Team Boards.ie/Wheelworxs Race Around Ireland from September 14 2010

Blowfish

Caroline_ie wrote: »

Good Idea Beasty - We need a many good lights and rechargeable batteries as possible.

I've 12 AAA and 6 18650, all rechargeable if they're any use. Also a spare Smart LED/Blackburn 4.0 and Fenix TK11.

billy.fish

Radios:
If using during day and you are going to let the rider head off while you fuel the follow vehicle - remember line of sight, you may not be able to contact the rider. However at night, they are a great tool. I'd say probably the difference between first and second....or one of

Lights:
Light your rider from above. I spoke to RAAM about this.
Lights need to have a wide spread, not a focused beam.
Make sure you remember to recharge MTB lights.
Make sure you CAN charge MTB lights.

100Suns

And maybe keep an eye on the 'reflective tape' element of this thread

Theft prevention, reflective tape.

Apparently you have to put this stuff all over your nice shiny bike.

Caroline_ie

100Suns wrote: »

And maybe keep an eye on the 'reflective tape' element of this thread

Apparently you have to put this stuff all over your nice shiny bike.

Yes we have read the rules too :pac:
We are hoping the sponsors will hep with some of the smaller bits.

100Suns

Caroline_ie wrote: »

Yes we have read the rules too :pac:
We are hoping the sponsors will hep with some of the smaller bits.

Apologies if misinterpreted. My point was that the OP on the thread is looking for a source, as am I, and you may be too.;)

billy.fish

100Suns wrote: »

Apologies if misinterpreted. My point was that the OP on the thread is looking for a source, as am I, and you may be too.;)

Halfords, or any automotive store.

Alternatly nick some traffic cones, peal off the 3M stuff, then double sided sticky tape

kennyb3

best of luck lads and fair play to the support crew

Raam

Camper van booked. My poor credit card doesn't know what's just hit it.

shaungil

Hope that's the end of the campervan cost. We had a 100% increase in cost due to damage incurred on the Galway to Clifden road by a very tired driver.

Caroline_ie

I will be driving the camper ... I am not allowed to sleep while driving.

In other news I am onto something good ... something amazing ... Cake sponsorship I will keep you guys posted.

Bunnyhopper

Caroline_ie wrote: »

I will be driving the camper ... I am not allowed to sleep while driving.

In other news I am onto something good ... something amazing ... Cake sponsorship I will keep you guys posted.

Aaah, Now I see why you guys are doing this. It's not the cycling at all, it's just an elaborate way to get free cake.

jeffontour

shaungil wrote: »

Hope that's the end of the campervan cost. We had a 100% increase in cost due to damage incurred on the Galway to Clifden road by a very tired driver.

Bummer! Not sure if you had it or not but when renting vehicles I ALWAYS get excess insurance. Which is in addition to the insurance you get with the vehicle for use on the road. It covers the excess that will be charged by the insurer/renting company if you do have a prang.

ROK ON

Hi.

Just some free advice. On the Killarney to Sneem stage, DO NOT, i repeat DO NOT, bring the camper vap up to the Gap of Dunloe and down to the Black Valley. There is scarcely enough room for cars to maneuveur, let alone RV's. Scoot from Killarney to Molls Gap and onto Sneem or whereever on the main road.
Also, dont bring it over Short Mountain outside Tralee.

AFAIK there are a few B&B's in Kenmare that have Camper Van facilities (ie water/sewage etc). Ye will pass one actually as ye leave Kenmare and head for Glengariff.

emtroche

ROK ON wrote: »

Hi.

Just some free advice. On the Killarney to Sneem stage, DO NOT, i repeat DO NOT, bring the camper vap up to the Gap of Dunloe and down to the Black Valley. There is scarcely enough room for cars to maneuveur, let alone RV's. Scoot from Killarney to Molls Gap and onto Sneem or whereever on the main road.
Also, dont bring it over Short Mountain outside Tralee.

AFAIK there are a few B&B's in Kenmare that have Camper Van facilities (ie water/sewage etc). Ye will pass one actually as ye leave Kenmare and head for Glengariff.

There are parts of the route which are prohibited for campervans including the bits mentioned above.

Beasty

emtroche wrote: »

There are parts of the route which are prohibited for campervans including the bits mentioned above.

Pictures of the support vehicles are now in.

Special purpose vehicle they'll be using to get round those narrow mountain top roads:



Campervan booked by Raam:

AstraMonti

Beasty wrote: »

Campervan booked by Raam:

That's exactly what came to mind when Caroline said about camper van

Caroline_ie

It's still under construction but visible here :

http://boardswheelworxrai.info/

Caroline_ie

I have great news for the Cyclists and crew.

Great News!!! Premiere Food ( Gateau & Mr Kippling ) is Giving us Cake for the race Thanks to Premier Food for their kind donation ... nom nom

ROK ON

Caroline_ie wrote: »

I have great news for the Cyclists and crew.

Great News!!! Premiere Food ( Gateau & Mr Kippling ) is Giving us Cake for the race Thanks to Premier Food for their kind donation ... nom nom

That's exceedingly fine of them.

Save my a choc and pink French fancy.

Beasty

Campervan from Van der Lust!

