Sportif Waterford CC 3 counties challenges

Muckers · 26-07-2011 11:32pm #1

Hi All

We are holding our second annual sportive along with Down Syndrome Waterford branch on Saturday August 13th at 10am. We would love to see all you boardsies taking part along with us on the day. It is the official training event for the Sean Kelly tour which is on 2 weeks later.

All event details on our website homepage here.

http://www.sportifwaterfordcc.ie/

smalltalk · 04-08-2011 10:22pm

Hi,hope nobody minds me bumping this thread.This sportif would be a good training spin for the Sean Kelly and of course all proceeds go to a great charity.

Muckers · 04-08-2011 11:39pm

Come on lads how about a bit of support here. Our club members have supported most of the sportives around this year. The long route is a great course, nearly 160k, lovely scenery on the one big climb, and good company along the way as well. Good preparation for the SKT 2 weeks later.

@Smalltalk. No problem posting up . Your comments are appreciated.

Dubba · 05-08-2011 12:01am

Might be up for this alright, few questions tho:

1. Driving Cork to Waterford would take around 2hrs?

2. Is the close of registration at 9.30 sharp?

3. Is the Regional Sports Center near the start?

Thanks in advance for some info in this.

JOHN_70 · 05-08-2011 1:04am

I'll do this hopefully, sounds like a good spin, will be my 3rd sportif in 3 weeks.

TheBlaaMan · 05-08-2011 8:16am

Cork - Waterford: The RSC is 90 minutes from the Dunkettle roundabout/Tivoli, just head in straight past WIT & old Waterford Crystal showrooms and its on your right just at the first roundabout after above

Route details

65k http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/42125864
155k http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/42098498

smalltalk · 05-08-2011 8:56am

@dubba,Cork(Tivoli)to RSC 90mins
I would say anyone that turns up will be signed up.
7 or 8 mins from the RSC(free parking,showers and food after the spin) to the center of town for the sign on and start.

aquanaut · 05-08-2011 9:48am

This is going to be a great spin - a lot of the Sean Kelly route can be found on this spin and I reckon it will be great craic - the route has a really nice mix of road types and terrain and as already said, brilliant scenery!

+1

ashleey · 05-08-2011 1:55pm

If I can get a babysitter, as my wife works Saturday's I'll be there. Sounds great and I missed the Viking tour which was really good.

MichealD · 05-08-2011 5:08pm

Maybe some of the local lads could suggest a good way to add about 40kms on to the 65km route. (65km too short, 155 too long!!)

Was thinking of maybe Carrick on Suir (via Seskin Hill) to Leamybrien and back to Waterford? A lot of main road though...

Any other suggestions?

ashleey · 05-08-2011 7:24pm

I think they forgot to mention the really long rise into Dungarvan and back out again too

Muckers · 06-08-2011 9:34am

We wont be too strict about the registration closing time. Nobody will be turned away, as all the funds go to DSI, but we do need to be on our way at 10am due to the garda escort out of the city.

@Michael D. Your suggestion is probably the best route option. Carrick to Lemybrien is a secondary road so will not be too busy traffic wise. You are at the base of Mahon Falls here so there is always that option. Lemybrien to the finish is on the n25.

@Ashleey. There is no long rise into Dungarvan. There is however a 1k drag up the Pike on the far side.

ashleey · 06-08-2011 11:10am

Fingers crossed the weather's good. Sounds like a great day out and I hope you get a good turnout. Just waiting on the babysitter...

kayaksurfbum · 07-08-2011 5:44pm

Long range forecast looks good so far!

No Diggity · 07-08-2011 10:29pm

Sounds good..nice route!

ashleey · 08-08-2011 10:35am

So can we just sign up and register on the day? I've got the childcare sorted but you never know...

kayaksurfbum · 08-08-2011 10:57am

ashleey wrote: »

So can we just sign up and register on the day? I've got the childcare sorted but you never know...

Yep. Sign up/Registration at John Roberts Square from 9Am on-wards.

All day parking will be at the RSC (finishes here)

ashleey · 08-08-2011 11:32am

Great. And John Roberts Square is the main shopping area? (I live in Kilkenny, sorry, but I'm a blow in so won't mention hurling)

michael196 · 08-08-2011 5:53pm

where is john roberts square in Waterford ?

Tonio · 08-08-2011 6:10pm

michael196 wrote: »

where is john roberts square in Waterford ?

City centre. Just up off the quay at the clock tower

TheBlaaMan · 08-08-2011 6:49pm

Smack bang in the centre of the pedestrianised main shopping area in the city.

kayaksurfbum · 08-08-2011 9:22pm

Parking to Sign on map.

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/45171586

_sheep · 08-08-2011 10:45pm

In waterford for the weekend and was wondering what kind of a spin I was going to do, looks like you've made that decision easy. Will have to find the boardsie jersey for this one, if you see a tubby guy in a boards jersey trying to sell his bike on the Vee give me a nod!

Muckers · 08-08-2011 11:33pm

@Michael 196. Glad to see your thinling of joining us. Haven't seen you since the Burren.

@Sheep. Glad to hear we solved your spin decisions this weekend. We have 2 great routes this year with the long one being the obvious highlight.

ashleey · 09-08-2011 8:35am

Thanks for maps and see you Saturday

aquanaut · 09-08-2011 11:22am

Muckers, looks like i'm gonna have to pull out. My wife has fractured her leg so can't drive. Bit of a pain but what can you do! I have to play Mam and Dad for a while with hurling matches and everything!

aquanaut · 10-08-2011 12:15pm

Looks like there might be a bit of wind in this, but should stay dry for the day !

Muckers · 12-08-2011 4:25pm

See ye all in the morning I hope.

ashleey · 12-08-2011 7:35pm

And it's sunny now. Waterproofs packed just in case

Aquos76 · 12-08-2011 7:46pm

From looking at the weather on the six one news, it looks like we may escape the showers in the morning but will have some strong SW winds to deal with though.

ashleey · 12-08-2011 7:49pm

That sounds like a tailwind home to me.

Sportif Waterford CC 3 counties challenges

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