KARE Tour de Foothills 2011

eamonn q · 04-02-2011 06:59PM #1

This years event is being held on Sunday April 17th. Once again Naas Gaa Club are hosting all cyclists. the 20km and 50km routes are the same as usual. There may be a small change to the 100km route in one of the sections but not much. We hope to see as many cyclists and families out on the day. There will be family activities on during the day for all.

Raam · 04-02-2011 11:01PM

I just won two entries to it at a table quiz raffle. Go on ya good thing!

bcmf · 05-02-2011 11:06AM

Great event.Cant wait for it. Make sure you have the weather sorted as per usual.:D

eamonn q · 05-02-2011 06:31PM

Yeah delighted to say we have kept the same weather coordinator on board this year as the two previous years, so fingers crossed.

cdaly_ · 25-03-2011 02:40PM

Just signed up for this. Who else is going?

bcmf · 25-03-2011 02:53PM

Rob Fowl, Myself maybe furiuosox and maybe 1 more non boardsie (if he gets his day release form signed )

NeedMoreGears · 25-03-2011 04:15PM

Me +2 x non-boardsies. Great weather with a mass start last year. Hopefully same again this time but with better grub.

NMG

TinyExplosions · 25-03-2011 04:28PM

I might well do this, if I get my arse in gear!

can you enter on the day?

bcmf · 25-03-2011 04:50PM

@ Tiny. I think from my memory (which really isnt to be trusted) yeah you can enter on the day.

ROK ON · 25-03-2011 06:11PM

I could very well be in Dublin that weekend. If so I will do it.

@Tiny I will have the car and bike rack if you fancy a lift out.

cdaly_ · 25-03-2011 06:53PM

But it's an extra fiver on the day.

BTW, I can carry an extra bike or two if anyone needs a lift.

Fender76 · 25-03-2011 08:45PM

Did a dry run with the club last Sunday, it's tough!

Bikerbhoy · 25-03-2011 08:49PM

Fender76 wrote: »

Did a dry run with the club last Sunday, it's tough!

Have they changed the route then..??? because if hey havent Id say its far from tough.... Fast and furious maybe, but not tough

NickDrake · 25-03-2011 09:25PM

weblink??

Fender76 · 25-03-2011 10:09PM

Yep, they've changed the route. A few more kicks in it.

Bikerbhoy · 26-03-2011 06:45AM

Fender76 wrote: »

A few more kicks in it.

Excellent....:):):)

eamonnquirke · 05-04-2011 05:23PM

Yeah guys there is a change to route this year. At Donard we turn left and do a circuit around the Glen of Imaal area which is very scenic and lovely rolling forested area. Far from fast and furious. The route is on the website www.karetourdefoothills.com

velo.2010 · 05-04-2011 06:04PM

Folks, what time does the 100km start at? I can't find the times on the website, Maybe I'm blind and can't see them!

Is there food at the feedstop on the way? Silly question but its a problem thats arisen on more than one sportive.

Thanks.

eamonnquirke · 05-04-2011 06:33PM

the start for 50km and 100km is at 10am. Reg is open from 8am. There will be food at the stops in Ballyknockan for the 50km and Donard for the 100km. Also hot food when you get back to Naas Gaa for cyclists upon presentation of your wristband. Last year we didnt have enough food at 100km stop but that will not happen this year.
Looking forward to seeing you all on the day.

velo.2010 · 05-04-2011 07:44PM

Thanks for that Eamonn. Look forward to it!

funkyjebus · 06-04-2011 11:05AM

I think I'll be doing this as well with one non boardsie. Will be my first ever sportive so really looking forward to it.

See you all there.

dub_skav · 06-04-2011 11:37AM

Half thinking of doing this to kick start my training for the year. Starting from scratch how much would the 100 k kick my ass?

TinyExplosions · 06-04-2011 11:40AM

ROK ON wrote: »

I could very well be in Dublin that weekend. If so I will do it.

@Tiny I will have the car and bike rack if you fancy a lift out.

Only seeing this now, but sounds good... will text you closer to the day to confirm etc

AstraMonti · 06-04-2011 12:01PM

I ll be doing that as well. Have a rack and space for one more. (two if mvt doesn't come along).

funkyjebus · 11-04-2011 11:26AM

Doing this with a non boardsie, but he is only appling for his CI licence today so I assume he wont actually have it by Sunday. Do you need the physical card to participate or will your CI number or reference no do.
Anyone know?

penexpers · 11-04-2011 11:59AM

I think the number should do.

TinyExplosions · 11-04-2011 12:14PM

Providing the mate who's lending me a saddle gets it to me in time, I'm in for this (and never buying a carbon railed saddle again, no matter how good a deal I get!)

AstraMonti · 11-04-2011 12:59PM

TinyExplosions wrote: »

Providing the mate who's lending me a saddle gets it to me in time, I'm in for this (and never buying a carbon railed saddle again, no matter how good a deal I get!)

I ll give you a saddle for the event if you like!

TinyExplosions · 11-04-2011 01:10PM

AstraMonti wrote: »

I ll give you a saddle for the event if you like!

I should be picking up one from my mate today, (cos it's an arione too), bu if not I'll let you know!

dario28 · 11-04-2011 03:16PM

funkyjebus wrote: »

Doing this with a non boardsie, but he is only appling for his CI licence today so I assume he wont actually have it by Sunday. Do you need the physical card to participate or will your CI number or reference no do.
Anyone know?

Whats this CI license all about ?

Didnt need anything like that last year

penexpers · 11-04-2011 03:52PM

dario28 wrote: »

Whats this CI license all about ?

Didnt need anything like that last year

Some sportives require you to have a CI license or to take out a one day license. I did Tour de Foothills a couple of years ago and I thought they required a license but I don't think anyone checked for it.

Also this year a one day license only costs 10% of the entry fee for a sportive (so ~2 euro for this)

KARE Tour de Foothills 2011

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