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Ring of Kerry Accommodation

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    #92
    Raam
    Registered Users Posts: 14,317 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    el tonto wrote: »
    Your wish is my command.

    I'd love a pair of Zipps also.


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    #93
    Caroline_ie
    Registered Users Posts: 5,400 ✭✭✭Caroline_ie


    Raam wrote: »
    I'd love a pair of Zipps also.

    Was just given a pair of Zipps 303, just 5 minutes ago!!! They're last year, but still 303 :) ... wonder if that's going to make me go faster ...


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    #94
    Chips Lovell
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,269 Mod ✭✭✭✭Chips Lovell


    Caroline_ie wrote: »
    Was just given a pair of Zipps 303, just 5 minutes ago!!! They're last year, but still 303 :) ... wonder if that's going to make me go faster ...

    Is it your birthday or something?


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    #95
    Caroline_ie
    Registered Users Posts: 5,400 ✭✭✭Caroline_ie


    el tonto wrote: »
    Is it your birthday or something?

    Just got them for 450 quid from my best buddy who does not use them :)


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    #96
    penexpers
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,038 ✭✭✭penexpers


    blorg wrote: »
    Certainly still on for the Sean Kelly. I'm in two minds on which bike to bring for the ROK, thinking of looking at mudguards for my tourer and bringing that (they have always been in the plan but I thought I could wait for autumn :rolleyes:). Nice soggy stripe up my backside from my commute home today, I am not sure I want this over 180km.

    At last someone who sees my way :)


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    #97
    kenmc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,276 ✭✭✭kenmc


    I'm certainly bringing my mudguards anyway. Will make a decision on Sat morning as to whether or not they will be used. Full on rain jacket this morning. Thank fcuk we have rads in work that run on electricity when the heating is switched off in summer!


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    #98
    TinyExplosions
    Registered Users Posts: 6,860 ✭✭✭TinyExplosions


    kenmc wrote: »
    I'm certainly bringing my mudguards anyway. Will make a decision on Sat morning as to whether or not they will be used. Full on rain jacket this morning. Thank fcuk we have rads in work that run on electricity when the heating is switched off in summer!

    I think I reached the limit of soakedness for the light shell I have... time to look at proper rain jackets I think :(

    On the upside, the bbb waterflex overshoes kept my feet lovely and dry this morning :)


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    #99
    ollietrex
    Registered Users Posts: 189 ✭✭ollietrex


    I think if every one plans for rain, rain and more rain it will maybe have the reverse effect and be sunny for once. I have my water proof socks, overshoes, shorts, and rain jacket on stand by for Saturday and in some strange way still looking forward to it.

    I saw some guy on the way home from work with a big shower cap arrangement over his helmet and thought that maybe it was a good idea.


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    #100
    kenmc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,276 ✭✭✭kenmc


    ollietrex wrote: »
    I saw some guy on the way home from work with a big shower cap arrangement over his helmet and thought that maybe it was a good idea.
    Like this?

    Problem with bad weather and raincoats is that our nice boards kit won't get seen :(


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    #101
    ollietrex
    Registered Users Posts: 189 ✭✭ollietrex


    Yeah that's the one apart from it was bright yellow...


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    #102
    Chips Lovell
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,269 Mod ✭✭✭✭Chips Lovell


    It's very tempting to think that there's a finite supply of rain and every bit that falls today is a little less that could fall on Saturday. I'm clutching at straws, I know.


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    #103
    kenmc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,276 ✭✭✭kenmc


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    #104
    RobAMerc
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    I have 0 rain gear - any advice on whats a must

    I might get some stuff tonight.


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    #105
    blorg
    Registered Users Posts: 15,989 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    kenmc wrote: »
    Problem with bad weather and raincoats is that our nice boards kit won't get seen :(
    We need something like this:
    dhb-clear-rain-jacket-ss07-med.jpg


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    #106
    ollietrex
    Registered Users Posts: 189 ✭✭ollietrex


    A good breathable rain coat is a must.

    The on top of this might be:-

    Overshoes or Waterproof socks
    Waterproof Shorts
    Waterproof Gloves (I dont use these)


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    #107
    Chips Lovell
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,269 Mod ✭✭✭✭Chips Lovell


    RobAMerc wrote: »
    I have 0 rain gear - any advice on whats a must

    I might get some stuff tonight.

