of luck on Friday, we are traveling to visit family Friday so doubtful I'll be available to pop over !
    Looks like you have plenty of mates on board to ride a bit and add to the craic of it ...that was in large part what made it fun for me !
    It also looks like you have plenty training in the legs so my advise would be to do what you always do (ie. don't be changing gear, food ect...the only unknown should be the meters accent) and don't assume it will get really tough at a certain stage as you might get what you wish for !
    I would rather be thinking " I've done the training, this is going to go very well and be very enjoyable and then it will ! If it does get tough you will be able to dig deep as youv'e done the training anyway ! 
    I would advise to minimize the stops as time will add up quickly when you stop !
    Keep her lite, and may the road rise to meet you  !

    Dave

    https://www.strava.com/activities/380842068


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    #215
    Alek
    Registered Users Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    Cheers Dave, I really appreciate advice from the man who has been there and done that. I am not afraid of it now, the overall feeling is that I just want it to be over already ;) Of course 6000m+ is uncharted waters for me, but I know there will be someone around to pull me from the depths if I start sinking! I also have my secret motivational trick that I can't share yet (or else it won't work) but it has helped me a few times in the past.

    BTW, on MB200 I met a very friendly chap (Andreu?) that was doing the Everesting with you - following his advice I'll take a few ibuprofens with me... he had to stop around 7000m due to back pain.


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    #216
    P_1
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    Didn't think I'd be able to make it butility now it looks like I'll be able to pop along to lend my support, bring some supplies and do a few legs


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    #217
    P_1
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    What size tires are you using btw? I have a load of 32er tubes that I'm now no longer going to need


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    #218
    Alek
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    GP4000II 28mm, roughly 31mm on the rim. What is a 32er?


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    #219
    P_1
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    Alek wrote: »
    GP4000II 28mm, roughly 31mm on the rim. What is a 32er?

    Hybrid size


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    #220
    Alek
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    Right, I get it now. Thanks, but have plenty spare tubes myself :)


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    #221
    25sean
    Registered Users Posts: 988 ✭✭✭25sean


    Fair play Alek and best of luck, you'll be flying for the CX season!!!


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    #222
    Alek
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    you'll be flying for the CX season

    I doubt so, totally different kind of effort... but we'll see ;)


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    #223
    The tax man
    Registered Users Posts: 4,557 ✭✭✭The tax man


    Pine needles have cleared up a good deal since last up there. Maybe a small section just before the corner may need a quick sweep but otherwise there's a clear path under the trees.
    Forgot about the club league Thursday so won't be able to make it up. Hope to drop by Friday. ☺


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    #224
    Alek
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    Great, thanks for the update Taxman. I'll go there tomorrow nevertheless , to check things out.


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    #225
    Lusk_Doyle
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    Alek wrote: »
    Great, thanks for the update Taxman. I'll go there tomorrow nevertheless , to check things out.

    Why not ring the local council, tell them what you are going to be doing, and ask them if there is any chance of sending one of the street sweeper trucks up that way tomorrow?

    Also, I will see you on Friday morning. I've decided to give myself the day off to cycle over and do a few ascents with you.


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    #226
    godtabh
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    Lusk_Doyle wrote: »
    Why not ring the local council, tell them what you are going to be doing, and ask them if there is any chance of sending one of the street sweeper trucks up that way tomorrow?

    Also, I will see you on Friday morning. I've decided to give myself the day off to cycle over and do a few ascents with you.

    Dont think a street sweep truck could physically get up there


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    #227
    Lusk_Doyle
    Registered Users Posts: 4,338 ✭✭✭Lusk_Doyle


    godtabh wrote: »
    Dont think a street sweep truck could physically get up there

    That bad, huh? I might have to change my "few ascents" pledge so...


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    #228
    godtabh
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    Lusk_Doyle wrote: »
    That bad, huh? I might have to change my "few ascents" pledge so...

    Just the vehicle the use. Not powerful enough


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    #229
    ThisRegard
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    The guys might be laughing until next week too.
    - Hey Mick, this lad rang and asked us to sweep the leaves and twigs out from under the trees, in a forest!


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    #230
    Alek
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    Guys, I need to visit my son's school tomorrow at 12. I'll be on Ticknock for some sweeping between 10 and 11ish so.


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    #231
    68 lost souls
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    I am bikeless this week unfortunately , its in the shop getting a job done until Friday at some stage. I will try and get out to you at some stage if its ready to be picked up in time, will likely be towards the end of the day though.


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    #232
    P_1
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    Is the road up that way doable on a road bike lads?


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    #233
    adocholiday
    Registered Users Posts: 1,853 ✭✭✭adocholiday


    Hi all,

    Slightly off topic but you guys would be in the know. Anyone know what time the car park closes at at Ticknock? The internet is telling me 8pm but I was there the other evening and plenty of people just setting off after I burst myself getting back to the car for 8!


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    #234
    Alek
    Registered Users Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    I think I've seen a sign with 10pm at the lower gate, but I'm not 100% sure.
    Is the road up that way doable on a road bike lads?

    Jaysus, I hope so!!

    :D


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    #235
    dragratchet
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    the car park closes at 10 in the summer, though i was up there at 9:50 last night and there were still plenty of parked cars up there. the pine-needles arent too bad at the moment, there are lines you can ride where there arent any at all. just the one or two big forest bends you'd need to take care on..


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    #236
    irishrover99
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    Alek wrote: »
    Guys, I need to visit my son's school tomorrow at 12. I'll be on Ticknock for some sweeping between 10 and 11ish so.

    I'll be there for about 10.15 tomorrow. I have an oul broken sweeping brush that fits in my bag.

    On Friday I'll also be there about 6.30am all going to plan for a few reps before work and then again as previous planned about 10am. I'll have about an hour and 15 mins before work so we can get about 10 reps in.

    I might pop along with the kids after work
    and have our Friday McDonald's up there. I'll bring along a Big Mac for you :)


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    #237
    Alek
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    Irishrover, what can I say, you're a star!


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    #238
    godtabh
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    What time do you plan to finish on Friday?

    I'll be there in the morning for a bit and maybe in the evening depending on when you finish.

    Do you need a lift home (not sure if I can help with that though!)


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    #239
    Alek
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    The plan is to finish between 9 and 10pm. Technically I need a lift (with all the stuff) but somehow I haven't thought of it yet! If it won't suit anyone I'll just order a taxi to the lower gate :)


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    #240
    irishrover99
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    Alek wrote: »
    The plan is to finish between 9 and 10pm. Technically I need a lift (with all the stuff) but somehow I haven't thought of it yet! If it won't suit anyone I'll just order a taxi to the lower gate :)

    Won't be able to give you a lift home but if it's nothing to expensive you could stash it and I'd grab it over the weekend


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    #241
    Alek
    Registered Users Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    Well, there will be a spare wheel and some tools... but worry not, I'll organize something.


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