Evil 2019

Sunsets On Tuesday · 27-04-2019 12:18am

I hope to do it, although I expect you, Irishrover, to provide;
food,
insurance,
closed roads,
trophies for finishing,
bouncy castles,
gps timing;
and to ensure that pedestrians don't get in our way.

Failure to do any of the above should lead to the cancelling of the "event."

(!)

Alek · 27-04-2019 10:43am

A bouncy castle at the far end of a dangerous downhill turn is actually quite a tempting idea

godtabh · 27-04-2019 10:45am

I will attempt it but need to do some training.

irishrover99 · 27-04-2019 1:13pm

Alek wrote: »

A bouncy castle at the far end of a dangerous downhill turn is actually quite a tempting idea

At which downhill turn would we put it. Their is so many on this route.

irishrover99 · 27-04-2019 1:17pm

godtabh wrote: »

I will attempt it but need to do some training.

I’ve had two outdoor spins since the end of March.
Other than that I’ve been on the turbo doing 40 minute sessions so I need to get out myself.

devonp · 27-04-2019 4:04pm

i'll try and get to the start....and hopefully to the end

Alexzont · 27-04-2019 4:45pm

Looking forward to it. Going to give the whole 'pacing' lark a go this year.

irishrover99 · 27-04-2019 4:53pm

Alexzont wrote: »

Looking forward to it. Going to give the whole 'pacing' lark a go this year.

A year older and a bit wiser ðŸ‘

Weepsie · 27-04-2019 6:25pm

I'd like to try it. I expect to fail, but I'd be so far from home I'd have to finish it.

Can "bikepack" it to maybe and bring enough food so I don't have to stop anywhere

irishrover99 · 27-04-2019 8:47pm

Weepsie wrote: »

I'd like to try it. I expect to fail, but I'd be so far from home I'd have to finish it.

Can "bikepack" it to maybe and bring enough food so I don't have to stop anywhere

Can you not drive to the start. I believe that’s what devonp done last year. Their is always a get out somewhere along the route that will still leave you with a long but very respectful day in the saddle.

byrybak · 28-04-2019 10:25am

Hi lads,
Planning on doing this. I have done few Wicklow 200s and MB160, signed up for MB200 as a warm up, if that will go well I’ll cu at the Luas bridge ��

Just couple questions... how do u manage food? Do u bring loads with u or stop in the shops/coffee shops?

Do u normally go as a group or everyone on their own?
Thanks

irishrover99 · 28-04-2019 2:11pm

byrybak wrote: »

Hi lads,
Planning on doing this. I have done few Wicklow 200s and MB160, signed up for MB200 as a warm up, if that will go well I’ll cu at the Luas bridge ��

Just couple questions... how do u manage food? Do u bring loads with u or stop in the shops/coffee shops?

Do u normally go as a group or everyone on their own?
Thanks

Usually about 2 coffee stops in laragh and then their is the shop in rathdrum that you can stop at as well.
I usually bring a few small bits to keep me going in between stops, bars and gels,electrolyte drink. Usually enough to fit in 1 pocket.

Last year we finished in 2 groups of 4 and then 2 finished later, 1 due to technical and 1 was off the pace.
We always wait within reason but we can only wait so much if you know what I mean.

Hope to see you there. The more the merrier.

godtabh · 28-04-2019 2:26pm

In relation to been off the pace any year i’ve done it i’ve started before everyone and usually finish way off pace.

It can be a long day and you may need to prepare for doing a lot of it alone (but you do usually pass people)

Weepsie · 28-04-2019 4:16pm

irishrover99 wrote: »

Can you not drive to the start. I believe that’s what devonp done last year. Their is always a get out somewhere along the route that will still leave you with a long but very respectful day in the saddle.

I don't drive. I'm only in Santry anyway. I'd likely be doing it solo I'd say and trying to get out early if i do make it

The Noble Nudge · 17-05-2019 4:35pm

I was completely out on a technicality at the time....but might be around but wont know until closer the time.

How vague am I..

What route did youse decide btw?

irishrover99 · 17-05-2019 8:08pm

The Noble Nudge wrote: »

I was completely out on a technicality at the time....but might be around but wont know until closer the time.

How vague am I..

What route did youse decide btw?

Route 2 is winning at the moment by 2 votes.
Hope to see you on the day at some stage.

The Noble Nudge · 20-05-2019 9:30am

irishrover99 wrote: »

Route 2 is winning at the moment by 2 votes.
Hope to see you on the day at some stage.

