Ring of Beara 2016 - no entry requests/offers - see thread in Cycling Adverts

jon1981 · 26-01-2016 12:20pm #1

Well, the event is now sold out. Looking forward to it this year, first time doing it. I believe 4,000 registered cyclists. Signed up to the 140km. Anyone else participating?

niallo32 · 26-01-2016 12:30pm

Looking forward to it - doing the 140km route from Kenmare too

jon1981 · 26-01-2016 12:35pm

The jury is out on the jersey, not mad about he colour!

niallo32 · 26-01-2016 12:40pm

jon1981 wrote: »

The jury is out on the jersey, not mad about he colour!

Does the jersey change each year?

jon1981 · 26-01-2016 12:41pm

niallo32 wrote: »

Does the jersey change each year?

Same jersey as last year. Not sure what the plans are for next year. I gather it's cheaper to keep it to a plain unpopular coloured jersey.

niallo32 · 26-01-2016 12:47pm

jon1981 wrote: »

Same jersey as last year. Not sure what the plans are for next year. I gather it's cheaper to keep it to a plain unpopular coloured jersey.

Damning words!

Hunterbiker · 26-01-2016 1:26pm

In fairness the Jersey blends in very well with the signs on the route.
This is a very well run event and both routes are great. It's a very good day out.

Boscoirl · 26-01-2016 10:16pm

Signed up to this, 140km from Kenmare too

Stoned Since 2011 · 26-01-2016 10:17pm

Is it cheaper to do than ROK?

Hunterbiker · 26-01-2016 10:19pm

Stoned Since 2011 wrote: »

Is it cheaper to do than ROK?

It's full now.
It costs less to enter than ROK

Stoned Since 2011 · 26-01-2016 10:22pm

Hunterbiker wrote: »

It's full now.
It costs less to enter than ROK

Possible to buy entry's maybe, are they transferable?

Masala · 26-01-2016 10:25pm

Registered for the 110 km. my first time on this cycle.

Bringing my daughter who just bought a new bike. Looking forward to spending weekends together getting ready for it... Good father and daughter bonding time!!

And only heard good things about this ride.....

jon1981 · 26-01-2016 11:57pm

Stoned Since 2011 wrote: »

Possible to buy entry's maybe, are they transferable?

Yep, I know someone who couldnt attend last year and passed on their entry. Double check with the organisers just to be sure.

kerry4sam · 28-01-2016 12:38am

If anyone knows of an entry going, you might send me a pm please. I knew that I wouldn't be around for the Cycle so didn't enter myself but someone I know is just looking for one entry if one is available by someone.
^ They have added their name onto the 'WaitList' though.

Many Thanks,
kerry4sam

StevieGriff · 28-01-2016 1:52am

kerry4sam wrote: »

If anyone knows of an entry going, you might send me a pm please. I knew that I wouldn't be around for the Cycle so didn't enter myself but someone I know is just looking for one entry if one is available by someone.
^ They have added their name onto the 'WaitList' though.

Many Thanks,
kerry4sam

There's a waitlist? Asked on their FB page and was told there wasn't.

stackerman · 30-01-2016 1:57am

Signed up for the waiting list, but let me know if anyone can't make it and has a free spot.
I'm late applying but early with the cancellation request

funnights74 · 30-01-2016 8:49am

Stoned Since 2011 wrote: »

Is it cheaper to do than ROK?

Everything is cheaper than the RoK 😉. This is a terrific day out, great buzz, well organized plenty of grub almost too much. And as anyone who knows this area will testify spectacular scenery.

Supernintento Chalmers · 01-05-2016 3:20pm

I'm also on the waiting list for this.

Is there any issue with going along and cycling it on the day if you're not registered? Obviously you wouldn't have access to rests stations, etc.

jon1981 · 06-05-2016 2:39pm

Looking forward to this now! It will be epic if the weather stays good! Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but it looks like there are 2k on the waiting list

ROK can feck off with itself

nialljf · 06-05-2016 8:56pm

Supernintento Chalmers wrote: »

I'm also on the waiting list for this.

