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Cycling forum Raid Pyrénéen trip 2012

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,831 ✭✭✭ROK ON


    I will be getting the controls stamped.

    But Astra is spot on. You can obsess about the climbing. Think of the experience.
    Everything will be different. The views, tastes, smells, feel.
    The weather, the climbs and descents. The suffering will be different also.

    Some of the days (1,3 and 5) are not that tough as stand alone cycles in reasonable weather.
    Also, when I am doing an event of any distance I only ever count the distance excluding the final descent. Mental thing.
    The last 130km are downhill.

    On that basis, we have 4 days to cycle 590km. That seems very achievable, given that day 2 is only 80km and day 3 180km ;-)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,460 ✭✭✭lennymc


    ill be getting the controls stamped, and getting the badge.

    Its all positive. Its all time on the bike, which is good, in beautiful scenery, which is nice, along some legendary roads, which is cool, with some proper hills, which is deadly, and some good descents which is sweet.

    so its a good nice cool deadly sweet spin, and judging from last weekend, the company should be good too.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,486 ✭✭✭manafana


    ok might join in on getting book stamped so.

    I like the idea of removing last descent off the distance good idea mentally, to be honest everything looks manageable, bar some of steep parts of climbs,

    the only part is the tourmalet, its 20km and even before then your climbing a bit, i spoke to someone whos done it and he didnt remember been able get water during the climb which is thing im worried mostly about.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,505 ✭✭✭colm_gti


    manafana wrote: »
    ok might join in on getting book stamped so.

    I like the idea of removing last descent off the distance good idea mentally, to be honest everything looks manageable, bar some of steep parts of climbs,

    the only part is the tourmalet, its 20km and even before then your climbing a bit, i spoke to someone whos done it and he didnt remember been able get water during the climb which is thing im worried mostly about.

    Pre-hydrate well before you get to the bottom ;)


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,486 ✭✭✭manafana


    colm_gti wrote: »
    Pre-hydrate well before you get to the bottom ;)

    well least il have an excuse for stopping then to go for pee, good idea :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 537 ✭✭✭velopeloton


    manafana wrote: »
    ok might join in on getting book stamped so.

    I like the idea of removing last descent off the distance good idea mentally, to be honest everything looks manageable, bar some of steep parts of climbs,

    the only part is the tourmalet, its 20km and even before then your climbing a bit, i spoke to someone whos done it and he didnt remember been able get water during the climb which is thing im worried mostly about.

    There is a water pump, a fountain and a mini-market in Baréges 8km from the summit. There are also many beautiful mountain streams.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,486 ✭✭✭manafana


    There is a water pump, a fountain and a mini-market in Baréges 8km from the summit. There are also many beautiful mountain streams.


    thanks velo good to know, will be stopping their for sure for a minute.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,236 ✭✭✭Idleater


    Idleater wrote: »
    Provisional acceptance of the free space pending re-research of dates after my breakfast?
    Assuming the space is still available, I've okayed the time off from work and mentally got my head around the task at hand. This okay with the group?
    I'll have to sort out what I owe and to whom next.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,486 ✭✭✭manafana


    Idleater wrote: »
    Assuming the space is still available, I've okayed the time off from work and mentally got my head around the task at hand. This okay with the group?
    I'll have to sort out what I owe and to whom next.

    yeah just come in good shape, dont have be climbing wiz its not race, two bits of advice i weas given was just to get body used to going for 5days straight on bike, and to drop some weight to make the climbs alot easier.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,460 ✭✭✭lennymc


    manafana wrote: »
    Idleater wrote: »
    Assuming the space is still available, I've okayed the time off from work and mentally got my head around the task at hand. This okay with the group?
    I'll have to sort out what I owe and to whom next.

    yeah just come in good shape, dont have be climbing wiz its not race, two bits of advice i weas given was just to get body used to going for 5days straight on bike, and to drop some weight to make the climbs alot easier.

    Bring a rope to pull me up climbs.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,831 ✭✭✭ROK ON


    manafana wrote: »
    yeah just come in good shape, dont have be climbing wiz its not race, two bits of advice i weas given was just to get body used to going for 5days straight on bike, and to drop some weight to make the climbs alot easier.
    I'd say that he will be ok.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 620 ✭✭✭Super Freak


    Good to see you are taking my place idealeater. I'd hate to see the rest of the group being stuck as the logistics were done for a group of 10.

    I'm still in America eating three large meals a day, piling on the pounds:D. I'm working closely with an American engineer and you not believe the amount of food he puts away every day:eek: anyway that's another story:p

    I'll be keeping a close eye on this thread, looks like a great trip and like I said previously, there's always next year.

