3 Rock Tri Duathlon Ashford - 7th April 2012

ChickenBalls

5km Run - 20km Cycle - 5km Run

Location: Ashford, Co. Wicklow
Race Start: 12pm sharp
Race Registration Open: 10am

Register here https://www.triathlonireland-newserver.com/apply-lrace.html?lrace=141

Race details here http://www.3rocktriclub.com/

kingQuez

Anyone done this race before?

I'm a bit of a numpty but can't see routes on the website yet. The timing could work well for me, it's time I got off my lazy ass and did a race, and I've never done a duathlon

RacoonQueen

Routes for 2011 are under the events tab. Took me 2 seconds to find.

kingQuez

Ok, ill go get some coffee and stop posting for an hour until I wake up a bit, cheers RQ

BTH

Did this race last year, and looks like I'm going to be going back. Good race, well run. Bike course brings you out on the N11 so surface aint bad and its hard-shoulder all the way to traffic isn't really an issue.

Ashford village itself was very busy towards the end though.

ChickenBalls

kingQuez wrote: »

Anyone done this race before?

I'm a bit of a numpty but can't see routes on the website yet. The timing could work well for me, it's time I got off my lazy ass and did a race, and I've never done a duathlon

It's an ideal beginner Duathlon race as the run section is a completely flat course route; 2.5km out and 2.5km back.

As BetterThanHoyte says the cycle route goes out onto the N11 which has a bit of a hill but nothing drastic and it's only a one lap route afaik this year - you can even register on the day it'll be €25 for people with a Triathlon license and €30 for people without as you'll need to pay €5 for a 1 day license - Triathlon Ireland rules I'm afraid.

I just added a note on the homepage to tell people that the course route is in the events page so thanks for the feedback - you probably wont be the only person who missed this
There is a small chance of a route change so keep an eye on the site closer to the date.

Direct link is here anyway for people http://www.3rocktriclub.com/events.php

BTH

Nice one Keith.

Will there be something done about the dog that threatened last years race? I think I remember it ended up with a Garda babysitter for a lot of the race!

ChickenBalls

BetterThanHoyte wrote: »

Nice one Keith.

Will there be something done about the dog that threatened last years race? I think I remember it ended up with a Garda babysitter for a lot of the race!

Oh yes I remember that! I was down there last weekend and there's actually 2 houses been built there at the moment and no dog! So happy days!

haggis_mccloud

BetterThanHoyte wrote: »

Did this race last year, and looks like I'm going to be going back. .

ah now bTH, I though there would be at least one race this year where I wouldn't have to chase your skinny ass

i'm in for this, season opener for me and my new wheels

BTH

haggis_mccloud wrote: »

ah now bTH, I though there would be at least one race this year where I wouldn't have to chase your skinny ass

i'm in for this, season opener for me and my new wheels

I have a feeling I won't have it as easy this year haggis. I reckon you'll be an awful lot closer to me on the bike.


What wheels did you go for in the end?

haggis_mccloud

I have a feeling I won't have it as easy this year haggis. I reckon you'll be an awful lot closer to me on the bike.


What wheels did you go for in the end?

I hope to be a bit quicker on the bike this year alright, hopefully by at least a couple of minutes for a 20k split. want to see something for all the turbo sessions! I would expect you to be quicker again though.
Went for the Shimano RS80s 50mm in the end. Good price on Planet X and recommended by a few people. Got them delivered to my folks place. Text from my Dad this morning said that a big box arrived for me but it's very light. So that's a good sign!  I'm away this weekend so will leave the tt bike in to get service and wheels/cassette fitted. Looking forward to giving it a spin next week before the race on Saturday

ChickenBalls

FYI - Online registration closes this week on 4th April at 5pm

You can also pay on the day if you want.

Just remember TI members have to bring your TI card or you'll have to pay the One Day License fee of €5 - Non-TI members will need to pay the One Day License €5 fee.

haggis_mccloud

Just had a look at the race briefing from the 3rocktriclub website as I wanted to check the start time. Its 12 noon.
http://www.3rocktriclub.com/

The bike route is different to last year (at least last April) - 2 8k loops plus extras instead of the out and back on the N11 from last year. Not a problem but it was news to me.

ChickenBalls

Yeah it was changed for last September's race - a last minute decision too; not 100% sure of the reason thou, could be to avoid using the N11 as there's cars travelling over 100km past cyclists.

BTH

keith123 wrote: »

Yeah it was changed for last September's race - a last minute decision too; not 100% sure of the reason thou, could be to avoid using the N11 as there's cars travelling over 100km past cyclists.

