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Mini Evil 2020 July 18th

  • 06-06-2020 4:21pm
    #1
    irishrover99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭


    So as things seem to be improving in relation to Covid 19, whilst definitely not out of the woods yet, I thought that I would put it out there to see what the general felling would be towards the Evil going ahead at the end of July or beginning of August. More than likely, it would probably have been happening today in normal times.

    Obviously a lot of things depend on this going ahead.
    1)No spike in Covid cases.
    2)Hospitals not being under pressure.
    3)Government advice and restrictions been lifted.
    4)Your own personal wishes to attend or not so no real need to come in and bash me if you do not wish on attending. Observations welcome though.

    Personally I think that we are stuck with this disease for a while and the fact that the talk on vaccines has gone quite lately is more that a worrying sign of this.
    I know that I have followed all the government guidelines and still do, wearing a face mask and gloves when I go any where that there is other people outside my family so I am not taking this lightly. I did not venture more than 1 km from my house for over 6 weeks but its been great to get out on the bike the last few weeks within the 5km bubble or maybe just over it.

    Anyway, the reason I decided on shortened version is due to the fact that I can’t see many people(me definitely) having the fitness for a 220km day out and if it happens in August, the days are already beginning to get shorter. If anyone is stronger at the end, more can always be added on with Kilmashouge and Ticknock all within reach of the finish. I also think that with a lot of training taken place on Zwift, this route would be manageable while a good test.

    I have done the Evil with 2 people and about 12 max and social distancing is always possible during it and usually a requirement to finishing it.


    Again, usual rules for the Evil apply.
    It’s not supported.
    Pints after it, most likely.
    No medals.

    I’ll even supply some PPE and hand gel to participants.

    Possible dates. 25 July or 8 August. The bank holiday is in between so some may venture off elsewhere on that weekend.


    https://www.strava.com/routes/28364779


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


    Nice. If I'm around on either of those dates I'll tag along.


  • #3
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 50,207 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    out of curiosity, do you get to choose the summary of the segments on that? i notice that the biggest climb - the one up past bohernabreena - is not listed n the segments.


  • #4
    irishrover99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    daragh_ wrote: »
    Nice. If I'm around on either of those dates I'll tag along.

    Great Daragh, dates can also be more flexible if needed but I think the date in July would give a better change of decent weather.


  • #5
    Weepsie
    Site Banned Posts: 20,686 ✭✭✭✭Weepsie


    I am in so long as I'm not in work on one of those dates as I'm back to alternate saturdays.

    Cue 2000 people showing up for it, and loads of them moaning about the lack of food!


  • #6
    irishrover99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    magicbastarder wrote: »
    out of curiosity, do you get to choose the summary of the segments on that? i notice that the biggest climb - the one up past bohernabreena - is not listed n the segments.

    No, I just done the route and those segments showed up. I actually had to sign up to create the route. I wasn’t aware until a few days ago that Strava got rid of the free features.


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  • #7
    Weepsie
    Site Banned Posts: 20,686 ✭✭✭✭Weepsie


    We've a thread on it. I subscribe to Strava, but much prefer Ridewithgps for planning routes.


  • #8
    maxamillius
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭maxamillius


    Weepsie wrote: »
    We've a thread on it. I subscribe to Strava, but much prefer Ridewithgps for planning routes.

    Is there a boards thread on this?


  • #9
    ratracer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,314 ✭✭✭ratracer


    I like the look of that route, I’m the other side of the country, but I’ll keep an eye on this thread and see if I can make in whatever day is decided!

    Good luck with it.


  • #10
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,011 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    irishrover99 wrote: »
    ....Possible dates. 25 July or 8 August....
    Damn - both work days for me. I'll see if can I get off.


  • #11
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,011 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    ratracer wrote: »
    I like the look of that route, I’m the other side of the country....
    A very long day in the saddle then for you! :D


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  • #12
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,231 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    Assuming hotels are open again I’m away on the 26th. Maybe back on the 8th

    Would definitely be up for it.


  • #13
    ratracer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,314 ✭✭✭ratracer


    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    A very long day in the saddle then for you! :D

    Getting there is only the warm up :)
    The cycle home after the pints will be interesting


  • #14
    cletus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,051 ✭✭✭cletus


    Can I ask a question? I've never done a race, sportif or audax.

    What's the story with this event? All out race, every man for himself, time limit? How does it work?


  • #15
    NamelessPhil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,098 ✭✭✭NamelessPhil


    The Evil is its own special event. A Boardsie decides on a route. Usually around Dublin/Wicklow. The route meanders around taking in some of the best/worst climbs in the area. There's a lot of climbing. There are no food stops, marshalls, goodie bags or jersies. Just a start point and time. There's a lot of climbing. You will be scattered to the four winds, so have the route on a GPS unit. No finishing line just meet in a pub for pints.

