Mid Louth 100k

macadam

Just got word that this cycle is now on the 23-7-11, starts in Dunleer and takes you out towards the coast back in towards tallanstown, Ardee and Dunleer foodstop approx 50k, on then to Drogheda out through collon up oriel belpatrick back into Ardee Dromin and home soup tea sandwiches and cake and hot showers.
More details to follow, think entry is €15 I will see if can I get a reduction for boardsies.
This event will be organised by local cyclists to help out local charities and youth projects all welcome.

feck sake lads

macadam wrote: »

Just got word that this cycle is now on the 23-7-11, starts in Dunleer and takes you out towards the coast back in towards tallanstown, Ardee and Dunleer foodstop approx 50k, on then to Drogheda out through collon up oriel belpatrick back into Ardee Dromin and home soup tea sandwiches and cake and hot showers.
More details to follow, think entry is €15 I will see if can I get a reduction for boardsies.
This event will be organised by local cyclists to help out local charities and youth projects all welcome.

i think i'll do that but when we hit drogheda i'll head home;)

Zorba

Sounds good and right on my doorstep.

lennymc

ill do this aswell.

AtomMcC

Sounds good to me too. Count me in. This spin passes my door twice! I think I'll be in race mode that weekend. No taking it handy like the Tour of Armagh!:cool:

macadam

AtomMcC wrote: »

Sounds good to me too. Count me in. This spin passes my door twice! I think I'll be in race mode that weekend. No taking it handy like the Tour of Armagh!:cool:

You'll hardly get lost outside your own door!!!

macadam

There is also a family cycle and the fee for families is €25, also talk of an evening BBQ and Karaoke in one of the local pubs.
Route to follow once its verified and Ok'ed.

macadam

Mid Louth 100klm Route
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/484467?fb_share=route&mode=manual

AtomMcC

Looks like a tough route. Well done.
Is it an option for lesser experienced riders to just participate in the first half?
It doesn't look too difficult up to that point.

macadam

AtomMcC wrote: »

Looks like a tough route. Well done.
Is it an option for lesser experienced riders to just participate in the first half?
It doesn't look too difficult up to that point.

Yes, there is a 50k, 100k and a separate 15k or so family route.€15 entry fee and €25 for families..

Zorba

This is on the day before the tour of meath.

Sorry but think the tour of meath will be getting my money.

feck sake lads

no i'll be keeping my dosh in louth thank you very much.
15 euro is reasonable for this as i said when i get to drogheda i'll head home

granda

i,ve already been ropped into this and i think(i'll check with one of the organisers) if you get some sponshership the entry is free

macadam

Zorba wrote: »

This is on the day before the tour of meath.

Sorry but think the tour of meath will be getting my money.

I hope to be doing both, how much is the entry to the TOM

furiousox

30 quid for the 100km
35 for the 160km

http://www.meathsports.ie/cycle-tour/how-to-enter0.html

macadam

furiousox wrote: »

30 quid for the 100km
35 for the 160km

http://www.meathsports.ie/cycle-tour/how-to-enter0.html

Pricey even with the jersey.

Zorba

30 quid if u can convince them your unemployed !!

Macadam

Your a better man than me doing both

macadam

Zorba wrote: »

30 quid if u can convince them your unemployed !!

Macadam

Your a better man than me doing both

I meant both 100klms, the way you were moving on the TOL you could do both the one day:p

Zorba

macadam wrote: »

I meant both 100klms, the way you were moving on the TOL you could do both the one day:p

Ah right think i'll still chicken out and just do the 160 tour of meath.

As for the way i was moving in the TOL well u didn't see how slowly i grinded up the long womans grave !!

feck sake lads

furiousox wrote: »

30 quid for the 100km
35 for the 160km

http://www.meathsports.ie/cycle-tour/how-to-enter0.html

they have some balls looking for that kind of money:mad:

Zorba

feck sake lads wrote: »

they have some balls looking for that kind of money:mad:

What does that say about the wicklow then looking for 42 quid.

Tour of meath is a lot better organised, more food at the stops and u get a goodie bag at the end, still expensive to enter i agree but compared to the wicklow it's a bargain.

feck sake lads

Zorba wrote: »

What does that say about the wicklow then looking for 42 quid.

Tour of meath is a lot better organised, more food at the stops and u get a goodie bag at the end, still expensive to enter i agree but compared to the wicklow it's a bargain.

zorba i think 5 to 10 euro is plenty for any of these things ,if people are giving there time for free what costs is involved .

