National Cycling Championships 2014

harringtonp

Anybody doing a twitter feed (like the RAS) for the senior on Sunday ?

Mos Eisley

Anyone have any suggestions on how best to go about getting a quick photo with Dan Martin on Thursday evening in Rochfordbridge? Wonder would there be an opportunity before the TT?

buffalo

Mos Eisley wrote: »

Anyone have any suggestions on how best to go about getting a quick photo with Dan Martin on Thursday evening in Rochfordbridge? Wonder would there be an opportunity before the TT?

More likely after than before, don't interrupt someone's warm-up routine.

scooters

Anybody got a map of the road race route.

RobFowl

Mos Eisley wrote: »

Anyone have any suggestions on how best to go about getting a quick photo with Dan Martin on Thursday evening in Rochfordbridge? Wonder would there be an opportunity before the TT?

It would be very poor form to approach some one before a race especially the TT when they are mentally focusing and preparing.
Best bet would be to hang around the finish but tbh I don't think it's the time or place to be looking for photos.

Lusk_Doyle

RobFowl wrote: »

It would be very poor form to approach some one before a race especially the TT when they are mentally focusing and preparing.
Best bet would be to hang around the finish but tbh I don't think it's the time or place to be looking for photos.

I'll pose for a photo after I'm finished!

rosscollins 1988

harringtonp wrote: »

Anybody doing a twitter feed (like the RAS) for the senior on Sunday ?

UCD should have a live feed going

gordongekko

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

I'll pose for a photo after I'm finished!

I've a poor flash on the phone and its likely to be dark by the time you finish :-)

MPFG

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

I'll pose for a photo after I'm finished!

If only someone were interested :P

godtabh

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

I'll pose for a photo after I'm finished!

Can I get one of these?

Lusk_Doyle

gordongekko wrote: »

I've a poor flash on the phone and its likely to be dark by the time you finish :-)

I'll be sure to give you the finger as I whiz past you...

MPFG wrote: »

If only someone were interested :P

...and it'll be aimed straight in your direction!

MPFG

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

I'll be sure to give you the finger as I whiz past you...



...and it'll be aimed straight in your direction!

Now now...that's not the way to build your fan base

Seriously I hope you have a cracking ride and fair play for giving it a go

Lusk_Doyle

MPFG wrote: »

Now now...that's not the way to build your fan base

Seriously I hope you have a cracking ride and fair play for giving it a go

I used to be all about the fans until post number 59!

petethedrummer

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

I used to be all about the fans until post number 59!

This is for a book isn't it?

"From Couch to Racing fitness, the Lusk_Doyle way".

Chapter 1. Cover TDF distance in 1 month.
Chapter 2. Enter national time trial championships.
Chapter 3. ???

stecleary

Sorry if this has been covered but can't be reading all this thread on my phone it's bad for the eyes
What time is everything kicking off on Sunday?

TheBlaaMan

Date Location Race Stage Stage All Race Types KM Miles Category Sign On Start Time: :
26/06/2014 Rochfortbridge 1 TT A,A1,A2,A3,A4 37 23 Time Trial 17.00 18.00
26/06/2014 Rochfortbridge 2 C1-C5 A,A1,A2,A3,A4,Wn,Vt,Mst 37 23 Time Trial 17.00 18.00
26/06/2014 Rochfortbridge 1.5 Women TT A,A1,A2,A3,A4,Wn,Vt,Mst 37 23 Time Trial 17.00 18.00
26/06/2014 Rochfortbridge 3 H1-H5 A,A1,A2,A3,A4,Wn,Vt,Mst 37 23 Time Trial 17.00 18.00
26/06/2014 Rochfortbridge 4 Tandem TT A,A1,A2,A3,A4,Jr,Wn,Vt,Mst 37 23 Time Trial 17.00 18.00
28/06/2014 Multyfarnham 5 Women A,A1,A2,A3,A4,Wn,Vt,Mst 114 71 Road 9.00 14.00
28/06/2014 Multyfarnham 5.5 Vets A,A1,A2,A3,Vt,Mst 114 71 Road 9.00 11.00
29/06/2014 Multyfarnham 6 Elite & U23 RR A,A1,A2 190 118 Road 9.00 11.00

From CI site
http://www.cyclingireland.ie/page/events/competitive-events-calendar1

ednwireland

stecleary wrote: »

Sorry if this has been covered but can't be reading all this thread on my phone it's bad for the eyes
What time is everything kicking off on Sunday?

http://www.lakesidewheelers.ie/national-championships-2014/national-championships-2014-events

11am start on sunday

Junior

godtabh wrote: »

Can I get one of these?

Funny, three lads from Blarney stopped him on Sunday and asked for a Selfie, he did see the funny side of it ..

godtabh

Any results.coming through? Miserable night for it

ednwireland

godtabh wrote: »

Any results.coming through? Miserable night for it

http://www.irishcyclingphotos.com/?p=37643

Raam

Himself started anyway.

Beasty

Is he there yet?

gordongekko

Did Ryan Mullen win?

martin.mcevoy

Yep

http://www.stickybottle.com/races-results/teenager-ryan-mullen-scorches-to-national-time-trial-champs-gold-by-massive-margin/

Zyzz

Jaysus..46 seconds..absolute animal

Junior

I presume Mullen is only U23 Champion ?

