Great Dublin Bike Ride - Sunday 13th September no entry requests/offers

iancairns · 23-06-2015 10:32am #1

Hi Guys,

I am working with Irish Sports Council and Cycling Ireland on a new cycling event this September Sunday the 13th in Dublin.

As far as I know it is the only event of it's kind that is happening in Dublin so hopefully might interest some of you?

There are two route options, so good for novices and the more experienced.

More news to come but for now see website www.greatdublinbikeride.ie and
Social Pages
Facebook - www.greatdublinbike.ie
Twitter - https://twitter.com/DublinBikeRide

Flyer link below (Sorry can't figure out how to show properly in post!
http://imgur.com/gallery/Vq6pAMV

mcgratheoin · 23-06-2015 10:33am

Looks good, just a pity it's on the day after the Rebel Tour. If it was any other weekend I'd be there.

Leroy42 · 23-06-2015 10:41am

I'm assuming the road will be closed for this?

buffalo · 23-06-2015 10:46am

Will Marcel Kittel be there?

jon1981 · 23-06-2015 11:06am

Not much details on the website, ok i get it, it's a big cycle around Dublin. But what does the 40euro cover? Food stops? road closures?

iancairns · 23-06-2015 11:15am

Hi Guys,

Yes there will be food stops and some road closures.

magicbastarder · 23-06-2015 11:38am

if i cycle it backwards, does the entry fee also travel in the opposite direction?

jon1981 · 23-06-2015 11:45am

iancairns wrote: »

Hi Guys,

Yes there will be food stops and road closures!

I suggest you add a lot of detail to the website regarding this, not clear. Also is there entertainment or anything at the end?

Basically what is going to make it great

Leroy42 · 23-06-2015 11:51am

iancairns wrote: »

Hi Guys,

Yes there will be food stops and road closures!

You need to point this out. This is a big selling point for something like this. It will encourage many 'non-regulars' to give it a try.

Looking at the Gran Fondo NI thread, the closed roads are coming in for great response and give the whole thing a different feel.

07Lapierre · 23-06-2015 11:53am

Closed roads would make all the difference...will each rider be issued with a timing chip?

sullivlo · 23-06-2015 11:55am

And are there any freebies? I'm a sucker for a jersey :P

jon1981 · 23-06-2015 11:55am

40 euro is a lot of money to ask for and there are absolutely no details about what you get for it. Think I've made this point more than once

.Highlighting road closures will make it much more attractive to cyclists who fear Dublin roads.

MagicMarker · 23-06-2015 12:02pm

Neither of these routes seem particularly novice friendly...? By novice I mean people who wouldn't really cycle much/at all.

What happens if someone can't go on after 40km?

Dades · 23-06-2015 12:04pm

Might consider this one myself.

Website/FB is very light on information, though. Basically, there's going to be a big ride on the 13th Sept - here's a map. That's it!

Needs an FAQ.

jon1981 · 23-06-2015 12:04pm

MagicMarker wrote: »

Neither of these routes seem particularly novice friendly...? By novice I mean people who wouldn't really cycle much/at all.

What happens if someone can't go on after 40km?

To be fair it is fairly flat and they have got a training plan on their website, so hinting at the need to do some level of training even if a novice.

iancairns · 23-06-2015 12:29pm

Leroy42 wrote: »

I'm assuming the road will be closed for this?

jon1981 wrote: »

40 euro is a lot of money to ask for and there absolutely no details about what you get for it. Think I've made this point more than once .Highlighting road closures will make it much more attractive to cyclists who fear Dublin roads.

Hi Jon,

Thanks for your feedback, I will get on to Cycling Ireland to provide an FAQ section asap.

Thanks!

Ian

RainyDay · 23-06-2015 12:33pm

iancairns wrote: »

I will get on to Cycling Ireland to provide an FAQ section asap.

Or alternatively, just provide the relevant information where people will expect to see it.

https://gds.blog.gov.uk/2013/07/25/faqs-why-we-dont-have-them/

imskilguy · 23-06-2015 12:38pm

Unfortunately I think this clashes with Bray Wheelers' Joe Loughman Randonnee. Otherwise I would be very interested

jon1981 · 23-06-2015 12:41pm

iancairns wrote: »

Hi Jon,

Thanks for your feedback, I will get on to Cycling Ireland to provide an FAQ section asap.

Thanks!

Ian

Well not just a FAQ, actually put details on the website as to what the day will entail.

What sections of the route will be closed?
What will the end of the cycle look like, will there be entertainment or food stalls?
Will there be any freebies for the 40 euro or 25euro.
Where are the food stalls located throughout the cycle?
Are there any mechanics available on route?
Emergency telephone numbers?
What time is the official end?

There are loads of events taking place this summer, you only have to look at their sites to see what a cyclist expects in terms of information. If you want to meet the 5,000 participant target you need to beef that site up pronto in my view.

