2015 Tour De Conamara

mountclare4

6 months to go from this week to prepare for the 2015 Tour de Conamara. This year the event takes place on Saturday 23rd May starting and finishing in Clifden. 140km and 80km routes.

Get the winter miles in and Save the Date 23.5.15.

Registration opens on 1st January 2015.

cavan4sam

is there much climbing on the 140km cycle ? whats the elevation gain over the whole cycle?
just trying to find out if i'm brave enough for it

Grassey

cavan4sam wrote: »

is there much climbing on the 140km cycle ? whats the elevation gain over the whole cycle?
just trying to find out if i'm brave enough for it

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1107935

martin.mcevoy

Strava profile from last year
https://www.strava.com/activities/145082895

G1032

cavan4sam wrote: »

is there much climbing on the 140km cycle?
whats the elevation gain over the whole cycle?
just trying to find out if i'm brave enough for it

In a word... No!

DanDublin1982

Looks like a great day out. Looking forward to it!

cavan4sam

Thanks lads i think I'll give it a go if i get a bit of training under my belt

markusz

cavan4sam wrote: »

Thanks lads i think I'll give it a go if i get a bit of training under my belt

its a nice route with only 2 little hills in it. a few drags here and there.wind can play a factor though.

fergalos

Anyone got an entry that they are not using

wuzziwig

I've registered for the 140k route but as the time draws closer I'm beginning to panic and thinking of just doing the 80k. I'll be cycling with a group so I suppose that will help. The longest distance I've done to date is 90k. Am I mad to consider the 140k? Maybe I should just decide on the day when I see what conditions are like. Can you do that?

cavan4sam

wuzziwig wrote: »

I've registered for the 140k route but as the time draws closer I'm beginning to panic and thinking of just doing the 80k. I'll be cycling with a group so I suppose that will help. The longest distance I've done to date is 90k. Am I mad to consider the 140k? Maybe I should just decide on the day when I see what conditions are like. Can you do that?

if you can do 90k you can do 140k just slow down a little and youll be fine

wuzziwig

Thanks Cavan4Sam. I suppose if it's not too hilly I should be ok. I really want to push my distances on this summer. Of course if the weather is anything like it is at the moment I'll more than likely say feck that and just do the 80.

pete_9715

Hi lads any registration floating around would be most appreciated

mountclare4

send you name and email to cycle@tourdeconamara.ie and we will link you with someone we think it looking to pass on their place

Wobs

Hi, I am also looking for a registration for this!
Mountclare4 I sent an email last week and got a reply that the waiting list was also closed due to a high demand. Do you know if this has changed?

tim63

wuzziwig wrote: »

I've registered for the 140k route but as the time draws closer I'm beginning to panic and thinking of just doing the 80k. I'll be cycling with a group so I suppose that will help. The longest distance I've done to date is 90k. Am I mad to consider the 140k? Maybe I should just decide on the day when I see what conditions are like. Can you do that?

same boat here, done a few 100k and did the 111k pink ribbon last week but after another 100k today did wonder where the hell another 40k was coming from.... :eek:

fergalos

tim63 wrote: »

same boat here, done a few 100k and did the 111k pink ribbon last week but after another 100k today did wonder where the hell another 40k was coming from.... :eek:

As previously mention if you can do 111 then you will be able to do the 140 on the day. The important thing to remember is to make sure you do it at your pace and not to try and keep with a group who are going to fast for you. Keep drinking and taking on food.

Collins1988

pete_9715 wrote: »

Hi lads any registration floating around would be most appreciated

I have a registration

Fian

Good luck to those doing it. Reasonably flat but if it is windy will make a big difference. Nice route though.

Martinblue

I'm looking a registration if anyone is pulling out I b glad to take it Thanks

Collins1988

Martinblue wrote: »

I'm looking a registration if anyone is pulling out I b glad to take it Thanks

I have a spare Cycle Registration if you are still looking for one.

Wobs

hi Collins1988,

I got your PM and replied. I will take your registration if it's still available.

Thanks

dastardly00

^^^^
You should delete your number from the above post as EVERYBODY can see it.
PM your number instead.

Eamonnator

Due to injury, i won't be doing this cycle, my cycling partner is refusing to go, out of sympathy.
So, I have two entries, if anybody is interested.

FatSh!te

Eamonnator wrote: »

Due to injury, i won't be doing this cycle, my cycling partner is refusing to go, out of sympathy.
So, I have two entries, if anybody is interested.

Hey, myself and my far better half are looking for 2 spare entries if these are still going at all. Didn't think we'd be available so it would be great to get in on this now!
Cheers

Eamonnator

FatSh!te wrote: »

Hey, myself and my far better half are looking for 2 spare entries if these are still going at all. Didn't think we'd be available so it would be great to get in on this now!
Cheers

Still there, if you're still interested, PM me.

