An post rebel tour.

funnights74 · 05-06-2013 07:06PM #1

Registration was supposed to open for this on the 4Th of June but nothing on the site yet, anyone got any info or a link to a registration page that works?

http://www.corksports.ie/index.cfm/page/2012anpostrebeltour

kerry4sam · 11-06-2013 06:52PM

Boom! That is me registered for the Rebel Rider 85km Cycle for my 2nd year

Wish Everyone well in their training preparations!

BailMeOut · 14-06-2013 04:18PM

Just got the email from the organizers saying that registration is live today and there is a €5 discount if you do this before 31st Aug 2013

see An Post Rebel Tour 2013 - Sat, 14th September

Sikpupi · 14-06-2013 04:28PM

Hope they keep with tradition and include a Jersey this year!!

You never can have enough Jerseys!!!

Soarer · 10-07-2013 10:11AM

Was gonna start a new thread for this, but did a search first!

Gonna register for this, but unsure as to whether to go for the 85km or the 160km. I did the 85km last year and even though I found it tough (bloody Healy Pass!), I got through it. I'd only been cycling around 2 months at that stage though, and probably had 250km tops done.
As things stand now, I've near on 2k kms done (including hibernation), do at least 1x70km cycle per week, and did the ROK last weekend. Looking to do the Chernobyl 100k cycle at the end of the month too.
So I guess I'm asking would I be able for the 160k? Is it more serious than the ROK? Would it be frowned upon to stop unofficially to rest the legs?

ford2600 · 10-07-2013 10:14AM

Soarer wrote: »

Was gonna start a new thread for this, but did a search first!

Gonna register for this, but unsure as to whether to go for the 85km or the 160km. I did the 85km last year and even though I found it tough (bloody Healy Pass!), I got through it. I'd only been cycling around 2 months at that stage though, and probably had 250km tops done.
As things stand now, I've near on 2k kms done (including hibernation), do at least 1x70km cycle per week, and did the ROK last weekend. Looking to do the Chernobyl 100k cycle at the end of the month too.
So I guess I'm asking would I be able for the 160k? Is it more serious than the ROK? Would it be frowned upon to stop unofficially to rest the legs?

It's two months away. Ride your bike more and do long one.

Up there with day 3 of Kingdom alliance cycle as nicest route on sportive calendar. ROk doesn't come near it for scenery

ROK ON · 10-07-2013 10:22AM

It is the best route in the country in my view. However the organisation was average in my view.

Is it more difficult than the ROK - yep.
Caha Pass at the start - nice handy climb over 8k but you are not yet warmed up.
Healy pass - twice. Tough. First four km are fine but last km kicks up a but.

The road from Castletownbere to Uhran is spectacular but it is very tough. One long drag followed by four short but very severe climbs.

It is however a very rewarding route.

nilhg · 10-07-2013 10:29AM

Soarer wrote: »

Was gonna start a new thread for this, but did a search first!

Gonna register for this, but unsure as to whether to go for the 85km or the 160km. I did the 85km last year and even though I found it tough (bloody Healy Pass!), I got through it. I'd only been cycling around 2 months at that stage though, and probably had 250km tops done.
As things stand now, I've near on 2k kms done (including hibernation), do at least 1x70km cycle per week, and did the ROK last weekend. Looking to do the Chernobyl 100k cycle at the end of the month too.
So I guess I'm asking would I be able for the 160k? Is it more serious than the ROK? Would it be frowned upon to stop unofficially to rest the legs?

I was in the same position as you last year and got through the 160 km Rebel Tour, get some decent long spins in before hand, concentrate on learning to pace yourself and you'll be fine. The Healy pass second time round wasn't something I was looking forward to but after getting over some of the ramps out around Allihies it didn't seem too bad in the finish, and there is no problem with taking a breather where you need it, again pacing yourself is the key to your first few extra long spins.

Masala · 10-07-2013 11:54AM

However the organisation was average in my view.

Started off well in the Glengariff hotel.
But then NO water stops til well into ride - way outside Kenmare somewhere.
It was a long distance to the Food Stop and that was just too small for the crowd.

Probably would be good advice to put water on top of both Caha and Healy.

BUT.. still looking forward to it this year again!

dogsears · 10-07-2013 12:32PM

Soarer wrote: »

So I guess I'm asking would I be able for the 160k?

Yes. Keep training. Get in a few 100+ km rides consistently between now and then.

Is it more serious than the ROK?

Yes. Its a little shorter but definitely more demanding. But you did the ROK - so now you need a target that's more demanding, no?

Would it be frowned upon to stop unofficially to rest the legs?

