Sean Kelly Tour 2012

andy69

kenmc wrote: »

...the local brewery...

oh! there's a locally produced beer? the weekend just keeps getting better!
these guys, is it? http://dungarvanbrewingcompany.com/

ShatterResistant

kenmc wrote: »

if you're looking for nice pints, the local brewery produces some of the finest beers in the country. noby may be able to suggest a good place to sample them...

The Moorings on the Quay is a nice spot that stocks Dungarvan Brewing Company beer. The four types of beer are Helvick Gold, Balck Rock, Copper Coast and Comeragh Challenger. Food is delicious there too!

kenmc

andy69 wrote: »

oh! there's a locally produced beer? the weekend just keeps getting better!
these guys, is it? http://dungarvanbrewingcompany.com/

yep indeed. you may also be able to get some from metalman brewery in Waterford somewhere in dungarvan too.... back to the locals for more info on that one ...

Andalucia

how does this 160k compare to the Burren? reckon I may have to look for a shortcut to skip tickinor!

topcat291169

I am hoping to do the 160k on Sunday and was intending to head home back to Dublin after it but am now thinking about staying down on sunday night. Looking for some advice. Would it be worth staying down on Sunday night for the craic or does everyone go their own way and head home?

ford2600

The Local bar, Tommy Powers(with old school shop at front) and Lady Belle are all in Square and grand spot for a bottle or six

kenmc wrote: »

if you're looking for nice pints, the local brewery produces some of the finest beers in the country. noby may be able to suggest a good place to sample them...

ford2600

Climbs are much longer and tougher on skt.
Ticincor easy to avoid just don't take left. ! mile on turn left (don't cross bridge) which after 2 miles brings you to feed stop at bottom of mountain road

Mahon falls easy to avoid also

Andalucia wrote: »

how does this 160k compare to the Burren? reckon I may have to look for a shortcut to skip tickinor!

andy69

ford2600 wrote: »

The Local bar...

...ah! i think that's the bar owned/run by the Bodhran player from Danu.

hmmmm...might bring the flute down in case there's a few tunes on Sunday evening! :cool:

Roger Hassenforder

from the SKT facebook:

We are delighted to announce that over 4,900 cycliists have registered for the 2012 Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford!
Here's a breakdown of the entry:
160k Kelly Comeragh Challenge - 1,632 Riders
100k Kelly Heritage Route - 1,911 Riders
50k Kelly Cruise - 1,386 Riders

kerry4sam

gwakamoley wrote: »

...Watch out for stray sheep on the road there too!

Roger Hassenforder wrote: »

from the SKT facebook:

We are delighted to announce that over 4,900 cycliists have registered for the 2012 Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford!...
100k Kelly Heritage Route - 1,911 Riders
...

ha! So that'll be 1910 other cyclists and some stray sheep on the 100km route. Has the makings of a really memorable day

jrar

ccsilouis wrote: »

I have registered and paid but cannot make it, happy to arrange something with you, Call me Friday afternoon on 0872416562

Will do Ccsilouis - thanks

ASeoige

kerry4sam wrote: »

ha! So that'll be 1910 other cyclists and some stray sheep on the 100km route. Has the makings of a really memorable day

I will be one of the stray sheep..loooool..unless there is a kind soul out there who can not make it with a free entry (all those mouths to feed..lol). The WW200 was a glorious day and I think there will be a big buzz with the SKT as it is apparently very well organised. I mean in the WW200 they ran out of water at the water stop..IMAO. In fairness did have good roving patrol support vehicles. The weather looks favourable although predict slight showers in the afternoon. I think my stratedgy will be to leave with the 160k lot, do the 100k and sprint for the finish and tell everyone at the finish god that 160k was quite tough...looooooooool. look at all those professional cyclists in their carbon frames and me giloppy and say, 'what took you boys so long?' My second sportive in my one year cycling career and god bless going to give it a go. If not just to be part of the army of 5000 cyclists!!:rolleyes: Reminds me must sort out me Cycling Ireland Insurance!!

noby

kenmc wrote: »

noby may be able to suggest a good place to sample them...

All good spots mentioned so far. Just to add to it, Merry's, near the Tannery does fine grub, and has two Dungarvan beers on cask.

If I survive the 100k that's where I'll probably be.

hardCopy

Really looking forward to this now, my first sportif!

cornerboy

hardCopy wrote: »

Really looking forward to this now, my first sportif!

