Wicklow spin, advice needed.

redzone

I want to up my climbing and so need to ride some bigger hills.

I plan to start with a spin from Blessington - Hollywood - Wicklow Gap - Laragh - Roundwood - Sallygap - Kilbride - Blessington.

My question is which direction of that loop would be more difficult and how long should it take me.

I would consider myself of average ability and as a guide I completed the tour de Kilkenny 110km route in 4 hrs flat.

Thanks for reading and for any replies. Cheers.:)

g0g

Think anti-clockwise would defo be harder if you're going up the side of Lough Tay to Sally Gap. The other way up is just a long not-to-bad drag. Wicklow Gap I find similar from either side.

manwithaplan

Agree with that although the final ramp up from the Kilbride side is tough enough.

rigal

It depends what type of climber you are - are you better on long drags or steeper stuff? I prefer more gradual climbs and find Wicklow Gap from the Laragh side a bit tougher as there's no real let up in incline. My mate is of the opposite opinion though so it's a preference thing too I guess.

Try both ways and decide yourself ...