Dun Laoghaire Ironman 70.3 2018

scott1974 · 21-02-2018 5:44pm

Am I seeing things or did they change the direction of the bike route?

Statler · 21-02-2018 5:59pm

scott1974 wrote: »

Am I seeing things or did they change the direction of the bike route?

Looks like it, route change as well, not coming back in via Dalkey anymore, back down via Glencullen now and more or less back in the same way from there.

nok2008 · 22-02-2018 10:21am

Statler wrote: »

Looks like it, route change as well, not coming back in via Dalkey anymore, back down via Glencullen now and more or less back in the same way from there.

does the new route make it any easier!!!!

peter kern · 22-02-2018 3:16pm

nok2008 wrote: »

does the new route make it any easier!!!!

I think it takes out a very dangerous downhill ( and makes it into a very steep uphill lol
I dont think easier as iam pretty sure it's within 50 altitude meter of the previous one.
At the same time this is a course many people ride very similarly once a week in training.

The course should be a great motivator to lose weight... That what really makes the course harder or easier.

nok2008 · 22-02-2018 8:33pm

peter kern wrote: »

I think it takes out a very dangerous downhill ( and makes it into a very steep uphill lol
I dont think easier as iam pretty sure it's within 50 altitude meter of the previous one.
At the same time this is a course many people ride very similarly once a week in training.

The course should be a great motivator to lose weight... That what really makes the course harder or easier.

That probably better to take out the dangerous downhill. Can't crash too badly going uphill . Plus not the best decender

Grassey · 22-02-2018 8:42pm

I reckon the sharp right turn descending stocking lane onto rockbrook will be interesting with people unfamiliar with the road coming down at pace.

RacoonQueen · 23-02-2018 5:48pm

Hadn't actually really looked at bike route before. Not as bad as I thought when reading peoples comments. Coming out at Glencullen back towards Ballycourous road might be a bit dodgy as very narrow around there but that's towards the end of the bike route..have only ever gone up from there so not sure of it as a down.

Statler · 24-02-2018 1:53pm

There's some nice downhill sections in it now, particularly the section from the top of the drag after Glencree all the way down to the turnoff for Mount Venus road, then the stretch from the top of the short drag after Zipit in Tibraden all the way down through Glencullen to the N11 is a nice long downhill, not particularly steep (apart from the couple of km after Glencullen), but definitely a fast section. Definitely a course that would benefit riding it beforehand. What are people's thoughts re TT vs Road Bike (with aerobars)?

dickidy · 09-03-2018 10:41pm

this is my first 70.3 and wondering do i need to get a race licence or one day licence from triathlon ireland.
thanks

TriFirst · 09-03-2018 11:29pm

dickidy wrote: »

this is my first 70.3 and wondering do i need to get a race licence or one day licence from triathlon ireland.
thanks

Well the one day license will be sufficient whereas the year membership will allow you do multiple races for a little bit more of an outlay. I'd advise doing a couple of races in advance of your first 70.3 to be honest.

endonsmend · 13-03-2018 9:05pm

Hi All - Anyone know which of the two links on the IM 70.3 DL site is right for the bike course and which direction it goes? Seems to be different in both the pdf and the gps link?

Thanks,
ES

dickidy · 14-03-2018 10:14am

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26898000

paulie gaultieri · 15-03-2018 5:18pm

Anyone know how numbers are shaping up? I see theres €20 off registration to coincide with Paddy's day.

Not doing a long distance event this year so I may be tempted to sign up but I wont be able to make a call until the summer.

rxchxy · 29-03-2018 10:33am

Did anyone manage to catch the Facebook Live with the Race Director last night? Did he say anything of note?

RacoonQueen · 29-03-2018 11:02pm

rxchxy wrote: »

Did anyone manage to catch the Facebook Live with the Race Director last night? Did he say anything of note?

Base2race have a copy of it on their facebook page

Milk_Tray · 31-03-2018 9:08pm

have they reversed the bike course?

68 lost souls · 01-04-2018 10:11am

Milk_Tray wrote: »

have they reversed the bike course?

