Wicklow 200 2017

easygoing39 · 02-06-2017 07:22AM

2011,the 30th anniversary was the 200 from hell!!!!

Macy0161 · 02-06-2017 08:03AM

Euro Fred wrote: »

I think I might sneak down during the week to the climb that's not Slieve Mann and put up signs saying "Yes, this is Slieve Mann".

Just the one climb?

HivemindXX wrote:

Being able to get a hot shower afterwards in Shoreline was great but I don't know if they have that facility in the GAA club.

The info says yes!

HivemindXX · 02-06-2017 12:35PM

easygoing39 wrote: »

2011,the 30th anniversary was the 200 from hell!!!!

6 years ago! Holy crap. It's clearly going to take a very long time for me to forget that one.

Statler · 02-06-2017 08:47PM

easygoing39 wrote: »

2011,the 30th anniversary was the 200 from hell!!!!

Way too soon for an accurate forecast but YR saying 19.2mm of rain for the day!

https://www.yr.no/place/Ireland/Leinster/County_Wicklow~2960935/long.html

dahat · 02-06-2017 08:55PM

Statler wrote: »

Way too soon for an accurate forecast but YR saying 19.2mm of rain for the day!

https://www.yr.no/place/Ireland/Leinster/County_Wicklow~2960935/long.html

Jaysus...if it's a horrid day I'll do the 100 but I'm hopeful of a decent day with a few showers at the most!

Vincenzo Nibbly · 02-06-2017 08:57PM

Statler wrote: »

Way too soon for an accurate forecast but YR saying 19.2mm of rain for the day!

https://www.yr.no/place/Ireland/Leinster/County_Wicklow~2960935/long.html

That's the day before no?

Statler · 02-06-2017 10:07PM

Vincenzo Nibbly wrote: »

That's the day before no?

Could well have been, it's updated now though so no sign of 19.2mm anymore, still looks like a crap day with 5.9mm of "heavy rain"... Never accurate this far out, I wouldn't pay much attention to a forecast until Tuesday.

lissard · 02-06-2017 10:22PM

Statler wrote: »

Could well have been, it's updated now though so no sign of 19.2mm anymore, still looks like a crap day with 5.9mm of "heavy rain"... Never accurate this far out, I wouldn't pay much attention to a forecast until Tuesday.

The nervous energy people spend worrying about whether it rains or not is just wasted energy. Check the forecast the day before, that one will be accurate and you can make an educated decision on what to wear. Over the course of 8 hours there's always a good chance of some rain in Ireland at this time of year. As long as it's not cold, that's the main thing for me. Last year was wet for the first few hours and then warm for the rest of the day. I brought arm warmers and shoe covers, great at the start but I was cursing them going up Sliamh Maan. Think shorts, jersey and a light rain jacket is the optimal kit at this time of the year.

bbolger · 02-06-2017 10:31PM

Spent the day in Wicklow today on the bike taking in some of the climbs, last long spin before the event.

In the sunshine though Wicklow is beautiful, looking forward to experiencing it again with thousands of others next week.

Macy0161 · 02-06-2017 10:43PM

lissard wrote: »

Think shorts, jersey and a light rain jacket is the optimal kit at this time of the year.

Have my mistral lite ready to make its debut!

Galego · 03-06-2017 07:50AM

Is it paying 60eur for the 100km a mad thing? I have never done it before. Does anyone have a discount code? :-) :-)

Most of you seem to be doing the 200km but for me I don't have the time or legs for the 200km so would have to be the 100km or nothing.

diomed · 04-06-2017 05:58AM

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Perhaps they've done a deal with a photographer like on many of the continental sportives. Unmanned cameras are set up at various points throughout the course and record images of each rider. These images are then automatically emailed to the participant (using their number) and they can choose to purchase. It works very well and the images are usually very professional.

It took photographs a couple of years ago using three cameras and sent them a disk with about 2,000 images. They removed all photos with a car registration visible.
They are looking for photographer volunteers this year. No thanks.

dahat · 05-06-2017 09:37AM

Changed a few things on my 520 before my club spin and got 120km(3.75hrs) with 77% battery remaining at the end so no problems on the 520 front at least.

Michael_Myers · 05-06-2017 11:10AM

dahat wrote: »

Changed a few things on my 520 before my club spin and got 120km(3.75hrs) with 77% battery remaining at the end so no problems on the 520 front at least.

Maximizing Battery Life
Decrease the backlight brightness or shorten the backlight timeout (Using the Backlight).
Select the Smart recording interval (Data Recording Settings).
Turn on the Auto Sleep feature (Using Auto Sleep).
Turn off the Bluetooth wireless feature (Bluetooth® Settings).
Select the GPS setting (Changing the Satellite Setting).