Absolutely not. Just don't walk along pushing your bike:eek:

Completely agree with the comments about the route - best I did last year by a country 1.6km. For me the hardest part wasn't either of the well known climbs but the short, sharp ramps after Castletownbere.

One big bummer is that it coincides with the Chain Gang Sportive - around the Dingle peninsula (same route as Day 3 of Kingdom Alliance Sportive for those who did that). Another cracking route - between the 2 of them they would have made for some weekend of cycling - but you have to choose between one of the other:(

boege · 10-07-2013 09:57PM

Don't underestimate this route. A lot of people did not make it around last year. The section from Allihies to Eyeries was the finest scenery I have seen on a bike and the toughest I have ever ridden. I had my 4th SKT behind me and good cycling all year and I still suffered on this tour.

Still, I can't wait for this years event as for me it is level with SKT as the finest event that I have ridden in the Irish calendar. So keep training and go for it.

BailMeOut · 11-07-2013 11:41AM

I think it is safe to say that the Rebel 160 is way more difficult than say the ROK. I got around the ROK handy enough but I am still not ready to commit to the 160. My plan is to park 7.5 kms outside Glengarrif so I can do 100km that day.

Max_Charger · 11-07-2013 11:53AM

BailMeOut wrote: »

I think it is safe to say that the Rebel 160 is way more difficult than say the ROK. I got around the ROK handy enough but I am still not ready to commit to the 160. My plan is to park 7.5 kms outside Glengarrif so I can do 100km that day.

You still have about 10 weeks training left, if you did the ring and 10 more weeks worth of training, A long endurance ride at the weekend of 100+kms and 2 sessions during the week, maybe hill repeats and speed intervals and you'll will manage just fine.

This'll be my first sportive and live in the area so no point driving to it, I'll be looking at 200km all in but i'm not worried, i'm putting in the work. You've already done a long event and managed just fine. Pull the trigger and do the 160km and don't look back

ford2600 · 11-07-2013 12:14PM

BailMeOut wrote: »

I think it is safe to say that the Rebel 160 is way more difficult than say the ROK. I got around the ROK handy enough but I am still not ready to commit to the 160. My plan is to park 7.5 kms outside Glengarrif so I can do 100km that day.

Do the 160km. It is not that difficult.

The route is spectacular.

shaka · 11-07-2013 12:34PM

Soarer wrote: »

Was gonna start a new thread for this, but did a search first!

Gonna register for this, but unsure as to whether to go for the 85km or the 160km. I did the 85km last year and even though I found it tough (bloody Healy Pass!), I got through it. I'd only been cycling around 2 months at that stage though, and probably had 250km tops done.
As things stand now, I've near on 2k kms done (including hibernation), do at least 1x70km cycle per week, and did the ROK last weekend. Looking to do the Chernobyl 100k cycle at the end of the month too.
So I guess I'm asking would I be able for the 160k? Is it more serious than the ROK? Would it be frowned upon to stop unofficially to rest the legs?

Hi Soarer there is no real comparison between the an post 160s and ROK, most include a few harder climbs than what you will find on the Ring.
IMHO Rebel 160 was best route I did anywhere last year and is well worth the pain,
Caha pass is grand nothing steep just keep turning and Healy pass isn't as bad as you think after you have done it once just mind the switchbacks on the desent .
I find the drag from Castletownbere (caher more) to allihies tiring but worst is out by reentrisk (cods head) between allihies and eyeries which is bit of a toblerone road,By far hardest for me. Was surprisingly ok second time up Healy pass but suffered a little from the bottom for 5 km .

You have plenty of time to get a bit more climbing in. You will be grand.

Have been told not to cycle this year but this thread has got me dreaming , maybe

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@masalla don't think water stop needed at top of caha after 8km and no real space at top of Healy pass. At least it's all down hill to next water stop from there

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Soarer · 11-07-2013 03:20PM

shaka wrote: »

@masalla don't think water stop needed at top of caha after 8km and no real space at top of Healy pass. At least it's all down hill to next water stop from there

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Think they had one up there last year.

shaka · 11-07-2013 04:33PM

Soarer wrote: »

Think they had one up there last year.

Stopped at top of Healy second time around last year for wine gum break (very important) and can't remember water stop , I can remember one at national school at the bottom.
If I don't cycle it i might follow club with camera , how I miss these days out on bike....

kerry4sam · 11-07-2013 06:43PM

Soarer wrote: »

Think they had one up there last year.