Zorba

feck sake lads wrote: »

zorba i think 5 to 10 euro is plenty for any of these things ,if people are giving there time for free what costs is involved .

Yes i see your point but proceeds from the tour of meath do go to st vincent de paul so makes me feel like i'm not killing myself on the bike in vain

macadam

Zorba wrote: »

Yes i see your point but proceeds from the tour of meath do go to st vincent de paul so makes me feel like i'm not killing myself on the bike in vain

Our proceeds are also going to VdP and various other charities and the local youth club, and we also have a food stop and plenty of food for all participants after the finish and hot showers you even can have a game of pool or table tennis to help you relax, we ran this about two years ago and raised a nice few €€ for the blind and a few local charities most of the fund raising is done by sponsorship cards by local cyclists.
Today I had a phone call from the Local Gardai who are willing to give us a traffic corps escort for most of the route, this came voluntarily.

Vizzy

macadam wrote: »

Our proceeds are also going to VdP and various other charities and the local youth club, and we also have a food stop and plenty of food for all participants after the finish and hot showers you even can have a game of pool or table tennis to help you relax, we ran this about two years ago and raised a nice few €€ for the blind and a few local charities most of the fund raising is done by sponsorship cards by local cyclists.
Today I had a phone call from the Local Gardai who are willing to give us a traffic corps escort for most of the route, this came voluntarily.

Slightly off topic but I am organising a spin on Friday as part of bike week.
(just something to get all my workmates to get on the bikes that they got om the BTW scheme)
Anyway,rang the Gardai and the cycle cops are now coming with us ! and they also hope to give us a Garda escort .
Just shows what you can get if you just ask.

feck sake lads

well done macadam your price for this event is very reasonable indeed ,imho i think most of these clubs are jumping on the bandwagon 30 to 50 euro for some events is crazy.,ok even if all the money is going to charities charging 10 euro is quiet a lot of money when you multiply it by a couple hundred or even more .
this recession is real it's not a feckin joke believe me i know:mad:

Zorba

macadam wrote: »

Our proceeds are also going to VdP and various other charities and the local youth club, and we also have a food stop and plenty of food for all participants after the finish and hot showers you even can have a game of pool or table tennis to help you relax, we ran this about two years ago and raised a nice few €€ for the blind and a few local charities most of the fund raising is done by sponsorship cards by local cyclists.
Today I had a phone call from the Local Gardai who are willing to give us a traffic corps escort for most of the route, this came voluntarily.

Ah right didn't know the mid louth one was for charity too. Would be curious how much of the money from the likes of tour of meath and such actually gets to the charity in question.

feck sake lads wrote: »

well done macadam your price for this event is very reasonable indeed ,imho i think most of these clubs are jumping on the bandwagon 30 to 50 euro for some events is crazy.,ok even if all the money is going to charities charging 10 euro is quiet a lot of money when you multiply it by a couple hundred or even more .
this recession is real it's not a feckin joke believe me i know:mad:

I'd say if u really wanted u could do a sportive somewhere every weekend at this stage, dunno but it might be cheaper to take up racing again !

I'd also say they're a great money spinner for the clubs, there was around 2600 registered for the wicklow multiply that by 42 quid entry = nice profit margin !

feck sake lads

don't take me up wrong im not saying the money goes astray in any way just that most of them are to expensive for what they are.

Zorba

feck sake lads wrote: »

don't take me up wrong im not saying the money goes astray in any way just that most of them are to expensive for what they are.

Yep i read ya boss that's why i only do a few a yr

macadam

I was on to the committee this evening and they are willing to take 20% of if you have a CI licence and produce it on the day, so its now €12 for you pro's!!!!!!!!!
There are also sponsorship cards if anyone wants one PM me.

macadam

Counted 6 potholes on the last 50klms on Monday and I asked a friend of mine in Louth Co Co could we get them filled for the event and low and behold they are all filled this evening.
Thanks JP..

feck sake lads

macadam wrote: »

Counted 6 potholes on the last 50klms on Monday and I asked a friend of mine in Louth Co Co could we get them filled for the event and low and behold they are all filled this evening.
Thanks JP..

doing yourself out of work there buddy:D:D
ah the auld saying it's who you know;)

macadam

feck sake lads wrote: »

doing yourself out of work there buddy:D:D
ah the auld saying it's who you know;)

They wouldnt let me fill one outside my own door after 3 accidents a few years ago, big insurance issue. The local guys are sound.

