Wicklow 200 2014

Pinch Flat

MLC61 - DAithiMC - either of you Dublin based? would be interested in an entry.

moranpj

DaithiMC wrote: »

I've got a registration to shift if anyone is interested. I can't make the day now.

Very Happy to take it off you what is the best way. ?

DaithiMC

Pinch Flat wrote: »

MLC61 - DAithiMC - either of you Dublin based? would be interested in an entry.

I'm based on Southside, near Dundrum. I work in town if that helps, though I am not in the office this week on Thursday or Friday so if you want to do that option it will have to be tomorrow.

moranpj

DaithiMC wrote: »

I'm based on Southside, near Dundrum. I work in town if that helps, though I am not in the office this week on Thursday or Friday so if you want to do that option it will have to be tomorrow.

Thanks. I will be in the UK until Friday might. i can colect it from you on SAturday afternoon in Dundrum if this helps ?

c0rk3r

looking for a 200 registration. PM me

dcp

I have a Wicklow 200 registration that I can't use. I'm in Dublin city.

Pinch Flat

DCP will take that off you. Where abouts in the city? in City West myself but in tow na few days a week.

josealdo

Pinch Flat wrote: »

DCP will take that off you. Where abouts in the city? in City West myself but in tow na few days a week.

couldnt one just go up and cycle the route on the day and stop in shops to rehydrate ?

bedirect

yes you could do that, but it is good to support this charity event

Tourman

Good luck to all taking part in the ww200. Im just s big girls blouse and those hills scare the bejasus out of me so I wont be taking part. Though I will be Driving DDecker bus up the Long Hill going to Glendalough on Sunday. I have skewed tour to avoid route un till after 12 and would be returning same road after 3. We Should miss each other.
Hope weather holds out for you all. Enjoy

Btown

Have an entry for the 200k going spare due to injury. Based in Booterstown and working in city centre. Pm me if interested

ratbike

Btown wrote: »

Have an entry for the 200k going spare due to injury. Based in Booterstown and working in city centre. Pm me if interested

i'll take it of your hands working in wicklow tomorrow can come back through town on the way home

Koobcam

Best of luck to everyone taking part. I'd love to join you all but I'll be in China until the end of the month. Hope the weather is cooperative.

VelocityGirl

I also have an entry I cannot use due to an injury side-lining me for a few weeks. If anyone would like it please PM. I'm based in Christchurch/City Centre area for pick up.

WinLoseorDraw

Hello VelocityGirl, Ill take that entry if still available...PM sent.
Thanks!

thekooman

so, what are the food stops like anyone? is it literally a sandwich and tea/coffee or would there be bananas and cake and the likes? are the food stops in a community centre type place?
i like to "preventive" eat so always worry about the next meal! lol

VelocityGirl

WinLoseorDraw wrote: »

Hello VelocityGirl, Ill take that entry if still available...PM sent.
Thanks!

Thanks WinLoseorDraw. It's yours! Replied to PM. Use in good health

ragazzo

thekooman wrote: »

so, what are the food stops like anyone? is it literally a sandwich and tea/coffee or would there be bananas and cake and the likes? are the food stops in a community centre type place?
i like to "preventive" eat so always worry about the next meal! lol

Sandwiches, bananas, cake, tea/coffee and isotonic drink sachets to mix in your water bottle at the main stops.
Gels and energy drinks etc at some of the hilltop feedzones.

There is no fear of starving!

thekooman

ragazzo wrote: »

Sandwiches, bananas, cake, tea/coffee and isotonic drink sachets to mix in your water bottle at the main stops.
Gels and energy drinks etc at some of the hilltop feedzones.

There is no fear of starving!

excellent. can't blame my bad hill climbing on the lack of food so! lol

irishrover99

looks like the weather is going to be ok for the day. looking forward to this now

Greytop

bedirect wrote: »

yes you could do that, but it is good to support this charity event

This is not a charity, it's a fund raiser for the IVA

cheerspal

irishrover99 wrote: »

looks like the weather is going to be ok for the day. looking forward to this now

I saw 36km wind on msn for Wicklow!

Where you looking at Rover? I am thinking of bringing a sail if my report is right!!!

michael196

thekooman wrote: »

so, what are the food stops like anyone? is it literally a sandwich and tea/coffee or would there be bananas and cake and the likes? are the food stops in a community centre type place?
i like to "preventive" eat so always worry about the next meal! lol

queues at earlier food stops tend to be large , long and time consuming. best to bring some cash and stop at next shop/ garage. queues at later food stops , tend to be quiter , no delays .

cheerspal

http://www.met.ie/forecasts/5day-ireland.asp

Looks like a bit of rain and a south to north wind of wait for it, 27km/h at least that will be on our backs on the way home.

route66

cheerspal wrote: »

http://www.met.ie/forecasts/5day-ireland.asp

Looks like a bit of rain and a south to north wind of wait for it, 27km/h at least that will be on our backs on the way home.

I'm looking at this (normally accurate): moderate southern breezes and some rain - mostly before lunchtime

cheerspal

That looks alot better!

route66

cheerspal wrote: »

That looks alot better!