PS. The cycling Ireland registration UI is ugly as sin, but that's a minor point

Crocked · 23-06-2015 1:42pm

Taking a punt and signed up for the 100k

Could be a disaster if it's all being pulled together at the last minute and three months isn't that long to organise and market it. The website doesn't inspire confidence but if there are closed roads it'll be worth it.

Pretty much as flat a route as you'll get as well which is a nice change!

Eamonnator · 23-06-2015 1:57pm

Just in case anybody is misled by some posts here, the 100k route is NOT flat.

the world wonders · 23-06-2015 2:02pm

jon1981 wrote: »

What sections of the route will be closed?
What will the end of the cycle look like, will there be entertainment or food stalls?
Will there be any freebies for the 40 euro or 25euro.
Where are the food stalls located throughout the cycle?
Are there any mechanics available on route?
Emergency telephone numbers?
What time is the official end?

To add a few:
- what's the earliest time you can start?
- what's the latest time you can start?
- will the route be marked/signposted?
- can you turn up and register on the day? or do you have to do it in advance on the website?
- are helmets compulsory?
- what if I get a puncture, do I need to bring my own spare tubes/puncture repair kit?

Also from reading the Wickow 200 thread a lot of people are big into the whole medals/certificates side of thing (couldn't care less myself) so is there anything along those lines?

iancairns · 23-06-2015 2:18pm

the world wonders wrote: »

To add a few:
- what's the earliest time you can start?
- what's the latest time you can start?
- will the route be marked/signposted?
- can you turn up and register on the day? or do you have to do it in advance on the website?
- are helmets compulsory?
- what if I get a puncture, do I need to bring my own spare tubes/puncture repair kit?

Also from reading the Wickow 200 thread a lot of people are big into the whole medals/certificates side of thing (couldn't care less myself) so is there anything along those lines?

Great input guys, really appreciate this,

Ian

iancairns · 23-06-2015 2:26pm

At the moment we have confirmed road closures for Start and Finish area and there will be rolling road closures out on routes.

sullivlo · 23-06-2015 2:28pm

What kind of support crew will be available on the day? ie ambulance / mechanic / I'm tired and need a bus.

Will the course be marshalled?

What does the €40 cover?

Where are the food stops?

Einstein? · 23-06-2015 2:46pm

Sounds good, but as above some info on what I'm paying for - could I not just sneak in without paying and cycle it? Does the money pay for a medal at the end?

jon1981 · 23-06-2015 2:49pm

On the medal question ... I could take it but more leave it. It's not like it's a race nor a high ranking achievement.

Crocked · 23-06-2015 2:53pm

I don't understand why people need a medal or cert for these events. If there's a family route with kids etc doing it then have them for that route but why a grown adult wants a medal for it I'll never understand.

martyc5674 · 23-06-2015 3:03pm

Crocked wrote: »

I don't understand why people need a medal or cert for these events. If there's a family route with kids etc doing it then have them for that route but why a grown adult wants a medal for it I'll never understand.

Because we have a lot of "grown up children" in this country who need to be constantly entertained.
I reckon we will see face painting being touted as a selling point in the not too distant future for some sportives.
I cant understand why people want music at the start/finish...jerseys...half the foodstops/over marshalling, then a BBQ a goodie bag an ice cream.
I think some of the sportives are a bit of a joke, personally im put off a lot of them by the steep price tag and the "selling points"...keep it simple would be my advice.

A kids/family route would be a great thing.

Marty.

jon1981 · 23-06-2015 3:05pm

i think the issue is, for 40 euro, you do expect some sort of entertainment , whether its a beer/food stand or whatever. If the price was lower, I wouldn't expect it.

check_six · 23-06-2015 3:09pm

Seems like a lot of organisation has gone in to setting this up, but, as has been said previously, it doesn't mention any of the details on the website. That needs to be fixed if you want to attract the big numbers.

Rolling road closures would suggest a bunch start of some kind, is this correct? 5000 cyclists may be a bit tricky to manage in this set up.

jon1981 · 23-06-2015 3:11pm

quoted here: http://greatdublinbikeride.ie/great-dublin-bike-ride-launched/

Speaking at the launch, Lord Mayor of Dublin, Christy Burke said:

“I am delighted to welcome the first Great Dublin Bike Ride. This is a great opportunity for cyclists to take in the incredible scenic routes we have in Dublin and be part of a great event which we hope will attract up to 5,000 participants. This is an opportunity to showcase Dublin and our sports facilities.”

Carawaystick · 23-06-2015 3:16pm

Eamonnator wrote: »

Just in case anybody is misled by some posts here, the 100k route is NOT flat.

Nor is it all in Dublin.

jon1981 · 23-06-2015 3:22pm

Carawaystick wrote: »

Nor is it all in Dublin.

