RowanHarley wrote: » I've been looking at the ras an laois and it seems to come down to a bunch finish all the time. Could anyone tell me what power I'd need to put out to keep away from a bunch of A4's averaging 38km/h if I was in a breakaway of 3 or 4 riders maybe and when would be the best time to go. Link to the strava for 2017 race
sullzz wrote: » The race this year has an extra lap in it . How did your previous races go this year ? Do you feel strong enough to stay away ? Hard to tell what power you'd need to put out to stay away without knowing your ftp , weight etc . Plus its not about what power you need to put out its how you ride up to before you jump ( were you sheltered enough etc. ) , who is in the break with you , how you ride in the break , how the others ride in the break . A lot of lads , myself included , try and break away but blow their sides a few km up the road . In A4 its hard to get a break going because as soon as someone jumps the group chase them down immediately. My advice would be , learn how to sprint from a stopped start , this will give you the power to sprint if it comes down to it , but also the instant power to jump from the group to try and make a gap .
RowanHarley wrote: » My last few races have been below average so I'm more wondering than thinking. Thinking back on the des hanlon, one of my clubmates got a sizeable gap on his own and stayed away for a good while. The group only caught him because of a long downhill. So it got me wondering, could a group stay away. Also, where did you find out there was an extra lap? I haven't seen anything for the 2018 race.
Chumpski wrote: » Its always possible that a group or solo rider could stay away. In any race, even A4. It all depends how the race is going tactically. Are there lots of attacks? Is the bunch getting slower to react or people looking around for others to chase? All signs fellas are tiring or wondering what others are doing (or not doing). The hillier the race the more likely breaks will form, but its not impossible in a flat race either. I was at Boyne GP (A4). Its mostly flat. A few attacks went with 1 lap to go and a solo rider either counter attacked out of that group or managed to put the head down and solo away. The mood in the bunch on that 4th and last lap that day was kind of let the attacks off. You need to pay attention and learn to read the signs of this kind of thing. On the other hand reading the race is one thing, but going up the road is hard and theres no saying otherwise. You will need the legs to stay away. Keep trying, its all a learning process and the trying and failing will make you stronger both mentally and physically. Edit: Rowan I see you asking lots of questions. Thats good. Id advise you to latch onto good racers or a good coach in your club and learn from them. If you want even, contact a coaching service like Matteo Cigala, they might have reasonable rates for a Juniors who are not working.
RowanHarley wrote: » Didn't know they gave discounts to juniors. I'll give some coaches an email and get a quote. Who knows, I might be able to afford a coach by summer time.
sullzz wrote: » My advice would be , learn how to sprint from a stopped start , this will give you the power to sprint if it comes down to it , but also the instant power to jump from the group to try and make a gap .
Chumpski wrote: » Edit: Rowan I see you asking lots of questions. Thats good. Id advise you to latch onto good racers or a good coach in your club and learn from them. If you want even, contact a coaching service like Matteo Cigala, they might have reasonable rates for a Juniors who are not working.
RowanHarley wrote: » My last few races have been below average so I'm more wondering than thinking. Thinking back on the des hanlon, one of my clubmates got a sizeable gap on his own and stayed away for a good while. The group only caught him because of a long downhill. So it got me wondering, could a group stay away.
dahat wrote: » This weekend will be my first A3 race with Dungarvan the chosen location. Its near home so not far to travel to get a hiding. I'm a few kgs heavier than last season and ftp is maybe 20 Watts below but form is good and while I'm expecting nothing I'm hoping to finsh it at least. 107km with Colligan Hill x 3 not exactly my fav conditions but it's a start point. If I can find a group after I get dropped ill do the three laps but if I get isolated I'll try get two laps in.
sullzz wrote: » Nice one man , best of luck with it . Had planned on doing the Deenside cup , but havent been on the bike since last Sunday . Came down with some strange illness after the race in Bohermeen and havent been right since . Im having a shocking bad start to the season .
sullzz wrote: Nice one man , best of luck with it . Had planned on doing the Deenside cup , but havent been on the bike since last Sunday . Came down with some strange illness after the race in Bohermeen and havent been right since . Im having a shocking bad start to the season .
dahat wrote: » Thanks! Raparee Cup is my A race at this rage of the season so hopefully I stay fit till then and manage to drop 4/5kgs (unlikely). Things haven't gone your way alright, hopefully things pick up soon. If you've picked up some unknown viral thing that could take sometime to shift, they can be nasty.
wirelessdude01 wrote: » Was wondering where ya were last night. Another breakaway won.
sullzz wrote: Really , many in the break ? Any of our lads ?
Miklos wrote: » 3rd in the Deenside Cup yesterday, great course. Very hard going but I prefer that. Just a couple more points til A3!
harringtonp wrote: » It is a good course isn't it, the climb defines the race
Macy0161 wrote: » Only done one club league race, but I think the racing bug has me. Would it be nuts to try and drop into A4 later in the season, when fitness levels are up/ everyone else has months of racing in their legs? Kinda thinking of seeing how I get on with the remainder of the spring league and then maybe upgrade the licence to dip my toes later in the summer...
