Boardsie hill climb challenge 2018 - Howth TT

wanderer 22

So after some discussion here

It's proposed to run a hill climb up this segement on Sunday March 25th at 10 am (open to suggestions on this)

Timing will be by means of Strava....eh, not sure else what else needs to be said, think that's all!

So, who's in?

Glass Prison 1214

Sunday's are reserved exclusively for road racing for me, I'll be busy getting my backside handed to me at the Des Hanlon!

So I will be handing over the title to someone else for this year!

magicbastarder

if it's howth, the only debate would be village side or sutton side.

wanderer 22

I would guess people are more likely to be blocked by pedestrians/traffic if going from village side?

Lusk_Doyle

magicbastarder wrote: »

if it's howth, the only debate would be village side or sutton side.

Or village side up to the right of the church!

wanderer 22

Glass Prison 1214 wrote: »

Sunday's are reserved exclusively for road racing for me, I'll be busy getting my backside handed to me at the Des Hanlon!

So I will be handing over the title to someone else for this year!

Dang. If that's the case for others, maybe Saturday is better? Otherwise you can have a crack at it later that day (an advantage of timing via strava)

daragh_

Probably Racing. If not I’ll show up.

magicbastarder

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

Or village side up to the right of the church!

well, it is a hill climb challenge. a challenge needs to be a challenge.

magicbastarder

daragh_ wrote: »

Probably Racing. If not I’ll show up.

this *is* a race.

daragh_

magicbastarder wrote: »

this *is* a race.

First IVCA race of the year I think. I only get so many passes and must use them wisely.

rodneyTrotter.

I’m in , Sutton side up would surely make sense . No traffic lights etc

LollipopJimmy

I'm away that weekend, if it's decided to go on the Saturday I'd do it early to give you all a laugh at my time

Idleater

I'm out of the country that weekend (25th), but like last year I'll post a "right I'd better start training" effort in the following week or two.

Glass Prison 1214

colm18 wrote: »

Otherwise you can have a crack at it later that day (an advantage of timing via strava)

Later that day? :eek:

You've got a sense of humour Colm, the chances of me doing the Des (150k) and then cycling the 55k round trip to Howth later that day are slim!

wanderer 22

Glass Prison 1214 wrote: »

Later that day? :eek:

You've got a sense of humour Colm, the chances of me doing the Des (150k) and then cycling the 55k round trip to Howth later that day are slim!

It'll give the rest of us a chance ;-)

Chips Lovell

I'm up for it. May not be able to make it for 10 but should be able to tackle it later in the day if not.

Galego

I am in. I am likely to come last too!

Derrydingle

daragh_ wrote:

First IVCA race of the year I think. I only get so many passes and must use them wisely.

Are the races for the ivca listed yet?

daragh_

Derrydingle wrote: »

Are the races for the ivca listed yet?

No. I’m guessing from last years.

The Noble Nudge

Where we to have a downhill version Colm?

wanderer 22

What's 'downhill'? I'll leave that up to you to organise you nutter

The Noble Nudge

colm18 wrote: »

What's 'downhill'? I'll leave that up to you to organise you nutter

Ah I'm up to my eyes training...more a summer thing i would imagine;):cool:

Chips Lovell

How's everyone's training going?

wanderer 22

Uh oh. I meant to delete this thread.

rodneyTrotter.

Baron de Charlus wrote: »

How's everyone's training going?

Go up there a fair bit . Struggling to break 9mins in training with the wind lately blowing the wrong way . Should be nearer 8min , so not great

wanderer 22

I sense apathy (mainly from myself). Anyone still up for this? I haven't actually cycled up a hill fast in about 6 months so potential embarrassment awaits.

Chips Lovell

I'm still going to do it.

wanderer 22

Cool. I'll give it a bash 10am Sunday - https://www.strava.com/segments/7312602

retalivity

If im back before darkness on sunday ill give it a go.

Alek

A long ride in different direction planned on Sunday....

irishrover99

I've 357 km done this year.
Can't seem to shake off these flu like symptoms so no chance of me making it.
Maybe next month ill give it a try.

Chips Lovell

Probably be more like 1pm before I can tackle it.

Alek

I've 357 km done this year.

It's just another 2.5 km, c'mon, don't make it such a big deal and give a few good folks satisfaction of beating a top climber :P

irishrover99

Alek wrote: »

It's just another 2.5 km, c'mon, don't make it such a big deal and give a few good folks satisfaction of beating a top climber :P

Its the 20 km from my house to Howth that i wouldn't be able for.
7.58 up there is my best time(with a backpack on) so i'm sure it could be beaten.

magicbastarder

sunday is probably not a good day for me. plus, i've barely put the miles in in the last few weeks or months.
if anyone can think of any more excuses i can use, please suggest them.

rodneyTrotter.

magicbastarder wrote: »

sunday is probably not a good day for me. plus, i've barely put the miles in in the last few weeks or months.
if anyone can think of any more excuses i can use, please suggest them.

Didn’t Shep the collie eat your Garmin ??

magicbastarder

it's worth remembering, folks, that weight is key for hillclimbing.

wear a heavy backpack - the more you weigh, the greater your momentum and kinetic energy, and the more that will help carry you up the hill.

irishrover99

Weepsie wrote: »

My best is 10.01. The symmetry is the best thing about it. A few months ago, I'd have certainly gone up it faster, now, I have rediscovered a fondness of cake and biscuits I'd managed to park for much of last year.

I've put on 4kg since the New Year. After finishing last year really well, a short break off the bike for a rest has turned into a bloody nightmare. Hoping to have a good rest over the weekend and for it also to be alcohol free so i might try Tuesday.

wanderer 22

I've only been up 3 times with wildly varying times of 8:07, 9:55 and 11:26...I reckon I'll be closer to 10 minutes than 8 on Sunday

Alek

My best of 8:04 was wind assisted, it seems

https://mywindsock.com/activity/311511953/

wanderer 22

Alek wrote: »

My best of 8:04 was wind assisted, it seems

https://mywindsock.com/activity/311511953/

Just checked - mine too: https://mywindsock.com/activity/330191761#32205631369/

(I was being chased up the hill by Alek too,good motivation)

Alek

(I was being chased up the hill by Alek too,good motivation)

It wasn't a chase, you've just left me there ...

irishrover99

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Alek

Was there an inyourendo in what I said?

wanderer 22

For those attempting it ; remember it must be from a standing start ;-)

Andy Magic

Sunday would suit me best

secman

colm18 wrote: »

For those attempting it ; remember it must be from a standing start ;-)

Fcuk that so , I'm out ... I wanted to get a run at it from Wexford

wanderer 22

Weepsie wrote: »

Does the segment start after the lights? They can mess up a time rather easily if not

https://www.strava.com/segments/7312602?filter=overall&gender=all

Segment starts just before the cemetery...is there lights there?

Andy Magic

colm18 wrote: »

For those attempting it ; remember it must be from a standing start ;-)

That would be tough as he segment starts when your already climbing. I think there used to be a longer segment but someone reported it as hazardous because of the school.

wanderer 22

I've finished my extensive training for this (once up KIlmashogue this morning) so I'm feeling quietly confident :-P

rodneyTrotter.

I gave it a go today - word of advice save a bit In the tank. From the bend before the car park to the summit is a killer if you’re in the red. Also the wind changes direction