Orwell Randonnee 2018

fergalos

Folks

The waiting is over - just to let you know that the Orwell Randonnee is back again this year.
The event is open for registration at the following link https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-randonnee-2018-tickets-42215161685, details are also available on the club website.

Looking forward to seeing you on the day to take on what is one of the toughest events in the leisure calendar.

One critical thing to remember is the Carrot Cake will be making an appearance again this year.

Eamonnator

My favourite event of the year, even though it includes THE WALL!!!!
You didn't mention burgers?

Wishbone Ash

Bummer - working that day!

RacoonQueen

Been threatening to do this for a couple of years. Maybe this will be the year...I'm a bit of a fairweather cyclist, can yee look after the weather?

Daroxtar

I'm in!!
One of the best days out last year, despite the atrocious headwind up the Sally Gap the last time.

WA, pull a sickie

py

Was a great event last year, grueling but great.

magicbastarder

Daroxtar wrote: »

WA, pull a sickie

if it was anyone else, i'd say 'hah. he'll probably end up doing that on the wall'.

but instead, i have to awkwardly shoehorn that in.

andy69

I'm in :cool:. Can't wait....always a great event!!

Chumpski

andy69 wrote: »

I'm in :cool:. Can't wait....always a great event!!

I’d love to ride this... gutted... can’t make it. Will have to do it unofficially another time course looks epic!

Paul_Mc1988

Signed up for the long one. Hoping its not outside my ability but have some time to train.

Longest ride to date is 100k with 950 meters elevation.

fergalos

Eamonnator wrote: »

My favourite event of the year, even though it includes THE WALL!!!!
You didn't mention burgers?

Don’t worry - The Burgers are back again this year.

fergalos

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Been threatening to do this for a couple of years. Maybe this will be the year...I'm a bit of a fairweather cyclist, can yee look after the weather?

This is your year to do it, we have put a request in for the weather but not sure how successful we will be.

lissard

Just signed up again, best event of the year in my experience . Hopefully Mother Nature can oblige by not blowing a gale down from the Sally Gap on the last ascent, nearly finished me last year!

Mercian Pro

fergalos wrote: »

Don’t worry - The (Gourmet) Burgers are back again this year.

On the assumption that you couldn't possibly go back to the "basic" version, I'm in again this year

Eamonnator

Mercian Pro wrote: »

On the assumption that you couldn't possibly go back to the "basic" version, I'm in again this year

Me too.

fergalos

lissard wrote: »

Just signed up again, best event of the year in my experience . Hopefully Mother Nature can oblige by not blowing a gale down from the Sally Gap on the last ascent, nearly finished me last year!

I'm glad you feel that this is the best event of the year and that you are coming back for another year. We have put in the request to Mother to be nice on the Climbs, not sure of our level of influence😂

mr spuckler

signed up now with a couple of mates, it'll be the toughest cycle I've done in a few years and am very much looking forward to it

lukegjpotter

Live Pictures of The Wall

https://twitter.com/CyclingHubTV/status/966570648909811712

Wishbone Ash

lukegjpotter wrote: »

Live Pictures of The Wall

https://twitter.com/CyclingHubTV/status/966570648909811712

....except that The Wall is about quarter the width of that and leaves one very susceptible to getting 'boxed in' if arriving with a group.

GabbaTheHutt

Hi all,
I was talking to one of the Orwell Randonnee committee today and apparently it is filling up quickly! If anyone is still on the fence about signing up do it soon and spread the word:)

He also said he is guaranteeing better weather this year;)

Macy0161

GabbaTheHutt wrote:

Hi all, I was talking to one of the Orwell Randonnee committee today and apparently it is filling up quickly! If anyone is still on the fence about signing up do it soon and spread the word

Ok, that was enough for me to commit for my debut!

fergalos

If you are thinking of entering - I would advise you to get your entry in soon, the numbers are coming in quickly and you don't want to miss out on what is possibly one of the toughest events in the Leisure events calendar.

fat bloke

Signed up for this during the week but dia anyone know what time it actually rolls out at? It doesn't seem to say anywhere that I can see

fergalos

fat bloke wrote: »

Signed up for this during the week but dia anyone know what time it actually rolls out at? It doesn't seem to say anywhere that I can see

Hi

The actual start is at 09.00 - an email will be sent out to all cyclists later this evening or tomorrow with the final details of sign on etc.

Wishbone Ash

Why was it moved from it's normal Saturday?

(I'm just jealous because it now falls on my weekend to work. )

fergalos

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Why was it moved from it's normal Saturday?

(I'm just jealous because it now falls on my weekend to work. )

It has been on the May bank holiday weekend for a while now.

Wishbone Ash

fergalos wrote: »

It has been on the May bank holiday weekend for a while now.

Yes - I suppose if the Bank Holiday is well into May it won't work for me. I thought it was always on the last Saturday in April.