Unfortunately, it's looking a lot worse today:

Same amount of rain until lunchtime but more wind
LOTS of rain in the afternoon :eek:

It's still a little far out to be accurate, but Met Eireann, YR and Accuweather broadly agree. Whatever the truth, I doubt if it will be as good as last year

Pinch Flat

route66 wrote: »

Same amount of rain until lunchtime but more wind
LOTS of rain in the afternoon :eek:

Ah Jaysus....

cheerspal

This could change still *face palm*

cheerspal

Also how many checkpoints are there and at what stages?

MLC61

Still have an entry that I cannot use - based on the south side but will be in the city centre tomorrow.

c0rk3r

weather is changing by the hour. We won't know until tomorrow/Saturday for sure.

Pinch Flat

c0rk3r wrote: »

weather is changing by the hour. We won't know until tomorrow/Saturday for sure.

Dress for heat stroke or hypothermia - that'll cover all eventualities

josealdo

Pinch Flat wrote: »

Dress for heat stroke or hypothermia - that'll cover all eventualities

LOL

Bikerbhoy

Jaysus you'd be weary reading all this babble about the weather . . What ever will be will be and we won't know till Sunday . . . Do we have to make such a kafuffle about it . . . .! !

macbane66

Anyone know a crew starting early from Hollywood or thereabouts, under time pressure sunday from control central

Sammo13

Looks like the rain will come in from the south - attached YR forecast for Rathdrum on Sunday.. not good..

http://www.yr.no/place/Ireland/Leinster/Rathdrum/long.html

Might be best to get going very early 6 - 6.30am and get most of it done in dry weather.. fingers crossed.

Roland27

Also a newcomer to the Wicklow 200. First time in the event and really looking forward to it.

Question on start time - does everyone start together at 7:00 a.m, as website says, or do people roll up after that time and start at whatever time they are there at?

Pinch Flat

Roland27 wrote: »

Also a newcomer to the Wicklow 200. First time in the event and really looking forward to it.

Question on start time - does everyone start together at 7:00 a.m, as website says, or do people roll up after that time and start at whatever time they are there at?

Not a mass start so once you've registered off you go!

Zen0

Registration desk opens at 6:00am. You can start anytime after you register. There is no mass start.

mirrormatrix

Any need to wear the race number for anything? Or will the control card get you in everywhere?

Used pin on numbers before and they put holes in my lovely cycle jersey so don't fancy doing it again unless it is really necessary to get into food stops or something.

Bikerbhoy

mirrormatrix wrote: »

Any need to wear the race number for anything? Or will the control card get you in everywhere?

Used pin on numbers before and they put holes in my lovely cycle jersey so don't fancy doing it again unless it is really necessary to get into food stops or something.

What happens if you . . . . WIN
. . . . nobody will know who you are . . .

ragazzo

mirrormatrix wrote: »

Any need to wear the race number for anything? Or will the control card get you in everywhere?

Used pin on numbers before and they put holes in my lovely cycle jersey so don't fancy doing it again unless it is really necessary to get into food stops or something.

The numbers are a necessary part of every event. They identify each participant on the route and ensure that the service van/mechanic, bonk wagon and general event management personnel assist you, if necessary, on the roadside.

Numbers also indicate if you are a legitimate participant in the event.

To make a long story boring... Numbers would not be ordered and issued if the organisers felt it was not necessary.

mirrormatrix

I appreciate that, but isn't that what the control card does? I mean, the number no more an indicator of your participation in the event than the card.

For sure it is clearly visible on your back when riding but this is also unnecessary as the roads are open so you could just turn up without registering in any event. If there's a breakdown could you not just show the card to the staff to show you have registered to participate?

Darkglasses

Yes, but out on the road they might only be looking out for somebody with numbers on if you need help

ragazzo

Darkglasses wrote: »

Yes, but out on the road they might only be looking out for somebody with numbers on if you need help

+1

There will be thousands of cyclists on the road and event numbers are used for identification. Without a number the service vans/motorbikes will not be stopping to offer assistance and definitely will not pull in to enquire if you have a registration card.

Wear the numbers and avail of the backup support in the event of mechanical problems.

Enjoy the day!

Darkglasses

You could try taping them onto the jersey if safety pins are that big a deal?

07Lapierre

mirrormatrix wrote: »

I appreciate that, but isn't that what the control card does? I mean, the number no more an indicator of your participation in the event than the card.

For sure it is clearly visible on your back when riding but this is also unnecessary as the roads are open so you could just turn up without registering in any event. If there's a breakdown could you not just show the card to the staff to show you have registered to participate?

Just wear the bloody number! And make sure it's pinned on correctly

http://youtu.be/x_KjssV_DyQ

RR Rover

First time at this event (doing the 100) and I see from the above posts there is no mass start at 7am. All the same, do most people usually start around that time or is there usually good crowds starting later like at 7:30 or 7:45?

3102derek

God help them all today. It is bucketing down rain in baltinglass. The yard is flooded.
It gona be a nightmare day in the bike today.
And yesterday was a grand day.