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Boardsie hill climb challenge 2018 - Howth TT

  • 21-02-2018 11:00pm
    #1
    wanderer 22
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    So after some discussion here

    It's proposed to run a hill climb up this segement on Sunday March 25th at 10 am (open to suggestions on this)

    Timing will be by means of Strava....eh, not sure else what else needs to be said, think that's all!

    So, who's in?


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  • #2
    Glass Prison 1214
    Registered Users Posts: 1,153 ✭✭✭Glass Prison 1214


    Sunday's are reserved exclusively for road racing for me, I'll be busy getting my backside handed to me at the Des Hanlon!

    So I will be handing over the title to someone else for this year!


  • #3
    magicbastarder
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    if it's howth, the only debate would be village side or sutton side.


  • #4
    wanderer 22
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    I would guess people are more likely to be blocked by pedestrians/traffic if going from village side?


  • #5
    Lusk_Doyle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,338 ✭✭✭Lusk_Doyle


    magicbastarder wrote: »
    if it's howth, the only debate would be village side or sutton side.

    Or village side up to the right of the church!


  • #6
    wanderer 22
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    Glass Prison 1214 wrote: »
    Sunday's are reserved exclusively for road racing for me, I'll be busy getting my backside handed to me at the Des Hanlon!

    So I will be handing over the title to someone else for this year!

    Dang. If that's the case for others, maybe Saturday is better? Otherwise you can have a crack at it later that day (an advantage of timing via strava)


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  • #7
    daragh_
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    Probably Racing. If not I’ll show up.


  • #8
    magicbastarder
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    Lusk_Doyle wrote: »
    Or village side up to the right of the church!
    well, it is a hill climb challenge. a challenge needs to be a challenge.


  • #9
    magicbastarder
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    daragh_ wrote: »
    Probably Racing. If not I’ll show up.
    this *is* a race.


  • #10
    Weepsie
    Site Banned Posts: 20,686 ✭✭✭✭Weepsie


    10 on a sunday in Howth is probably not the best time to do it. It would need to be earlier really. Howth gets busy,.

    Anyway, I say both sides up to the summit each time, with best aggregate time declared the winner


  • #11
    daragh_
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    magicbastarder wrote: »
    this *is* a race.

    First IVCA race of the year I think. I only get so many passes and must use them wisely.


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  • #12
    rodneyTrotter.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 315 ✭✭rodneyTrotter.


    I’m in , Sutton side up would surely make sense . No traffic lights etc


  • #13
    LollipopJimmy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,442 ✭✭✭LollipopJimmy


    I'm away that weekend, if it's decided to go on the Saturday I'd do it early to give you all a laugh at my time


  • #14
    Idleater
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,236 ✭✭✭Idleater


    I'm out of the country that weekend (25th), but like last year I'll post a "right I'd better start training" effort in the following week or two.


  • #15
    Glass Prison 1214
    Registered Users Posts: 1,153 ✭✭✭Glass Prison 1214


    colm18 wrote: »
    Otherwise you can have a crack at it later that day (an advantage of timing via strava)

    Later that day? :eek:

    You've got a sense of humour Colm, the chances of me doing the Des (150k) and then cycling the 55k round trip to Howth later that day are slim!


  • #16
    wanderer 22
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    Glass Prison 1214 wrote: »
    Later that day? :eek:

    You've got a sense of humour Colm, the chances of me doing the Des (150k) and then cycling the 55k round trip to Howth later that day are slim!

    It'll give the rest of us a chance ;-)


  • #17
    Chips Lovell
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    I'm up for it. May not be able to make it for 10 but should be able to tackle it later in the day if not.


  • #18
    Galego
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,242 ✭✭✭Galego


    I am in. I am likely to come last too!


  • #19
    Derrydingle
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    daragh_ wrote:
    First IVCA race of the year I think. I only get so many passes and must use them wisely.


    Are the races for the ivca listed yet?


  • #20
    daragh_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,124 ✭✭✭daragh_


    Derrydingle wrote: »
    Are the races for the ivca listed yet?

    No. I’m guessing from last years.


  • #21
    The Noble Nudge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,616 ✭✭✭The Noble Nudge


    Where we to have a downhill version Colm?


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  • #22
    wanderer 22
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    What's 'downhill'? :p I'll leave that up to you to organise you nutter :D


  • #23
    The Noble Nudge
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    colm18 wrote: »
    What's 'downhill'? :p I'll leave that up to you to organise you nutter :D

    Ah I'm up to my eyes training...more a summer thing i would imagine;):cool:


  • #24
    Chips Lovell
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    How's everyone's training going?


  • #25
    wanderer 22
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    Uh oh. I meant to delete this thread.


  • #26
    rodneyTrotter.
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    Baron de Charlus wrote: »
    How's everyone's training going?


    Go up there a fair bit . Struggling to break 9mins in training with the wind lately blowing the wrong way . Should be nearer 8min , so not great


  • #27
    wanderer 22
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    I sense apathy (mainly from myself). Anyone still up for this? I haven't actually cycled up a hill fast in about 6 months so potential embarrassment awaits.


  • #28
    Chips Lovell
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    I'm still going to do it.


  • #29
    Weepsie
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    I might do it if it's Sunday, tomorrow I've set myself the target of Lovers Leap lane, which though short, broke me last time.

    That depends on the roads as well though


  • #30
    wanderer 22
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    Cool. I'll give it a bash 10am Sunday - https://www.strava.com/segments/7312602


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  • #31
    retalivity
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    If im back before darkness on sunday ill give it a go.


  • #32
    Alek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


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


  • #33
    irishrover99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    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.


  • #34
    Chips Lovell
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,269 Mod ✭✭✭✭Chips Lovell


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


  • #35
    Alek
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    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 :D :P


  • #36
    irishrover99
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    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 :D :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.


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  • #37
    magicbastarder
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    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.


  • #38
    Weepsie
    Site Banned Posts: 20,686 ✭✭✭✭Weepsie


    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.


  • #39
    rodneyTrotter.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 315 ✭✭rodneyTrotter.


    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 ??


  • #40
    magicbastarder
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    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.


  • #41
    irishrover99
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    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.


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  • #42
    Weepsie
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    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.


  • #43
    wanderer 22
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    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


  • #44
    Alek
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    My best of 8:04 was wind assisted, it seems :)

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


  • #45
    wanderer 22
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    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)


  • #46
    Alek
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    (I was being chased up the hill by Alek too,good motivation)

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


  • #47
    irishrover99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    [quote="colm18

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

    .


  • #48
    Alek
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    Was there an inyourendo in what I said?


  • #49
    wanderer 22
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    For those attempting it ; remember it must be from a standing start ;-)


  • #50
    Weepsie
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    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


  • #51
    Andy Magic
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    Sunday would suit me best


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