P_1

Is this sold out? The Eventbrite page is saying sales ended.

C3PO

P_1 wrote: »

Is this sold out? The Eventbrite page is saying sales ended.

Seems to be - just tried to enter myself.

P_1

C3PO wrote: »

Seems to be - just tried to enter myself.

Bugger

ED E

I'm not sure it didnt time out to allow the organisers to print out the sign in etc. There's an email on the page, worth touching base just in case they can sort you as theres no on the day registration.

ED E

Entries for the Orwell Randonnee this weekend are now closed and the waiting list is also full. We will NOT be taking entries on the day

^

Paul_Mc1988

I have an entry that i may not be able to use if my new rear derailleur does not arrive. If that's the case how do i transfer my entry to someone else?

Milk_Tray

Paul_Mc1988 wrote: »

I have an entry that i may not be able to use if my new rear derailleur does not arrive. If that's the case how do i transfer my entry to someone else?

I'd buy of you if you can transfer..

Whyner

I've an entry for the full that I can't use, selling at cost price, E35. First PM secures

Paul_Mc1988

Milk_Tray wrote:

I'd buy of you if you can transfer..

I got the bike sorted in the end so im gonna give it a bash. Just out of curiosity how long do people expect to do it in. My legs have a fear of hills so im hoping for about 6.5 hours

wanderer 22

Paul_Mc1988 wrote: »

I got the bike sorted in the end so im gonna give it a bash. Just out of curiosity how long do people expect to do it in. My legs have a fear of hills so im hoping for about 6.5 hours

I would guess close to 6 hours for me.

Eamonnator

I did it in 5.50 moving, 6.12 total, last year.

Luxman

It’s doesnt close until 6pm. I might use all 9 hours🀓

mr spuckler

I'm only concerned with finishing in ok nick, not what my time is! I felt like sh1t on my last training spin after building very nicely so far this year so just want to feel ok after it

Milk_Tray

What should I expect at this tomorrow? I got a last minute ticket but have never done an event like this only normal weekend cycles...

Paul_Mc1988

Milk_Tray wrote:

What should I expect at this tomorrow? I got a last minute ticket but have never done an event like this only normal weekend cycles...

Im in the same boat. 1300 meters of climbing is the most ive done in a single ride and this is double. My plan is to try keep the Hr at 175 on the climbs and just tip away steady as she goes.

Wishbone Ash

Paul_Mc1988 wrote: »

Im in the same boat. 1300 meters of climbing is the most ive done in a single ride and this is double. My plan is to try keep the Hr at 175 on the climbs and just tip away steady as she goes.

Also bear in mind that, although not a climb as such, the Lakeshore drive is very energy sapping. Take it easy there and leave something in reserve for the second ascent to the Sally Gap.

ED E

Milk_Tray wrote: »

What should I expect at this tomorrow? I got a last minute ticket but have never done an event like this only normal weekend cycles...

Paul_Mc1988 wrote: »

Im in the same boat. 1300 meters of climbing is the most ive done in a single ride and this is double. My plan is to try keep the Hr at 175 on the climbs and just tip away steady as she goes.

Randonee Light takes a shortcut midway through. It will be signposted and marshalls will be calling it out in advance. When you're getting close see how you feel and if its taking a lot from you veer off to the Light. That saves you a small number of KMs but a good 500m of climb.

PS: Eat well at the foodstop. Suncream suncream suncream.

Eamonnator

Milk_Tray wrote: »

What should I expect at this tomorrow? I got a last minute ticket but have never done an event like this only normal weekend cycles...

Mind The Wall.

Wishbone Ash

ED E wrote: »

..Suncream suncream suncream.

It's normally pissing rain, cold, hail stones, sleet, side winds, headwinds etc.

Whyner

ED E wrote: »

Randonee Light takes a shortcut midway through. It will be signposted and marshalls will be calling it out in advance. When you're getting close see how you feel and if its taking a lot from you veer off to the Light. That saves you a small number of KMs but a good 500m of climb.

PS: Eat well at the foodstop. Suncream suncream suncream.

Splits much earlier, something like 18k

Mercian Pro

Daroxtar wrote: »

I'm in!!

See you in the morning D. I'll be in Swordsie rather than Boardsie gear. Go easy on me as I'm nursing a few wounds from last weekend 🀕

The Ging and I

ED E wrote: »

Randonee Light takes a shortcut midway through. It will be signposted and marshalls will be calling it out in advance. When you're getting close see how you feel and if its taking a lot from you veer off to the Light. That saves you a small number of KMs but a good 500m of climb.

PS: Eat well at the foodstop. Suncream suncream suncream.

Is it really that tasty

ED E

Whyner wrote: »

Splits much earlier, something like 18k

Derp, you're correct.

Milk_Tray

Ah so there’s stops throughout ? That’s make it a bit more manageable