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Great Dublin Bike Ride 2017

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    #122
    conor_mc
    Registered Users Posts: 650 ✭✭✭conor_mc


    Have a spare entry going for the 100k for 40e, PM me if interested.


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    #123
    Paschcom
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭Paschcom


    Start times?
    Are there diff start times for the 60k and 100k or can you start whenever you like? The FAQ only mention a 8am start for wave 1 - clear as mud!


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    #124
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users Posts: 8,215 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    Paschcom wrote: »
    Start times?
    Are there diff start times for the 60k and 100k or can you start whenever you like? The FAQ only mention a 8am start for wave 1 - clear as mud!

    ;)

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=104577048&postcount=88


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    #125
    py
    Registered Users Posts: 1,527 ✭✭✭py


    Event bag is a joke. Nothing in it but a cycling ireland flyer and the tshirt.


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    #126
    Eamonnator
    Registered Users Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    py wrote: »
    Event bag is a joke. Nothing in it but a cycling ireland flyer and the tshirt.

    I'd go back to them, if I were you, I got an R.S.A. hi-viz arm band.


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    #127
    Eamonnator
    Registered Users Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    Paschcom wrote: »
    Start times?
    Are there diff start times for the 60k and 100k or can you start whenever you like? The FAQ only mention a 8am start for wave 1 - clear as mud!

    I got an email today, with instructions for Sunday, start times, start pens, baggage area etc.
    Check your spam.


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    #128
    HivemindXX
    Registered Users Posts: 1,208 ✭✭✭HivemindXX


    Be aware that everyone gets a t-shirt, and if you paid extra you get a jersey in addition to that. If you've paid for it and they don't offer it then you should ask.


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    #129
    Rusty_Mectum
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭Rusty_Mectum


    Doing then 60k here and my first time doing an event!

    Am travelling from up the country and just wondering what time should I aim to be there for. Would experienced members reckon that 8 o clock would be time enough to arrive, or should we be there earlier?

    I see the second wave starts roughly at 8:35 and 8:48!

    Tried to email them via website, but this doesn't seem to be working


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    #130
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users Posts: 8,215 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    Rusty_Mectum wrote: »
    Doing then 60k here and my first time doing an event!

    Am travelling from up the country and just wondering what time should I aim to be there for. Would experienced members reckon that 8 o clock would be time enough to arrive, or should we be there earlier?

    I see the second wave starts roughly at 8:35 and 8:48!

    Tried to email them via website, but this doesn't seem to be working

    My 3rd year doing the 100. I intend being in Smithfield for 7am. I want my coffee and croissant before I start and want to meet up with a few friends. I also like to be there early. Having said that... an hour is a long time to be standing around if it's cold and raining!


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    #131
    Eamonnator
    Registered Users Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    Like 07, this will be my 3rd year doing the 100k.
    I will be there at 7.00am for an 8.00am start.
    If you're driving to the start, allow lots of time for parking and getting yourself sorted for the off.

    It won't be raining and it will be pleasantly warm.


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    #132
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 48,331 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    is it the same route as last year? i will need to warn my mother in law.


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    #133
    Eamonnator
    Registered Users Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    magicbastarder wrote: »
    is it the same route as last year? i will need to warn my mother in law.

    Yes, it is.
    Tell her to give me a shout, as I pass by.
    4031.


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    #134
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 48,331 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    she'll be helping out at the ICA coffee morning in garristown. i think they benefitted quite a bit last year from the placing of the feed zones.


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    #135
    fjon
    Registered Users Posts: 2,083 ✭✭✭fjon


    Any weather experts there make a good guess what conditions will be like for the cycle? Will it be windy or rainy?


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    #136
    Doop
    Registered Users Posts: 1,465 ✭✭✭Doop


    Bit of a novice here doing the 60km appreciate any guidance anyone can provide on the below..
    Plan to cycle into smithfield from home arrive at 8am to catch 8.35 wave.
    Will have one water bottle on the bike, thats all I was going to bring?
    Clothing - Wear padded cycling shorts/ jersey / waterproof (sort of) hi-vis jacket / helmet


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    #137
    dub_skav
    Registered Users Posts: 2,530 ✭✭✭dub_skav


    py wrote: »
    Event bag is a joke. Nothing in it but a cycling ireland flyer and the tshirt.

    I hope the person who described that as a goodie bag does not have children :D


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    #138
    i71jskz5xu42pb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,806 ✭✭✭i71jskz5xu42pb


    dub_skav wrote: »
    I hope the person who described that as a goodie bag does not have children :D

    It'll set a low bar for them, everything will be a bonus in the future! :D

    Here's a real goodie: I've a registration that I'm not using and at this stage not selling. It's for the 100km, anybody that wants it can have it free, gratis and for nothing. PM me for details, first to collect gets it.