Vizzy

feck sake lads wrote: »

doing yourself out of work there buddy:D:D
ah the auld saying it's who you know

Yes and no.

If you tell the Co Co that you are holding event and if the can,they will generally help you out( they might also hold of on resurfacing a road too near an event to avoid all the chippings etc)
From where I am from it doesn't do any harm that the Road Safety Officer is also a cyclist.:D

feck sake lads

ah well the only person i know thats any way important is
THE WIFE;)
she can get loads of things done with just one look.:D:D

macadam

Anyone that needs any questions answered just ask here or PM me..
We are having plenty of interest, and the long range forecast is good from middle of July onwards.

CarlosK

Hi all...

Myself and a few friends are withdrawing from the Tour of Meath to participate in this. It's much more appealing to us, the fee is good, the route looks good and for us, its good to stay local. So needless to say, we're looking forward to it. We're also trying to rope one or two more into joining us if they manage to get off their lazy a55e5

So, I was wondering, do we just show up on the day and register then as well as handing over the dollars? Or what way do you usually organise it? Also, what kind of numbers do you expect and what is the pace usually like? We're not speed merchants by any stretch of the imagination, but we have completed the odd sportive... we'd hope to get amongst people for a bit of a moral boosting chat rather than get left behind holding up the traffic along the way.

Looking forward to meeting you all on the day.... bring on the sunshine and cake !!!

Adios

CarlosK

Vizzy wrote: »

Yes and no.

If you tell the Co Co that you are holding event and if the can,they will generally help you out( they might also hold of on resurfacing a road too near an event to avoid all the chippings etc)
From where I am from it doesn't do any harm that the Road Safety Officer is also a cyclist.:D

Is this for real??? Happy days... I must try this one... the kids on the street here hold a kerbs championship event every day in front of the house... maybe if i tell the council, they'll be out to sort out the pot holes here too....

Thanks for the advice !!!

P.S. I ain't holding my breath tho

macadam

CarlosK wrote: »

Hi all...

Myself and a few friends are withdrawing from the Tour of Meath to participate in this. It's much more appealing to us, the fee is good, the route looks good and for us, its good to stay local. So needless to say, we're looking forward to it. We're also trying to rope one or two more into joining us if they manage to get off their lazy a55e5

So, I was wondering, do we just show up on the day and register then as well as handing over the dollars? Or what way do you usually organise it? Also, what kind of numbers do you expect and what is the pace usually like? We're not speed merchants by any stretch of the imagination, but we have completed the odd sportive... we'd hope to get amongst people for a bit of a moral boosting chat rather than get left behind holding up the traffic along the way.

Looking forward to meeting you all on the day.... bring on the sunshine and cake !!!

Adios

Turn up and pay or I can meet you with some sponsorship cards, there will be some speed merchants ad usual bur most will be out for the day and the craic, it'd a lively route on mostly quiet roads all we need is the weather. Keep in touch

granda

so who's doing this on saturday

lennymc

Im doing it, however, thinking of cycling up from Drogheda.

feck sake lads

I'll be going what time is kick off cycling from drogheda.
i told ken to watch out for me as i'll be at the back struggling along, hope he's driving the broom wagon.:D:D

furiousox

Working on Saturday so won't make it.
Been drinking sangria for the last 2 weeks anyway so not ideal preparation :pac:
Are you organising this one macadam?
Good luck to all involved!

macadam

Part of the organising committee alright, I will be marshaling on the day.

lennymc

macadam, what time and where is the sign on?

macadam

Sign on from 9.15am at the Lannleire pavilion with is situated behind the Gaelic field in Dunleer about 200mtrs past Dimplex head quarters, there is ample parking and shower facilities available.
Cycle starts at 10am

macadam

Route map..

alan2348

you not cycling in it on saturday ken?

macadam

alan2348 wrote: »

you not cycling in it on saturday ken?

No Im marshaling, physio give me the go ahead to do 30klm cycles for a week so at least Im back in action, hows the new bike.

alan2348

macadam wrote: »

alan2348 wrote: »

you not cycling in it on saturday ken?

No Im marshaling, physio give me the go ahead to do 30klm cycles for a week so at least Im back in action, hows the new bike.

Bike is great love it!! Did the Louth spin on sunday the second 50k is good . Good route. The carbon makes hill climbing easier looking 4 word to Saturday .

granda

route looks good ken