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Evil 2018

  • 27-11-2017 5:41pm
    #1
    irishrover99
    Registered Users Posts: 2,023 ✭✭✭


    We might as well get started on this thread now as its usually popped up by now.
    I created a route but as usual its open to suggestions and alterations.
    I've thrown in a few of 2016's greatest hits, Cunard road,The Wall,Red lane and then the loop of four climbs in the middle will be done from the opposite direction this time.
    Then its up Liam Horner and we finish off we an nice easy climb up burrow road to Johnny Foxes.
    Think of it as a hybrid of the two previous years events;)
    Its about 15-17 climbs depending on what you count as a climb.

    https://www.strava.com/routes/11276323

    Which route should we use 4 votes

    Route 1 [url]https://www.strava.com/routes/11276323[/url]
    0% 0 votes
    Route 2 [url]https://www.strava.com/routes/11298346[/url]
    100% 4 votes


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  • #2
    terrydel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,881 ✭✭✭terrydel


    irishrover99 wrote: »
    We might as well get started on this thread now as its usually popped up by now.
    I created a route but as usual its open to suggestions and alterations.
    I've thrown in a few of 2016's greatest hits, Cunard road,The Wall,Red lane and then the loop of four climbs in the middle will be done from the opposite direction this time.
    Then its up Liam Horner and we finish off we an nice easy climb up burrow road to Johnny Foxes.
    Think of it as a hybrid of the two previous years events;)
    Its about 15-17 climbs depending on what you count as a climb.

    https://www.strava.com/routes/11276323

    Looks good, when does it usually take place?


  • #3
    irishrover99
    Registered Users Posts: 2,023 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    terrydel wrote: »
    Looks good, when does it usually take place?

    June bank holiday weekend. Gives an extra day to recover


  • #4
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,949 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    irishrover99 wrote: »
    June bank holiday weekend. Gives an extra day to recover
    Traditionally held on the day before the WW200 - so the WW200 can be done as a recovery ride.


  • #5
    daragh_
    Registered Users Posts: 3,121 ✭✭✭daragh_


    The Full Wall and Red Lane before you hit 60km. I'm in :p


  • #6
    irishrover99
    Registered Users Posts: 2,023 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    Traditionally held on the day before the WW200 - so the WW200 can be done as a recovery ride.

    Was on the June bank holiday this year. Haven't they changed the w200 to that weekend also?

    Anyway the date can be sorted to suit the masses


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  • #7
    irishrover99
    Registered Users Posts: 2,023 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    daragh_ wrote: »
    The Full Wall and Red Lane before you hit 60km. I'm in :p

    That's a given daragh that you'll be there.
    The first 100km is the, if it's not 15% it's not in edition.


  • #8
    Alek
    Registered Users Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    Time to finally climb that bleeding Red Lane, I was only going down there a few times and it was bad enough.

    And no Lake Drive!

    Not too sure if I can make it on the day, traditionally ;)


  • #9
    irishrover99
    Registered Users Posts: 2,023 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    Alek wrote: »

    Not too sure if I can make it on the day, traditionally ;)

    Would you like to make up the charter of excuses for the day or should i. :)

    And i think most would be happy with no lake drive, Its bloody energy sapping but the few short climbs will easily make up for it.


  • #10
    wanderer 22
    Registered Users, Subscribers Posts: 2,131 ✭✭✭wanderer 22


    Alek wrote: »
    Time to finally climb that bleeding Red Lane, I was only going down there a few times and it was bad enough.

    And no Lake Drive!

    Not too sure if I can make it on the day, traditionally ;)

    Red lane isn't that tough (says the guy who's never completed more than 25% of an Evil :P )


  • #11
    irishrover99
    Registered Users Posts: 2,023 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    colm18 wrote: »
    Red lane isn't that tough (says the guy who's never completed more than 25% of an Evil :P )


    Next year Colm?. You have plenty of 100+ km spins this year so you should well be able for it.