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    #139
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users Posts: 8,215 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    py wrote: »
    Event bag is a joke. Nothing in it but a cycling ireland flyer and the tshirt.


    I hate all that stuff...let's be honest..most of it ends up in the bin! I much prefer the option of being able to buy stuff if you want it.

    They should do away with these bags and have a souvenir shop at the start area.


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    #140
    thejaguar
    Registered Users Posts: 730 ✭✭✭thejaguar


    Hamza Loose Missionary wrote: »

    Here's a real goodie: I've a registration that I'm not using and at this stage not selling. It's for the 100km, anybody that wants it can have it free, gratis and for nothing. PM me for details, first to collect gets it.

    I've a friend who was claiming lack of funds was the only reason he wasn't going to sign up this year. I'll check in with him and get back to you Hamza Loose Missionary if your entry is still available.


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    #141
    Rogue-Trooper
    Registered Users Posts: 1,854 ✭✭✭Rogue-Trooper


    py wrote: »
    Event bag is a joke. Nothing in it but a cycling ireland flyer and the tshirt.

    There was an RSA yellow armband in mine too. If you want it I can dig it out of the bin for you.....;)


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    #142
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 48,331 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    Doop wrote: »
    Bit of a novice here doing the 60km appreciate any guidance anyone can provide on the below..
    Plan to cycle into smithfield from home arrive at 8am to catch 8.35 wave.
    Will have one water bottle on the bike, thats all I was going to bring?
    Clothing - Wear padded cycling shorts/ jersey / waterproof (sort of) hi-vis jacket / helmet
    bring food - a few bars or similar, i'm not sure where the food stops are.
    do you have the required equipment to deal with a puncture?


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    #143
    Andy Magic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 610 ✭✭✭Andy Magic


    jesus christ the t-shirt is horrific.. Who designed that, it's not even blue it's teal green :confused:


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    #144
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users Posts: 8,215 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    Andy Magic wrote: »
    jesus christ the t-short is horrific.. Who designed that, it's not even blue it's teal green :confused:

    I like it! :o


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    #145
    Rambling Man
    Registered Users Posts: 358 ✭✭Rambling Man


    fjon wrote: »
    Any weather experts there make a good guess what conditions will be like for the cycle? Will it be windy or rainy?

    Rain:yes
    Wind: not too bad
    Weather expert: no


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    #146
    thejaguar
    Registered Users Posts: 730 ✭✭✭thejaguar


    magicbastarder wrote: »
    bring food - a few bars or similar, i'm not sure where the food stops are.
    do you have the required equipment to deal with a puncture?

    For the 100k the food stop has been in Garristown the last 2 years. About 60k in or thereabouts if I remember correctly.

    Plenty of grub when you get there so no need to bring too much with you. Just have a decent breakfast and one or two things to keep you going if you need.

    Edit: just had a look at the website:

    We have 3 food stops along the course,
    Swords (60K route)
    Naul (100K route)
    National Sports Arena (60K and 100K routes)


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    #147
    heraldo
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭heraldo


    thejaguar wrote: »
    For the 100k the food stop has been in Garristown the last 2 years. About 60k in or thereabouts if I remember correctly.

    Plenty of grub when you get there so no need to bring too much with you. Just have a decent breakfast and one or two things to keep you going if you need.

    Actually I think for last years 100k, the food stop was at Ballyboughal GAA and I believe this year it's at the Naul GAA, Just before you take on Snowton. Should be fun! It's about 47k into the cycle.


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    #148
    robyntmorton
    Registered Users Posts: 4,263 ✭✭✭robyntmorton


    There was no official food stop in Garristown last year anyway. There were 2 on the 100km, at Ballybooughal GAA and the National Sports Centre. Garristown was a cunningly timed cake sale and coffee morning, IIRC.


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    #149
    rollingscone
    Registered Users Posts: 3,477 ✭✭✭rollingscone


    Any idea where the stops are on the 60k? Have only done the 100 before.

    Might do the 100 on Wolfgang Beaterson next year just because.


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    #150
    robyntmorton
    Registered Users Posts: 4,263 ✭✭✭robyntmorton


    rollingscone wrote: »
    Any idea where the stops are on the 60k? Have only done the 100 before.

    Might do the 100 on Wolfgang Beaterson next year just because.

    Swords and NSC for the 60, as per their FAQ.


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    #151
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 48,331 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    robyntmorton wrote: »
    Garristown was a cunningly timed cake sale and coffee morning, IIRC.
    not so cunning, it took them completely by surprise.


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