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Sportives 2022

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 120 ✭✭doiredoire


    The WLAC sportif takes place on Saturday April 9th in Galway and is promoted by Galway Bay CC. It’s part of Cycling Connacht’s series and has two distances 100k and 160k. To register log onto https://eventmaster.ie/event/KYKbSpnHGx



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,276 ✭✭✭saccades


    Signs are up for the 3 peaks routes, would hotlink a picture but failing to at the mo.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 533 ✭✭✭Mr. Cats


    Was out that way today and the signage is great for Slieve Maan and Shay Elliott to let you know the pain ahead! Markings on road to signal when to slow on descents also. Best of luck to them & hope they get some decent weather.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,314 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    I did the Tour of Flanders sportive yesterday (did the 179k as the full thing has 100k of flat and boring roads from Antwerp to where the climbs start).

    Found it tough but a very enjoyable day. There were over 16000 doing it so felt like you were on Zwift at times. Had to walk two climbs due to people stopping up ahead which was annoying as I thought I could get over all of them, but inevitable on a day like that I guess. Didn't enjoy some of the flatter cobbled sections either. Can't imagine how tough it is to race that course though - I was just trying to get over the climbs and recover in between and didn't even look at average speed until I stopped the ride.

    Well organised with frequent food stops and marshals on every junction (with one dangerous exception near the end) - roads not quite closed but no sections with traffic.

    Not great weather - stayed dry but cold and a horrible northerly wind. The last 10k into Oudenaarde was the worst - straight into the wind on the longest false flat I've ever been on. Today feels a bit calmer but if not then it could impact the race today as I don't see how you could stay away solo into that.

    Would definitely recommend doing it for anyone considering it.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,317 ✭✭✭Mercian Pro


    Closer to home (and to this parish!), did the VCB sportif yesterday from Balrothery. Very well organised and marshalled and a nice testing route back and forth through NCD. I had nearly forgotten how enjoyable sportives can be and how some can be really friendly and great value.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,311 ✭✭✭koutoubia


    Thanks MP.

    If yourself or WA or anybody else who did it have any suggestions to what we can improve on it would be very welcome via pm.

    Thanks all for showing up. We were absolutley chuffed at the turnout and was great that we had no incidents that we know off.

    Ta again!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,824 ✭✭✭beggars_bush


    Meant to be doing Cliffs of Moher cycle this Saturday, thinking of withdrawing as I suffered an ankle tendon injury last week. don't know was it a combination of over training with the cycling and then an awkward step somewhere or other cause.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,824 ✭✭✭beggars_bush


    Selling my entry for cliffs of moher if anyone is interested



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,205 ✭✭✭dinneenp


    I have one ticket for the cliffs of Moher this Saturday but cannot make it. Cost me €50 plus booking fee selling for €30



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,824 ✭✭✭beggars_bush


    they won't let me transfer the ticket this close to the event unfortunately



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,205 ✭✭✭dinneenp


    I just contacted them and they said the said. Insurance reasons.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,523 ✭✭✭✭dastardly00


    I signed up just there now for the 160 km 😁



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,796 ✭✭✭✭retalivity


    Whats the story with the Galway classic, is it a 'race' or a sportive? Or are there 2 separate events on subsequent weekends? Website is a bit all over the shop



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,523 ✭✭✭✭dastardly00


    From what I understand, the "Galway Classic" and "Galway Classic Mna" on May 15th are Cycling Ireland races. And then "Ride the Classic" on Saturday 21st is a sportive.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 765 ✭✭✭6ix


    I know a few Boardsies enjoyed previous editions, so just a heads up that the Leitrim Glens Sportive is back on the calendar for 2022, taking place on Sunday August 7th. They're offering four routes - 200km, 150km, 100km and 40km. Full details and registration via leitrimglens.com.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 Lisacarry1


    Hi is this ticket still available?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 Lisacarry1


    Hi is this ticket still available?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,504 ✭✭✭Gerry


    Maynooth Velo Abu will be running again this year, route is around north kildare / south meath, same as that used in 2019. 100k and 65k options.

    Still at planning stages but date set at 18th September CI.

    Post edited by Gerry on


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,581 ✭✭✭uberwolf




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,144 ✭✭✭Benny Cake


    Anybody have a spare or unused ticket for the ring of beara cycle?



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25 Asdaman


    Due to change of travel plans, I have a spare Ring of Kerry ticket that I'm willing to transfer to someone? 50EUR.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 Lisacarry1


    Hi is this ticket still available?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25 Asdaman


    Yes it is...PM me :)



  • Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 41,927 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    You have posted this question a number of times and each time I'm wondering which sportive you are referring to. I assume others have the same confusion.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,690 ✭✭✭DeepBlue


    One of the lads in my club has a ticket for the 140k. It seems it can be transferred up to the 25th April. If you're still interested I can ping him and see if he still has it.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 Lisacarry1


    Hi

    Apologies I must of accidentally send it 3 times. I am looking for a ticket for ride dingle on the 23rd of April?



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,581 ✭✭✭uberwolf


    September is the answer via cycling ireland calendar



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,796 ✭✭✭✭keane2097


    Looking for a ROB ticket here also if that one is still going spare



  • Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 41,927 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    make sure to keep an eye on the Cycling Adverts forum in case sportive tickets are up for sale there: https://www.boards.ie/categories/cycling-adverts (and I'm seeing a few!)



