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Cycling Wicklow Mts 4 novice

  • 23-06-2010 10:51am
    #1
    neris
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    Am considering doing the wicklow 100 next year (the 200 seems a bit daunting for a novice) and would like to head down this summer and try work my way up on the climbs. Is there any where in particular to park down there and any particular hills to try out and climb. Im looking for somthing a little more challenging then howth hill and a route of about 2 hours to start out with


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  • #2
    07Lapierre
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    You've 12 months! Aim for the 200klm. if your already doing 2 hour spins, which include Howth, your well on the way.


  • #3
    ROK ON
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    2hrs.
    From Rathfarnham.
    Stocking Lane or Cruagh to Kilakee. Descend to Glencree crossroads.
    Choice take either of the sharp left turns for Enniskerry and back to Dublin via stepaside.
    Or continue straight (road veers right) and onto the base of Kippure TV mast. To get home retrace your steps.
    About 50km ish. Do that a few times and you will be well able for the 200 next year.


  • #4
    cjodea
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    I'd echo 07Lapierre's reply. I did the W200 this year for the first time and really enjoyed it. It was definitely a challenge but with enough miles under the wheels it gets less daunting. With 12 months you've got more than enough to get ready.


  • #5
    mfdc
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    Yeah seriously, it may seem intimidating but it's really not all that bad. I only started cycling properly (ie not just commuting) last Jan, up til May I was convinced I was doing the WW100, but I got around the 200 in a decent enough time. Then this year, with 6 months proper preparation I took nearly an hour and a half off my time from last year - with 12 months to prepare you'll fly around the 200 no problem.

    For hills, Stocking Lane is a good climb just out of Dublin. Cruagh is right beside it, and joins it for the last stretch. If you want something steeper, 3 Rock is a nice climb which hurts a lot :) There's loads more further south but these 3 are good and close to the city.


  • #6
    chakattack
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    Same as posted above. Aim high and go for the 200k...12 months is loads and will allow you to start upping the distance weekly on flat roads to begin with and then start to build hills into your routes.

    If you train on your own or in a small group, you'll find it much easier on the day when you're drafting.


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