Evil 2018

irishrover99 · 27-11-2017 5:41pm #1

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

terrydel · 27-11-2017 5:47pm

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?

irishrover99 · 27-11-2017 6:18pm

terrydel wrote: »

Looks good, when does it usually take place?

June bank holiday weekend. Gives an extra day to recover

Wishbone Ash · 27-11-2017 6:51pm

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.

daragh_ · 27-11-2017 6:59pm

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

irishrover99 · 27-11-2017 7:12pm

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

irishrover99 · 27-11-2017 7:15pm

daragh_ wrote: »

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

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.

Alek · 28-11-2017 8:27am

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

irishrover99 · 28-11-2017 10:00am

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.

wanderer 22 · 28-11-2017 10:15am

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 )

irishrover99 · 28-11-2017 10:32am

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.

wanderer 22 · 28-11-2017 10:36am

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.

The Noble Nudge · 29-11-2017 4:31pm

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

Wishbone Ash · 29-11-2017 5:52pm

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.

godtabh · 29-11-2017 6:01pm

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

CramCycle · 30-11-2017 12:43am

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.

Daroxtar · 30-11-2017 2:12pm

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

Mercian Pro · 30-11-2017 9:42pm

Daroxtar wrote: »

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

You almost make the combination sound attractive D.

Maybe 2018 is finally the year for the Evil?

Plastik · 30-11-2017 9:58pm

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.

godtabh · 30-11-2017 10:01pm

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?

Plastik · 30-11-2017 10:04pm

godtabh wrote: »

Could you not find 4m?

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

irishrover99 · 30-11-2017 10:59pm

The Noble Nudge wrote: »

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

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

daragh_ · 30-11-2017 11:04pm

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.

Glass Prison 1214 · 01-12-2017 1:40am

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

irishrover99 · 07-03-2018 4:36pm

So is the 9th of June ok for everyone.

godtabh · 07-03-2018 4:41pm

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

daragh_ · 07-03-2018 5:23pm

godtabh wrote: »

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

Same.

The Noble Nudge · 08-03-2018 10:49am

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

Alek · 08-03-2018 11:38am

Anyone doing Evil + W200 this year?

godtabh · 08-03-2018 11:40am

Alek wrote: »

Anyone doing Evil + W200 this year?

One crazy bastard probably will

irishrover99 · 08-03-2018 12:42pm

Alek wrote: »

Anyone doing Evil + W200 this year?

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

irishrover99 · 08-03-2018 12:46pm

The Noble Nudge wrote: »

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

Its only a small diversion in the difference in both routes so i'd say it depends on how the legs are on the day.

4400 i'd reckon will be enough for me unless my year drastically improves.

Sunsets On Tuesday · 28-04-2018 10:52pm

Think I'll put my name down for this too - accompanied Alek on the Weevil 170, so this should be pleasantly easy ;-)

godtabh · 28-04-2018 10:54pm

Confirmed this morning I can’t do the 9th

The Noble Nudge · 03-05-2018 10:21am

Any tips on prolonging Garmin battery life...still undecided on the Evil route to take on the day the 5000m version is calling.
A long day in the saddle and going by last week battery life isn't what it should be...

godtabh · 03-05-2018 10:22am

The Noble Nudge wrote: »

Any tips on prolonging Garmin battery life...still undecided on the Evil route to take on the day the 5000m version is calling.
A long day in the saddle and going by last week battery life isn't what it should be...

Generally I turn all sensors off, light levels to min and bring a spare battery pack with me.

The Noble Nudge · 03-05-2018 10:40am

godtabh wrote: »

Generally I turn all sensors off, light levels to min and bring a spare battery pack with me.

When you say spare battery pack Godtabh I wasn't aware of the option?
Looking at Marmotte in July and got a fright Saturday only (5 hours out and near drained from full charge)....I had every thing sensor wise connected tbf...
5000m Evil will be roughly 10 hours....

godtabh · 03-05-2018 10:41am

As in an external power bank and cable.

I think garmin now offer this option also.

https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Garmin/Edge-1030-External-Battery-Pack/GGUI?&co=IRL&cu=EUR&glCountry=IE&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5qrXBRC3ARIsAJq3bwoQVou92TPp_bdbhq9lgx0JAn1jq_do8UPS7_nxR-0wLeho5M_AK5saArbcEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

terrydel · 03-05-2018 11:33am

Why noy just get a more basic garmin?

godtabh · 03-05-2018 11:34am

terrydel wrote: »

Why noy just get a more basic garmin?

For a length of ride you do 1/2 times a year?

Macy0161 · 03-05-2018 11:56am

The official garmin extra battery is only for the 1030 isn't it? Battery life is why I went Bolt, that might've changed if it would fit other models...

Anyway, I'm more tempted by the Evil that I should be, but won't know until much nearer the time. Also, see how I get on with MB200!

cdaly_ · 03-05-2018 11:58am

godtabh wrote: »

As in an external power bank and cable.

I think garmin now offer this option also.

https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Garmin/Edge-1030-External-Battery-Pack/GGUI?&co=IRL&cu=EUR&glCountry=IE&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5qrXBRC3ARIsAJq3bwoQVou92TPp_bdbhq9lgx0JAn1jq_do8UPS7_nxR-0wLeho5M_AK5saArbcEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

€136 for a €35 powerbank with a hot-shoe connector?! Pfft...

godtabh · 03-05-2018 12:05pm

cdaly_ wrote: »

€136 for a €35 powerbank with a hot-shoe connector?! Pfft...

I wouldnt go down that route. My €10 powerbank does the job!

CramCycle · 03-05-2018 1:16pm

I have a few I got for free at a meeting. They aren't huge but I can fit four in one pocket and barely notice them.

Weepsie · 03-05-2018 1:27pm

godtabh wrote: »

Confirmed this morning I can’t do the 9th

I am working that day now too

godtabh · 03-05-2018 1:37pm

Weepsie wrote: »

I am working that day now too

I wish it was work. Bring 40 hyper kids on a tour to croke park.

siochain · 03-05-2018 2:54pm

godtabh wrote: »

Generally I turn all sensors off, light levels to min and bring a spare battery pack with me.

If you connect the battery pack mid trip does it reset the trip ?

daragh_ · 03-05-2018 3:00pm

5 weeks. Looking forward to it.

RobertFoster · 03-05-2018 3:01pm

siochain wrote: »

If you connect the battery pack mid trip does it reset the trip ?

It depends on the USB cable. If it's power only it's fine, but if it's power and data it'll reset. You can buy power only cables or mod the cable with tape.

Wishbone Ash · 03-05-2018 3:14pm

RobertFoster wrote: »

It depends on the USB cable. If it's power only it's fine, but if it's power and data it'll reset. You can buy power only cables or mod the cable with tape.

I've heard from club colleagues that some of the more recent Garmins don't reset regardless of what USB cable is connected. (Probably better to try it on an inconsequential ride such as a commute first).

irishrover99 · 04-05-2018 8:11am

daragh_ wrote: »

5 weeks. Looking forward to it.

Only 5 weeks

Evil 2018

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