    I've probably said it here before, but I don't bother too much with waterproof gear and concentrate on staying warm. I'll be packing arm warmers, knee warmers and shoe covers. However, a lot of guys would go for a light rain jacket that you can stick in your pocket.


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    #108
    TinyExplosions
    Registered Users Posts: 6,860 ✭✭✭TinyExplosions


    I too will pack arm warmers, knee warmers, overshoes (bbb waterflex!), and a light rain shell and you should be fine. Wet is ok, cold is less so for me!


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    #109
    kenmc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,276 ✭✭✭kenmc


    I have the wetsuit, fins, snorkel and mask in the car just in case.
    although: met.ie
    Saturday will be a dull and overcast day, with widespread rain, heavy at times, especially in the southeast of the country.
    We MAY get away with it in the southwest. (can you tell I'm a 'glass half full' person yet? :D)


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    #110
    TinyExplosions
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    kenmc wrote: »
    I have the wetsuit, fins, snorkel and mask in the car just in case.

    Make sure you've enough room around the swimwear for my bike :)


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    #111
    daymobrew
    Registered Users Posts: 6,501 ✭✭✭daymobrew


    RobAMerc wrote: »
    I have 0 rain gear - any advice on whats a must

    I might get some stuff tonight.
    I swear by my Look Gilet. Serves me well for cycling and running.
    Kept me mostly dry during the frequent showers in Lap the Lough 2006 and ROK 2006 and warm for the initial parts of W200 2007 (approaching Kippure).

    I also have windproof Gore armwarmers. Windproof also means some water resistance.
    And finally, a pair of Altura overshoes which do well in the rain.

    For the legs, waterproof sun cream :P


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    #112
    Harpz
    Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭Harpz


    waterproof socks?
    do these exist?


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    #113
    kenmc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,276 ✭✭✭kenmc


    yep, http://www.sealskinz.com/


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    #114
    penexpers
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,038 ✭✭✭penexpers


    Got my leg warmers today. Going to search out overshoes this evening.


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    #115
    Chips Lovell
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,269 Mod ✭✭✭✭Chips Lovell


    I take it we're all wearing our Boards kit then?


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    #116
    blorg
    Registered Users Posts: 15,989 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    I popped out and got some race blades at lunch which will be affixed tonight. Any of you "mudguards are for sissys" guys- have you gone out for 180km spins in the pissing rain before? ;-) Should have my boards shorts on the ROK.

    In fairness, Kerry is looking about the best in the country for Saturday (not saying much: )

    nat02_weather.png

    Note this image will only show Saturday's forecast today, Thursday- it will be showing Sunday tomorrow!


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    #117
    DeepBlue
    Registered Users Posts: 3,673 ✭✭✭DeepBlue


    blorg wrote: »
    In fairness, Kerry is looking about the best in the country for Saturday (not saying much: )

    nat02_weather.png

    Note this image will only show Saturday's forecast today, Thursday- it will be showing Sunday tomorrow!

    That's actually looking nicer than today's weather.......

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    ....and today's isn't that bad (nice and sunny with the odd, albeit heavy, shower).


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    #118
    kenmc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,276 ✭✭✭kenmc


    (nice and sunny with the odd, albeit heavy, shower).
    Where are you? In Dublin I don't think we've seen anything but grey skies interspersed with black skies and rain.


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    #119
    DeepBlue
    Registered Users Posts: 3,673 ✭✭✭DeepBlue


    kenmc wrote: »
    Where are you?
    On the ROK route :).


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    #120
    sooty11
    Registered Users Posts: 131 ✭✭sooty11


    a friend of mine is going to a BBQ in tralee this evening....
    says its been quiet nice down there all day.


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    #121
    trek climber
    Registered Users Posts: 555 ✭✭✭trek climber


    DeepBlue wrote: »
    That's actually looking nicer than today's weather.......

    fcv8d3.png

    ....and today's isn't that bad (nice and sunny with the odd, albeit heavy, shower).

    Up around my neck of the woods, a number of roads are flooded !!


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