I believe a few weeks ago they did alright

RacoonQueen · 02-04-2018 2:45pm

Which is the correct bike course on their site?
http://eu.ironman.com/triathlon/events/emea/ironman-70.3/dun-laoghaire/athletes/course.aspx#axzz5BWQg7e3m

The 'view' link and the 'download pdf' link give the bike course going in different directions.

Statler · 02-04-2018 4:16pm

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Which is the correct bike course on their site?
http://eu.ironman.com/triathlon/events/emea/ironman-70.3/dun-laoghaire/athletes/course.aspx#axzz5BWQg7e3m

The 'view' link and the 'download pdf' link give the bike course going in different directions.

The 'view' link is the correct course, takes a left at the top of Ballycorus road at Kilternan and out to Enniskerry, it's a clockwise loop.

Milk_Tray · 08-04-2018 10:39am

Did anyone attend the meeting on Wednesday? Anything useful discussed

Munstermunch · 17-04-2018 4:08pm

Been a while since I checked in ðŸ™‚just wondering if anybody has a Strava route for the new reversed bike route? Was looking at it on Dún Laoghaire 70.3 webpage the highest gradient climb seems to be 10% would I be correct in saying that? I’m judging this by the inter active elevation/grade below the course map. Would this be accurate? I’m trying to compare to hilly cycles climbs I have already done on Strava. Welcome any replies Thanks

Statler · 17-04-2018 5:14pm

Can't help with a Strava file I'm afraid but I'd imagine 10% is an average gradient, Old Long Hill is definitely over 10% in places, Lugala must be as well, they're only short enough ramps though so I wouldn't panic if climbing isn't your idea of fun.

Munstermunch · 17-04-2018 5:31pm

Statler wrote: »

Can't help with a Strava file I'm afraid but I'd imagine 10% is an average gradient, Old Long Hill is definitely over 10% in places, Lugala must be as well, they're only short enough ramps though so I wouldn't panic if climbing isn't your idea of fun.

Thanks Statler, so only very steep in small sections? Hopefully I’ll make it over them okðŸ˜‚

RacoonQueen · 17-04-2018 11:33pm

You can download the gpx from the map view and upload it to whatever device you are using on the bike.

Munstermunch · 18-04-2018 9:55am

RacoonQueen wrote: »

You can download the gpx from the map view and upload it to whatever device you are using on the bike.

Thanks for that Racoon Queen, my query was more as to how accurate the gradients along the course were, as the way I was reading it 10% seemed to be the highest level gradient it reached. I’m not familiar with the course and live a good bit away form Wicklow, but will practice away on whatever hills I can find.ðŸ™‚

Shedite27 · 18-04-2018 2:54pm

Munstermunch wrote: »

Thanks for that Racoon Queen, my query was more as to how accurate the gradients along the course were, as the way I was reading it 10% seemed to be the highest level gradient it reached. I’m not familiar with the course and live a good bit away form Wicklow, but will practice away on whatever hills I can find.&#55357;&#56898;

There's definitely stretches higher than that. The Luggala climb has about 200m of 15-20%

When I started cycling properly that was the first bit that I thought "I'm going to have to get off and walk here!

Munstermunch · 18-04-2018 2:59pm

Shedite27 wrote: »

There's definitely stretches higher than that. The Luggala climb has about 200m of 15-20%

When I started cycling properly that was the first bit that I thought "I'm going to have to get off and walk here!

ðŸ™ˆðŸ™ˆoh no I’ll
Defo be getting off and walking those ðŸ˜«ðŸ˜¬

Izoard · 21-05-2018 11:26am

Did more or less the bike route over the weekend - that final climb from Rockbrook to Glencullen will be a killer for the average punter (including myself), given that it is 65km or so, into the route.
If it is a windy/wet day, I can see a large amount missing the cut offs.

I doubt they could find a harder 90km loop from DL, if they tried:(

cjt156 · 21-05-2018 11:45am

Rockbrook to Glencullen, no?