See how the body holds up on Mick Byrne...cycling form this year is way off coupled with a few knocks..
Is it defo 5130m? Why didnt i look at that first......

godtabh · 21-05-2019 9:18am

Looking less likely that I'll be able to due it in June. To much stuff on with the kids at the weekends. Probably July before I get a chance at a weekend pass

irishrover99 · 29-05-2019 11:51am

Just over a week to go. On Saturday which ever route has the most votes will be chosen as it will give yous time to load the route to your Garmins.

The weather is looking ok but not as good as the last few years but still plenty of time for that to change.
The last few years have probably been to hot so 16-17 degrees will be perfect.

daragh_ · 29-05-2019 12:50pm

Probably won't make it this year. Real Life stuff getting in the way :rolleyes:
Will try and do the route later in the year if I get a pass.

Have 'fun'.

irishrover99 · 29-05-2019 2:25pm

daragh_ wrote: »

Probably won't make it this year. Real Life stuff getting in the way :rolleyes:
Will try and do the route later in the year if I get a pass.

Have 'fun'.

Fair enough Daragh. You probably deserve a year off anyway.

Alexzont · 29-05-2019 4:01pm

The weather last year really knocked it out of me. I think it was in the high 20's when we where down around Glenmalure. Looking forward to it this year.

irishrover99 · 04-06-2019 10:15pm

So it’s route 2 for Saturday.
I forgot to post that on Saturday night due to the match and following few sessions I’ve been on celebrating so to say I’m under prepared is an under statement.
Weather looks interesting too. See yous all there at 7.15.
Should be a great turn out considering we had 17 votesðŸ˜‰

Alek · 05-06-2019 7:58am

Can't make it this year, need to be elsewhere... Damn.

The Noble Nudge · 07-06-2019 9:56am

Right given the poor turnout Irishrover Im in until Sallygap then I'll be turning left lad..(going out on the beer so have to be back somewhat fresh)
Takes me 30 minutes to get to bad bend at Rockbrook school no point me going to Dundrum at this stage so I can meet you there at Rockbrook turn for 7.45am?? PM me your phone number...
Im bringing a buddy as well so he doesnt know anywhere over D'southside..

Anyone else want to join in on the half Evil?
Rain to be gone by 6am and a Westerly wind not that it matters its Ireland.

LollipopJimmy · 07-06-2019 10:20am

I would love to do this,
However

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUAdgt5Glk0

I will probably do the route next weekend. Stay safe to those doing the it

The Noble Nudge · 07-06-2019 10:57am

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

I would love to do this,
However

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUAdgt5Glk0

I will probably do the route next weekend. Stay safe to those doing the it

Thats no excuse do the half work up a thirst.. ;D

LollipopJimmy · 07-06-2019 11:10am

The Noble Nudge wrote: »

Thats no excuse do the half work up a thirst.. ;D

This is my last big blowout before fight camp starts so I shall be on the beer tonight and then again at about 9 in the morning, I plan to have drank myself sober by the time Metallica hit the stage :pac:

irishrover99 · 07-06-2019 12:09pm

The Noble Nudge wrote: »

Right given the poor turnout Irishrover Im in until Sallygap then I'll be turning left lad..(going out on the beer so have to be back somewhat fresh)
Takes me 30 minutes to get to bad bend at Rockbrook school no point me going to Dundrum at this stage so I can meet you there at Rockbrook turn for 7.45am?? PM me your phone number...
Im bringing a buddy as well so he doesnt know anywhere over D'southside..

Anyone else want to join in on the half Evil?
Rain to be gone by 6am and a Westerly wind not that it matters its Ireland.

I think it would be closer to 8 am before we get there so see you then.

The Noble Nudge · 07-06-2019 3:24pm

irishrover99 wrote: »

I think it would be closer to 8 am before we get there so see you then.

I’ll meet you in Dundrum 7:15am
a few extra km...

The Noble Nudge · 07-06-2019 5:20pm

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

This is my last big blowout before fight camp starts so I shall be on the beer tonight and then again at about 9 in the morning, I plan to have drank myself sober by the time Metallica hit the stage :pac:

Im keeping myself for a similar blow out starting with the gig and finishing with the Dubs on Sunday...

daragh_ · 07-06-2019 5:32pm

Good luck all. Sorry I won't be there to share the pain.

byrybak · 07-06-2019 7:21pm

Cu in the morning.
Any advice where can I park all day without being clamped?