You and me....and I didnt ride a bike between the ages of 16 & 52

carltonleon

Really looking forward to the 100km. My first sportive and on a cyclocross bike aswell. Am going to stay on till Tuesday with the wife and kids. anybody recommend things to do on the Monday ?

TheNah

I have an entry for sale for this if anyone is interested, drop me a pm.

jrar

If anyone has a 100km entry and cannot make it on Sunday, I'm happy to buy it off them - please PM me.................thanks.

cornerboy

carltonleon wrote: »

Really looking forward to the 100km. My first sportive and on a cyclocross bike aswell. Am going to stay on till Tuesday with the wife and kids. anybody recommend things to do on the Monday ?

if its a nice day visit Clonea Strand....3 miles out of town.
Drive in the Comeragh Mts to Mahon Falls via the magic road where cars roll uphill in neutral.

on_the_nickel

The big question is - are Flahavans providing flapjacks again this year?

Koobcam

on_the_nickel wrote: »

The big question is - are Flahavans providing flapjacks again this year?

Flahavan's Flapjacks?? Fantastic, I must remember to sock up on those at the food stops

carltonleon

cornerboy wrote: »

if its a nice day visit Clonea Strand....3 miles out of town.
Drive in the Comeragh Mts to Mahon Falls via the magic road where cars roll uphill in neutral.

Cheers cornerboy. I was in Dungarvan a few years ago with a group of lads and all i saw was pubs.

gwakamoley

cornerboy wrote: »

Drive in the Comeragh Mts to Mahon Falls via the magic road where cars roll uphill in neutral.

However I can report that if you stop pedalling on the way up on Sunday the bike will not roll up the hill by itself

cornerboy

gwakamoley wrote: »

However I can report that if you stop pedalling on the way up on Sunday the bike will not roll up the hill by itself

Correct....you'll just fall off.

ShatterResistant

Junior wrote: »

Rode the majority of the 100Km route yesterday on a club charity spin, From Youghal Bridge across is going to be dodgy, road surface is ****e, there's running water, loads of gravel and lots of dirt on the road from rain. It's worse coming down from Knockanore to Lismore.

The Sean Kelly Tour Traffic Management Division have since swept said roads and have potholes filled. All roads are race-ready for Sunday!

ShatterResistant

Koobcam wrote: »

Flahavan's Flapjacks?? Fantastic, I must remember to sock up on those at the food stops

All participants will get a flapjack (original, cranberry and choc chip! ) include in their bag along with jersey and more flapjacks will be available in the food stops. Water stops will have water and bananas as well.

I'd just enter the SKT for the unreal food at the food stops

Seweryn

Anyone going in the morning from Kilkenny area? I have no car available that day and I am looking at various options. I am not too fancy cycling early in the morning to Dungarvan prior to the Event, but may have no choice.

B4IGoInsane

Totally missed the deadline. If anyone cannot make Sunday and happy to sell entry please PM.

on_the_nickel

hooli07 wrote: »

All participants will get a flapjack (original, cranberry and choc chip! ) include in their bag along with jersey and more flapjacks will be available in the food stops. Water stops will have water and bananas as well.

I'd just enter the SKT for the unreal food at the food stops

Well you can tell Flahavans it works, I buy at least a pack every week. Can't get the cranberry in Cork though.

ASeoige

I still holding out for a free entry....anyone..anyone.....loooooooooool. I did get my insurance sorted out though. I nearly crashed on the WW200 coming out after Avoca....I was flying along and hit a tee junction...well god bless that motorist brains to burn he gave way to me. For those that worry about gearing you cam also walk up those hills...when I was younger did it many times in Norway and I am not busting a knee joint on some misguided principle. The Guiness will simply taste ever so more sweet after the achievement. I am heading out from Killeagh on Sunday Morning, Sis taking me in a van. Hey I have a better support team then Lance Armstrong....with the grace of God it will be a nice day...he will have 5000 souls praying for it. I probably got room for one maybe two extra cyclists in the back of the van for those of us who think the warm up should be done in the event and logistics can sometimes be a problem. I am going to take it easy and do the 100 and simply enjoy the scenery. It will be a one way deal as I plan to cycle the 40 km from Dungarvan back to Kileagh weather permitting. If the weather turns murky then I will ask for a ride back to the den. For those like me new to cycling in my wonder years OK not yet 50..loool, just bring a sense of humour. The cycling fraternity are ever so helpful so I doubt anyone will ever get caught out and they apparently have a broom wagon..bless them. I did 320km in one day and I learned a lot. The secret is not to go mad, use the gears and keep the cadence high. Load up on pasta the night before and three hours prior to the event. As for fancy drinks, pinch of salt honey and orange dilute but not to make it too sweet, good to go. You may not win the lottery but after the event it feels a close second. Good luck to all on what I am sure will be a memorable event.

