a list of upcoming sportives

barrym91

Anyone know a decent site where I can get a list of upcoming sportives for the next 6 months? Would like to do a bit of planning with the events. Thanks for your help in advance.

Raam

I doubt there is much, if anything in Ireland after September until March at the earliest. But ya never know.

thebouldwhacker

This is from the wiki... looking quiet tbh, it'll be mtb season soon:cool:

blorg

There is an audax event listed in the calendar, organised by one of the posters here (rottenhat.)

OCTOBER 30th Dying Light 200 Starting in Phibsboro at 08.00hrs Organiser Orwell Wheelers Contact Eoghan at 087 684 0615 oldrottenhat@gmail.com

Note with audax events you need to be self-supporting and the turn-out out of season could be as low as four. Last year there were some audax events in the middle of the winter IIRC.

Captain Havoc

There's a few 100km an that. I posted about one in Castlecomer on the 15th October and there's a lovely 80km in Fermoy soon.

snollup

There is this on the 3rd Oct & I think Swords CC have one on next Sunday.

ashleey

Can recommend the Castlecomer 100k (last year was first one). It's run by the same team as the Tour de Kilkenny. Extremely well run with good food provided. Fingers crossed on the weather.

neris

Not much info on that swords cycle on their site just says start 830 at gaa club ballyboughal also says insurance required but does not if you can buy on the day

barney150

clonard road club, co. meath also has a sportive on next weekend. 50km & 100km leaving clonard at 11am
see details http://www.clonardroadclub.com/tourmeath.shtml

Freddy687

Fermoy Cycling Club is hosting the Tour of the Knockmealdowns this Sunday 26th.
Start time is 10am, entry fee €10. (€10 for a one day licence if you dont have one).
Below is a map of the route.

http://beta.mapmyride.com/route/detail/23234378/?open_ive_done=1

Like last year the pace will be controlled until Lismore, then you can ride as fast as you want up the Vee.
Light refreshments in Colgheen, before starting on the trip back through Mitchelstown.

el tel

The David McCall Sportive is this Sunday, departing Hillsborough Co Down. Hits some of the big hills in the Mournes including the Spelga Dam, should be a cracker and a great cause. 80km and 110km routes.

http://www.marylandwheelers.com/david-mccall-sportive.php

alfalad

Rathkenny Wheelers are hosting an event on Sunday the 17th of October. There is a 92km and a 40km cycle, leaving the Sally Gardens here. Not sure of the route yet but it's 20 euro entry and refreshments will be served after in the Sally Gardens Pub.

Bequick

This 70k sportive in aid of Baltinglass Hospital takes place this Saturday 25th Sept. from Baltinglass GAA grounds. 10.00am start and the entry is only €15.
The route is : Baltinglass, Hacketstown,Tinahely, Aughrim, Aghavannagh, Rathdangan and back to Baltinglass for refreshments in the hospital !!

Looks a little hilly on the way back

trek climber

alfalad wrote: »

Rathkenny Wheelers are hosting an event on Sunday the 17th of October. There is a 92km and a 40km cycle, leaving the Sally Gardens here. Not sure of the route yet but it's 20 euro entry and refreshments will be served after in the Sally Gardens Pub.

Do you have any more info on this

alfalad

trek climber wrote: »

Do you have any more info on this

Short answer is no. But will try and find out over the next couple of days.

dare2be

el tel wrote: »

The David McCall Sportive is this Sunday, departing Hillsborough Co Down. Hits some of the big hills in the Mournes including the Spelga Dam, should be a cracker and a great cause. 80km and 110km routes.

http://www.marylandwheelers.com/david-mccall-sportive.php

Mmmm; hilly route el tel? Have you done it previously? Suppose the Castlewellan hill would be the toughest climb but any feedback appreciated. Might give it a rattle if i'm free on Sunday

Pink16

Does anyone have any details on the Kevin King?

happygoose

Was there ever any thought given to having an 'Events' sticky here as they have in the A/R/T Forum? It works well over there. The Cycling Ireland calendar people are referred to ocassionally here doesn't list a lot of events that people might be interested in doing.

Captain Havoc

My own personal view is that we have enough stickies as it is. To be fair the CI calendar is grand and most others get a mention here, either by people in the organising clubs or by people doing it which I feel is more than adequate.

thebouldwhacker

not to disagree with the modester but I like the idea of sticky/sub forum for events, it can be easy to miss an announcment for an event when only posted on the main board.... I'm just saying is all.

I maybe up for the Fermoy cycle, anyone else here thinking of doing it or have done it before?