Yeah but those cars were great for drafting off!:rolleyes:

Noticed the new bike route this morning. Disappointed I won't have an exact comparison to last year but the N11 is a little hectic.

littlemsfickle

Great race today - huge thanks to all the marshals for all their support (especially the woman at one of the roundabouts who kept shouting "great racing young lady!" every time I passed). One section of the bike leg was really rough though, I kept thinking I must have got a puncture as my speed seemed to go right down. And one of my contact lenses fell out...sorry, enough complaining! Great day for it and really well organised I thought.

BTH

3 rock always put on a well organised and friendly welcoming race. They did it again today.

Think I was 10th. Garmin froze on the startline so no race details, waiting on the results before I decide whether I'm happy or not!!

Don't think I saw you today littlemsfickle, but then I think I'd only know your swim stroke!!

kingQuez

+1

Well organized, friendly bunch of people at registration (and organizing it in general!), big group of marshals on the course giving encouragement, tea and sandwiches at the end. Oh, and sunshine! Yey!

Cracking day out, a big thanks to everyone that was involved in organizing the race!

ChickenBalls

Thanks for the feedback people!

All photo's and race results (with splits and total times) now on the web site.

www.3rocktriclub.com

littlemsfickle

BetterThanHoyte wrote: »

3 rock always put on a well organised and friendly welcoming race. They did it again today.

Think I was 10th. Garmin froze on the startline so no race details, waiting on the results before I decide whether I'm happy or not!!

Don't think I saw you today littlemsfickle, but then I think I'd only know your swim stroke!!

You'll know me from the race pictures, I'll be the one that always looks stoned for some reason. Was wearing sunglasses today so I'm hoping that might dilute the effect. I was first in the women's race but still about ten minutes down on the winner.

I've been doing a lot of work on my swimming over the winter so I'm looking forward to my first triathlon - Nenagh sprint next week:)

BTH

Ah, didn't realise that was you I shared the lane with that day. I know who you are alright. Another good win today. Congrats.

Gotta thank 3 Rock for sorting out the sun for today's race also. Just accessing the sunburnt shoulders now. Top pinkage!!!

haggis_mccloud

+1 on a well organised, enjoyable race. Thanks to 3 rock Tri and the friendly marshalls. Liked the new bike course too.

Fazz

Results with splits are now up.

http://u.jimdo.com/www28/p/s96624a34718f50e6/download/m3fb7e9fd6a53731a/1333939027/3+Rock+Tri+Ashford_Duathlon+Results+Apr+2012.xls?px-hash=b0aab03a629f968612514ab8aef509a930c15df7&px-time=1333959134

shotgunmcos

kingQuez wrote: »

+1

Well organized, friendly bunch of people at registration (and organizing it in general!), big group of marshals on the course giving encouragement, tea and sandwiches at the end. Oh, and sunshine! Yey!

Cracking day out, a big thanks to everyone that was involved in organizing the race!

Well done for holding off BTH

BTH

shotgunmcos wrote: »

Well done for holding off BTH

Oh, who is KingQuez??

He the Pulse guy I let go past me in the last KM as I was happy to cruise home at a comfortable pace? I even let me know I had no intention of racing him to the line! I could have had him, honest :rolleyes:....

shotgunmcos

BetterThanHoyte wrote: »

Oh, who is KingQuez??

He the Pulse guy I let go past me in the last KM as I was happy to cruise home at a comfortable pace? I even let me know I had no intention of racing him to the line! I could have had him, honest :rolleyes:....

Who cruises home at a comfortable pace in a duathlon? :rolleyes:

RacoonQueen

BetterThanHoyte wrote: »

Oh, who is KingQuez??

He the Pulse guy I let go past me in the last KM as I was happy to cruise home at a comfortable pace? I even let me know I had no intention of racing him to the line! I could have had him, honest :rolleyes:....

KQ was one of the numerous people who finished ahead of you

Looking at 8th place though, doesn't look like you put up much of a fight. 13 seconds? What did you do, stop and usher him by you? Did you 'let' Mark Horan win as well?

ChickenBalls

RacoonQueen wrote: »

KQ was one of the numerous people who finished ahead of you

Looking at 8th place though, doesn't look like you put up much of a fight. 13 seconds? What did you do, stop and usher him by you? Did you 'let' Mark Horan win as well?