ASeoige

I still holding out for a free entry....anyone..anyone....(pretty please)...loooooooooool. I did get my insurance sorted out though via cycling Ireland..odd that they did not take laser though had to pay via visa. (Bless o2). I nearly crashed on the WW200 coming out after Avoca...for christs sake that hill never seemed to end.I was flying along and hit a tee junction...well god bless that motorist she had brains to burn and gave way to me. I locked it up at 50kmh into a progressive slide got it on cam. For those that worry about gearing you can also walk up those hills...when I was younger did it many times in Norway and I am not busting a knee joint on some misguided principle. The Guiness will simply taste ever so more sweet after the achievement. I am heading out from Killeagh on Sunday Morning, Sis taking me in a van. Hey I have a better support team then Lance Armstrong....with the grace of God it will be a nice day...he will have 5000 souls praying for it. I probably got room for one maybe two extra cyclists in the back of the van for those of us who think the warm up should be done in the event and logistics can sometimes be a problem. I am going to take it easy and do the 100 and simply enjoy the scenery. It will be a one way deal as I plan to cycle the 40 km from Dungarvan back to Kileagh weather permitting. If the weather turns murky then I will ask for a ride back to the den. For those like me new to cycling in my wonder years OK not yet 50..loool, just bring a sense of humour. The cycling fraternity are ever so helpful so I doubt anyone will ever get caught out and they apparently have a broom wagon..bless them. I did 320km from Dublin to Connemara in one day and I learned an awful lot. The secret is not to go mad, use the gears and keep the cadence high. Load up on pasta the night before and three hours prior to the event. As for fancy drinks, pinch of salt honey and orange dilute but not to make it too sweet, good to go. You may not win the lottery but after the event it feels a close second. Good luck to all on what I am sure will be a memorable event.

ASeoige

I still holding out for a free entry....anyone..anyone.....loooooooooool. I did get my insurance sorted out though. I nearly crashed on the WW200 coming out after Avoca....I was flying along and hit a tee junction...well bless that motorist, brains to burn she gave way to me. There was no way I was going to make it. I may be a granny going up hills but i am a damn exocet missile going down them...loooool. Thank god for inertia. For those that worry about gearing you can also walk up those hills...when I was younger did it many times in Norway and I am not busting a knee joint on some misguided principle. The Guiness will simply taste ever so more sweet after the achievement. I am heading out from Killeagh on Sunday Morning, Sis taking me in a van. Hey I have a better support team then Lance Armstrong....with the grace of God it will be a nice day...he will have 5000 souls praying for it. I probably got room for one maybe two extra cyclists in the back of the van for those of us who think the warm up should be done in the event and logistics can sometimes be a problem. I am going to take it easy and do the 100 and simply enjoy the scenery. It will be a one way deal as I plan to cycle the 40 km from Dungarvan back to Kileagh weather permitting. If the weather turns murky then I will ask for a ride back to the den. For those like me new to cycling in my wonder years OK not yet 50..loool, just bring a sense of humour. The cycling fraternity are ever so helpful so I doubt anyone will ever get caught out and they apparently have a broom wagon..bless them. I did 320km in one day and I learned a lot. The secret is not to go mad, use the gears and keep the cadence high. Load up on pasta the night before and three hours prior to the event. As for fancy drinks, pinch of salt honey and orange dilute but not to make it too sweet, good to go. You may not win the lottery but after the event it feels a close second. Good luck to all on what I am sure will be a memorable event.

kerry4sam

I presume they would be strict with time of 8pm deadline this evening

I'm working now and must make a detour via Kanturk after-work before heading for Dungarvan and may just be tight with time - Would they normally be prompt with 8pm deadline, or within 10-15mins ?

at1withmyself

Wheels for the new build never arrived during the week :mad: so will be heading down for the 160km on the mountain bike. Not sure what route I'll end up doing, happy enough to get to Clonmel from there I'll see how much of the Comeragh mts I can attempt! Still looking forward to it but would have hoped the new build would be ready for this one.

