Boardsie hill climb challenge 2018 - Howth TT

Alek · 23-03-2018 2:18pm

A long ride in different direction planned on Sunday....

irishrover99 · 23-03-2018 2:48pm

I've 357 km done this year.
Can't seem to shake off these flu like symptoms so no chance of me making it.
Maybe next month ill give it a try.

Chips Lovell · 23-03-2018 3:00pm

Probably be more like 1pm before I can tackle it.

Alek · 23-03-2018 3:27pm

I've 357 km done this year.

It's just another 2.5 km, c'mon, don't make it such a big deal and give a few good folks satisfaction of beating a top climber

:P

irishrover99 · 23-03-2018 4:04pm

Alek wrote: »

It's just another 2.5 km, c'mon, don't make it such a big deal and give a few good folks satisfaction of beating a top climber :P

Its the 20 km from my house to Howth that i wouldn't be able for.
7.58 up there is my best time(with a backpack on) so i'm sure it could be beaten.

magicbastarder · 23-03-2018 4:11pm

sunday is probably not a good day for me. plus, i've barely put the miles in in the last few weeks or months.
if anyone can think of any more excuses i can use, please suggest them.

Weepsie · 23-03-2018 4:17pm

irishrover99 wrote: »

Its the 20 km from my house to Howth that i wouldn't be able for.
7.58 up there is my best time(with a backpack on) so i'm sure it could be beaten.

My best is 10.01. The symmetry is the best thing about it. A few months ago, I'd have certainly gone up it faster, now, I have rediscovered a fondness of cake and biscuits I'd managed to park for much of last year.

rodneyTrotter. · 23-03-2018 4:24pm

magicbastarder wrote: »

sunday is probably not a good day for me. plus, i've barely put the miles in in the last few weeks or months.
if anyone can think of any more excuses i can use, please suggest them.

Didn’t Shep the collie eat your Garmin ??

magicbastarder · 23-03-2018 4:27pm

it's worth remembering, folks, that weight is key for hillclimbing.

wear a heavy backpack - the more you weigh, the greater your momentum and kinetic energy, and the more that will help carry you up the hill.

irishrover99 · 23-03-2018 4:29pm

Weepsie wrote: »

My best is 10.01. The symmetry is the best thing about it. A few months ago, I'd have certainly gone up it faster, now, I have rediscovered a fondness of cake and biscuits I'd managed to park for much of last year.

I've put on 4kg since the New Year. After finishing last year really well, a short break off the bike for a rest has turned into a bloody nightmare. Hoping to have a good rest over the weekend and for it also to be alcohol free so i might try Tuesday.

Weepsie · 23-03-2018 4:29pm

magicbastarder wrote: »

it's worth remembering, folks, that weight is key for hillclimbing.

wear a heavy backpack - the more you weigh, the greater your momentum and kinetic energy, and the more that will help carry you up the hill.

I think I'm back to the weight I was around this time last year. I had been down to just under 73 kg for the first time in probably 15 years. It was all for this weekend, and then I got really lazy.

wanderer 22 · 23-03-2018 5:21pm

I've only been up 3 times with wildly varying times of 8:07, 9:55 and 11:26...I reckon I'll be closer to 10 minutes than 8 on Sunday

Alek · 23-03-2018 5:25pm

My best of 8:04 was wind assisted, it seems

https://mywindsock.com/activity/311511953/

wanderer 22 · 23-03-2018 5:32pm

Alek wrote: »

My best of 8:04 was wind assisted, it seems

https://mywindsock.com/activity/311511953/

Just checked - mine too: https://mywindsock.com/activity/330191761#32205631369/

(I was being chased up the hill by Alek too,good motivation)

Alek · 23-03-2018 5:35pm

(I was being chased up the hill by Alek too,good motivation)

It wasn't a chase, you've just left me there ...

irishrover99 · 23-03-2018 6:03pm

[quote="colm18

(I was being chased up the hill by Alek [/quote]

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Alek · 23-03-2018 7:47pm

Was there an inyourendo in what I said?

wanderer 22 · 23-03-2018 8:05pm

For those attempting it ; remember it must be from a standing start ;-)

Weepsie · 23-03-2018 9:18pm

colm18 wrote: »

For those attempting it ; remember it must be from a standing start ;-)

Does the segment start after the lights? They can mess up a time rather easily if not

Andy Magic · 23-03-2018 9:47pm

Sunday would suit me best

secman · 23-03-2018 10:35pm

colm18 wrote: »

For those attempting it ; remember it must be from a standing start ;-)

Fcuk that so , I'm out ... I wanted to get a run at it from Wexford

wanderer 22 · 23-03-2018 10:52pm

Weepsie wrote: »

Does the segment start after the lights? They can mess up a time rather easily if not

https://www.strava.com/segments/7312602?filter=overall&gender=all

Segment starts just before the cemetery...is there lights there?

Andy Magic · 23-03-2018 11:09pm

colm18 wrote: »

For those attempting it ; remember it must be from a standing start ;-)

That would be tough as he segment starts when your already climbing. I think there used to be a longer segment but someone reported it as hazardous because of the school.

wanderer 22 · 24-03-2018 6:06pm

I've finished my extensive training for this (once up KIlmashogue this morning) so I'm feeling quietly confident :-P

Weepsie · 24-03-2018 7:33pm

colm18 wrote: »

https://www.strava.com/segments/7312602?filter=overall&gender=all

Segment starts just before the cemetery...is there lights there?

I'm thinking of the old segment. The lights a bit further back are where I thought the climbing started.

Anyway, went up old long hill today and didn't climb off to use an inhaler like last time.

Cramped quite badly going up Windgates though, but that was after 130 km and with me ignoring my water for a bit too long.

rodneyTrotter. · 24-03-2018 10:20pm

I gave it a go today - word of advice save a bit In the tank. From the bend before the car park to the summit is a killer if you’re in the red. Also the wind changes direction

magicbastarder · 24-03-2018 10:24pm

that's what i always liked about the village to the summit. starts steep and eases off.

rodneyTrotter. · 24-03-2018 10:33pm

magicbastarder wrote: »

that's what i always liked about the village to the summit. starts steep and eases off.

Yea would be perfect for it , unfortunately the two sets of traffic lights would make it difficult as some would get caught at them.

Place was jammed there today . 88 up loaded the howth TT section . 8:26 the fastest

wanderer 22 · 25-03-2018 10:18am

8:43 for me - https://www.strava.com/activities/1470406697/shareable_images/map_based?hl=en-US&v=1521969227

Hopefully a couple more give it a go!

Chips Lovell · 25-03-2018 2:57pm

7:55 for me.

Boardsie hill climb challenge 2018 - Howth TT

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