Agreed, its not gonna be a roll into the countryside like the previous bike course.

Izoard · 21-05-2018 12:10pm

cjt156 wrote: »

Rockbrook to Glencullen, no?

Agreed, its not gonna be a roll into the countryside like the previous bike course.

Yep - was mixing my Glens...

cjt156 · 21-05-2018 12:36pm

Izoard wrote: »

Yep - was mixing my Glens...

Have to know your Crees from your Cullens...never mind yer Asmole!

EDit · 21-05-2018 6:06pm

I signed up for this at the weekend, so need to plan a few reccys to Wicklow to try out the bike route. Are there any suggestions from anyone living nearby as to days and times of day when traffic is lighter on the route?

Also, can someone confirm my maths in that if I have the swim done and I’m on the bike in an hour that I have 4.5 hours to do 90k (ie, an average of 20kph) before the cut-off?

Izoard · 21-05-2018 6:39pm

EDit wrote: »

I signed up for this at the weekend, so need to plan a few reccys to Wicklow to try out the bike route. Are there any suggestions from anyone living nearby as to days and times of day when traffic is lighter on the route?

Also, can someone confirm my maths in that if I have the swim done and I’m on the bike in an hour that I have 4.5 hours to do 90k (ie, an average of 20kph) before the cut-off?

If you have a chance to get out on weekday mornings, that is probably your best bet. Lots of cyclists out at the weekends, that can lead to some frustrated drivers stuck behind groups.

I reckon you have a little more than 4hr 30 - they've added 10 mins for each transition as well. Having said that, I don't see how they can police this at an individual level based on timing.
The practical situation is that if you are outside the bike cut off, you get to return to T2, but they don't let you start the run.

EDit · 21-05-2018 7:34pm

Izoard wrote: »

If you have a chance to get out on weekday mornings, that is probably your best bet. Lots of cyclists out at the weekends, that can lead to some frustrated drivers stuck behind groups.

I reckon you have a little more than 4hr 30 - they've added 10 mins for each transition as well. Having said that, I don't see how they can police this at an individual level based on timing.
The practical situation is that if you are outside the bike cut off, you get to return to T2, but they don't let you start the run.

Cheers for that. Will try to get out during some upcoming weekday holidays...maybe head to Kilternan and do the loop to avoid serious Dublin traffic

Izoard · 22-05-2018 12:39pm

EDit wrote: »

Izoard wrote: »

If you have a chance to get out on weekday mornings, that is probably your best bet. Lots of cyclists out at the weekends, that can lead to some frustrated drivers stuck behind groups.

I reckon you have a little more than 4hr 30 - they've added 10 mins for each transition as well. Having said that, I don't see how they can police this at an individual level based on timing.
The practical situation is that if you are outside the bike cut off, you get to return to T2, but they don't let you start the run.

Cheers for that. Will try to get out during some upcoming weekday holidays...maybe head to Kilternan and do the loop to avoid serious Dublin traffic

If you do the Kilternan-Kilternan loop, that is 65km of the bike course and has all the eh, "highlights".

syntheticjunk · 23-05-2018 3:17pm

Just covered hilly part of the route this morning. Total 88km in 4hours 30 min including 3 stops to refuel..... Last two hours spent cursing person who created this route. For average cyclist like me it will be challenging. Especially if weather conditions will change to worse.
Weekday mornings definitely best time to cycle. Very few cyclist, few tourists and mostly local traffic.

GeraldineN · 23-05-2018 3:34pm

Hi everyone, I'm doing this as a challenge for myself after just turning 50, I'm doing the training myself and was planning on 'just getting round' approach. After reading the comments about the horrendous hills, I'm now panicking big style that I'll be able to complete it without being disqualified and getting a DNF

Yes I can swim for over an hour non-stop, I've just completed my 6th marathon, but I'm newish to cycling and the thought of them thar hills is scarin the b'jaysus outta me!! Is this doable for a newbie?

reidman · 23-05-2018 6:38pm

Of course it is, train and you will be just fine, plenty of support on this forum!