Alexzont · 07-06-2019 8:26pm

byrybak wrote: »

Cu in the morning.
Any advice where can I park all day without being clamped?

Anywhere around the Knocknashee estate. Just up from Airfield.

godtabh · 07-06-2019 8:30pm

We should ask Nico Roche next year. He'd just about hang on!

https://twitter.com/nicholasroche/status/1137076797894483968

43.33 km 1,686 m 1h 52m

26.19 km 2,987 m 4h 25m
.

169.52 Km, 4,673m 6H 30m

godtabh · 08-06-2019 8:11am

Good luck today lads

irishrover99 · 08-06-2019 5:10pm

Whoever done that route deserves a kick in the bollox.
Didn’t complete the full route. About 200km when I get home and about 3800 meters. 23.5 average so it was a fast day.
Loads of excuses but in reality I was mentally defeated before I started.
Just not enough time on the bike.
In the blue light with my 2 compadres having some delightful pints.

Alexzont · 08-06-2019 8:58pm

Finished! https://www.strava.com/activities/2434278012

Just hoping Dave (devon) is still alive. Started raining heavily on the sally gap and he punctured but gave the thumbs up to leave him behind. Just myself and Paul at the end.

bingobars · 08-06-2019 9:21pm

Well done all ðŸ‘ðŸ¼ðŸ‘ðŸ¼ðŸ‘ðŸ¼ðŸ‘ðŸ¼ðŸ˜ðŸŽ‰ðŸŽ‰ðŸŽ‰

byrybak · 08-06-2019 11:24pm

Evil 200 done and dusted. Thanks all for great day on the pusher , especially Alex and Dave ( the finishers ) I was 100 meters short of 5000 went up “blue light pub “ climb twice

https://strava.app.link/Xg82bqLAmX

devonp · 08-06-2019 11:24pm

yeah got there in the end:) , met Paul descending from the Bluelight

https://www.strava.com/activities/2434516282

a great day and great company, thanks to Irishrover for organising the route etc

yeah i did a lot of silly stuff trying to get over 5000m of Up after finishing at the Bluelight, repeats on the lower bits of Ticknock rd , a trip down to Dundrum village and back up, cycling around hilly housing estates etc, at least it warmed me up after the puncture at the gap in the downpou at 6C

irishrover99 · 09-06-2019 9:58am

Well done to everyone yesterday who gave it a go.
Even turning up for this deserves some praise and I was surprised to see 9 of us at the start including a few new faces.
The weather played ball for most of the day although it was 6 degrees in the morning and a complete contrast to the last few years.
Reaching Rathdrum after 92km and already having 2100 meters of climbing done really showed how hard the first part was and I was already falling of the back of the group a few times.
Some of those short steep climbs were really hard.
Anyone else think I should leave them out next year?.
After that we reached devils glen, that knocked the stuffing out of me. Nobody spoke a word going up there and from then on in I knew I was not going to finish it.
I was off the back into a strong head wind and the speed of the rest of the group demoralized me.
I was glad when Arron said he was also not doing the full route and along with Tony we left after Shay Elliot and just before Rathdrum.
Neither of us had any regrets about it as I think the 3 of us were on the limit.
Glad to see the 3 lads that continued on completed the course.
They were really the 3 strongest all day.
Anyway my legs/knees are bolloxed today and haven’t felt like that since maybe my first W200.
Looking forward to next year already ðŸ˜€.

Daroxtar · 09-06-2019 11:07am

Hard to know whether to offer congratulations or would that be validating lunacy?
Well done all of you

The Noble Nudge · 10-06-2019 12:14pm

Well done to you all...
Had to divert out of the hills at Blesso to save my buddy....
I had my doubts early in the week if doing an Evil was a good introduction to cycling I haven't heard anything from my mate since

secman · 10-06-2019 12:28pm

The Noble Nudge wrote: »

Well done to you all...
Had to divert out of the hills at Blesso to save my buddy....
I had my doubts early in the week if doing an Evil was a good introduction to cycling I haven't heard anything from my mate since

Was is Ray that was with you Nudge, he doesnt seen to be doing much, unless its all off strava stuff

The Noble Nudge · 10-06-2019 1:06pm

secman wrote: »

Was is Ray that was with you Nudge, he doesnt seen to be doing much, unless its all off strava stuff

Nah another lad in training for IM in Cork.
I’d of made Ray do it all

(Hes away on his jolliers)

Evil 2019

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