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,144 ✭✭✭Benny Cake


    Yes please! Tried to pm you but your profile is private, send me one and we can make arrangements



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 235 ✭✭as_mo_bhosca


    I've 2 entries for ring of beara. 140km, start in Kenmare.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 GalwayClassic


    Bang on! Our main event is the Galway Classic men’s and women’s races, this year held on May 15th. In European “classics” style we also run a sportive on the same course to give all cyclists a flavour of the race route. Typically the sportive is the day before however calendar restrictions meant we had to move it to May 21st. 3 route options, 70/100/150km! 3 food stops and a well earned BBQ&Beer afterwards!

    Sign up at www.ridetheclassic.com



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 186 ✭✭DonegalBay


    Thanks to anyone who attended the Donegal Bay Spring Sportive today. Got a nice day even if the wind made it tough at times. Already planning for next year.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 335 ✭✭AxleAddict


    Great to be back after the two year hiatus - it's a lovely, challenging route and another windy one for sure (although I felt it was more of a side-wind at times rather than the relentless, full-on headwind of 2019). Arrived back at HQ in much better shape this time around and even managed to start topping up my cyclists tan lines with a wee bit of sunburn too :) Thanks to all the folks who volunteer their time and effort for events such as this.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,123 ✭✭✭mr spuckler


    Are many doing the Orwell Randonnee this weekend? I'd been well on course for it in March but a recent bout of Covid means I'll be doing the shorter distance and just hoping to get through ok 😕



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 725 ✭✭✭Keep_Her_Lit


    The Orwell Randonnee Lite route was showing Sold Out this morning, so you won't be stuck for company. Signed up for the longer route myself, though I may have bitten off more than I can chew ...

    Meanwhile, the weather forecast is almost perfect. Almost. No rain at all for the next 7 days ... except on Saturday afternoon! Fingers crossed that will change over the next few days.




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,123 ✭✭✭mr spuckler


    I'd signed up for the longer one too when it opened up but whatever chance I have of stumbling through the short one, the long one is currently well beyond me! We got incredible weather the last time I did it 3 or 4 years ago and I knew that wasn't likely to be repeated.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 335 ✭✭Drake66


    The weather for Saturday is looking better for Saturday now. Potentially a few light showers but not much wind which is great.

    I have signed up for the first time. I did a recon of lake drive the other day. It's going to be interesting doing that and then the Sally gap again after so many kilometers in the legs



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 135 ✭✭terminator74


    I'm doing the lite version this Saturday - looking forward to it (or at least finishing it). I've only started training on the bike again the last 4 weeks so its felt like cramming for an exam!. I've cycled Lake Drive a couple of times the last few weeks and can't say I'm a fan - its up and down/undulating profile can hinder momentum. Fingers crossed the weather gods are with us.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,123 ✭✭✭mr spuckler


    Yeah I've found that Lake Drive really saps the legs alright, the food (mainly Haribos) stop at the end of it is very welcome!



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 552 ✭✭✭lissard


    To be honest it's only the first 145km that are tough, after that it's fine :-)



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,123 ✭✭✭mr spuckler


    Once you haven't lost your burger ticket/voucher 😐️



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,376 ✭✭✭✭billyhead


    The Randonee us a good event. It's known as Wicklow 200 without the flat bits so if you're doing that aswell it's ideal preparation. How far is the wall into it this time around? Make sure you are in the right gear for it otherwise you will be going backwards.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    I'll be starting my 7th Randonee on Saturday. It's a toughie, but in a perverse way, I've always enjoyed it.

    One year was particularly satisfying. I overtook another cyclist on the wall.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    As far as I can make out, the wall starts at about 27kms., maybe 27.2.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 725 ✭✭✭Keep_Her_Lit


    The ridewithgps route indicates that the steepest section of The Wall has a 12.3% gradient. It's definitely steeper than that. As billyhead says, if you're not in the right gear when the gradient kicks up, you could get caught out and end up grinding to a halt. Indeed, there's a risk of grinding to a halt even if you are in the right gear. It ain't called The Wall for nothin!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,001 ✭✭✭simonrooneyzaga


    I will be starting my first randonee on Saturday, building up to the Wicklow 200 then ultimately the letape in July. Looking forward to it. Have had plenty of 70k spins with a decent whack of Wicklow climbing the past month on the back of a good winter on trainer road. Would have liked to have had a hilly 100k under the belt by now but finding fatherhood getting in the way of 3 hr + spins!!!



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 725 ✭✭✭Keep_Her_Lit


    I'm looking forward to it too. I did it in 2011 & 2012 and Orwell Wheelers did a great job on those occasions. The organisation was spot on, very professional, while maintaining a very friendly and informal atmosphere. You could really sense that the club put their stamp on it and that you weren't being fleeced by some corporate outfit. The grub afterwards was top notch! So good luck to Orwell Wheelers too, I hope it's a good day for the club.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 748 ✭✭✭Paul_Mc1988


    I did it in 2018 or 19. Hardest cycle I ever done. Alot of climbing. I can still remember the cake at the foodstop, amazing would be an understatement. The burger fresh of the BBQ at end was great too. Most rewarding sportive I've ever done. Would highly recommend. Would do it this year myself but at 97kg I'd probably die.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,429 ✭✭✭✭loyatemu


    only the top half of the wall is on the route, I'd have said the steepest bit is at the very bottom, it's got to be 20%+ (though in fairness the bottom half is then easier after that first bit).



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