Izoard · 24-05-2018 10:06am

GeraldineN wrote: »

Hi everyone, I'm doing this as a challenge for myself after just turning 50, I'm doing the training myself and was planning on 'just getting round' approach. After reading the comments about the horrendous hills, I'm now panicking big style that I'll be able to complete it without being disqualified and getting a DNF Yes I can swim for over an hour non-stop, I've just completed my 6th marathon, but I'm newish to cycling and the thought of them thar hills is scarin the b'jaysus outta me!! Is this doable for a newbie?

If you are near to the bike course, try to do as much of your biking on it, or hills similar. From a mental perspective, knowing the climbs should be a big help (knowing how long they are, road surface etc..).
Once you've done the first couple of hilly 60-90km spins, it is not so scary.

GeraldineN · 24-05-2018 2:44pm

thanks for the words of comfort, I hope I can depend on ye all for support

ChickenBalls · 24-05-2018 5:47pm

Not sure you live near Wicklow but even if you can't cycle it try driving it and use some landmarks as markers for yourself - break up the climb(s) into section in your head 25% (at the GO GeraldineN road markings:) ) / 50% etc... Best to cycle it thou, as others say and be careful on the descents; these will be just as important as the hills; you don't want to crash - there will be plenty of hay bails out on the course at the bottom of descents.

Most important part is to enjoy the whole experience!

kenn0 · 25-05-2018 12:34pm

Hi all

I am looking for a priority entry into the 2019 IRONMAN Ireland, Cork. If anybody who is racing Dun Laoghaire and not racing in Cork next year could pass it on please.

Thanks

dickidy · 25-05-2018 12:59pm

ChickenBalls wrote: »

Not sure you live near Wicklow but even if you can't cycle it try driving it and use some landmarks as markers for yourself - break up the climb(s) into section in your head 25% (at the GO GeraldineN road markings:) ) / 50% etc... Best to cycle it thou, as others say and be careful on the descents; these will be just as important as the hills; you don't want to crash - there will be plenty of hay bails out on the course at the bottom of descents.

Most important part is to enjoy the whole experience!

haha " enjoy it ", you're gas

dickidy · 25-05-2018 1:00pm

if you let me now how to you can use mine

dong · 26-05-2018 12:08pm

dickidy wrote: »

if you let me now how to you can use mine

You should have gotten an email with a link or code. If you still have it i'd love to get it off you. PM me if you ate willing to share.

Or if anyone else has a ironman cork priority entry to pass on please PM me

WicklowTiger · 26-05-2018 12:20pm

dong wrote: »

You should have gotten an email with a link or code. If you still have it i'd love to get it off you. PM me if you ate willing to share.

Or if anyone else has a ironman cork priority entry to pass on please PM me

According to the email I've received, the link cannot be shared...

MojoMaker · 29-05-2018 4:02pm

I wouldn't sweat too much about priority entry to IM Cork, there isn't exactly a line forming

RacoonQueen · 31-05-2018 3:10pm

Not racing this but. Did most of the bike route today and it is deeply unpleasant.

Would not fancy being on some of those descents / bends with cyclists with poor bike handling skills.

On another note, nice to see the loose chippings that Wicklow County Council threw down and caused havoc with last summer are wearing away leaving the surface probably worse than it was before they started.

GeraldineN · 31-05-2018 3:43pm

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Not racing this but. Did most of the bike route today and it is deeply unpleasant.
Would not fancy being on some of those descents / bends with cyclists with poor bike handling skills.

On another note, nice to see the loose chippings that Wicklow County Council threw down and caused havoc with last summer are wearing away leaving the surface probably worse than it was before they started.

!! Any more words of support!! ??
:ermm:

68 lost souls · 31-05-2018 4:17pm

GeraldineN wrote: »

!! Any more words of support!! ??
:ermm:

I commute along the course. You will be ok. A little bumpy at times perhaps but not too unsimilar to most Irish routes.

Dun Laoghaire Ironman 70.3 2018

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