Wishbone Ash · 05-06-2017 11:54AM

Michael_Myers wrote: »

Maximizing Battery Life
Decrease the backlight brightness or shorten the backlight timeout (Using the Backlight).
Select the Smart recording interval (Data Recording Settings).
Turn on the Auto Sleep feature (Using Auto Sleep).
Turn off the Bluetooth wireless feature (Bluetooth? Settings).
Select the GPS setting (Changing the Satellite Setting).

I presume turning off all tones and alerts will help also.

koutoubia · 05-06-2017 12:52PM

I have got my marshalling point. At 158.5 km point.
If anyone wants me to carry anything for them let me know.
Food, drink, tubes, legs etc
I will have a pump!
I will only charge €1 per psi used*. Pretty reasonable I think!

*Thats a Boardsie rate btw.

dahat · 05-06-2017 02:57PM

koutoubia wrote: »

I have got my marshalling point. At 158.5 km point.
If anyone wants me to carry anything for them let me know.
Food, drink, tubes, legs etc
I will have a pump!
I will only charge €1 per psi used*. Pretty reasonable I think!

*Thats a Boardsie rate btw.

I'll have a pair of strong legs please!

Matt Bianco · 05-06-2017 03:48PM

koutoubia wrote: »

I have got my marshalling point. At 158.5 km point.
If anyone wants me to carry anything for them let me know.
Food, drink, tubes, legs etc
I will have a pump!
I will only charge €1 per psi used*. Pretty reasonable I think!

*Thats a Boardsie rate btw.

How long are you posted there for - have been given a 6 1/2 hour slot which is a big increase on the 2 hours last year

koutoubia · 05-06-2017 03:54PM

Matt Bianco wrote:

How long are you posted there for - have been given a 6 1/2 hour slot which is a big increase on the 2 hours last year

From 07.45-13.45.
A long stint.

dahat · 05-06-2017 04:37PM

With a 25km avg over 200km that will give me 8hr timeframe to finish, I'm finding it hard to gauge a finish time with 3000m of climbing possibly. 8hrs is my mark at this stage.

learn · 05-06-2017 05:14PM

Statler wrote: »

Way too soon for an accurate forecast but YR saying 19.2mm of rain for the day!

https://www.yr.no/place/Ireland/Leinster/County_Wicklow~2960935/long.html

http://www.weather-forecast.com/maps/Germany

Beasty · 05-06-2017 08:15PM

koutoubia wrote: »

I have got my marshalling point. At 158.5 km point.

Just after mine. Koutoubia could you sign on for me - I'll probably see you around 20 to 2....

koutoubia · 05-06-2017 08:17PM

Beasty wrote: »

Just after mine. Koutoubia could you sign on for me - I'll probably see you around 20 to 2....

There will be no signing on. Just a straight drive down the M1-M50-M11 and some selfies to prove I was there!

Beasty · 05-06-2017 08:21PM

koutoubia wrote: »

There will be no signing on. Just a straight drive down the M1-M50-M11 and some selfies to prove I was there!

OK - I'll be up to your place later in the week, if you can do a mock-up of the Rathdrum Food Station and make sure your phone is charged up I'll make sure I'm wearing some hi-viz and pointing somewhere.....

koutoubia · 05-06-2017 08:24PM

Beasty wrote: »

OK - I'll be up to your place later in the week, if you can do a mock-up of the Rathdrum Food Station and make sure your phone is charged up I'll make sure I'm wearing some hi-viz and pointing somewhere.....

The mock up is already done!
The location of the photo has already been chosen (and its nowhere near Wicklow).

Wishbone Ash · 05-06-2017 09:26PM

koutoubia wrote: »

From 07.45-13.45.
A long stint.

7.45??

Are they expecting some riders to have done 158k before 8am? I won't even have started!

Atom Ant · 05-06-2017 09:30PM

koutoubia wrote: »

The mock up is already done!
The location of the photo has already been chosen (and its nowhere near Wicklow).

New byelaw for Marshalls: All selfies must be geo tagged...;)

dahat · 05-06-2017 09:32PM

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

7.45??

Are they expecting some riders to have done 158k before 8am? I won't even have started!

I'm rolling out at 07.30 at this stage. Email said to head off at 7am for the 200km.

koutoubia · 05-06-2017 09:45PM

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

7.45??

Are they expecting some riders to have done 158k before 8am? I won't even have started!

Its a good point!
May email and see if its a typo.
I really wouldnt expect to see anyone till well into late morning!

py · 05-06-2017 09:46PM

dahat wrote: »

With a 25km avg over 200km that will give me 8hr timeframe to finish, I'm finding it hard to gauge a finish time with 3000m of climbing possibly. 8hrs is my mark at this stage.

Aimed for that last year and ended up at 23.5Km/hr for 8.5 hours. Defo a little stronger and lighter this year but the extra 500m of climbing has me dreaming for 25Km/hr but will be happy if I get the same average as last year.

dahat wrote: »

I'm rolling out at 07.30 at this stage. Email said to head off at 7am for the 200km.

I think if you've signed on the day before you can head on, I'll be rolling out at 6am at the very latest.

Wicklow 200 2017

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