Is there any issue with going along and cycling it on the day if you're not registered? Obviously you wouldn't have access to rests stations, etc.

at the end of the day, you'd be another road user on public roads. whatever about the ethical and practical (insurance etc.) dimensions to it ...

Supernintento Chalmers · 06-05-2016 9:07pm

nialljf wrote: »

at the end of the day, you'd be another road user on public roads. whatever about the ethical and practical (insurance etc.) dimensions to it ...

That's what I figured, that you'd be as entitled to cycle those roads as anyone else.

Shriner · 07-05-2016 5:49pm

For those of you that didn't get a spot on this cycle - there is another cycle on the Beara Peninsula on 16th July - spectacular route with stunning views - it's the Beara Charity Cycle - all welcome! Sorry can't post link but there is a website and also a Facebook page.

Supernintento Chalmers · 07-05-2016 6:22pm

Shriner wrote: »

For those of you that didn't get a spot on this cycle - there is another cycle on the Beara Peninsula on 16th July - spectacular route with stunning views - it's the Beara Charity Cycle - all welcome! Sorry can't post link but there is a website and also a Facebook page.

Looks good, I think I'll do this.

Roger Hassenforder · 07-05-2016 6:24pm

Shriner wrote: »

For those of you that didn't get a spot on this cycle - there is another cycle on the Beara Peninsula on 16th July - spectacular route with stunning views - it's the Beara Charity Cycle - all welcome! Sorry can't post link but there is a website and also a Facebook page.

here you go
http://bearacharitycycle.com/

Shriner · 07-05-2016 7:08pm

Thank you Roger Hassenforder for posting the link.

Richmond79 · 09-05-2016 3:13pm

Does anyone know someone heading down from limerick doing this.

We only have room for 3 bikes and need 1 bike brought up and down??

trav1963 · 20-05-2016 5:53pm

Doing the cycle from Kenmare next week. Do riders set off as a group at official start time (8.30) or is it like Ring of Kerry when most head off earlier?

StevieGriff · 20-05-2016 6:13pm

trav1963 wrote: »

Doing the cycle from Kenmare next week. Do riders set off as a group at official start time (8.30) or is it like Ring of Kerry when most head off earlier?

From the ROB website. "If you wish to leave earlier you may do so, but you may not have the support of stewards, mechanical or medical cover on the route."
Doubt many will be leaving earlier, people mostly leave early on the ROK to avoid crowds but with 3 start locations for Ring of Beara it shouldn't be an issue.

funnights74 · 22-05-2016 1:51pm

Just saw the weekly forecast on RTE and it's looking good right through next weekend. High pressure dominating with light winds. So dry but cool:) that'll do nicely.

invicta · 22-05-2016 2:08pm

Supernintento Chalmers wrote: »

That's what I figured, that you'd be as entitled to cycle those roads as anyone else.

Unfortunately not!
A part of the route is going to be checked- as in the ROK, riders will be checked for their Reg, which they will have to be displayed, i.e. bike no, helmet no and wrist band.
Anybody on the route without Reg on that day,WILL be made do the 'cycle of shame'
Stewards and Gardai, on duty for that specific purpose.

Supernintento Chalmers · 22-05-2016 7:35pm

invicta wrote: »

Unfortunately not!
A part of the route is going to be checked- as in the ROK, riders will be checked for their Reg, which they will have to be displayed, i.e. bike no, helmet no and wrist band.
Anybody on the route without Reg on that day,WILL be made do the 'cycle of shame'
Stewards and Gardai, on duty for that specific purpose.

I'm surprised at that, are you sure this is the case?
Whatever about Gardai, I would have thought that stewards would be breaking the law if they tried to prevent someone's right of passage on a public road.

The event's website states that there are no road closures for the event.
It would be fairly strange and ironic if cyclicts were prevented from travelling the route, while motorists were allowed to.

Ring of Beara 2016 - no entry requests/offers - see thread in Cycling Adverts

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