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.