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  • #12
    wanderer 22
    Registered Users, Subscribers Posts: 2,131 ✭✭✭wanderer 22


    irishrover99 wrote: »
    Next year Colm?. You have plenty of 100+ km spins this year so you should well be able for it.

    Knew I shouldn't have posted in this thread...right, put me down for it.


  • #13
    The Noble Nudge
    Registered Users Posts: 1,616 ✭✭✭The Noble Nudge


    I didnt see this thread......:eek:


  • #14
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,949 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    colm18 wrote: »
    Red lane isn't that tough (says the guy who's never completed more than 25% of an Evil :P )
    Agree, the very steep part is fairly short.

    It's not nearly as bad as that little climb south of Laragh where you cross a river at a beautiful little church. (Clara?) It was in the 2016 Evil and I came very close to doing the walk of shame there.


  • #15
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,204 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    I'm in. Might even do the right route this year!


  • #16
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,443 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    I'll tell everyone I am going all year and then just not show up and not post in the thread again, every year so far, why break with tradition.


  • #17
    Daroxtar
    Registered Users Posts: 4,319 ✭✭✭Daroxtar


    I like the look of that. Orwell randonee and MB200 as warm ups :D


  • #18
    Mercian Pro
    Registered Users Posts: 2,274 ✭✭✭Mercian Pro


    Daroxtar wrote: »
    I like the look of that. Orwell randonee and MB200 as warm ups :D

    You almost make the combination sound attractive D.

    Maybe 2018 is finally the year for the Evil?


  • #19
    Plastik
    Registered Users Posts: 2,964 ✭✭✭Plastik


    https://www.strava.com/routes/11298346

    Hopefully the link works? Few slight amendments would bring you might closer to 5k climbing for not many more total km.


  • #20
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,204 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    Plastik wrote: »
    https://www.strava.com/routes/11298346

    Hopefully the link works? Few slight amendments would bring you might closer to 5k climbing for not many more total km.

    Could you not find 4m?


  • #21
    Plastik
    Registered Users Posts: 2,964 ✭✭✭Plastik


    godtabh wrote: »
    Could you not find 4m?

    OK, it was worth the extra 500m to go over 5k.


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  • #22
    irishrover99
    Registered Users Posts: 2,023 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    The Noble Nudge wrote: »
    I didnt see this thread......:eek:

    Now that you have , I'll put your name down for it


  • #23
    daragh_
    Registered Users Posts: 3,121 ✭✭✭daragh_


    Plastik wrote: »
    https://www.strava.com/routes/11298346

    Hopefully the link works? Few slight amendments would bring you might closer to 5k climbing for not many more total km.

    This would be epic.


  • #24
    Glass Prison 1214
    Registered Users Posts: 1,153 ✭✭✭Glass Prison 1214


    I might have a go at this, if the date suits.


  • #25
    irishrover99
    Registered Users Posts: 2,023 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    So is the 9th of June ok for everyone.


  • #26
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,204 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    I'm in but as with life probably wont be able to 100% confirm until a couple of days in advance.


  • #27
    daragh_
    Registered Users Posts: 3,121 ✭✭✭daragh_


    godtabh wrote: »
    I'm in but as with life probably wont be able to 100% confirm until a couple of days in advance.

    Same.


  • #28
    The Noble Nudge
    Registered Users Posts: 1,616 ✭✭✭The Noble Nudge


    Irishrovers 4400m version or Plastiks 5000m version just to be clear gents??
    Either version I will give it a bash....Good Marmotte training....


  • #29
    Alek
    Registered Users Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    Anyone doing Evil + W200 this year?


  • #30
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,204 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    Alek wrote: »
    Anyone doing Evil + W200 this year?

    One crazy bastard probably will


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  • #31
    irishrover99
    Registered Users Posts: 2,023 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    Alek wrote: »
    Anyone doing Evil + W200 this year?

    If you pay for my babysitter both days i'm in.


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