Tour de Kilkenny, 30th July 2016 - Early Bird Registration

Exiled1

terrydel wrote: »

what would you compare the toughest climb here to in the Wicklow area? :cool:

Woodstock is 2.8km with an average grade of 9%. Relatively short but hits 14/15% in the early bit out of the village.

One climb about 3k later 1k x 9%.

padyjoe

I'm preparing myself for the 160kms. Did it last year, enjoyed it. I'd say Woodstock is the hardest, all the others are ok. Kilmanagh could be tricky at the end but doable.

andy69

quick question - when is the last day for online entries please?

Didn't see it mentioned on the website...I know the EB entry date is passed now of course, but (long story short) I won't know for certain if I can make the trip down until probably Thursday. Would that be too late to register online?

thanks,
Andy

Buzwaldo

andy69 wrote: »

quick question - when is the last day for online entries please?

Didn't see it mentioned on the website...I know the EB entry date is passed now of course, but (long story short) I won't know for certain if I can make the trip down until probably Thursday. Would that be too late to register online?

thanks,
Andy

Online registration will be open definitely until Thursday night, and possibly 10-11 am Friday ( will keep it open as late as possible, subject to being able to get entry sheets etc printed for registration Friday evening)

terrydel

Any early weather forecast?

dastardly00

terrydel wrote: »

Any early weather forecast?

Not looking too bad according to this:
https://www.yr.no/place/Ireland/Leinster/Kilkenny/long.html

paulie gaultieri

TdeKK is a great spin lads I won't know if I can do it this year until Friday. Did it the last two years and will never forget the rain in 2014.

My tips would be prepare yourself for a long slog from Inistigoe to Mullinavat. There is a sting in the tail in Kilmanagh but it's a relatively short climb.

I've done the event with both an 11-25 and an 11-28 cassette and obviously I'd recommend the latter.

The sportive is definitely in the same league as the W200 albeit shorter.

FIngers crossed I can join the MCC gang on Saturday.

fryup

do i bring a copy of my receipt?

the website ain't the clearest

terrydel

paulie gaultieri wrote: »

TdeKK is a great spin lads I won't know if I can do it this year until Friday. Did it the last two years and will never forget the rain in 2014.

My tips would be prepare yourself for a long slog from Inistigoe to Mullinavat. There is a sting in the tail in Kilmanagh but it's a relatively short climb.

I've done the event with both an 11-25 and an 11-28 cassette and obviously I'd recommend the latter.

The sportive is definitely in the same league as the W200 albeit shorter.

FIngers crossed I can join the MCC gang on Saturday.

Great board name! I will keep my eyes peeled for the silver wings!! :pac::pac:

terrydel

dastardly00 wrote: »

Not looking too bad according to this:
https://www.yr.no/place/Ireland/Leinster/Kilkenny/long.html

Best weather site around that

1bryan

fryup wrote: »

do i bring a copy of my receipt?

the website ain't the clearest

the conf e-mail I got said the following;

Please be prepared to present this email at the event

that's the e-mail that contains a QR code.

Steve SilverMint

Looking forward to a tough test, thinking I'll take the step up to the 160 this year. Glad to have the Bank holiday for the legs to recover,

Buzwaldo

Online registration closing tomorrow at noon.

Trekker09

Just registered for the 160km!! Did the 100km last year and really enjoyed it. Woodstock hill isn't as bad as I imagined and I've done it 3 times in the past 2 weeks and it's certainly getting easier! Now just have to tag an extra 100km!!

dastardly00

The forecast a few days ago was for some sun on Saturday, but not now. At least there shouldn't be much wind.



https://www.yr.no/place/Ireland/Leinster/Kilkenny/

Buzwaldo

Sorry folks - a bit late getting this up, but summary of main climbs on the day and their strava segments;

First Coppenagh at km 37
https://www.strava.com/segments/694276

Next Woodstock at km 60
https://www.strava.com/segments/3900835

followed shortly by this which ramps up to over 10% as well
https://www.strava.com/segments/4423241

Then lunch
Followed by a 3km climb into Listerlin, no segment
followed shortly by another km at 8% average
https://www.strava.com/segments/5005587

This will bring you to Mullinavat, where you can turn for home (110-120 route - actually 113.5) along the old Waterford Kilkenny road - no real climbs left, just a few drags.

