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

jon1981 · 23-06-2015 02:11PM

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 02:16PM

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 02:22PM

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 02:22PM

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 02:37PM

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

check_six · 23-06-2015 02:40PM

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 02:43PM

check_six wrote: »

Food stop? Hard to tell!

Food stop at ~90k of a 100k cycle

Thud · 23-06-2015 02:45PM

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

check_six · 23-06-2015 03:10PM

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 10:35PM

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 04:48AM

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

Shep_Dog · 24-06-2015 05:50AM

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 08:20AM

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

jon1981 · 24-06-2015 08:21AM

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 09:10AM

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 09:58AM

2nd last FAQ is gold.

iancairns · 24-06-2015 10:24AM

DDC1990 wrote: »

2nd last FAQ is gold.

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

Terry365 · 24-06-2015 10:28AM

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 10:28AM

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

powerstar · 24-06-2015 10:31AM

Just registered now. But I didn't get any info regarding collection of race number etc.

Einstein? · 24-06-2015 10:33AM

Same here, I only received a confirmation email about it. We may receive information about this closer to September 13.

Does 1st place get two medals instead of one?

Johnny Jukebox · 24-06-2015 10:44AM

iancairns wrote: »

Is there a max capacity?
Yes, 5000 participants

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

I don't think its feasible to dispatch 5000 riders in 24 minutes in an orderly and safe manner.

The Etape du Tour schedules 1000 riders every 15 minutes.

iancairns · 24-06-2015 10:47AM

Terry365 wrote: »

Have 1000 entered already meaning the jerseys are all gone?

No not yet AFAIK

Skrynesaver · 24-06-2015 10:53AM

If I was previously a member in cycling Ireland and let my membership lapse, why can't I register as a non-member?

JK.BMC · 24-06-2015 11:12AM

iancairns wrote: »

No not yet AFAIK

If this thing goes off without a hitch, I think iancairns should get a really big medal

Good luck with trying to feed, clothe and entertain the 5000

Alek · 24-06-2015 11:15AM

Registered my wife for 60k. It will be the longest cycle for her, and a surprise... she needs a new jersey too

Eamonnator · 24-06-2015 11:29AM

I've just registered.
I didn't see anyplace to indicate jersey size.
Did I miss something?

irishrover99 · 24-06-2015 11:42AM

5000 x 40 - no charity = 200000. cha ching for the organisers. over a 100 km course not many marshals will be needed and i'm sure there will be plenty of volunteers.
5000 cyclists in 24 minutes will make for a slow first 10k.

the shorter routes would be nice for bringing the younger kids looking to get into cycling

dragratchet · 24-06-2015 12:14PM

irishrover99 wrote: »

5000 x 40 - no charity = 200000. cha ching for the organisers.

in fairness, the E40 entry applies only to the 100km route and given the leisure nature of the event id imagine there will be a strong entry for the shorter cheaper route.

Inspector Coptoor · 24-06-2015 01:39PM

I've signed up for the 100km

Hope I get a jersey now

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

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