Boardsie hill climb challenge 2018 - Howth TT

Chips Lovell · 23-03-2018 03:00PM

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

Alek · 23-03-2018 03:27PM

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 04:04PM

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 04:11PM

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.

rodneyTrotter. · 23-03-2018 04:24PM

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 04:27PM

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 04:29PM

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.

wanderer 22 · 23-03-2018 05:21PM

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 05:25PM

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

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

wanderer 22 · 23-03-2018 05:32PM

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 05:35PM

(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 06:03PM

[quote="colm18

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

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Alek · 23-03-2018 07:47PM

Was there an inyourendo in what I said?

wanderer 22 · 23-03-2018 08:05PM

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

Andy Magic · 23-03-2018 09:47PM

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 06:06PM

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

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 02:57PM

7:55 for me.

magicbastarder · 25-03-2018 03:28PM

will my entry be counted if i do it tomorrow?

LollipopJimmy · 25-03-2018 03:34PM

I'm only leaving Limerick in the next hour or so on the bus. If the weather is not ****e I'll go and give off a bash, will it count if I do it later? To be fair I'm unlikely to break 10mins

rodneyTrotter. · 25-03-2018 03:39PM

8:27 today . Conditions good out there . Howth packed

devonp · 25-03-2018 04:05PM

8.28
https://www.strava.com/activities/1471325320/segments/36661214121

not sure if i started in the correct place but i did a standing start.

very happy with that considering i'm 2.5Kg heavier than last yr, was using the heavy Focus cayo(with a creaky clikky BB) (rather than my preferred Canyon Endurace, in the LBS), and prob have 50-60% less miles and elevation in the legs than this time last year, and of course i'm a yr older and have many more grey hairs(many):P

P_1 · 25-03-2018 04:11PM

magicbastarder wrote: »

will my entry be counted if i do it tomorrow?

Same question

wanderer 22 · 25-03-2018 04:31PM

P_1 wrote: »

Same question

It'll count if you're slower than 8'43 ;-)

Boardsie hill climb challenge 2018 - Howth TT

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