Captain Havoc

thebouldwhacker wrote: »

not to disagree with the modester but I like the idea of sticky/sub forum for events, it can be easy to miss an announcment for an event when only posted on the main board.... I'm just saying is all.

I maybe up for the Fermoy cycle, anyone else here thinking of doing it or have done it before?

Mods write in bold

ROK ON

You are entitled to your view regardless of how indefensible it maybe.
This forum had become one of the goto sites for cycling in Ireland.

As such I am of the opinion that a sticky containing info on upcoming events should be created.
Propose that:
1 each post contains only salient details, link to website and link to boards discussion thread if any.
2 no duscusion permitted. Its only an event advert.

The CI calendar is not sufficient. Many of the events that I attended were not mentioned there.

I really don't understand this almost ideological opposition to an events sticky.
Everytime it has been brought up the mods have said no.

Captain Havoc wrote: »

My own personal view is that we have enough stickies as it is. To be fair the CI calendar is grand and most others get a mention here, either by people in the organising clubs or by people doing it which I feel is more than adequate.

macadam

ROK ON wrote: »

You are entitled to your view regardless of how indefensible it maybe.
This forum had become one of the goto sites for cycling in Ireland.

As such I am of the opinion that a sticky containing info on upcoming events should be created.
Propose that:
1 each post contains only salient details, link to website and link to boards discussion thread if any.
2 no duscusion permitted. Its only an event advert.

The CI calendar is not sufficient. Many of the events that I attended were not mentioned there.

I really don't understand this almost ideological opposition to an events sticky.
Everytime it has been brought up the mods have said no.

I second that proposal, sticky is the way to go.

Captain Havoc

Hi guys, can we put the discussion of stickies on hold for the moment please (as in don't open a thread on it) and also keep this thread on track as a source of information on upcoming sportives.

DirkVoodoo

Can I just say that stickies don't solve everything, information still gets buried and lost in them, people tend to ignore them (i.e. cycling wiki FAQ doesn't seem to get a look in for all the "what lock?" threads, etc.) and they end up cluttering the front page.

On the subject of sportives, there aren't really many between now and the start of next season, at least none on the scale of the An Post series or the Mt.Leinster challenge. Winter doesn't tend to be the nicest time for sportives with the changing weather and shorter days.

Not serious at all here, but maybe we could get a turbo trainer sportive going with all the usual grub and socialising, lay out the cakes in front of the bikes with promises of "only 100km more to go before cake!" while the organizers sit down at the table and begin munching in front of the panting cyclists.

ROK ON

@ Dirk. That's a really good idea. Could it be a preamble to Xmas drinks?

It is a pity that there aren't more sportifs between now and year end. In the uk for example, sportifs are pretty much a year round affair.

Some enterprising club could do well out of a winter sportif. Shorter routes obviously, maybe 60 and 120km as opposed to the normal 100/160km.
Soup and hot choc at finish.

thebouldwhacker

Captain Havoc wrote: »

don't open a thread on it

The power has gone to his head!!
Plenty of time to sort something out by christmas, I have a few ideas but I guess now aint the time.

Back on thread: It might be end of season for roadies but only starting for mtb and there is a thread about a mountain meet if anyone is looking for an event....

bennersenior

this cycle weii cover 50 and 100 kms its starts at the tatch pob or
at kfc . any mour information contact drogheda hheelers.
it starts at[10 oclook] sunday 10 october i hope this helps you.

ktz84

dare2be wrote: »

Mmmm; hilly route el tel? Have you done it previously? Suppose the Castlewellan hill would be the toughest climb but any feedback appreciated. Might give it a rattle if i'm free on Sunday

Nah Castlewellan Hill is the warmup act for Spelga Dam (if doing the full route). Apart from those the rest of the route is pretty rolling.

I'm undecided between it or the Paul McKibben which is on the same day:

http://beta.mapmyride.com/route/detail/22361404/?open_ive_done=1

Details here:

http://www.lalanternerougecc.com/main/page_events.html

Morrisseeee

I maybe up for the Fermoy cycle, anyone else here thinking of doing it or have done it before?