    I have the time booked of work for that week, don't wish to derail this thread but can anyone recommend a good cycling holiday in Mallorca or lanzarote in July?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,460 ✭✭✭lennymc


    Spent a most productive evening with a certain captain where we discussed ladies couture, hills ( or mountainns) and the virtues of the odd pimt of guiness or 2. Legend.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,460 ✭✭✭lennymc


    @ superfreak. Pity you wont make it, but as u say, allways next year (himalayas).

    I dunno bout the rest of yee but I cant wait.


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,016 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    I wish a few of the Raiders went up "The Devils Glen"...........and I think Astra has sampled it?

    It's short enough but it'll have you, considering, zig /zagging.
    Short and steep. Lenny, have you been up her, (as they say?)

    You know,
    I'm trying to find the stiffest bumps knocking around. The Devils in one but the one past Kilmacanogue, Red Lane it's called, never been up it, come down it, burning pads.
    Starts off very steep. Very........
    The 'Wall" would be a doddle compared to this hill. Believe you me.


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  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 11,393 Mod ✭✭✭✭Captain Havoc


    Planet X wrote: »
    I wish a few of the Raiders went up "The Devils Glen"...........and I think Astra has sampled it?

    It's short enough but it'll have you, considering, zig /zagging.
    Short and steep. Lenny, have you been up her, (as they say?)

    You know,
    I'm trying to find the stiffest bumps knocking around. The Devils in one but the one past Kilmacanogue, Red Lane it's called, never been up it, come down it, burning pads.
    Starts off very steep. Very........
    The 'Wall" would be a doddle compared to this hill. Believe you me.

    Is this post cycling related? :pac:

    https://ormondelanguagetours.com

    Walking Tours of Kilkenny in English, French or German.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    Planet X wrote: »
    I wish a few of the Raiders went up "The Devils Glen"...........and I think Astra has sampled it?

    It's short enough but it'll have you, considering, zig /zagging.
    Short and steep. Lenny, have you been up her, (as they say?)

    You know,
    I'm trying to find the stiffest bumps knocking around. The Devils in one but the one past Kilmacanogue, Red Lane it's called, never been up it, come down it, burning pads.
    Starts off very steep. Very........
    The 'Wall" would be a doddle compared to this hill. Believe you me.

    I 've been up to all of them few times. Devil's Elbow is nice but very short, coming down is more fun if you know there are no cars. The other near Kilmacanogue is a bitch, I had my tire spinning and slipping on dry tarmac.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,486 ✭✭✭manafana


    kilmacnogue does get very steep at end, lethel coming down cant help but use all the road to get down.

    Only done klmacnogue after night out, but suffered alot half way up.

    might pop out tommorow and give it a go.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    Anyone up for a cycle tomorrow? 100-140kms depending on weather-mood.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 11,393 Mod ✭✭✭✭Captain Havoc


    Working as per usual but if anyone fancies a spin during the week, I'm only a short drive from Dublin.

    https://ormondelanguagetours.com

    Walking Tours of Kilkenny in English, French or German.



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  • Registered Users Posts: 3,486 ✭✭✭manafana


    to astra, wont be out for a 100km, will be out some sort distance, short spin this evening giving me 330km for the week, mostly flat.

    Captain would love spin during week any day that suits, try pick dry one, im free most time now or least im flexible and move stuff round.


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,016 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    Wednesday. 5pm. Dundrum. Glencree/Glencullen and back. Captain Havik & myself in.
    Anyone?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    In!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,460 ✭✭✭lennymc


    i would love to do wednesday but i dont think i would make it over there for 5.
    i havent been on the bike since thursday and it feels like an eternity!!


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,016 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    Going out Thursday 1pm. for a few hours also?


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,486 ✭✭✭manafana


    i may do Wednesday or thursday will check the schedule, not liking the list of people in, will be the climbers and me.

    Just back from my short morning spin, watch bit of this cricket then head out again.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,460 ✭✭✭lennymc


    work is the curse of the cycling classes (especially when its sunny and dry)

    enjoy your spins!!


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,486 ✭✭✭manafana


    love when 30km into my ride i realise , oops no saddle bag, couldnt go to far knowing it would be though trip home if i had flat.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    Is anyone up for a 200km spin on the weekend (Saturday) that W200 is on? I don't really like w200 so I am thinking of doing something else (much harder). I have a brutal route in mind..