    Did I mention the climbing...


  • #16
    irishrover99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    cletus wrote: »
    Can I ask a question? I've never done a race, sportif or audax.

    What's the story with this event? All out race, every man for himself, time limit? How does it work?

    Everything namelessphil said plus there is no entry fee.
    We usually keep together for the first couple of climbs or at least till laragh first time around but obviously it comes to a stage when you could possibly be on your own so knowing the area is a plus.


  • #17
    irishrover99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    Damn - both work days for me. I'll see if can I get off.

    @WA and godtabh, we can also do it the week before if needed which would be the 19th of July. That would still give 6 weeks to prepare and for us to nail down the start date. I can imagine that most people will be flexible with holidays most likely cancelled this year for most.


  • #18
    godtabh
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    I’ll check later what dates I should be free but as I usually start very early (and only meet people when they pass me!) I’d just lick a date that suits the most


  • #19
    magicbastarder
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    chances are i won't get to join, but it might suit some people also to push the date further back into the year, because for many people, it's only tomorrow that they would get a chance to get near some hills, so might appreciate more time to get their climbing legs prepared?
    i haven't seen a hill on the bike in months.


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


    For anyone interested (and with too much time on their hands) here are some links to the previous incarnations of the Evil.


    2019

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin//showthread.php?t=2057931761


    2018

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin//showthread.php?t=2057813952



    2017

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin//showthread.php?t=2057683488


    2016

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin//showthread.php?t=2057557231


    2015

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin//showthread.php?t=2057378193


    2014

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin//showthread.php?t=2057134715&nojs=1


    2013

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin//showthread.php?t=2056937502



    2012

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056647865


  • #21
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,011 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    NamelessPhil wrote: »
    ... There are no food stops,...
    Just in case we frighten people off, what NamelessPhil means is that there are no organised food stops. You can stop and eat as often as you want in various places along the route.


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  • #22
    irishrover99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    magicbastarder wrote: »
    chances are i won't get to join, but it might suit some people also to push the date further back into the year, because for many people, it's only tomorrow that they would get a chance to get near some hills, so might appreciate more time to get their climbing legs prepared?
    i haven't seen a hill on the bike in months.

    While I would like more training time myself I think 6 weeks will be ok as I’m sure everyone will be itching to get out now with the 20 km limit from tomorrow. We all know that August is usually a wash out and then after that the days get shorter.


  • #23
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,668 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    irishrover99 wrote: »
    We all know that August is usually a wash out and then after that the days get shorter.


    Jaysus, give that man some prozac......


  • #24
    irishrover99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    RobFowl wrote: »
    Jaysus, give that man some prozac......

    Eh, did I miss something here?.
    But thanks anyway, I’m alright without meds.


  • #25
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,011 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    irishrover99 wrote: »
    .. August is usually a wash out and then after that the days get shorter.
    The days will be getting shorter in 2 weeks time. :pac:


  • #26
    The Noble Nudge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,616 ✭✭✭The Noble Nudge


    I'll keep an eye in here to see how things progress.

    I haven't really used Strava of late so can you download the route without subscribing is the next question?


  • #27
    wanderer 22
    Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,162 ✭✭✭wanderer 22


    I doubt I'll be in any shape to do this but I'll tag along for a bit.


  • #28
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,231 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    colm18 wrote: »
    I doubt I'll be in any shape to do this but I'll tag along for a bit.

    as you head off in the sunset leaving every one behind.


  • #29
    wanderer 22
    Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,162 ✭✭✭wanderer 22


    godtabh wrote: »
    as you head off in the sunset leaving every one behind.

    Think you're mixing me up with Colm_gti who used to frequent these parts :D


  • #30
    Weepsie
    Site Banned Posts: 20,686 ✭✭✭✭Weepsie


    In similar spirit to magicbastarders post earlier, people may be rusty, but I'm thinking for the downhills.

    I did cruagh today and my turboing has evidently helped in a big way. I was more cautious than normal going down stocking lane though.

    I've also reached the lowest weight I have been since I played minor football 16 years ago.

    I've been doing myself a disservice on zwift


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  • #31
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,231 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    Looking at my diary I think the 18th is probably my best date.


  • #32
    irishrover99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    Weepsie wrote: »
    In similar spirit to magicbastarders post earlier, people may be rusty, but I'm thinking for the downhills.

    I did cruagh today and my turboing has evidently helped in a big way. I was more cautious than normal going down stocking lane though.