Short story: I did this route yesterday, there was a good turnout. Nice scenic route, personally satisfied, loved the 'feed' afterwards
Long story: This was only my 2nd 'sportif' ever, the 1st being the SKT 90km. Its a good scenic route, not too long (85km). I had heard it was going to be 'easy' as far as Lismore, but still I'd say we covered it in 30+km/h, but with such a large group, it seemed comfortable. I got chatting to a Galway girl and she amazed at the amout of 'pit-stops' (ie. piss stops), the poor girl couldn't look left or right
After we hit Lismore, we hit the Vee climb, its 12km, it was every man/woman/group for themselves, I got into a rhythm and I think I stayed around the 20km/h mark. The descent down the Vee into Clogheen is nice, curvy, fast-ish scenic route. There was a stop here for some grub and I headed off with some 'seasoned pros' and managed to stay with them until Ballyporeen, and then they dropped me , but I struggled on (luckily there was no head wind). When I got to Mitchelstown I saw a group of people standing around, and when I approached I saw 2/3 people lying on the ground (in a bad way), I hope they are all OK :eek: The climb out of Mitchelstown up to GloccaMora pub is a little tester, but again I settled into a gear and motored up. At the top I looked behind to see a group approaching and I tagged along for the downhill spin into Fermoy, where tea/sandwiches/sausage-rolls/cakes/tarts/biscuits etc awaited us............yummy
Oh...........I did it in 3 hours, 28.3km/h, well happy with that.

Freddy687

There was a great turn out yesterday on the Fermoy CC, Tour of the Knockmealdowns.
So thanks to everyone who participated.
We thought we had kept the pace reasonable until Lismore. Next year we will have a look at trying to keep the average about 28K until Lismore.

Unfortunately there was a crash a few miles before Mitchelstown, where one participant needed to be taken a way by ambulance.
The report I have is that he sustained 4 broken ribs. This is a great shame as the fellow in question who is in his seventies and one of the greatest adverts cycling could ever have.
Hopefully he will make a speedy recovery.

MarcotheGoat

Defo going to do this one, any idea of the type of route, is there much hill work?

Stokolan

Was at the fermoy one myself. Have to say it was a nice spin. The vee was Longer then expected but enjoyable. At 85k its just long enough for me, any longer and I would have suffered. Took me 3 hours 17 min. Which I'm well happy with as I havent been doing enough cycling this year.

Ride with gps link for anyone thinking of doing it next year http://ridewithgps.com/trips/111265

I'm glad to hear that the man who had the accident is not too serious. At first I heard it was a hearth problem. Hope he makes a fast recovery.

Looking forward to the castlecomer one to finish off the year with.

Donie75

I'm not sure if it's been mentioned already but there is a Sportive in Athlone this weekend. The Falling Leaves Cycle Tour is on the Sunday (3rd of October) starting from Buccaneers Rugby Club. There are 3 routes, 30km, 70km & 130km. Entry fee is €15 in aid of ICHPT.
More info here... http://www.shannonsidecc.com/wordpress/
I'm not involved in the club or running of the event but I'm going to do the 70km as my first event.

happygoose

Navan RC have a Tour of Meath advertised in the local paper for this Sunday the 3rd Oct. I can't find a link to it online for further details. I'd appreciate if anyone had further info.

macadam

alfalad wrote: »

Rathkenny Wheelers are hosting an event on Sunday the 17th of October. There is a 92km and a 40km cycle, leaving the Sally Gardens here. Not sure of the route yet but it's 20 euro entry and refreshments will be served after in the Sally Gardens Pub.

Any update on this Alfalad ?

trek climber

macadam wrote: »

Any update on this Alfalad ?

Am interested in this also but cant seem to find anything on the net

alfalad

trek climber wrote: »

Am interested in this also but cant seem to find anything on the net

Will have the exact details of the route tomorrow evening I'm told. Was just talking to the organizer there. Sorry about the delay on getting it up. The reason there is nothing on the net is there is the club have no website, something I must mention and see if I can sort over the winter.

Thanks.

alfalad

Rathkenny Wheelers are hosting an event on Sunday the 17th of October. There is a 92km and a 40km cycle, leaving the Sally Gardens near Slane in Co.Meath. It's 20 euro entry and refreshments will be served after in the Sally Gardens Pub.
Details of the route are on the below link:
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/190916

trek climber

alfalad wrote: »

Rathkenny Wheelers are hosting an event on Sunday the 17th of October. There is a 92km and a 40km cycle, leaving the Sally Gardens near Slane in Co.Meath. It's 20 euro entry and refreshments will be served after in the Sally Gardens Pub.
Details of the route are on the below link:
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/190916

I presume that we can sign in on the morning, what time is sign on at and is there a refreshments stop on route.

macadam

alfalad wrote: »

Rathkenny Wheelers are hosting an event on Sunday the 17th of October. There is a 92km and a 40km cycle, leaving the Sally Gardens near Slane in Co.Meath. It's 20 euro entry and refreshments will be served after in the Sally Gardens Pub.
Details of the route are on the below link:
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/190916

Over 25mile on the N52 this should test a few HRM's, zone 5 all the way.

