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Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle 2018

  • 30-12-2017 9:51pm
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    Registered Users Posts: 1,952 ✭✭✭funnights74


    For anyone who's interested next years cycle takes place on July 7th, it's doesn't seem to be as popular as in previous years, last years didn't sell out for many reasons, now there's a long discussion in itself. The demand has definitely dropped from say 3 or 4 years ago. Registration opens on March 10th.
    http://www.ringofkerrycycle.ie/


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  • Registered Users Posts: 17,300 ✭✭✭✭razorblunt


    I've committed to it this year, never done one before.
    Is it do-able on a hybrid?


  • Registered Users Posts: 5,800 ✭✭✭fat bloke


    razorblunt wrote: »
    Is it do-able on a hybrid?

    Yes.


  • Registered Users Posts: 17,300 ✭✭✭✭razorblunt


    fat bloke wrote: »
    Yes.

    Outstanding! Get my derriere back in one piece!


  • Registered Users Posts: 649 ✭✭✭TGD


    razorblunt wrote: »
    I've committed to it this year, never done one before.
    Is it do-able on a hybrid?

    There’s a little group who do it on old high nellies .....


  • Registered Users Posts: 17,300 ✭✭✭✭razorblunt


    TGD wrote: »
    There’s a little group who do it on old high nellies .....

    I saw that as I was reading through the 2017 thread. Mad men, towels stuffed under the saddle and everything.

    The rest of the lads I'll be with will probably have road bikes, but that shouldn't make a huge difference as they won't be racing around either.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭heraldo


    All sorts of shapes and sizes do this cycle, some looking to improve their times and others simply out for a fun day on the bike.
    Last year I chatted to a local who had a track pump strapped to his crossbar a bag of tubes hanging from his handlebars and a bottle of miwadi jammed into the bottle cage. Apparently he had a miserable time the previous year with punctures so wasn't taking any chances....
    It's a great cycle and a good buzz no matter what your goal is.


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,366 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    razorblunt wrote: »
    I've committed to it this year, never done one before.
    Is it do-able on a hybrid?

    Yup. I passed a lad on Coomakista on an old hybrid. Wearing jeans and leather dress shoes. He must have been raw by the end of it. :eek:


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,666 ✭✭✭DeepBlue


    Registration opens tomorrow.


  • Registered Users Posts: 24,937 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    DeepBlue wrote: »
    Registration Whinging opens tomorrow.
    FYP ;)


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,220 ✭✭✭Boscoirl


    Signed up


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,952 ✭✭✭funnights74


    Me too. There are problem with the site but they are working on it.


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,366 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    May aswell get it out of the way €100!! It'll never sell out. :D


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,952 ✭✭✭funnights74


    Me too. There are problem with the site but they are working on it.

    looks like they have the site sorted.


  • Registered Users Posts: 14,229 ✭✭✭✭ednwireland


    iwillhtfu wrote: »
    May aswell get it out of the way €100!! It'll never sell out. :D

    I keep thinking about doing it until I see the price !


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,150 ✭✭✭PukkaStukka


    Is there cap on maximum numbers taking part?


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,150 ✭✭✭PukkaStukka


    Is there cap on maximum numbers taking part?


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,366 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    Is there cap on maximum numbers taking part?

    Yes and previously it would have been over subscribed but the last few years as entry cost increased it hasn't sold out.


  • Registered Users Posts: 128 ✭✭nostro


    Is there cap on maximum numbers taking part?

    Think that its about 12000. They got about 9000 last year. It won't sell out at €103.50 but at least its one straight price. Hopefully the cute kerry hoore shenanigans of lotteries and two tier pricing are a thing of the past.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,150 ✭✭✭PukkaStukka


    Thanks for the replies and apologies for the double posts above (damn phone being anything but smart!! ;) )

    I've done it several times before. I'm hoping to do it with two buddies who were initially up for it until they heard the entry fee. If there's no cap on numbers then thats a plus. Although I did it in 2015 and it was bordering on dangerous due sheer numbers, mixed abilities, and the odd looney thrown in for good measure !! :D


  • Registered Users Posts: 872 ✭✭✭mamax


    Too expensive for a lot of people if you add in hotel/B&B and travel etc
    I asked a few friends last year and they said No
    Big events like Ring of Clare, Tour de Burren, Tour de Conamara are all €40 and lots of smaller events with good routes are just €25
    Are the kerrymen just milking it ?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,923 ✭✭✭vektarman


    Is there cap on maximum numbers taking part?
    Limited to 10,000.

    http://www.ringofkerrycycle.ie/faqs/


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭stop animal cruelty


    What type of cycling shorts wpuld ye guys recommend? Gel or padded? Anx wear could i get a cheap yet good sunglasses? They seem to be 50euro + i places I've seen so far ðŸ˜


  • Registered Users Posts: 9,249 ✭✭✭Macy0161


    What type of cycling shorts wpuld ye guys recommend? Gel or padded? Anx wear could i get a cheap yet good sunglasses? They seem to be 50euro + i places I've seen so far ðŸ˜
    Galibier.cc for shorts. Aldi/ Lidl are generally where I get my glasses. No worries about losing them when they're €3-5!


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,366 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    Pick up your glasses on Aliexpress they take about 30 days to get here on the slow boat but you'll find every variation of glasses including knock offs for buttons.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 610 ✭✭✭Andy Magic


    EDIT - I see the price up now


  • Registered Users Posts: 9,249 ✭✭✭Macy0161


    iwillhtfu wrote: »
    Pick up your glasses on Aliexpress they take about 30 days to get here on the slow boat but you'll find every variation of glasses including knock offs for buttons.
    They're my posh ones!


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,952 ✭✭✭funnights74


    What type of cycling shorts wpuld ye guys recommend? Gel or padded? Anx wear could i get a cheap yet good sunglasses? They seem to be 50euro + i places I've seen so far /QUOTE]

    Amazon are good for decent sunglasses that will do the job for around the 20 e mark. Your LBS will have a good enough range of shorts that will serve your purpose. anything around the 80-90 euros would be fine. Make sure you have a few outings before the day to break them in properly. Chamois cream is optional, some use it, some dont.


  • Registered Users Posts: 577 ✭✭✭Justwinginit


    iwillhtfu wrote: »
    May aswell get it out of the way €100!! It'll never sell out. :D
    Any wonder numbers have been dropping......


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,666 ✭✭✭DeepBlue




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  • Registered Users Posts: 180 ✭✭HugoMyBoss


    iwillhtfu wrote: »
    May aswell get it out of the way €100!! It'll never sell out. :D

    and a €3.50 handling fee!!!.


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