I didn't see one there last year and actually needed one :eek: I'll be better prepared this time round! The shop at the top opened up just minutes previous and he was as sound as a pound in there! Lovely guy to give business to

BailMeOut · 11-07-2013 07:55PM

Max_Charger wrote: »

You still have about 10 weeks training left, if you did the ring and 10 more weeks worth of training, A long endurance ride at the weekend of 100+kms and 2 sessions during the week, maybe hill repeats and speed intervals and you'll will manage just fine.

This'll be my first sportive and live in the area so no point driving to it, I'll be looking at 200km all in but i'm not worried, i'm putting in the work. You've already done a long event and managed just fine. Pull the trigger and do the 160km and don't look back

I did the 85km last year and really enjoyed and the Beara Pennincula is my favourite part of Ireland so I may well do the 160. I just worry that most folks doing it are very serious so will end up at back cycling for nine hours by myself!

Soarer · 12-07-2013 02:04PM

BailMeOut wrote: »

I did the 85km last year and really enjoyed and the Beara Pennincula is my favourite part of Ireland so I may well do the 160. I just worry that most folks doing it are very serious so will end up at back cycling for nine hours by myself!

I'm exactly the same.

I've no doubt that I'd make it around eventually. I just don't want to be coming home when it's dark and everyone's in bed!

shaka · 12-07-2013 02:12PM

Soarer wrote: »

I'm exactly the same.

I've no doubt that I'd make it around eventually. I just don't want to be coming home when it's dark and everyone's in bed!

Soarer and bail me out do the 160 you won't regret it, the best of the cycling is out between Castletownbere allihies and urhan. It would take your breath away even if the hills don't

I left hour early last year and I'm allergic to hills (100kg ) but made it around and was far from last home . This all after having disrupted summers cycling due to fupping wedding and honeymoon

kerry4sam · 13-07-2013 06:31PM

shaka wrote: »

Soarer and bail me out do the 160 you won't regret it, the best of the cycling is out between Castletownbere allihies and urhan. It would take your breath away even if the hills don't

I left hour early last year and I'm allergic to hills (100kg ) but made it around and was far from last home . This all after having disrupted summers cycling due to fupping wedding and honeymoon

This is where I done most of my cycling this year and almost had the roads to myself throughout - simply stunning!

michael196 · 14-07-2013 11:33PM

just signed up for the rebel

PandyAndy · 15-07-2013 10:57PM

Cool, I think I might sign up for this. The 80km one looks like a nice old spin.

michael196 · 15-07-2013 11:11PM

PandyAndy wrote: »

Cool, I think I might sign up for this. The 80km one looks like a nice old spin.

its a classic route, Scenary, difficulty, challenge. the beara peninsula Has it all.

RAS terrain also.

PandyAndy · 16-07-2013 07:58PM

michael196 wrote: »

its a classic route, Scenary, difficulty, challenge. the beara peninsula Has it all.

RAS terrain also.

Yea, was looking at the route and their mapmyride link. Does look amazing.

Soarer · 16-07-2013 11:30PM

Training started in earnest this evening for this.

Down to Cobh, two clockwise laps of the place, then back up to Glanmire to finish at the top of Church Hill.
Near on 60k non-stop, an elevation gain of 4,081 feet, and a max elevation (twice) of 318 feet...all according to Strava.
It was my first time doing the loop that direction and I can't tell if it's harder than the other way 'round. That hill with the chicane through the houses is a balls of a climb going the other way!

knipper · 17-07-2013 07:25PM

Careful going through that chicane in the wet.
Took some hopper there last year. Bike skidded out from under me on one of the manhole covers.
Ripped open my jacket shirt and chest, bike was fine tho.
A bit more careful on the downhills since.

shaka · 18-07-2013 12:15AM

Due to serious injury I haven't cycled since last October, got sick of being off bike so jumped on bike and did 40 k this evening with club and three other clubs for a local gathering event.

Got through ok and kept up so thinking ill do short rebel trip this year after all. Wife says no but will work on getting back on bike properly over next while without doing any damage to back

BailMeOut · 05-08-2013 01:11PM

Anyone know how many people did the 85km and 160km routes on last years Rebel Tour (2012)?

Split Link · 09-08-2013 03:44PM

michael196 wrote: »

its a classic route, Scenary, difficulty, challenge. the beara peninsula Has it all.

RAS terrain also.

Nah, the Dingle Peninsula is where its' at! Check out www.thechaingangsportives.com A very well organised event with great logistical back-up over 3 spectacular routes. Pity the Rebel Tour has trampled willy nilly on the date of the established Chain Gang event, 'tho rumour on the road is that the Rebels are changing their date again next year!
Can't wait to feast on Corca Dhuibhne again this year:D

An post rebel tour.

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