E.

FatSh!te

Will do that now. Cheers.

wuzziwig

Fian wrote: »

Good luck to those doing it. Reasonably flat but if it is windy will make a big difference. Nice route though.

This is the 140k route on mapmyride, from 80k on doesn't look flat?
http://www.mapmyride.com/ie/westport-c/tour-de-connemara-140-k-route-61072296

I've decided to do the 80k. I'm going with a few from my club and there's no one else doing 140k so I'll stick to the 80 with them. We'll make a night of it!!

FatSh!te

Eamonnator wrote: »

Still there, if you're still interested, PM me.

E.

Eamon, tried PMing you there but not sure if it sent. Let me know if you didn't get it.

Carawaystick

wuzziwig wrote: »

This is the 140k route on mapmyride, from 80k on doesn't look flat?
http://www.mapmyride.com/ie/westport-c/tour-de-connemara-140-k-route-61072296

The highest point on the route is below the highest point in the Netherlands, so its flat!

dastardly00

Carawaystick wrote: »

The highest point on the route is below the highest point in the Netherlands, so its flat!

The Amstel Gold Race is held in the Netherlands.... I wouldn't call that a flat route!!

dafman

Lads ,if anyone else has spare registration could they let me now please ,looking for one for mate, thanks.

Carawaystick

dastardly00 wrote: »

The Amstel Gold Race is held in the Netherlands.... I wouldn't call that a flat route!!

touché

I had it in my head the highest point was 123m, it's 321m ... :rolleyes:

nilhg

wuzziwig wrote: »

This is the 140k route on mapmyride, from 80k on doesn't look flat?
http://www.mapmyride.com/ie/westport-c/tour-de-connemara-140-k-route-61072296

I've decided to do the 80k. I'm going with a few from my club and there's no one else doing 140k so I'll stick to the 80 with them. We'll make a night of it!!

Don't worry about the hills, worry about the wind instead.......

Domane

Hate doing this but I have to step away from this one due to an injury. Just back on the bike last night after a two month layoff and jeez was I sore after a 52km spin in 2 hours. Can't see myself doing 140km even if I slow it right down.

So I've a registration up for offer if anyone wants it.

FatSh!te

Domane wrote: »

Hate doing this but I have to step away from this one due to an injury. Just back on the bike last night after a two month layoff and jeez was I sore after a 52km spin in 2 hours. Can't see myself doing 140km even if I slow it right down.

So I've a registration up for offer if anyone wants it.

Hey Domane,
I still need one more, so I could take it if it's still going? PM me perhaps and we can sort out.
Cheers.

luckysos

Hi I'm looking for a 140 entry if anyone has one please? Thank you

Ruanman01

Hi Everyone I'm looking for a 140km entry if anyone has one? Thanks a mill

Wishbone Ash

wuzziwig wrote: »

This is the 140k route on mapmyride, from 80k on doesn't look flat? ...

Carawaystick wrote: »

The highest point on the route is below the highest point in the Netherlands, so its flat!

Less than 1,000m over 140km - that's very flat. I climbed 6 times that amount in a ride of similar length last year.

skuldintape

Hi guys,

Would love a spare registration if anybody has it!

claw14

Any idea how many are doing this ?

AlanD

nilhg wrote: »

Don't worry about the hills, worry about the wind instead.......

The wind....oh the wind.....last year's wind was brutal. We must have had 70k in to a 30km/h wind last year.

It's not a hilly course at all.....there's pretty much one bit of a climb leaving Maam Cross, but it's not that bad.

Forecast is for a NW wind @ 20km/h. Hopefully it'll be less.

Find a buddy and share the effort

lissard

claw14 wrote: »

Any idea how many are doing this ?

2000 riders, probably spilt evenly between the 140 and 80k routes.

valerie

Hi all,
Is there any problem changing to the 80km route on the day? Back is at me a little at the moment, not sure I'd be able for 140km.

jamesd

valerie wrote: »

Hi all,
Is there any problem changing to the 80km route on the day? Back is at me a little at the moment, not sure I'd be able for 140km.

I doubt they would mind

alstro

Hi I signed up for this in jan , has anyone who signed up got any info in the past week or 2 from the event

fergalos

alstro wrote: »

Hi I signed up for this in jan , has anyone who signed up got any info in the past week or 2 from the event

I think they are sending out information this week.

claw14

Rider pack received this morning by email.

Robotnic

Hi I'm looking for a 140K entry if anyone has one to spare, mixup in our group has left me without one.
Flights and accom booked so even a very last minute drop out would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Hani Kosti

valerie wrote: »

Hi all,
Is there any problem changing to the 80km route on the day? Back is at me a little at the moment, not sure I'd be able for 140km.

Noone minds that at all... You can always decide at the split
Hope shoulder is better

yop

Just let them know you are changing.