Bambaata

thanks for the info alfalad View Post. im from down the road and hadnt realised there was a club in rathkenny! I might pop home for this one.

trek climber

Bambaata wrote: »

thanks for the info alfalad View Post. im from down the road and hadnt realised there was a club in rathkenny! I might pop home for this one.

Any idea what time is sign on

Bambaata

I dont know anything about it im afraif. Hopefully more news filters through next week. In the meantime ill ask the father to enquire at the local :P He drinks at the Sally.

ednwireland

errigal cc have the harvest tour on sunday 10th oct

http://www.errigalcyclingclub.org/

this sunday 10th october we will be holding our harvest tour. sign on is at arnolds hotel,dunfanaghy from 9am. tour on the road at 10 o clock.there will be 3 routes available on the day, 30, 44, and 60 miles

alfalad

trek climber wrote: »

I presume that we can sign in on the morning, what time is sign on at and is there a refreshments stop on route.

Sorry about the delay in getting back on this, wasn't keeping an eye on it. Reg is at 9.30 for a start of 10. Not sure about mid way snacks, so best bring a bar of something with you.


Bambaata pop along for the fun, i'm surely you see a few faces you know!!

Oh and by the way bump!

Rathkenny Wheelers are hosting an event on Sunday the 17th of October. There is a 92km and a 40km cycle, leaving the Sally Gardens near Slane in Co.Meath. It's 20 euro entry and refreshments will be served after in the Sally Gardens Pub.
Details of the route are on the below link:
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/190916

Bambaata

Cheers alfalad. Im looking forward to it. I'll possibly have the girlfriend and a few others with me.

Hopefully there's a few faces i recognise, i got some funny looks from a guy on a Specialized around that area when out running/cycling a few times last Winter. It wouldnt be a usual thing to see so i'd say he was wondering who the hell i was! Maybe ill finally get to introduce myself

CarlosK

Bambaata wrote: »

Cheers alfalad. Im looking forward to it. I'll possibly have the girlfriend and a few others with me.

Hopefully there's a few faces i recognise, i got some funny looks from a guy on a Specialized around that area when out running/cycling a few times last Winter. It wouldnt be a usual thing to see so i'd say he was wondering who the hell i was! Maybe ill finally get to introduce myself

I was only out around that area myself over the weekend, being from Slane myself. I passed a couple of lads on bikes and didn't get to stop to chat, I was in a rush to get home and get other things started. So if you're on here I'll apologise. If I'm about on the 17th I'll head over to it myself, though I won't be looking forward to that killer of a winding climb just before Collon, it gets me every time. I wasn't aware of too much interest in cycling around the area as I haven't seen too many around any time I'm out.

Anyway, hopefully I'll see a few of you over the weekend.

alfalad

At the moment the members come from a wide ish area, some of the key people in the club are from Adree but work in the area and others like myself are from Kilberry direction (but live in Dublin)! So if your in the area and fancy joining a group maybe think about going for a couple of spins with them!

The club did a charity spin earlier in the year from Sligo back to the Sally, 190KM, think there was about 20 of them and all did it in a respectable time too! They try to attend a couple of the sportives together during the year, the Tour of Louth, Tour of Meath etc.They go out most Sunday mornings as well.

I look forward to seeing you there so, I'll be the guy on the Wilier bike so come say hello!

hf4z6sqo7vjngi

alfalad wrote: »

At the moment the members come from a wide ish area, some of the key people in the club are from Adree but work in the area and others like myself are from Kilberry direction (but live in Dublin)! So if your in the area and fancy joining a group maybe think about going for a couple of spins with them!

The club did a charity spin earlier in the year from Sligo back to the Sally, 190KM, think there was about 20 of them and all did it in a respectable time too! They try to attend a couple of the sportives together during the year, the Tour of Louth, Tour of Meath etc.They go out most Sunday mornings as well.

I look forward to seeing you there so, I'll be the guy on the Wilier bike so come say hello!

Are they expecting many for this? In Drogheda and might pop along

alfalad

Jaylah Crashing Piranha wrote: »

Are they expecting many for this? In Drogheda and might pop along

As many as possible is the short answer. But don't know to be honest would think around the 30-40 mark at the moment but could be over 50. I'm in Dublin and haven't been talking to the organisers in a couple of weeks, hence the vague answer!