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An Post RAS 2017

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    #62
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 76,430 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    Actual start they will be through in a flash. Ceremonial start there should be a long build up with plenty of atmosphere and the chance to get close up to everything/everyone


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    #63
    soghluaiste
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭soghluaiste


    Great thanks for that - I'll try to make it to Dublin Castle so.


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    #64
    el tel
    Registered Users Posts: 2,991 ✭✭✭el tel


    Who do we think will win it?  I reckon Damien Shaw


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    #65
    Inquitus
    Registered Users Posts: 13,761 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    el tel wrote: »
    Who do we think will win it?  I reckon Damien Shaw

    Eddie Dunbar might well do well given his team pulled out of the French race the Ras clashed with, and he is available to ride if he can sort a ride out at late notice.


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    #66
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,667 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    Inquitus wrote: »
    Eddie Dunbar might well do well given his team pulled out of the French race the Ras clashed with, and he is available to ride if he can sort a ride out at late notice.

    He could only ride with national selection. Pro riders cannot guest on amateur teams.


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    #67
    Mos Eisley
    Registered Users Posts: 115 ✭✭Mos Eisley


    Am thinking of going to watch stage 1 on Sunday in either Granard or Longford town. Any suggestions as to the best viewing point?

    Thanks


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    #68
    wirelessdude01
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    RobFowl wrote:
    He could only ride with national selection. Pro riders cannot guest on amateur teams.


    Didn't realise this, so essentially Dunbar won't be in it. Huge pity.


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    #69
    Kaisr Sose
    Registered Users Posts: 3,256 ✭✭✭Kaisr Sose


    wirelessdude01 wrote: »
    Didn't realise this, so essentially Dunbar won't be in it. Huge pity.

    Did he say he was looking for a ride as a guest on another team? Eddie is an incredible talent. but if he wants to achieve in cycling what he said his goal is - then riding the Rás is part of his past.


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    #70
    Bambaata
    Registered Users Posts: 4,101 ✭✭✭Bambaata


    Any list of confirmed teams around?

    Got it http://www.anpost.ie/AnPost/IrishCyclingRas/Info/Teams+and+Riders/


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    #71
    wav1
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    Bambaata wrote: »
    Any list of confirmed teams around?

    Got it http://www.anpost.ie/AnPost/IrishCyclingRas/Info/Teams+and+Riders/
    Too early for a confirmed start list.Sign opens at 4pm and teams and riders are subject to change.Confirmed start list should be floating about after 7 this evening.
    I'm ready anyway..The Wav is good to go for the 40th time.Proud to serve this very special and unique event.Hopefully see some of you on the road.


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    #72
    buffalo
    Registered Users Posts: 8,081 ✭✭✭buffalo


    Bambaata wrote: »
    Any list of confirmed teams around?

    Got it http://www.anpost.ie/AnPost/IrishCyclingRas/Info/Teams+and+Riders/

    Here's the latest...
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    #73
    marvin80
    Registered Users Posts: 1,817 ✭✭✭marvin80


    Mos Eisley wrote: »
    Am thinking of going to watch stage 1 on Sunday in either Granard or Longford town. Any suggestions as to the best viewing point?

    Thanks

    Previously I stood on Church Street (on the long bend just before the barracks) - nice spot as you see them sweeping at speed around the bend - stand back though!!

    Otherwise close to the finish line on the Main Street would be good I'd say - bit of an atmosphere.

    If you can make it on Monday - Magan's, Killashee is a great spot - awesome seeing the bunch maneuvering through those bends, the screeching of the brakes and lads roaring at each other!!


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    #74
    P_1
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    Roughly what time should they be rolling through Liffey Valley at? I'm thinking that getting there for about 12:15 should be safeish?


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    #75
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 76,430 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    buffalo wrote: »
    Here's the latest...
    Look forward to reading the Boardsie's diary.....


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    #76
    Plastik
    Registered Users Posts: 2,980 ✭✭✭Plastik


    Tell me, why are some names shaded?


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    #77
    Hager
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭Hager


    Plastik wrote: »
    Tell me, why are some names shaded?

    Denotes young rider


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    #78
    CrowdedHouse
    Registered Users Posts: 6,854 ✭✭✭CrowdedHouse


    Misprint or only 4 on Madison Genesis team?

    Punishment for not sending me bottles!

    Seven Worlds will Collide



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    #79
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,995 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    I'll be getting myself to The Gap of Mamore on the 24th. :)
    Mrs WA has just informed me that she'll be away on work related business on the 24/25/26th. That ends that then! :(


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    #80
    Kaisr Sose
    Registered Users Posts: 3,256 ✭✭✭Kaisr Sose


    My favourite Ras climb...but only because it was so close to the stage finish. It's a still painful memory! Best was J Sheehan on RTE coverage saying "there are still guys out there suffering"


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    #81
    wav1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,918 ✭✭✭wav1


    CrowdedHouse wrote: »
    Misprint or only 4 on Madison Genesis team?

    Punishment for not sending me bottles!
    Only 4 starters


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    #82
    marvin80
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    P_1 wrote: »
    Roughly what time should they be rolling through Liffey Valley at? I'm thinking that getting there for about 12:15 should be safeish?

    Check out page 10 of this - you'd have a better idea of the area and could gauge it:

    http://www.anpost.ie/NR/rdonlyres/7BE19FB0-6B9A-43BA-A097-7EEF1C420FFA/0/AnPostRas2017TechnicalGuideWeb.pdf


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    #83
    GreyEagle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 318 ✭✭GreyEagle


    Will it be live on de telly?


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    #84
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,939 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    GreyEagle wrote: »
    Will it be live on de telly?
    Or the TG4 daily highlight reel. Anyone know if they are doing it this year?


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    #85
    [Deleted User]
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    CramCycle wrote: »
    Or the TG4 daily highlight reel. Anyone know if they are doing it this year?

    I was coming to ask the same, didn't see anything listed in the tv guide that came with the paper yesterday, not even highlights :(


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    #86
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,939 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    Anyone here at the rolloitthis morning?


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    #87
    P_1
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    CramCycle wrote: »
    Anyone here at the rolloitthis morning?

    At Liffey Valley. May have been a bit early mind cause there isn't a sinner there bar the race cars 😂


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    #88
    eeeee
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,848 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeeee


    Anyone know where the finish line is in Longford? Hoping to catch it and phone won't open the map.


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    #89
    CrowdedHouse
    Registered Users Posts: 6,854 ✭✭✭CrowdedHouse


    Finish outside Court House and Annaly Hotel

    Seven Worlds will Collide



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    #90
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,939 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    Great crowd at the start and a really great atmosphere


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    #91
    py
    Registered Users Posts: 1,583 ✭✭✭py


    CramCycle wrote: »
    Great crowd at the start and a really great atmosphere

    +1, brought the young lad and he really enjoyed it. He had a nice little conversation with Richard Maes at the start line and gave him many a high five. :) Nice to be able to get in and walk around and see every aspect of the Ras/teams in action.


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