Technically you could argue the "Greater Dublin Area:

Dublin city
Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown
South Dublin
Fingal
Meath
Kildare
Wicklow

http://www.rpg.ie/greater-dublin.html

martyc5674 · 23-06-2015 3:22pm

jon1981 wrote: »

i think the issue is, for 40 euro, you do expect some sort of entertainment , whether its a beer/food stand or whatever. If the price was lower, I wouldn't expect it.

I totally agree..But if i want to go see a band...i go see a band and pay for it there etc etc.

But theres so many things tagged onto these that the cycling is becoming almost secondary..like they have to lure people in with the promise of some tasty burger, that will taste better after youve done 100K.

Its like the events are trying to compete with each other... bit like weddings!
Marty.

mcgratheoin · 23-06-2015 3:37pm

What's the deal with the weird little detour into the National Sports Campus at Abbotstown?

check_six · 23-06-2015 3:40pm

mcgratheoin wrote: »

What's the deal with the weird little detour into the National Sports Campus at Abbotstown?

Food stop? Hard to tell!

jon1981 · 23-06-2015 3:43pm

check_six wrote: »

Food stop? Hard to tell!

Food stop at ~90k of a 100k cycle

Thud · 23-06-2015 3:45pm

mcgratheoin wrote: »

What's the deal with the weird little detour into the National Sports Campus at Abbotstown?

This:

jon1981 wrote: »

This is an opportunity to showcase Dublin and our sports facilities.”

I think the Irish sport council are based out there

Weepsie · 23-06-2015 3:57pm

mcgratheoin wrote: »

What's the deal with the weird little detour into the National Sports Campus at Abbotstown?

Some of the roads around there are actually quite good I discovered recently while making a wrong turn from kilbride

check_six · 23-06-2015 4:10pm

jon1981 wrote: »

Food stop at ~90k of a 100k cycle

Better late than never! Sure, you'd be starving by then, no dodgy grub would be left behind!

ted1 · 23-06-2015 11:35pm

I reckon I'll sign up for it, would have liked to see more of South Dublin and a lap of Howth

Blackrock Reporter · 24-06-2015 5:48am

It sounds like a bit of fun. Will give it a go.

Shep_Dog · 24-06-2015 6:50am

iancairns wrote: »

More news to come but for now see website www.greatdublinbikeride.ie and
Social Pages
Facebook - www.greatdublinbike.ie
Twitter - https://twitter.com/DublinBikeRide

Flyer link below (Sorry can't figure out how to show properly in post!
http://imgur.com/gallery/Vq6pAMV

Why is there no privacy statement on the website, and, no Irish-language option either?

Blackrock Reporter · 24-06-2015 9:20am

Did this event run last year ? If so were the routes the same ?

jon1981 · 24-06-2015 9:21am

Shep_Dog wrote: »

Why is there no privacy statement on the website, and, no Irish-language option either?

:rolleyes: seriously...I forgot about about all those Irish only speakers out there.

iancairns · 24-06-2015 10:10am

Blackrock Reporter wrote: »

Did this event run last year ? If so were the routes the same ?

This is the first year of the event.

Here are some answers to peoples questions on here, there will be an FAQ section on the website ASAP.

Thanks again guys.

What do we get for our entry fee
All finishers will receive a medal, we will provide 3 refreshment stops and the first 1000 entries will receive a jersey.

Will there be a finisher medal
Yes

Is there a charity involved?
No, we have no nominated charity but you are free to raise money for your own charity

Is there a max capacity?
Yes, 5000 participants

Are/Where are Food stops?
We have 3 food stops along the course,

Swords
Garristown
National Sports Arena.

Will there be road closures?
The event will have partial road closures in the city.

What's the earliest time you can start?
Subject to final agreement the event will start at 8:00am with a waved start.

What's the latest time you can start?
At the minute the latest time you can start will be 08:24

Will the route be marked/signposted?
Yes

Can you turn up and register on the day, or do you have to do it in advance on the website?
Entries will only be accepted in advance through the website, which will close 1 week before the event. Registration will take the day before the event.

Are helmets compulsory?
Yes

What if I get a puncture, do I need to bring my own spare tubes/puncture repair kit?
Yes, you will need to be able to fix your own punctures but services crews will be on hand.

Will there be food and entertainment at the end?
Yes

Where can I park?
Important information on parking will be posted before the cycle

DDC1990 · 24-06-2015 10:58am

2nd last FAQ is gold.

iancairns · 24-06-2015 11:24am

DDC1990 wrote: »

2nd last FAQ is gold.

Ha sorry, still waiting for answer back on that, I jumped the gun!

Terry365 · 24-06-2015 11:28am

iancairns wrote: »

What do we get for our entry fee
All finishers will receive a medal, we will provide 3 refreshment stops and the first 1000 entries will receive a jersey.

Have 1000 entered already meaning the jerseys are all gone?

Einstein? · 24-06-2015 11:28am

Just registered, hope jersey option 3 in the poll makes the cut :cool:

Great Dublin Bike Ride - Sunday 13th September **no entry requests/offers**

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