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Evil 2016

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    #32
    Skrynesaver
    Registered Users Posts: 1,109 ✭✭✭Skrynesaver


    Some insane part of me is tempted as I'll be working abroad for the last 2 weeks of May... so a bit of a spin up before the WW200 might be a good plan, mind you chickening out @200K would be the height of my ambition, who knew the Wicklow mountains hand so many inclines (even if there is a bit of repetition)


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    #33
    daragh_
    Registered Users Posts: 3,123 ✭✭✭daragh_


    Inquitus wrote: »
    Looking at the route again there's a major decision point at 200km, turn left and head back to dublin, or turn right for laragh and another climb up to Sally Gap from Roundwood!

    It will be a dark moment of truth for all of us. :cool:


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    #34
    Weepsie
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,530 Mod ✭✭✭✭Weepsie


    I think I'd get as far as Dundrum, see people gathering and then set off in another less arduous direction.


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    #35
    daragh_
    Registered Users Posts: 3,123 ✭✭✭daragh_


    26667657906_dd897cb9e7_o.png

    Looks like we have a Posse!


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    #36
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,218 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    daragh_ wrote: »
    26667657906_dd897cb9e7_o.png

    Looks like we have a Posse!

    The 200 finally dropped!


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    #37
    The Noble Nudge
    Registered Users Posts: 1,616 ✭✭✭The Noble Nudge


    Nearly sure it's clashing with Dublins opener in the championship away in Kilkenny..let me check


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    #38
    daragh_
    Registered Users Posts: 3,123 ✭✭✭daragh_


    Thread Bump.

    Not long now.

    Saturday the 4th of June at 8am. "Traditional' starting point under the Luas Bridge at Dundrum.

    Route is edited now to finish at Johnnie Foxes.

    https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13917708

    There are opt out points for anyone who doesn't fancy the full thing. There will be at least 2 coffee stops in Laragh. You can pick up extra water and food in Laragh, Rathdrum and Roundwood.

    As always it's worth pointing out that this is a bunch of like-minded people going for a longish spin together. There will be no mechanical support, no organised food stops, no entry fee, no commemorative jersey, no medal, no goody bag and no cheering crowd at the end. Everybody who wants to come along is welcome. You should be able for a long day in the saddle and be self-sufficient in terms of food, spare tubes etc.


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    #39
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,218 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    I have the day off. I'll see how its going but looking at the map I'll be heading home by 211km.

    I also might start early as I'll be slow. Very slow.


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    #40
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,995 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    godtabh wrote: »
    .... I also might start early as I'll be slow. Very slow.
    Jesus you weren't slow last year. I think our pace at the start was too high for what was ahead of us.


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    #41
    godtabh
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    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    Jesus you weren't slow last year. I think our pace at the start was too high for what was ahead of us.

    daragh_ will be a distant memory before we get to Tesco on the way out. starting early means he'll have caught up by Steapaside


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    #42
    Dipsomaniac
    Registered Users Posts: 215 ✭✭Dipsomaniac


    Wont make it this year. I'm on a weekend away with the club. That pint in Johnny Foxes last year must have been the best pint I've every had.
    Enjoy!


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    #43
    daragh_
    Registered Users Posts: 3,123 ✭✭✭daragh_


    Dipsomaniac wrote: »
    Wont make it this year. I'm on a weekend away with the club. That pint in Johnny Foxes last year must have been the best pint I've every had.
    Enjoy!

    I'll have yours then :p


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    #44
    The Noble Nudge
    Registered Users Posts: 1,616 ✭✭✭The Noble Nudge


    The Noble Nudge wrote: »
    Nearly sure it's clashing with Dublins opener in the championship away in Kilkenny..let me check

    Im out unless you can incorporate arriving in Nolan park for 7ish......and a lift home:o


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    #45
    irishrover99
    Registered Users Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    The Noble Nudge wrote: »
    Im out unless you can incorporate arriving in Nolan park for 7ish......and a lift home:o

    Can you not do some of it. Even 100 Km and be home well on time for a shower and travel time to the game


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    #46
    The Noble Nudge
    Registered Users Posts: 1,616 ✭✭✭The Noble Nudge


    irishrover99 wrote: »
    Can you not do some of it. Even 100 Km and be home well on time for a shower and travel time to the game

    Ah that would be like going to the pub and not drinking....


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    #47
    bbolger
    Registered Users Posts: 191 ✭✭bbolger


    Anyone got a Strava route for this year's one?


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    #48
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,218 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    bbolger wrote: »
    Anyone got a Strava route for this year's one?

    I have one but only up to the 200km mark. I'll be heading back at that stage. Any use?


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    #49
    bbolger
    Registered Users Posts: 191 ✭✭bbolger


    godtabh wrote: »
    I have one but only up to the 200km mark. I'll be heading back at that stage. Any use?
    Yes perfect, might be doing a solo spin in Wicklow on the Fri, so wanted to see the main climbs you were planning.


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    #50
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,218 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    bbolger wrote: »
    Yes perfect, might be doing a solo spin in Wicklow on the Fri, so wanted to see the main climbs you were planning.

    When I'm next at a computer I'll put it up


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    #51
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,218 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    Hope this works

    http://www.strava.com/routes/5106432


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    #52
    bbolger
    Registered Users Posts: 191 ✭✭bbolger


    godtabh wrote: »
    Hope this works

    http://www.strava.com/routes/5106432

    Hope the legs work, that looks like torture!
    Cheers.


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    #53
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,218 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    So when do we start doing the weather predictions?


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    #54
    daragh_
    Registered Users Posts: 3,123 ✭✭✭daragh_


    It's going to snow. :D


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    #55
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,218 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    daragh_ wrote: »
    It's going to snow. :D

    wouldn't mind if it was as bright as yesterday but cooler.

    The climbing will be warm!


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    #56
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,218 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    so who is confirmed to do this?


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    #57
    irishrover99
    Registered Users Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    godtabh wrote: »
    so who is confirmed to do this?

    I'm in although i don't know how much of it ill get done. Ill be happy with 220 TBH


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    #58
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,218 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    So

    Godtabh
    daragh_
    irishrover99


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    #59
    Alek
    Registered Users Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    I'll show up but thats as much as I can promise at this stage. My legs are still in bits after MB200... What time do we meet?


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    #60
    daragh_
    Registered Users Posts: 3,123 ✭✭✭daragh_


    8am under the Luas Bridge.


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    #61
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,218 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    So

    Godtabh
    daragh_
    irishrover99
    Alek

    daragh_ suggested 8 at the Luas bridge in Dundrum. If it only is going to be a small group I may start early as I'm likely to be drooped earlier than most and would prefer to finish earlier


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