Wicklow 200-Yay or Nay

victorcarrera

Lumen wrote: »

Stalker! :pac:

No. I prefer Equalizer!

tunney

victorcarrera wrote: »

Let,s not take ourselves too seriously here folks. Both of the following quotes were written by the same person.

Re: WW 200 Muppets



And from http://phoenixtriclub.com/blogs/tunney/

LOL - touche, but for the record thats commuting, training I'm quite sensible.

briano

I've signed up for it at any rate, a few of my friends are going for the guerilla style option and a few are going the paid route. I know that I am entitled to just go out and cycle the route any day I like (entitled, but not actually able ), but having never done it before, it's one that I'd like to tick off officially.

I'm not overly concerned about the money, it is expensive, but it's not prohibitive for me. I am sure there are better value (and better organised) on during the year, and with any luck I'll get to do them too at some point. Although, going from the comments on this thread, I might have to throw an ol' sandwich into the jersey or something. Maybe the saddle bag. Warm sandwiches don't really appeal. Is it possible to get sandwich sized panniers?

blorg

briano wrote: »

Although, going from the comments on this thread, I might have to throw an ol' sandwich into the jersey or something. Maybe the saddle bag. Warm sandwiches don't really appeal. Is it possible to get sandwich sized panniers?

There are plenty of towns with shops on the route, it is hilly enough that I would not recommend carrying any more than is necessary. Bring a reasonable amount of compact food (Clif Bars, that sort of thing.)

Raam

feic, all this talk and the nice weather is tempting me to sign up.

Lumen

Raam wrote: »

feic, all this talk and the nice weather is tempting me to sign up.

Just take my entry, I won't be using it.

briano

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...or maybe I can just stop in a shop

billyhead

Lumen wrote: »

Just take my entry, I won't be using it.

I'll take it. How much are you looking for?

ROK ON

Lumen. I am deeply suspicious ofyour holiday timing. I think you planned this deliberately to avoid the Ww200 and the entire foldy bike things is an elaborate ruse on your behalf.
I mean who is going to drive me to the start now?

Raam

ROK ON wrote: »

Lumen. I am deeply suspicious ofyour holiday timing. I think you planned this deliberately to avoid the Ww200 and the entire foldy bike things is an elaborate ruse on your behalf.
I mean who is going to drive me to the start now?

Ancient Chinese proverb: "Man who wish to do Raid de Pyrenee, ride to start of WW200"

Lumen

billyhead wrote: »

I'll take it. How much are you looking for?

How ever much you want to donate to whatever charity floats your boat.

I can't remember whether I've received all the entry paperwork yet. Have they sent them out? (edit: that question not directed at you billyhead)

mike12

Hi,
My first post on here i bought a bike see below and was wondering if it would be suitable for some thing like this also dose anyone know if the tour of louth is on this year thinking 100 km might be enough for my first one of these.
Thanks Mike
http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_502585_langId_-1_categoryId_212377#dtab

IM0

Ive seen people doing it on bmx's so anythings possible




*might not be actually true*

niceonetom

People do do the w200 on hybrids, and that boardman looks up to the task. You'll be at a disadvantage to those on road bikes, but sure it's not a race.

Do your best not to crash into anyone though, ay, apparently that's a strong impulse among inexperienced riders on the day.

I jest.

Nietzschean

me@ucd wrote: »

Ive seen people doing it on bmx's so anythings possible

I saw full sus MTB last year, it looked amazingly hard work

sy

mike12 wrote: »

Hi,
My first post on here i bought a bike see below and was wondering if it would be suitable for some thing like this also dose anyone know if the tour of louth is on this year thinking 100 km might be enough for my first one of these.
Thanks Mike
http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_502585_langId_-1_categoryId_212377#dtab

The bike will get you around, no problem. Have seen them in Halfords and they look great. Maybe put 25mm tyres on as the standard tyres get mixed reviews.. All you need do is concentrate on getting the miles in your legs. Best of luck. Not sure about the Tour of Louth.

IM0

Nietzschean wrote: »

I saw full sus MTB last year, it looked amazingly hard work

then again I bet u their arse was in the best shape by the end of it, of all who entered

oflahero

sy wrote: »

Maybe put 25mm tyres on as the standard tyres get mixed reviews..

+1, after persuading the missus to get the alu version of this on the bike2work, my hard work was nearly undone by the constant series of subsequent punctures on the stock tyres. 2 gatorskins later - not a bother.

mike12

Hi,
Thanks for the info would the gearing on a hybrid not be easier for climbing the hills compared to a racer?
And is it a simple matter of changing the 28cc tyres for 25 cc.
Thanks Mike

rughdh

mike12 wrote: »

Hi,
Thanks for the info would the gearing on a hybrid not be easier for climbing the hills compared to a racer?

Generally speaking, yes.

mike12 wrote: »

And is it a simple matter of changing the 28cc tyres for 25 cc.
Thanks Mike

Depends on width of rim.

Incidentally, Tour of Louth is Sunday, 27th June.

blorg

mike12 wrote: »

Hi,
My first post on here i bought a bike see below and was wondering if it would be suitable for some thing like this also dose anyone know if the tour of louth is on this year thinking 100 km might be enough for my first one of these.
Thanks Mike
http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_502585_langId_-1_categoryId_212377#dtab

Mike, if you think the Tour of Louth will be an easy introduction to the world of sportives you are badly mistaken. Fastest pace on anything I did last year, it was a hammerfest. 100km in 3h02m and that included stopping for food in the middle. 36km/h moving average with the last hour at 39km/h! In fairness I guess it is possible to do it slower. There are lots of other options shorter than Wicklow though, the Wicklow 100 on the same day, the Tour de Foothills, Martin Early Tour of Kildare, etc.

mike12

Thanks for all the info guys will have a look at all the events and pick one just think the 200 may be out of my reach this year might do the 100 climbing would not be my strong point and i havent done a long cycle in 20 years.
Cheers Mike

Lumen

blorg wrote: »

Mike, if you think the Tour of Louth will be an easy introduction to the world of sportives you are badly mistaken. Fastest pace on anything I did last year, it was a hammerfest.

Reading back over that thread reminds me of why my life is now full of bikes. Awesome fun.

hinault

billyhead wrote: »

Folks,

I don't like dragging up old information but could you give me an unbiased opinion is the Wicklow 200 worth registering for. I keep hearing conflicting reports about whether or not its worth 50 yo yos

I do the 200 most years : really only for the sake of feeling like I can still cycle at a reasonable level.

With regard to the charity aspect : in the old days, IVCA used to designate a charity (Irish Hospice Society, Crumlin Hospital).
I don't think any of the subscription went to these charities but they were given prominence in the race and I managed to raise sponsorship money for them from friends/family/work colleagues.