Dun Laoghaire Ironman 70.3 2018

Check the tide tables for next August. You can figure it out then based on which day has a high tide a leary morning.

I belive the previously announced date was removed as it clashed with rock and roll half?

MojoMaker wrote: »

Initial committed licence/contract was for 3 years - 2015/16/17, do you reckon it will be on again considering it didn't sell out and the relatively poor feedback from participants? I wouldn't be too sure.

Not sure that the relatively poor feedback is a totally justified comment. Sure its not "the perfect race" (speedbumps at the strawberry beds, post race food, quantity of turns on the bike course) but it was an amazing atmosphere and well organised over the past three years. I would definitely consider it a good race and would be entering in the future should it proceed.

Not aware of many 70.3 races selling out, but I am far from an subject matter expert. IM seem to be ramping up the number of 70.3's they hold each year. From what I see Dublin holds its own:
Mallorca: 3216
Zell Am Sea: 2439
Stafford: 2102
Cascais: 2046
Edinburgh: 1573
Dublin: 1573
Pula: 1209

These are numbers completed as opposed to numbers entered which may give a more accurate representation of the race popularity.

Its IM Dunlaoire no Dublin. Hopefully theyve done away with the split transition. Also, running on the pier/seafront in Dunlaoire would be really nice, and potenitally the cycle could take in some of North Wicklow. All in all this has the potential to be a really nice race.

Or maybe, and this is my cynical head on here, they realise some of the bad press the race has got over the last 2 years and are trying to distance themselves from it with a bit of a re-branding.

Either way I'm happy it's going ahead, it's a good day, good atmosphere and raises the profile of triathlon a bit. Plenty joined our club in the last few years after seeing it and working towards doing it themselves.

joey100 wrote: »

Or maybe, and this is my cynical head on here, they realise some of the bad press the race has got over the last 2 years and are trying to distance themselves from it with a bit of a re-branding.

usually its the ones that smile at you and when you turn back they put the knife in your back, that are the dangerous ones , not the whinners that complain to let of steam and 2 weeks later sign up again.
Most people seemed to like the race last year.


but I guess not even ironman belives they can take on the pope ....

If the bike route is through the Wicklow mountains (or just a more hilly route than previous years) is the cut off time for the bike leg amended? Or is it a standard cut off time for all IM70.3 regardless of route? Planning on doing it this year but if it is particularly hilly I may struggle with cut off times

General registration for IRONMAN 70.3 Dún Laoghaire will open on Wednesday 15th November 2017 at 4pm CET and AWA and TriClub athletes will receive priority registration Friday 10th November.

Pronounced Dun Leery, the coastal Irish town is the ideal race destination for athletes and their families offering a host of sights and attractions. Located on the edge of the Irish Sea and only 14km from Dublin City Centre, Dún Laoghaire is the perfect seaside escape and ideal for a triathlon.

IRONMAN 70.3 Dún Laoghaire takes the place of IRONMAN 70.3 Dublin on the calendar and if Dún Laoghaire already sounds familiar to you, it might be because it was the location of the IRONMAN 70.3 Dublin athlete village and swim course. However, IRONMAN 70.3 Dún Laoghaire will introduce all-new bike and run courses providing an exciting new race experience as well as a single transition area improving athlete logistics.

The race features a 1.2 mile swim from Sandycove in the clear waters of the Irish Sea in Dublin Bay before taking athletes on a spectacular 56 mile bike course. The course takes athletes past some of the most scenic areas in the region including through County Wicklow, home to the Wicklow Mountains National Park featuring glacial lakes, rivers and abundant in natural beauty. Athletes will then take to the streets of the charming seaside town for the 13.1 mile run taking in stunning coastal views before finishing on the famous East Pier with Dún Laoghaire Harbour and Dublin Bay as the backdrop.

Dún Laoghaire has a rich maritime and literary history, it is known as an idyllic sailing location where dolphins and seals are often spotted in the clear water and is famous for its fresh seafood and dramatic sunsets. This is one race destination to add to your list!

So ironman 70.3 dublin becomes ironman 70.3 'dun leery'.....anyone have any insight into the cycle route in wicklow?

Start of the end of IM in Dublin. Only small attraction is, it’s in Dublin.

It's a good event, I did all three in Dublin and other than logistical mess after the race in 2016 it has been a great event - the swim course is beautiful, the bike course needs a change so where better than Wicklow, and the run is well, the run. I wouldn't worry about bike cut offs if you do your training.

rooneyjm wrote: »

Terrible news

Explain?

Grassey wrote: »

Well the route is up... Heading for the hills folks!

I live up that way, some tough climbs ahead

Wow 1371 metres. That will put off a lot of people who are not strong on the bike, I'll be rolling backwards. Its up there with the elevation of hardman half. Certainly will be a challenge. But where is the fun it making it easy :-)