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,460 ✭✭✭lennymc


    if its not the day of the 200 then i might be up for it. 2 200 km days would be nice. what day is the wicklow 200 on?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 3,486 ✭✭✭manafana


    lennymc wrote: »
    if its not the day of the 200 then i might be up for it. 2 200 km days would be nice. what day is the wicklow 200 on?

    a 200km outside of wicklow 200 is good idea, can stop for proper feed yourself somewhere and do it in your own time, to be honest i just cant commit to weekend 200km rides. the weekend is one time i cant really afford be gone for whole day as its my main source of supplementary income.


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,016 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    AstraMonti wrote: »
    Is anyone up for a 200km spin on the weekend (Saturday) that W200 is on? I don't really like w200 so I am thinking of doing something else (much harder). I have a brutal route in mind..

    Yes. I'll go for that. Was planning on doing an unofficial W200 anyway on the day (Sunday) making sure to get home for the football.
    Saturday would be fine & possibly a short stint on Sunday.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,460 ✭✭✭lennymc


    just checked, and the wicklow 200 is on the sunday, so yeah - i should be good for the saturday (thats the 9th isnt it?) I wont be sprinting or surprise attacking tho :)

    edit - whats the route astra?


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,016 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    lennymc wrote: »
    just checked, and the wicklow 200 is on the sunday, so yeah - i should be good for the saturday (thats the 9th isnt it?) I wont be sprinting or surprise attacking tho :)

    edit - whats the route astra?

    Bollocks! :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1201424 4321m

    If you can do another 200 the next day you ll be able to sprint each col :D


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,016 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    AstraMonti wrote: »
    http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1201424 4321m

    If you can do another 200 the next day you ll be able to sprint each col :D

    lol
    Bring lights? :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    Haha we shouldn't need them if we start at 8. We ll do a big lunch stop in Laragh around the 100km mark. There are plenty of exit points if people feel like it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,460 ✭✭✭lennymc


    that looks evil!! I like it!! :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,460 ✭✭✭lennymc


    is there any objection to non raiders doing that spin on the 9th?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    lennymc wrote: »
    is there any objection to non raiders doing that spin on the 9th?

    Of course not. I was actually thinking to create a new thread about it so more boardsies can come along.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 11,393 Mod ✭✭✭✭Captain Havoc


    Dying here now, only did a slow 120km yesterday and my legs feel like death. I'll be trying harder from now on.

    https://ormondelanguagetours.com

    Walking Tours of Kilkenny in English, French or German.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,460 ✭✭✭lennymc


    this time in 2 months we should be on our way....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    Planet X wrote: »
    Wednesday. 5pm. Dundrum. Glencree/Glencullen and back. Captain Havik & myself in.
    Anyone?

    hm might not make it, stuck to work with a big issue, so I am not sure. If i am not there at 5 go without me.


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,016 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    AstraMonti wrote: »
    Planet X wrote: »
    Wednesday. 5pm. Dundrum. Glencree/Glencullen and back. Captain Havik & myself in.
    Anyone?

    hm might not make it, stuck to work with a big issue, so I am not sure. If i am not there at 5 go without me.

    No probs.
    Capn., you still cycling this evening?


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 11,393 Mod ✭✭✭✭Captain Havoc


    Planet X wrote: »
    No probs.
    Capn., you still cycling this evening?

    I'm leaving KK in the next few minutes.

    https://ormondelanguagetours.com

    Walking Tours of Kilkenny in English, French or German.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,496 ✭✭✭Seweryn


    I'm leaving KK in the next few minutes.
    Which direction are you going? Any chance for a spin later together ;) ?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,831 ✭✭✭ROK ON


    Anyone fancy a spin this Saturday before the Mick Byrne.
    Nothing too crazy, 3 to 4 hours max.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,486 ✭✭✭manafana


    ROK ON wrote: »
    Anyone fancy a spin this Saturday before the Mick Byrne.
    Nothing too crazy, 3 to 4 hours max.


    maybe myself, althou if im over this bit illness i have i might want a good pace on saturday.

    good look with the 200


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,016 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    Planet X wrote: »
    Going out Thursday 1pm. for a few hours also?

    Did the same spin as last night with Astra & Capn', almost. Started from Leeson St.....Burrow Rd. Devils E. G'Cree G'Cullen Burrow and back.
    Very warm alright.

    @Rok On Wouldn't be going out on Sat. I think it'd be too much with the Sunday spin on top. Then again, that's what we're after.

    Myself, I'm going to treat myself and drive to work tomorrow and a good chance of having pizza for lunch! :)

    Saw MB arrow road markers on the way up to G'Cree.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,460 ✭✭✭lennymc


    i cant wait for sunday. wont make saturday ROK ON. have family stuff to do.


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