Cycle Racing Returns to Dublin City Centre

RobFowl · 14-06-2010 3:53pm

Caroline_ie wrote: »

MrSkeff?

Not on the one I saw
More of a french fungal delicacy seeker

Caroline_ie · 14-06-2010 3:56pm

where is the start list ...

RobFowl · 14-06-2010 3:59pm

Caroline_ie wrote: »

where is the start list ...

Not yet published

Caroline_ie · 14-06-2010 4:04pm

GGGrrrrrr

Caroline_ie · 14-06-2010 4:17pm

Just looking at the curcuits i realised ... I can't corner right

RobFowl · 14-06-2010 4:21pm

Caroline_ie wrote: »

Just looking at the curcuits i realised ... I can't corner right

All week to practice....

Caroline_ie · 14-06-2010 4:23pm

I am just not an ambiturner ...

cdaly_ · 14-06-2010 5:42pm

Just wave it off as you do the circuit the other way...

buffalo · 14-06-2010 5:59pm

Is the circuit not going anti-clockwise? I'll have to adjust my preferred watching spots list.

Always number 1 · 14-06-2010 10:48pm

Anyone any ideas where you could get haybales for those tricky corners? :eek:

DCC_Cycling (Ciaran) · 16-06-2010 10:37am

I hear that Dan Martin will be racing on Saturday.

Just been down on Eustace Street. The lads assure me everything is under control....

Caroline_ie · 16-06-2010 11:16am

No vuvuzela please ...

ednwireland · 16-06-2010 11:23am

any tv coverage of this ? cant see any on ITV4

would rather be on the bike than in dublin

godihatedehills · 16-06-2010 11:29am

ednwireland wrote: »

any tv coverage of this ? cant see any on ITV4

would rather be on the bike than in dublin

It's on Setanta I think

ednwireland · 16-06-2010 11:41am

thanks (looks like it might be on at 7pm on sunday) their listings are terrible

Del1888 · 16-06-2010 7:38pm

any more news on the support races!!! there was talk of 3 with one been ladies no menton of the other 2!!

Slideshowbob · 17-06-2010 6:18am

Any list of competitors available at this stage?

RobFowl · 17-06-2010 9:53am

Slideshowbob wrote: »

Any list of competitors available at this stage?

http://www.tourseries.ie/teams.html

ROK ON · 17-06-2010 10:06am

RobFowl wrote: »

http://www.tourseries.ie/teams.html

It says that Lavery is riding for Ulster and Ireland. Mistake or different year for each of two races.
Also is Dan Martin racing, if so for who?

Caroline_ie · 17-06-2010 10:36am

ROK ON wrote: »

Also is Dan Martin racing, if so for who?

I think he's a guest rider riding for his team Garmin/transition.

RobFowl · 17-06-2010 10:37am

ROK ON wrote: »

It says that Lavery is riding for Ulster and Ireland. Mistake or different year for each of two races.
Also is Dan Martin racing, if so for who?

He's riding for Ireland (was initially selected by cycling Ulster before the Irish team was named). Dan Martin is riding solo for Garmin Transitions

Edit Doh too slow beaten by the French again.......

Michelin · 17-06-2010 3:21pm

Just reading this thread, i gather there was talk of support races but the only supporting race going ahead now is a ladies race? I dont see any information anywhere about any support races. Ive asked one or 2 people from clubs and they have no information regarding supporting races. So if we can take it now that apart frm a ladies race there will be no other support race?

jimm · 17-06-2010 3:48pm

Michelin wrote: »

Just reading this thread, i gather there was talk of support races but the only supporting race going ahead now is a ladies race? I dont see any information anywhere about any support races. Ive asked one or 2 people from clubs and they have no information regarding supporting races. So if we can take it now that apart frm a ladies race there will be no other support race?

AFAIK, there is just the Ladies race before the Halfords Tour Event which starts at 6pm.

I will be marshalling some part of the course. Don't know where they will put me yet, but I will keep an eye out for any Boardsies I recognise.

Good luck to all taking part and hope everyone finishes safely.

King Kelly · 17-06-2010 4:44pm

Ladies race warm up from 3.30pm Race at 4.00pm

http://womenscycling.ie/blog/2010/06/16/dublin-city-crit/

Where is the handiest parking up there coming from N11 direction?

dave2pvd · 17-06-2010 4:52pm

I am reluctant to criticize an event that can potentially be good for cycling, but the lack of information is astonishing.

07Lapierre · 17-06-2010 4:56pm

dave2pvd wrote: »

I am reluctant to criticize an event that can potentially be good for cycling, but the lack of information is astonishing.

Here's what i have:
http://sites.google.com/site/swordscc/club-announcements/tourseriesinfo

Chips Lovell · 17-06-2010 4:58pm

I don't know, it seemed pretty clear to me what's happening. Mens race - invite only. Women's race - open entry.

sonvolt · 17-06-2010 6:26pm

Hi Folks,

Some further details on these two events. Firstly confirmed Team Ireland entry is:

Belfast:
1. Martyn Irvine
2. Glenn Kinning
3. Ryan Sherlock
4. Micky Murray
5. Adam Armstrong

Dublin:
1. Martyn Irvine
2. Glenn Kinning
3. Ryan Sherlock
4. Con Collis
5. Adam Armstrong

As for support events, in Belfast there is a BMX free style demonstration before the event by Belfast Urban Sports. In Dublin there is a Women's race which takes place at 4.00 to 4.30. The main race then starts at 6.00 with warm-up from 5.00pm onwards.