TheBlaaMan

kerry4sam wrote: »

I presume they would be strict with time of 8pm deadline this evening

I'm working now and must make a detour via Kanturk after-work before heading for Dungarvan and may just be tight with time - Would they normally be prompt with 8pm deadline, or within 10-15mins ?

You can always leave it till Sunday morning to collect.............

Goody Bag Collection at Dungarvan Sports Centre:
Saturday 25th August 2 to 8 p.m.
Sunday 26th August 6 to 9:30 a.m.

awec

kerry4sam wrote: »

I presume they would be strict with time of 8pm deadline this evening

I'm working now and must make a detour via Kanturk after-work before heading for Dungarvan and may just be tight with time - Would they normally be prompt with 8pm deadline, or within 10-15mins ?

I don't think it's about being strict with deadlines, 8pm is just the time that the volunteers will be looking to head home.

If you're there for 8:10 you might find some still about.

It only takes 30 seconds to sign on. You sign your name, they give you your number sheet and the safety instructions and your jersey and that's it.

kerry4sam

TheBlaaMan wrote: »

You can always leave it till Sunday morning to collect.............

Goody Bag Collection at Dungarvan Sports Centre:
Saturday 25th August 2 to 8 p.m.
Sunday 26th August 6 to 9:30 a.m.

awec wrote: »

I don't think it's about being strict with deadlines, 8pm is just the time that the volunteers will be looking to head home.

If you're there for 8:10 you might find some still about.

It only takes 30 seconds to sign on. You sign your name, they give you your number sheet and the safety instructions and your jersey and that's it.

Yeah true. It'll be grand so! Cheers guys

awec

Can anyone tell me where the leisure centre is in Dungarvan?

Seweryn

Important Message from GoDungarvan: As you may be aware Dungarvan is a Smarter Travel Area. As such we would like to encourage all participants, spectators and volunteers to cycle, walk or car share while travelling to Event HQ. Choosing sustainable transport will mean less congestion around the start/finish area and will also benefit the environment, your pocket and health!

I wonder, would they be prepared to post the Goody Bags and Certificates, as I will have no way of transporting it home?

GT_TDI_150

Hey, is there shower facilities for afters?

Or for those of us with a 2hr drive home is it a case of a can of lynx and hope for the best?

cornerboy

GT_TDI_150 wrote: »

Hey, is there shower facilities for afters?

Or for those of us with a 2hr drive home is it a case of a can of lynx and hope for the best?

Yes I believe the shower facilities in the sports centre are available....not 100% on that mind.

cornerboy

Update.....from the website FAQ

Are there changing and shower facilities?
Yes. Dungaravan Sports Centre will act as event HQ for the day. Services on offer there will include changing/shower facilities, post-event refreshments, post event sports massage etc.

ArraMusha

Looking for a leaba near Dungarvan or Liosmore..Last minute job, you know yourself...

.I'll be coming down from Galway so any place close enough would be grand... Please send me a PM..

..I dont fancy drivin down tomorrow morning...3 and a half hours...but sure if it has to be done it has to be done...

andy69

On my way down now, but does anyone know what road the sports centre is on please? Sat nav and my (not so) smart phone can't find Quanns and no maps to it on websites that I can see :-(

funnights74

Try T.F Meaghar street, Sports center phone is 058 41111. Going on last year there should be plenty of signage around. Good luck.

ford2600

Try http://www.glashafarmhouse.com/ nice spot about 16 miles from Dungarvan, on your way from Clonmel to Dungarvan.

Not connected, but very nice pub a stroll down road. Glasha grub very good.
Check will she do early morning breakfast though.

ArraMusha wrote: »

Looking for a leaba near Dungarvan or Liosmore..Last minute job, you know yourself...

.I'll be coming down from Galway so any place close enough would be grand... Please send me a PM..

..I dont fancy drivin down tomorrow morning...3 and a half hours...but sure if it has to be done it has to be done...

ds2011

Hi if anyone has spare registration for 160km I would be happy to buy for face value. . Please text <snip>.

Chips Lovell

It's generally ill-advised to stick your phone number up on the net. Perhaps you might be better off asking people to PM you instead? Just some friendly advice.

awec

No small or medium jerseys left, very dissapointed.

Dermot Illogical

awec wrote: »

No small or medium jerseys left, very dissapointed.

Wow, that was quick! How was the selection for L and XL?