On looking at the results to see who 'BetterThanHoyte' real name was I noticed a mistake in one of the times so just fixed it there now. It won't make a difference to Mr BetterThanHoyte place which was impressive none the less

The fix I made was an incorrect time that was 1.18:12 instead of 1.28:12 - sorted now...

Thanks again for making me look thou

BTH

shotgunmcos wrote: »

Who cruises home at a comfortable pace in a duathlon? :rolleyes:

Heart wasnt really in it to be honest. Stressful day on Friday when I couldnt get my bike working, and then other things on my mind as well .

RacoonQueen wrote: »

KQ was one of the numerous people who finished ahead of you

Looking at 8th place though, doesn't look like you put up much of a fight. 13 seconds? What did you do, stop and usher him by you? Did you 'let' Mark Horan win as well?

It wasnt much short of ushering him past me. And guys like Mark Horan need a little moral boost every now and then so I let him take the glory this time!

BTH

A bit of detective work revealed that it was indeed KingQuez who I waved through in the last km. My detective work also revealed that KingQuez was second into T1 :eek: so its probably very likely that I couldnt have stayed with him anyway.

RacoonQueen

BetterThanHoyte wrote: »

A bit of detective work revealed that it was indeed KingQuez who I waved through in the last km. My detective work also revealed that KingQuez was second into T1 :eek: so its probably very likely that I couldnt have stayed with him anyway.

Not bad for someone who's sooooo lazy was it?!

Anyway, what was on your mind on Saturday? Share with your boards friends, were you worried you'd injure the knee you'd were getting down on on Saturday evening?

Edit: I believe the legal term for 'detective work' is stalking

kingQuez

Well I guess that's my cover blown now

I didn't know that was you BetterThanHoyte! to be fair you did say that you weren't going to chase me when I pushed on a little, but it didn't stop me looking over my shoulder every few metres, I was just waiting for you to go flying past me! :pac:

Impressive pacing with a broken garmin, anytime that's happened to me it totally throws me out.

Fazz

kingQuez wrote: »

Well I guess that's my cover blown now

I didn't know that was you BetterThanHoyte! to be fair you did say that you weren't going to chase me when I pushed on a little, but it didn't stop me looking over my shoulder every few metres, I was just waiting for you to go flying past me! :pac:

Impressive pacing with a broken garmin, anytime that's happened to me it totally throws me out.

John you sly auld fox you!

Sandbag city around here sometimes eh!

Next race or is that a secret too???

kingQuez

Life would be fierce boring without a few secrets, need to do some work to improve that bike split though

RacoonQueen

Fazz wrote: »

John you sly auld fox you!

Sandbag city around here sometimes eh!

Next race or is that a secret too???

Looks like it's Comrades :eek: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=78035803&postcount=7

kingQuez

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Looks like it's Comrades :eek: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=78035803&postcount=7

lol, no time soon

Fazz

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Not bad for someone who's sooooo lazy was it?!

Anyway, what was on your mind on Saturday? Share with your boards friends, were you worried you'd injure the knee you'd were getting down on on Saturday evening?

Edit: I believe the legal term for 'detective work' is stalking

Completely missed this bit!!!

Congrats Eugene!

BTH

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Not bad for someone who's sooooo lazy was it?!

Anyway, what was on your mind on Saturday? Share with your boards friends, were you worried you'd injure the knee you'd were getting down on on Saturday evening?

Edit: I believe the legal term for 'detective work' is stalking

Who's sooo lazy? I think I'm missing something here.

Yeah, I was worried about my knee. Don't think I would have gone down well if I creaked down and couldn't get back up again!!

And I'm going to stick to detective work if its alright by you.

Fazz wrote: »

Completely missed this bit!!!

Congrats Eugene!

Thanks Fazz. Thats the end of PM or disc wheel talk for me!

kingQuez wrote: »

Well I guess that's my cover blown now

I didn't know that was you BetterThanHoyte! to be fair you did say that you weren't going to chase me when I pushed on a little, but it didn't stop me looking over my shoulder every few metres, I was just waiting for you to go flying past me! :pac:

Impressive pacing with a broken garmin, anytime that's happened to me it totally throws me out.

A 17:19 first 5km? There was no chance of me catching you. I'm just surprised you sat on my shoulder so long once you did catch me. yeah, I knew you were there

kingQuez

Fazz wrote: »

Completely missed this bit!!!

Congrats Eugene!

Oh, just twigged that comment.. if its what I think it is then massive congratulations BetterThanHoyte!

RacoonQueen

BetterThanHoyte wrote: »

Who's sooo lazy? I think I'm missing something here.

That was a dig at KQ.