Irish Professional Dan Martin is riding both events now: See
http://www.cyclingireland.ie/Home/High-Performance/News/Dan-Martin-to-ride-Halford-Crits.aspx

Geoff Liffey
Cycling Ireland

Michelin · 17-06-2010 6:44pm

well, in fairness to the event and information channels, they have a website, its on cycling ireland website also and appears on irishcycling notes.
There was a lot of talk on here about supporting events with the exception of the ladies race that was all hearsay.
I guess if the organisers were serious about other support races that information would have been out there. Just as all the ladies are aware of there race.

buffalo · 17-06-2010 11:06pm

Happened to be walking down Eustace street this evening. It still has a big hole in it, but I'd say they'll finish it off tomorrow. Lots of fresh tar in spots as well, filling in gaps between cobbles. I never noticed before just how much the the kerb moves in and out there... it'll be fun in a bunch!

dave2pvd · 18-06-2010 5:24am

buffalo wrote: »

Lots of fresh tar in spots, filling in gaps between cobbles.

Oh God. i hope it doesn't rain.

Slideshowbob · 18-06-2010 8:29am

it will be pure mental if it rains alright! great crack though for spectators! but could be sore elbows / knees etc for competitors !! :eek:

Caroline_ie · 18-06-2010 9:12am

I am starting to worry about my bones and my wheels ...

GlennaMaddy · 18-06-2010 9:37am

I see Bikeweek.ie is inviting people to spectate for the 'thrills and spills', it'd make you think that somebody will be walking around the course with oil to ensure the public will be entertained with the odd crash.

How Dan Martin agreed to do this a few weeks before the TdF I don't know.

RobFowl · 18-06-2010 9:40am

Caroline_ie wrote: »

I am starting to worry about my bones and my wheels ...

Don't worry bones heal and wheels can be replaced

seamus · 18-06-2010 10:02am

GlennaMaddy wrote: »

I see Bikeweek.ie is inviting people to spectate for the 'thrills and spills', it'd make you think that somebody will be walking around the course with oil to ensure the public will be entertained with the odd crash.

That won't be necessary. Delivery trucks and vans will be making their usual stops early on Saturday morning and god knows they spill enough oil and diesel all over the place.

I cannot imagine cycling at speed over those cobbles. Sometimes you can barely walk on the things.

garminguy · 18-06-2010 10:16am

Caroline_ie wrote: »

I am starting to worry about my bones and my wheels ...

good luck saturday, just be careful at any icy patches:D

garminguy · 18-06-2010 10:18am

How Dan Martin agreed to do this a few weeks before the TdF I don't know.[/QUOTE]

its highly unlikely that dan is doing the tour de france this year, so that probably why

RobFowl · 18-06-2010 10:21am

garminguy wrote: »

How Dan Martin agreed to do this a few weeks before the TdF I don't know

its highly unlikely that dan is doing the tour de france this year, so that probably why

Didn't Nicholas Roche ride the crit championships last year just before the tour?

Dan's Da was a dab hand at the city centre crits as well so I'd expect he can handle himself just fine..

barrabus · 18-06-2010 11:05am

Where is the best pub / vantage point of the circuit?

Where are others watching it from?

abcdggs · 18-06-2010 12:47pm

I'm surprised no-one has suggested boards beers during the race at a suitable vantage point.

buffalo · 18-06-2010 12:55pm

The Porterhouse has that large circular, corner window on the first floor, or Peadar Kearney's on Dame Street opens up at the front.

barrabus · 18-06-2010 1:05pm

thomas reads has nicer beer...

eltoro1 · 18-06-2010 7:10pm

Finally a cycle race in down town Dublin that I'm able to attend as a spectator. Will definitely bring on the camera for some action packed shots!

Thinking about making a photo article about irish cycling for a danish website, but haven't really been able to attend any other races (except the Cycle Cross Championships).
But this could make some great photos summing up the dublin atmosphere combined with the love for cycling!

Any good spots for photography along the route?

Check this for a view of my pics of danish cycling races - and a bad crash for Chris Hoy at the Track Cycling World Cup last year:
http://thorerk.dk/english/photos/photos/sport.html

km991148 · 18-06-2010 8:05pm

barrabus wrote: »

Where is the best pub / vantage point of the circuit?

Where are others watching it from?

yeah - trying to work out best outdoor seating/corner-hill-cobble danger zone/beer ratio..

Anything on fishamble st?

DCC_Cycling (Ciaran) · 18-06-2010 8:46pm

Yes KM, I think it's got to be Fishamble Street

Slideshowbob · 18-06-2010 8:48pm

I will be on Fishamble St

niceonetom · 18-06-2010 8:52pm

Slideshowbob wrote: »

I will be on Fishamble St

It's none of our business where you'll be! Right?

Careful bob, your oh-so-precious anonymity is slipping.

Slideshowbob · 18-06-2010 9:02pm

niceonetom wrote: »

It's none of our business where you'll be! Right?

Careful bob, your oh-so-precious anonymity is slipping.

I will be in fancy dress so u wont recognise me

any news from race in Belfast tnite?

RobFowl · 18-06-2010 10:41pm

Slideshowbob wrote: »

I will be in fancy dress so u wont recognise me

any news from race in Belfast tnite?

David O'Loughlin (An Post) wins Belfast round of Irish Tour Series. about 2 hours ago via mobile web

c/o Ger Cromwell

Cycle Racing Returns to Dublin City Centre

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