Laois CTC Spring Classic Sportive on 8th March

Pieterblurb

Cycling fans!

The Laois Cycling and Touring Club is organising it's early season sportive on March 8th, the 'Laois Spring Classic'.

We will run it in aid of the Men's Sheds charity.

As previous years, there are two routes: a 100km route with a few hills and a flat 60km route. Both events leave from Portlaoise Equestrian Centre at 10am, with registration open from 8:45am. There are food stops on both routes, and a hot meal when you get back to the finish.

Online entry is open on the Cycling Ireland website.

More details will follow, any questions, please let me know.

Daithi BC

Hope it's a bit warmer than last year! At least being in March this time round, there should be some chance of decent weather.

Is there advance online registration for it?

Wishbone Ash

Pieterblurb wrote: »

...any questions, please let me know.

Can one register on the day and what is the entry fee?

Stevieg2009

Good sportive last year weather was not great few good climbs tough day out but worth it

SlinkyKittin

Hi, you can register on the day from 9:00 a.m.or in advance by following the link on www.laoiscycling.com , which will bring you to the Cycling Ireland page. :P

Super Freak

Pieterblurb

You can register on the day from 8:45 or online on the Cycling Ireland/Events website. Look for the events calender. Online registration will give you a discount of €5.

Daithi BC

Thanks - Found it under the "Events Booking" tab. Now just need to get some fitness into the legs.

DanDublin1982

Are there changing/showering facilities at the finish line?

Just want to plan accordingly

Daithi BC

DanDublin1982 wrote: »

Are there changing/showering facilities at the finish line?

Just want to plan accordingly

Last year there were changing rooms but no showers, so I'd say it's the same this time.

Super Freak

One week to go.

Quite a few boardsies showed up last year, which was great to see.

Our honorary president Paul Kimmage rode the 100km route last year, and it's fair to say he was more than happy to talk to people before, during and after the event.

Paul has confirmed his attendance this year also

The tax man

Daithi BC wrote: »

Last year there were changing rooms but no showers, so I'd say it's the same this time.

Were the showers during the ride last year not enough? Sadly I'll have to pass this year as it's clashing with a club members 200.

Daithi BC

The tax man wrote: »

Sadly I'll have to pass this year as it's clashing with a club members 200.

A 200 at this time of year? You're obviously fitter than I am.

Current forecast looks good for the weekend. met.ie is reporting dry, settled and mild.

DanDublin1982

Anyone got a link to the 100k route? The mapmyride one on the site doesn't appear to be working. Cheers.

Edit: I mean with details of climbs and what have you as opposed to directions.

The tax man

Daithi BC wrote: »

A 200 at this time of year? You're obviously fitter madder than I am.

Current forecast looks good for the weekend. met.ie is reporting dry, settled and mild.

FYP.:D This weekend will make it back to back 200s. Hopefully met.ie have it correct.

Wishbone Ash

The tax man wrote: »

... as it's clashing with a club members 200.

Daithi BC wrote: »

A 200 at this time of year? You're obviously fitter than I am....

Sure it's the month of March now! :cool:

I managed to get two 200km+ rides done in January between the frost and black ice!

Daithi BC

DanDublin1982 wrote: »

Anyone got a link to the 100k route? The mapmyride one on the site doesn't appear to be working. Cheers.

Edit: I mean with details of climbs and what have you as opposed to directions.

This is the 100km route: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/611418150. One reasonable climb out of Ballyragget towards Castlecomer, and then another drag out of The Swan towards Timahoe.

DanDublin1982

Daithi BC wrote: »

This is the 100km route: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/611418150. One reasonable climb out of Ballyragget towards Castlecomer, and then another drag out of The Swan towards Timahoe.

Cheers

Daithi BC

For anyone who's interested, this is the 60km route: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/609712098

Basically, a shortcut to Timahoe, and then it follows the rest of the 100km route to the finish.

SlinkyKittin

Weather forecast for Sunday looks great! Online pre registration has closed, but you can register in person from 8:30 am on Sunday.

nilhg

Best of luck with the day folks, really enjoyed it last year, sorry I can't make it again on Sunday.

ironkiwi

I might be able to make this haven't got much done this year so far. So if I feel good on the 60 km can I change mind and join the 100km group when the split happens? Can't imagine no reason not too?

martyoo

Looking forward to this.

Super Freak

ironkiwi wrote: »

I might be able to make this haven't got much done this year so far. So if I feel good on the 60 km can I change mind and join the 100km group when the split happens? Can't imagine no reason not too?

No problem ironkiwi.

The split comes in pretty soon after the start, about 10km I think. So decision will need to be made soon after kicking off.

ironkiwi

Super Freak wrote: »

No problem ironkiwi.

The split comes in pretty soon after the start, about 10km I think. So decision will need to be made soon after kicking off.

Thanks Super Freak I think I'll stick to the 60 km don't think the legs are up to the 100km yet

Daithi BC

Looks like the overnight rain will be gone by the time we get underway tomorrow, so hopefully everyone will stay dry!

SlinkyKittin

ironkiwi wrote: »

Thanks Super Freak I think I'll stick to the 60 km don't think the legs are up to the 100km yet

Super Freak and I, will be looking after the food stop in Timahoe for the 60 km, make sure to say hello!!!!

SlinkyKittin

Millionaires Shortbread made for DaithiBC for tomorrow - the one request he always puts in for the @LaoisCTC Spring Classic - had to drag a child home from college, but it had to be done

DanDublin1982

A tough but enjoyable day out there, only my 4th ever time doing a distance of 100km or more.

Figured I was propping up the field for the last 10km or so as the ambulance was tooked in behind me that whole time but there was a couple more in after me in the end. Maybe I just looked like I might need them.

Daithi BC

A tough last section into that headwind, but great food at the end to make it worthwhile. Thanks to all the marshals - no chance of getting lost. And the millionaires' shortbread was excellent!