Raam

Junior wrote: »

I presume Mullen is only U23 Champion ?

He doesn't get the main title and U23 goes to next in line in that cat?

Junior

Yeah I'm kinda confused, I thought he could only be entered in one category not both ..

Beasty

Junior wrote: »

Yeah I'm kinda confused, I thought he could only be entered in one category not both ..

Following what happened to the vets in the track championships last year that must be right. Not seen any official results - Stickybottle were saying earlier in the week he was going for both, but if his licence is for U23 then he surely only gets that title

TheBlaaMan

Stickybottle page now says "The 19-year-old takes the U23 national title but the elite title goes to second fastest on the night Michael Hutchinson (InGear)"

gordongekko

What happened Dan Martin?

Beasty

TheBlaaMan wrote: »

Stickybottle page now says "The 19-year-old takes the U23 national title but the elite title goes to second fastest on the night Michael Hutchinson (InGear)"

They tend to rely on us to put them right on occasions:pac:

Junior

Ok SB page updated, sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet that's some ride from Sean Hahessy.....

Beasty

gordongekko wrote: »

What happened Dan Martin?

Not on the official results so assume he DNS

wav1

Beasty wrote: »

Following what happened to the vets in the track championships last year that must be right. Not seen any official results - Stickybottle were saying earlier in the week he was going for both, but if his licence is for U23 then he surely only gets that title

Its an odd one and must be specific to TT as im 99% sure you can collect both medals in R/R Champs??

Beasty

wav1 wrote: »

Its an odd one and must be specific to TT as im 99% sure you can collect both medals in R/R Champs??

Not after last year's ruling at the track championships. You can only enter one category, and that's as specified on your licence. The ruling was made very clear last year, and caused a lot of consternation as certain riders were prohibited from riding the nationals at the last minute (well the Wednesday before the weekend races anyway)

EDIT - I would add that if they do allow anything like this in the RR championships I would not be surprised if legal action is taken as very nearly happened last year

Eamonnator

How many under 23s took part? .
Were there sufficient to qualify for a full set of medals?

Beasty

Eamonnator wrote: »

How many under 23s took part? .
Were there sufficient to qualify for a full set of medals?

There were 8 on the provisionsl start list published earlier this week

ian_rush

Never mind how the kids did, what about Lusk Doyle?

Lusk_Doyle

ian_rush wrote: »

Never mind how the kids did, what about Lusk Doyle?

56.44. Last from what I could see. 37.3kph average speed. 58kph max. Windy and rainy and a poor Lusk_Doyle had to hightail it to Mullingar to get some emergency surgery done to his bike to satisfy the mean CI man!

RobFowl

ian_rush wrote: »

Never mind how the kids did, what about Lusk Doyle?

Still out there I think, on course to finish midday tomorrow if the conditions hold up...

The tax man

What did the nasty man not like about your bike?

Beasty

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

Lusk_Doyle had to hightail it to Mullingar to get some emergency surgery done to satisfy the mean CI man!

You hadn't signed up for the women's race had you?:eek:

J Madone

Great event, there were marshalls on every junction (loads).Weather made it tricky. New tech specs from Uci made for a few changes to the bike incl having to move my brake levers to horizontal!
The advertised 37km turned into a shorter 35.5km.
Didnt get a chance to chat with Lusk D but did say hi to him coming into the finish. 52.44 for my efforts.
Delighted for Colm Cassidy on his Silver medal, 4 seconds off Hutchinson

Inquitus

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

56.44. Last from what I could see. 37.3kph average speed. 58kph max. Windy and rainy and a poos Lusk_Doyle had to hightail it to Mullingar to get some emergency surgery done to his bike to satisfy the mean CI man!

What did they not like about the bike? and can we retrospectively disqualify him from the Swords TT as he was clearly non compliant!

ian_rush

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

56.44. Last from what I could see. 37.3kph average speed. 58kph max. Windy and rainy and a poos Lusk_Doyle had to hightail it to Mullingar to get some emergency surgery done to his bike to satisfy the mean CI man!

Sabotaged by the man.

Beasty

Inquitus wrote: »

What did they not like about the bike? and can we retrospectively disqualify him from the Swords TT as he was clearly non compliant!

No he 's not DSQ'd as I reckon I'm just about the only one with a compliant bike, but I didn't have it with me that night - may be a bit stricter next time, depending on who the timer/chief marshal/starter/bike scrutineer is;). However the fact he's taken part in the National Championships does automatically mean a 10 minute handicap is applied.....

Lusk_Doyle

Handlebars were too long. I'll provide greater detail shortly.

Lusk_Doyle

J Madone wrote: »

Great event, there were marshalls on every junction (loads).Weather made it tricky. New tech specs from Uci made for a few changes to the bike incl having to move my brake levers to horizontal!
The advertised 37km turned into a shorter 35.5km.
Didnt get a chance to chat with Lusk D but did say hi to him coming into the finish. 52.44 for my efforts.
Delighted for Colm Cassidy on his Silver medal, 4 seconds off Hutchinson

Did we? I don't even remember that!

Well done btw. I know that I plan on being back again next year but in my better shape.

lennymc

^^^ so your not selling the bike so?