The hardy soul heading on for the 160 route will encounter the following
Poulanassy at km 85
https://www.strava.com/segments/2192499

Templeorum drag - most unwelcome at km 100
https://www.strava.com/segments/3685549

Kilmoganny at km 117 (and is also followed by a sneaky drag after the descent)
https://www.strava.com/segments/694513

The Final hurdle is Kilmanagh hill - not nice after 148 km
https://www.strava.com/segments/694514
It has a few steep ramps within it, but all in the first half of the climb.

Best of luck to one and all

PS for those doing the 70 km route, the main climb on this route is the first one listed above - Coppenagh. The rest is flat / rolling, with a short sharp pinch coming up out of Bennettsbridge near the end.

1bryan

Buzwaldo wrote: »

The Final hurdle is Kilmanagh hill - not nice after 148 km
https://www.strava.com/segments/694514
It has a few steep ramps within it, but all in the first half of the climb.

I see the strava KOM on that climb was set on last year's Tour of Kilkenny.

Interesting.....

1bryan

the website says you can register tonight between 7-9pm at the rugby club.

can you also sign-on tonight? Or is that in the morning only.

whats in the goody-bag? Just curious as I intend cycling to the start. If its just bits and bobs that can be carried, then no bother.

fryup

@Buzwaldo

can you confirm times and starting points please

Buzwaldo

1bryan wrote: »

the website says you can register tonight between 7-9pm at the rugby club.

can you also sign-on tonight? Or is that in the morning only.

whats in the goody-bag? Just curious as I intend cycling to the start. If its just bits and bobs that can be carried, then no bother.

You can both register and sign on either tonight or in the morning.
Re the goody bag - we will be handing these out at the end of the cycle as glanbia, one of our club sponsors, have kindly provided some items which are perishable / refrigerated. (Same as last year) Also have a bidon to remember us by - no mug this year😟

Buzwaldo

fryup wrote: »

@Buzwaldo

can you confirm times and starting points please

Starting point is kilkenny rugby club on the Waterford road.
9 am for 160&110 (route is common up to about 85km) generally starts punctually, few stragglers can get caught out.
70 km starts at 11, with the family spin starting soon afterwards 11.15 or so.

padyjoe

No mug? I'm out! :eek:

(The missus was hoping for one more to her collection.)

dastardly00

Buzwaldo wrote: »

Also have a bidon to remember us by - no mug this year

padyjoe wrote: »

No mug? I'm out! :eek:

No mug! I'm out too! And I don't even drink tea or coffee :eek: :pac:

terrydel

padyjoe wrote: »

No mug? I'm out! :eek:

(The missus was hoping for one more to her collection.)

She doesn't need one, she has you!! :P
That's a joke by the way!!

terrydel

dastardly00 wrote: »

No mug! I'm out too! And I don't even drink tea or coffee :eek: :pac:

I don't trust non-tea drinkers!!
I could use a new bidon, so I'm well pleased!

Wishbone Ash

terrydel wrote: »

Best weather site around that

It has been a bit hit and miss lately. For the An Post Tour of Meath, it gave some light rain for the afternoon - it pissed rain all morning.

dastardly00

Some carb-loading for tomorrow...
Courtesy of Mammy Dastardly and her homemade apple tarts

Wishbone Ash

dastardly00 wrote: »

Some carb-loading for tomorrow...
Courtesy of Mammy Dastardly and her homemade apple tarts

Bring them along to the start. I'll be hungry when I get there. (Some fresh cream too please).

Buzwaldo

Think I remember that lad from last year - bit of a mountain goat alright. Some work to KOM there after 140 odd km.

Double goodie bag for anybody topping it tomorrow🚵ðŸ¿ðŸšµðŸ¿ðŸ˜€ðŸ˜€

dastardly00

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Bring them along to the start. I'll be hungry when I get there. (Some fresh cream too please).

There's actually some cream in the fridge! :pac: