Ring Of Kerry Charity Cycle 2014

The Scratcher

Just dropped 150 on the credit card.... better put it away now!

Got funkie bibs and a lovely yellow jersey so people know I mean business! see ye for brack and tea lads!

Edit: Also got a pakajak, thanks for the recommendations!

wendell borton

Taxuser1 wrote: »

go to tk max and get a cheap old pair or get a decent paid in ay bike shop, not cheap. if you don't have specific chamois cream, lather yourself in vaseline around the groin if you're a complete newbie.

Talcum powder might be a better option than vaseline if its going to be warm.

ratracer

The Scratcher wrote: »

Just dropped 150 on the credit card.... better put it away now!

Got funkie bibs and a lovely yellow jersey so people know I mean business! see ye for brack and tea lads!

Edit: Also got a pakajak, thanks for the recommendations!

Howya FRED!!!

Stollaire

wendell borton wrote: »

Talcum powder might be a better option than vaseline if its going to be warm.

Warm probably won't be a problem; weather looks to turn sour just in time for the ROK.

ZiabR

Hoping it will stay dry for the event! Here is the latest weather forecast for Killarney.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/ie/killarney/209441/daily-weather-forecast/209441?day=5

Jovetic

Where exactly are the food stops?

Last year I couldn't find either of them

Is Cahirsiveen after you go through the town, on the outside of the village on the right in some school/hall?

Where is the one in Kenmare?

funnights74

Jovetic wrote: »

Where exactly are the food stops?

Last year I couldn't find either of them

Is Cahirsiveen after you go through thof signage inhe outside of the village on the right in some school/hall?

Where is the one in Kenmare?

Yes the one in Cahersiveen is at the end of the town on the right, in Kenmare it's towards the town but you are sent left, there will be plenty of stewards and signage on the day.

Uberbeamerman

The one in Cahirsiveen is just beyond the town and to the right.....kenmare is a bit more out of the way and you have to cycle through the town to actually get to it (well worth it though)

Street view for Cahirsiveen : https://www.google.com/maps/@51.939789,-10.238469,3a,75y,263.66h,82.1t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1shCyOtw8dFTRX59M04Vcbzg!2e0

Street view for Kenmare:
https://www.google.com/maps/@51.881859,-9.582452,3a,75y,322.76h,83.73t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s46rbRkMHxp0C2Jz_WajYGw!2e0

....with directions
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/51.8819956,-9.5823554/51.883049,-9.5926781/@51.8823525,-9.59187,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!4m3!1m0!1m0!3e1

Jovetic

The first petrol station in Cahirsiveen was packed last year so I presumed that was it

Reckon I'll leave at 6am, hope to be back early for the World Cup at 5pm

banner08

Anyone out there with a spare entry I'd really appreciate one.
Thanks in advance.

Sorted for an entry thanks all.

AlfaZen

Friend has had to drop out at last minute. 1 registration available. PM me if interested. Will reply first thing tomorrow.

Nmccd

greenspurs wrote: »

The prices being asked are scandalous !! Such a rip off by the hotels..
anyone know of ANYWHERE to stay in Killarney for the Friday night... (Im not paying €200-300 for that!!)

Try the Killarney royal hotel. They had rooms for Friday night

Nmccd

greenspurs wrote: »

The prices being asked are scandalous !! Such a rip off by the hotels..
anyone know of ANYWHERE to stay in Killarney for the Friday night... (Im not paying €200-300 for that!!)

Try the Killarney royal hotel. They have a room for friday night and 3 for saturday night - late cancellations

AlfaZen

AlfaZen wrote: »

Friend has had to drop out at last minute. 1 registration available. PM me if interested. Will reply first thing tomorrow.

Registration taken by a Boards user. Thanks.

MajesticDonkey

Stollaire wrote: »

Warm probably won't be a problem; weather looks to turn sour just in time for the ROK.

It's not supposed to be as bad as originally forecasted. It's not going to be that cold anyway, it'll be at least 17-18 degrees.

casion3

MajesticDonkey wrote: »

It's not supposed to be as bad as originally forecasted. It's not going to be that cold anyway, it'll be at least 17-18 degrees.

Looking for one entry, if anybody has one pm me

kod12

Noob to the ROK. Just a few diet questions if anyone has tips. When is the right day to start carbing up and what type of foods should you be taking on. I have done a 100km spin for training and found the last 30k or so tough regarding energy levels.

Any recommeneded electrolyte drinks/ carb gels as a boost for the day

Any advice greatly appreciated lets hope the rain holds off

NewCorkLad

Any good breakfast tips for the morning

The Davestator

I'm a noob to the ROK myself, but do some long spins. In my opinion, it depends how you you approach it;

If you want to do a good time, you'll need to take on xx calories per hour to keep the energy. (for me, i take 100 cals every 20 minutes)

If you want to enjoy it, chat, enjoy the scenery, then just eat food along the way and maybe a cafeine gel towards the second half / end

MajesticDonkey

kod12 wrote: »

Noob to the ROK. Just a few diet questions if anyone has tips. When is the right day to start carbing up and what type of foods should you be taking on. I have done a 100km spin for training and found the last 30k or so tough regarding energy levels.

Usually the day before any long event is fine.

kod12 wrote: »

Any recommeneded electrolyte drinks/ carb gels as a boost for the day

Absolutely no. Not recommended to try new drinks or gels now so close to or on the event itself because they mightn't agree with you, which could mean not starting and/or finishing the event.

riorio

Looking for 2 entries if anyone out there needs to cancel. Many thanks. PM me please.

dockc

Nmccd wrote: »

Try the Killarney royal hotel. They had rooms for Friday night

Try castleross hotel - say on their website a room available for fri nite -

dockc

NewCorkLad wrote: »

Any good breakfast tips for the morning

I usually go with porridge and fruit and make slice of homemade brown bread and tea in the morning. Be sure and eat little and often on the day and have something substantial in Caherciveen and Sneem or Kenmare. While its only 30km from Kenmare to Killarney its important to stop and refuel in Kenmare its not your typical 30km cycle thats left!

Eat as much "clean" foods this week high proten low fat - try stay away from takeaway and processed foods - i usually start the carb increase on Thursday and Friday.

Enjoy the day 6 years in a row now for me - and each year is as enjoyable as the last one!

joeKel73

Can anyone recommend a light rain jacket from Chain Reaction Cycles that I could fold into my pocket when not needed? My current jackets are too bulky. If I order now I should have it in time...

NewCorkLad

Second year this year. I had toast in the morning last year as it was so early unfortunately it didnt sit well with me. I might try the porriidge this year

greenspurs

dockc wrote: »

Try castleross hotel - say on their website a room available for fri nite -

Thanks a mill for the heads up !!
Got in there !! .... YAY :pac:

xebec

J o e wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a light rain jacket from Chain Reaction Cycles that I could fold into my pocket when not needed? My current jackets are too bulky. If I order now I should have it in time...

Endura Pakajak's are excellent for carrying in a rear pocket. On the lower end pricewise but not the cheapest. Not breathable, but ideal for showers and stowing away again...

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/s?q=endura+pakajak+jacket

Grassey

NewCorkLad wrote: »

Any good breakfast tips for the morning

A full irish.

You may feel dirty after but it'll see you through!
Worked for me the last few years!

BailMeOut

The stronger winds and rain seem to be shifting forward towards Sat evening and Sunday. Hopefully this trend continues.


Ireland - Killorglin Co Kerry

Ireland - Caherciveen

Ireland - Sneem

ruskin

Whats the average amount of money you are supposed to raise? I feel I'm short.

lismore7

Regarding ROK sponsor cards...
As I'm doing several other charity sportives this summer, I havn't asked anyone to sponsor me for ROK, as people just get fed up being asked to fork out for charity, to the ssame person all the time.
I, like most others, have paid my €70 to enter the ROK, however am I also expected to get sponsored on top of this and pay up more money?

Will it look bad if I just hand in a blank card on Saturday?

To be honest, one cant' continuously keeping asking their friends to sponsor them... surely my €70 is sufficient? My sponsor card is blank!

NewCorkLad

70 euro is the minimum or 100 euro if your cycling for the Red Cross

ruskin

I didn't pay €70 to do the Ring, I just got my sponsorship card- I assume its fine once I give them €70- like an earlier poster said, its hard to keep asking people for money!

ratracer

ruskin wrote: »

I didn't pay €70 to do the Ring, I just got my sponsorship card- I assume its fine once I give them €70- like an earlier poster said, its hard to keep asking people for money!

As I did last year, I'm just writing €75 across the card and that's that. Can't be asking people for money just to fund my cycling habit!!

greenspurs

lismore7 wrote: »

Regarding ROK sponsor cards...
As I'm doing several other charity sportives this summer, I havn't asked anyone to sponsor me for ROK, as people just get fed up being asked to fork out for charity, to the ssame person all the time.
I, like most others, have paid my €70 to enter the ROK, however am I also expected to get sponsored on top of this and pay up more money?

Will it look bad if I just hand in a blank card on Saturday?

To be honest, one cant' continuously keeping asking their friends to sponsor them... surely my €70 is sufficient? My sponsor card is blank!

fill the card with cyclists names to the tune of €70 ...

borntobike

This is the reason we no longer do ROK

MajesticDonkey

In fairness it was a bit ridiculous going up to €70 this year. They raised €300,000 last year at €50 per cyclist. This obviously wasn't enough.

Like mentioned above, most cyclists paid the €50 themselves and cycled, because it's just not possible to keep asking the same people over and over.

If anyone is looking for accommodation, Brookfield House (B&B) have had some cancellations this week. It's a few km out of Killarney. Have a google for Joan's mobile number, I was having trouble getting through on her landline.

Found it, contact details here: https://guide-to-ireland.com/showdetails.php?id=2254

bustercherry

The girlfriend and I are doing it this year. Aiming to take it steady enough and enjoy it rather than killing ourselves plus she wouldn't be experienced in cycling in large groups. Anyone any suggestions on the best time to set off at?

NewCorkLad

Myself and the girlfriend were in the same position as you last year. We set off around 5 before the official start and took it easy. We had in problems with the crowds and enjoyed the day

bustercherry

NewCorkLad wrote: »

Myself and the girlfriend were in the same position as you last year. We set off around 5 before the official start and took it easy. We had in problems with the crowds and enjoyed the day

I was thinking of either 30 mins before or after official start :eek: Way to early for me, might just tell her to buck up

NewCorkLad

I dont think everyone starts off at the same time they stagger everyone so the 30 mins after the start wouldnt work. Even 30mins before the start would be ok just set off from where ever in town dont get sucked into the start area if you want to avoid cycling in a crowd

mossym

you won't be cycling in a large group unless you have a large group with you in the first place. you will be cycling in a constant stream of cyclists, but if you want to cycle along with 10 feet of clear road and no-one long side you that's what will happen. watch the videos. it's not like the tour de france

MajesticDonkey

NewCorkLad wrote: »

I dont think everyone starts off at the same time they stagger everyone so the 30 mins after the start wouldnt work. Even 30mins before the start would be ok just set off from where ever in town dont get sucked into the start area if you want to avoid cycling in a crowd

If you go 30 minutes before the start (5:30), people are going to catch you within an hour. It's inevitable that no matter time you leave, you will be cycling with a group for at least the first 30-40km, at which point it begins to fizzle out slightly.

Masala

Jeez..... 5am is very early.

Remember the Caherciveen food stop won't be open til close to 8am ... I reckon.

Also - I wouldn't expect that Stewards and Marshals will be in place either.... or that the roads would be 'closed' at that time. AND... would there be even people on the road with you at that time???? Seem overkill to me....

I'm planning on setting off at 7am or so.... I like a bit of a crowd around me... that's what the day is about.... as my teenage kids tell me .. its about 'the bant' !!!

BailMeOut

bustercherry wrote: »

she wouldn't be experienced in cycling in large groups. Anyone any suggestions on the best time to set off at?

The road is busy with bikes but not that crowded. Your GF will be fine. I would also not think there is any point starting so early where you are by yourselves so just get up early, eat breakfast, get going when you are ready and enjoy the day.

darkvalley

If it is windy then a large group would be very welcome! Planning to start about 7ish myself so as to get with a group.

Clip-Clop

I have one entry if anyone wants it? I will be leaving my €70 in the RoK pot but will look for whoever takes it over to donate the same amount to very worthy causes.

Entry would have to be picked up from Stoneybatter/Smithfield area in Dublin on Thursday

PM me if interested.

The Noble Nudge

Clip-Clop wrote: »

I have one entry if anyone wants it? I will be leaving my €70 in the RoK pot but will look for whoever takes it over to donate the same amount to very worthy causes.

Entry would have to be picked up from Stoneybatter/Smithfield area in Dublin on Thursday

PM me if interested.

PM sent.....I've to make a call on it to confirm first as I need two..........

EaSwe

Is it possible to get up to the top of (or close to) Molls Gap via the R568 in a car on the day. Family wants to make sure we're alive and that seems like an alright spot if it's accessible or practicable