Mick Byrne 2016

at1withmyself

Anyone know what date this is happening for 2016? I have no targets yet this year so thought this could be a good one!

Planet X

at1withmyself wrote: »

Anyone know what date this is happening for 2016? I have no targets yet this year so thought this could be a good one!

Sunday, 29th. May 2016.

pumatrev

When will the entry for this be opened, done it last year great event, looking forward to it

Mercian Pro

Entry opened in late April last year so it will probably be the same this year. Definitely one of the best sportives going whether you do the 100, 160 or 200.

daragh_

I've only 2 other distance events planned this year so I might sign up. I'll put in an application with herself.

bazermc

Is there a shorter route say 110 or 160 for those not up to the full 200?

Mercian Pro

bazermc wrote: »

Is there a shorter route say 110 or 160 for those not up to the full 200?

Yes.

Mercian Pro wrote: »

Entry opened in late April last year so it will probably be the same this year. Definitely one of the best sportives going whether you do the 100, 160 or 200.

CramCycle

Online entry opening soon:
http://www.audaxireland.org/events-calendar/gazetteer/200km-events/mick-byrne-200/

MIght see can I get out to it this year, always one of my favourite events.

Luxman

I did the 160 three years ago and the 200 last year. Don't be fooled the 200 is a beast and those extra 40k with all that extra climbing could you finish you off. Brilliant event, one and only one I try to get to. the missed year was due to a communion :-)

daragh_

CramCycle wrote: »

Online entry opening soon:
http://www.audaxireland.org/events-calendar/gazetteer/200km-events/mick-byrne-200/

MIght see can I get out to it this year, always one of my favourite events.

Bring a bike with gears

CramCycle

daragh_ wrote: »

Bring a bike with gears

My OH bought me one this year, its interesting and confusing in equal measure.

Mercian Pro

Online entry now open on http://www.sorrentocyclingclub.com/uncategorized/2015-mick-byrne-randonee/

A bit of a jump in entry fee and online charge from last year but at least the surplus goes to the Hospice Foundation. Have done a few MB100s and 160s but I think I'll see how the W200 goes in June before even thinking about the MB200 next year. From memory, you can make the call on the morning (or on the road) as to which distance you do.

CramCycle

Mercian Pro wrote: »

Online entry now open on http://www.sorrentocyclingclub.com/uncategorized/2015-mick-byrne-randonee/

A bit of a jump in entry fee and online charge from last year but at least the surplus goes to the Hospice Foundation. Have done a few MB100s and 160s but I think I'll see how the W200 goes in June before even thinking about the MB200 next year. From memory, you can make the call on the morning (or on the road) as to which distance you do.

You could always decide before starting on the morning or on the road, they do ask that you let them know though so that they aren't waiting at a control for the last rider through. Which is fair enough.

NeedMoreGears

Just entered this. I've been meaning to do it for a few years. Aiming for the 200 which will be a bit of a challenge given my current fitness. Hopefully eight weeks is enough time to improve things

cdaly_

^^^
Two training runs available...

Midlands Meander a nice flat 200 in 3 weeks time followed a month later by
Wolftrap 200 with a bit of climbing in the Slieve Blooms...

Luxman

I have committed myself to the 200 again this year, at least I know whats in store.

Roped in a couple of nutters from the club to give it a lash too.

God save us....

cdaly_

Signed up. Haven't been around the route since my second Audax ride back in 2012.

Euro Fred

Is it more or less the same as the WW200 in terms of difficulty?

I've signed up but my main worry is that i don't know the roads from Roundwood to Aughavannagh so not sure what to expect.

I've done the WW200 last year and the Orwell Randonee last week so I "think" I'll be ok

CramCycle

Euro Fred wrote: »

Is it more or less the same as the WW200 in terms of difficulty?

More difficult in my opinion but also more enjoyable.

I've signed up but my main worry is that i don't know the roads from Roundwood to Aughavannagh so not sure what to expect.

The MB is one of the best signposted of the Audax events, keep an eye out for the yellow arrows and MB200 spraypainted on the road.

I've done the WW200 last year and the Orwell Randonee last week so I "think" I'll be ok

If you got around the Orwell 160 recently you should be more than prepared.

daragh_

Euro Fred wrote: »

Is it more or less the same as the WW200 in terms of difficulty?

I've signed up but my main worry is that i don't know the roads from Roundwood to Aughavannagh so not sure what to expect.

I've done the WW200 last year and the Orwell Randonee last week so I "think" I'll be ok

Harder than the W200 but if you've done the Orwell Randonee you will be fine.
It's basically all climbing. 2 minutes from the start you are going up and it doesn't really let up from there. Pacing yourself is the key to a good day.

And Rice Cones. Lot's of Rice Cones.

daragh_

I've signed up. Jury is still out on me getting a pass for the day with the Evil the following week.

Alek

I'm in, third time now. Coming back the night before after 2 weeks of no cycling, this will be tough

Wishbone Ash

Alek wrote: »

I'm in, third time now. Coming back the night before after 2 weeks of no cycling, this will be tough

Could be the opposite Alek as your body may be fully rested. I had to take an enforced 2 week break in 2012 (broken bones) and when I returned I felt as if someone had fitted a motorbike engine into me.

Alek

You may be right... we'll see, we'll see!

at1withmyself

Good luck to all today, I had to pull out due to lack of training as I pulled a back muscle and was off the bike for 2 days but am planning to do the 200 now later in the year.