You couldn't make it up really, could you:D

emtroche

Caroline_ie wrote: »

I have great news for the Cyclists and crew.

Great News!!! Premiere Food ( Gateau & Mr Kippling ) is Giving us Cake for the race Thanks to Premier Food for their kind donation ... nom nom

It'll be interesting to see if the cake obsession still exists after the Race!!

niceonetom

Is it possible to gain weight while cycling 2100km? I intend to find out.

Lumen

niceonetom wrote: »

Is it possible to gain weight while cycling 2100km? I intend to find out.

You're doing it solo? Great - we'll be in the van, eating cake.

mo_bhicycle

What are the bikes of choice for this .. TT or road or both?
I heard there were some mountain bikes spotted last year for some of the descents.

Lumen

mo_bhicycle wrote: »

I heard there were some mountain bikes spotted last year for some of the descents.

:eek:

I think we're all using road bikes, some with clip-ons.

Raam

RAI socks have arrived.

jeffontour

niceonetom wrote: »

Is it possible to gain weight while cycling 2100km? I intend to find out.

It's defo possible whilst driving it! I've a feeling my training is going to be non existent during this little adventure, although I'll be well prepared for any competitive eating contests that we come across en route.

snollup

Raam wrote: »

RAI socks have arrived.

Wow, how long is the ROI going to take again?

Raam

snollup wrote: »

Wow, how long is the ROI going to take again?

Tues to Sat, or there abouts.

Caroline_ie

THANK YOU to a very generous boardsie cyclist who gave us a very big cheque for the RAI last night. ( you know who you are ) You can't imagine how greateful we all are.

Many thanks to Team mates Paddy and Conor for investing their league earnings into the team as well. We will make your all proud!

THANKS AGAIN! YOU ALL ROCK!

Inquitus

Do you have a Donation account with paypal or similar where people can happily make small donations to assist the effort and ease the financial burden?

Beasty

I'm really sorry to see injury has forced you out of this Lumen. Here's wishing for a rapid recovery, and hopefully you'll be fit enough to try it solo next year:eek:

I guess the good news is you'll now be able to fully appreciate the cake!

Caroline_ie

The rumours are true Lumen has been upgraded to crew member due to an injury. However Team Boards.ie Wheelworx have a NEW member named Kevin Keavy ... who is a damn good cyclist and TT specialist.

Lumen will still be there moaning though. And we all love Lumen loaning.

Caroline_ie

We are looking for a small NEW DESIGN sz boards jersey to fit our member Kevin and for Aidan as well who needs a M. Please PM me if you want to donate or lend or sell one
We would also like a pair of L shorts for Aidan.

Cheers

Caroline_ie

Thank you for you interest in donating to the team!!

We have a PayPal account and the link to the donation button is here

you can also send via PayPal 'Send Money' tab to:

boardswheelworxrai@gmail.com

Many thanks again!

Beasty

Caroline_ie wrote: »

We are looking for a small NEW DESIGN sz boards jersey to fit our member Kevin. Please PM me if you want to donate or lend or sell one

Cheers

Can't you just get an XXL rider to replace Lumen, then you can borrow my jersey:D

Blowfish

Wahey, it's been made an announcement

Caroline_ie

Blowfish wrote: »

Wahey, it's been made an announcement

I am a great PR.

emtroche

For anybody who hasn't seen it, theres a short video here of last years winning team "No Prior Experience"
http://www.swiftfilms.co.uk/projects/project/index.php?project=race_across_ireland

Also bbc documentary of solo winner Joe Barr
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8271229.stm

Caroline_ie

Hi all -

If any of you have access to a Big colour Printer that be used to print posters, please get in touch with me as I need to print Logos for cars

Many thanks

penexpers

What I want to know is: who drew the short straw and gets to up St Patrick's Hill?

Raam

penexpers wrote: »

What I want to know is: who drew the short straw and gets to up St Patrick's Hill?

Will let yis know who does it

Beasty

Raam wrote: »

Will let yis know who does it

As Boards are sponsoring the team, perhaps we should have polls on certain challenges within the RAI, with Mods getting the casting vote.

For this particular "task" my vote goes to Tom as punishment a prize for turning up to winning last night's TT:D

Caroline_ie

Enough about your punishment... I'm getting the cake orders in tomorrow. Mmmmmm Mr Kippling and Gâteau cakes, official sponsor of the cycling forum!

cdaly_

Hmm. The Kipling Cherry Bakewell should be a mad sugar rush but it ain't no Tartelette au Fraise...

Caroline_ie

Our Sponsor Premier Foods will be supling the team with Cadbury Mini Rolls, Mr Kippling and Gateau cakes ! I am picking up boxes next week

shaungil

It sounds like the cake sponsorship has been done in exceedingly good taste.

Raam

shaungil wrote: »

It sounds like the cake sponsorship has been done in exceedingly good taste.

Shaun, I've really missed your posts around here. Don't ever leave us again.

Caroline_ie

OFFBEAT Print and Design will be giving the team some signs! Look out for the Boards.ie heads and logos on our cars and riders

Thanks to http://offbeat.ie/

petethedrummer

With all this prep work yous are going to have to win it now. No pressure.:D