    I've also reached the lowest weight I have been since I played minor football 16 years ago.

    I've been doing myself a disservice on zwift

    I think most of my training will still come from Zwift. I done a 100km about 2 months ago and I’ll try do another one before the Evil. Then I’ll fit in as many short days out as I can. Last year i was not feeling 100% on the day and had very little sleep the night before. I also only trained for it mostly on GCN videos using the turbo and although I didn’t finish it I still nearly had 200km at the end.


  • #33
    godtabh
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    I’ve been averaging 200km for a couple of weeks with turbo and outside stuff.

    Did 310km last week. That was all on the a base of 3 months on the turbo.

    All I need to do know is a couple of weeks of climbing.


  • #34
    Alexzont
    Registered Users Posts: 141 ✭✭Alexzont


    irishrover99 wrote: »
    I think most of my training will still come from Zwift. I done a 100km about 2 months ago and I’ll try do another one before the Evil. Then I’ll fit in as many short days out as I can. Last year i was not feeling 100% on the day and had very little sleep the night before. I also only trained for it mostly on GCN videos using the turbo and although I didn’t finish it I still nearly had 200km at the end.

    Great meeting you today Ken! Pumped for whatever route you have in mind for this year. Can rope in a few lads too who'd be up for the challenge.


  • #35
    irishrover99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    Alexzont wrote: »
    Great meeting you today Ken! Pumped for whatever route you have in mind for this year. Can rope in a few lads too who'd be up for the challenge.

    Likewise Alex. Sure it wouldn’t be the Evil without lots of the Tiernans crew. The more the merrier. Really looking forward to it myself.


  • #36
    irishrover99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    Ok, so can we nail down the 18th of July for this?. That is four weeks away and I think just enough time to train for this.


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  • #37
    daragh_
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    Training? Nobody said anything about Training!


  • #38
    irishrover99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    daragh_ wrote: »
    Training? Nobody said anything about Training!

    Just a bit of training daragh. It is only a mini evil.


  • #39
    Daroxtar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,353 ✭✭✭Daroxtar


    I just realised you put Cunard right at the end. That's just... Evil
    :D


  • #40
    irishrover99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    Daroxtar wrote: »
    I just realised you put Cunard right at the end. That's just... Evil
    :D

    That part is in my mind already.


  • #41
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    Met a chap from Tiernans on Monday on the Featherbeds, me in boards gear. His question on passing was whether I was doing the Evil. Seriously doubt it but got me thinking... ;)


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  • #42
    Mercian Pro
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    Wouldn't object to a later date to get in a bit more training but hope to make it on the 18th if that is the consensus. I've a funny feeling I might have posted something similar a year or two ago :)


  • #43
    daragh_
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    smacl wrote: »
    Met a chap from Tiernans on Monday on the Featherbeds, me in boards gear. His question on passing was whether I was doing the Evil. Seriously doubt it but got me thinking... ;)

    Do it!


  • #44
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,011 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    Mercian Pro wrote: »
    Wouldn't object to a later date to get in a bit more training but hope to make it on the 18th if that is the consensus. I've a funny feeling I might have posted something similar a year or two ago :)
    I was just about to send you a text saying your name was in the pot! :D


  • #45
    irishrover99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    Mercian Pro wrote: »
    Wouldn't object to a later date to get in a bit more training but hope to make it on the 18th if that is the consensus. I've a funny feeling I might have posted something similar a year or two ago :)

    I think if we stick to the 18th the we will all mostly be in the same boat regarding fitness.
    I have only 1500 km done this year so not exactly in the best shape myself but I plan on trying have a good month now and peak at the right time.

    Sure didn’t you and WA do the hill climb and then a 200km soon after it. No bother to you MP.


  • #46
    wanderer 22
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    Mercian Pro wrote: »
    Wouldn't object to a later date to get in a bit more training

    Don't listen to him, he's all over Strava these days!


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


    colm18 wrote: »
    Don't listen to him, he's all over Strava these days!

    😀😀😀


  • #48
    Mercian Pro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,299 ✭✭✭Mercian Pro


    irishrover99 wrote: »
    Sure didn’t you and WA do the hill climb and then a 200km soon after it. No bother to you MP.

    I didn't realise the rate of inflation was so high since 2018 :)


  • #49
    godtabh
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    I'm still planning the 18th


  • #50
    daragh_
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    Looks like I'll be away the 18th. If anyone wants to do it the weekend before hit me up.


  • #51
    Weepsie
    Site Banned Posts: 20,686 ✭✭✭✭Weepsie


    Edited for date. Which I though great, very close to my birthday and maybe some of ye will get me cake. Then I realized I'm working


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