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Orwell Randonnee 2018

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    #32
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,167 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    I'm not sure it didnt time out to allow the organisers to print out the sign in etc. There's an email on the page, worth touching base just in case they can sort you as theres no on the day registration.


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    #33
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,167 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Entries for the Orwell Randonnee this weekend are now closed and the waiting list is also full. We will NOT be taking entries on the day
    ^


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    #34
    Paul_Mc1988
    Registered Users Posts: 748 ✭✭✭Paul_Mc1988


    I have an entry that i may not be able to use if my new rear derailleur does not arrive. If that's the case how do i transfer my entry to someone else?


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    #35
    Milk_Tray
    Registered Users Posts: 221 ✭✭Milk_Tray


    Paul_Mc1988 wrote: »
    I have an entry that i may not be able to use if my new rear derailleur does not arrive. If that's the case how do i transfer my entry to someone else?

    I'd buy of you if you can transfer..


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    #36
    Whyner
    Registered Users Posts: 1,688 ✭✭✭Whyner


    I've an entry for the full that I can't use, selling at cost price, E35. First PM secures


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    #37
    Paul_Mc1988
    Registered Users Posts: 748 ✭✭✭Paul_Mc1988


    Milk_Tray wrote:
    I'd buy of you if you can transfer..


    I got the bike sorted in the end so im gonna give it a bash. Just out of curiosity how long do people expect to do it in. My legs have a fear of hills so im hoping for about 6.5 hours


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    #38
    wanderer 22
    Registered Users, Subscribers Posts: 2,142 ✭✭✭wanderer 22


    Paul_Mc1988 wrote: »
    I got the bike sorted in the end so im gonna give it a bash. Just out of curiosity how long do people expect to do it in. My legs have a fear of hills so im hoping for about 6.5 hours

    I would guess close to 6 hours for me.


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    #39
    Eamonnator
    Registered Users Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    I did it in 5.50 moving, 6.12 total, last year.


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    #40
    Luxman
    Registered Users Posts: 937 ✭✭✭Luxman


    It’s doesnt close until 6pm. I might use all 9 hours🀓


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    #41
    mr spuckler
    Registered Users Posts: 3,113 ✭✭✭mr spuckler


    I'm only concerned with finishing in ok nick, not what my time is! I felt like sh1t on my last training spin after building very nicely so far this year so just want to feel ok after it :)


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    #42
    Milk_Tray
    Registered Users Posts: 221 ✭✭Milk_Tray


    What should I expect at this tomorrow? I got a last minute ticket but have never done an event like this only normal weekend cycles...


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    #43
    Paul_Mc1988
    Registered Users Posts: 748 ✭✭✭Paul_Mc1988


    Milk_Tray wrote:
    What should I expect at this tomorrow? I got a last minute ticket but have never done an event like this only normal weekend cycles...


    Im in the same boat. 1300 meters of climbing is the most ive done in a single ride and this is double. My plan is to try keep the Hr at 175 on the climbs and just tip away steady as she goes.


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    #44
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,987 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    Paul_Mc1988 wrote: »
    Im in the same boat. 1300 meters of climbing is the most ive done in a single ride and this is double. My plan is to try keep the Hr at 175 on the climbs and just tip away steady as she goes.
    Also bear in mind that, although not a climb as such, the Lakeshore drive is very energy sapping. Take it easy there and leave something in reserve for the second ascent to the Sally Gap.


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    #45
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,167 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Milk_Tray wrote: »
    What should I expect at this tomorrow? I got a last minute ticket but have never done an event like this only normal weekend cycles...
    Paul_Mc1988 wrote: »
    Im in the same boat. 1300 meters of climbing is the most ive done in a single ride and this is double. My plan is to try keep the Hr at 175 on the climbs and just tip away steady as she goes.

    Randonee Light takes a shortcut midway through. It will be signposted and marshalls will be calling it out in advance. When you're getting close see how you feel and if its taking a lot from you veer off to the Light. That saves you a small number of KMs but a good 500m of climb.

    PS: Eat well at the foodstop. Suncream suncream suncream.


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    #46
    Eamonnator
    Registered Users Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    Milk_Tray wrote: »
    What should I expect at this tomorrow? I got a last minute ticket but have never done an event like this only normal weekend cycles...

    Mind The Wall.


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    #47
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,987 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    ED E wrote: »
    ..Suncream suncream suncream.
    It's normally pissing rain, cold, hail stones, sleet, side winds, headwinds etc. :D


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    #48
    Whyner
    Registered Users Posts: 1,688 ✭✭✭Whyner


    ED E wrote: »
    Randonee Light takes a shortcut midway through. It will be signposted and marshalls will be calling it out in advance. When you're getting close see how you feel and if its taking a lot from you veer off to the Light. That saves you a small number of KMs but a good 500m of climb.

    PS: Eat well at the foodstop. Suncream suncream suncream.

    Splits much earlier, something like 18k


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    #49
    Mercian Pro
    Registered Users Posts: 2,285 ✭✭✭Mercian Pro


    Daroxtar wrote: »
    I'm in!!

    See you in the morning D. I'll be in Swordsie rather than Boardsie gear. Go easy on me as I'm nursing a few wounds from last weekend 🀕


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    #50
    The Ging and I
    Registered Users Posts: 385 ✭✭The Ging and I


    ED E wrote: »
    Randonee Light takes a shortcut midway through. It will be signposted and marshalls will be calling it out in advance. When you're getting close see how you feel and if its taking a lot from you veer off to the Light. That saves you a small number of KMs but a good 500m of climb.

    PS: Eat well at the foodstop. Suncream suncream suncream.
    Is it really that tasty :D


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    #51
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,167 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Whyner wrote: »
    Splits much earlier, something like 18k

    Derp, you're correct.


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    #52
    Milk_Tray
    Registered Users Posts: 221 ✭✭Milk_Tray


    Ah so there’s stops throughout ? That’s make it a bit more manageable


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    #53
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,167 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Milk_Tray wrote: »
    Ah so there’s stops throughout ? That’s make it a bit more manageable

    It'd definitely be worth reading the webpage if you haven't.


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    #54
    Luxman
    Registered Users Posts: 937 ✭✭✭Luxman


    ED E wrote: »
    It'd definitely be worth reading the webpage if you haven't.
    If you haven’t done this amount of climbing before then know the geopgraphy so you can pace your efforts. Hitting red too soon in the day will make it painful. Lakeshore is not flat and don’t plan it as respite.


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    #55
    RacoonQueen
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,365 Mod ✭✭✭✭RacoonQueen


    D'oh. How does this always come around so quickly? Maybe next year. :pac: :rolleyes:


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    #56
    P_1
    Registered Users Posts: 14,681 ✭✭✭✭P_1


    Enjoy it folks, seems you'll have a rarity, a Randonnee with beautiful weather. Keep hydrated and bring the sun cream ;)


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    #57
    Miklos
    Registered Users Posts: 985 ✭✭✭Miklos


    Unprecedented weather for the Randonnee! Hope everyone has a great day out.


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    #58
    Mercian Pro
    Registered Users Posts: 2,285 ✭✭✭Mercian Pro


    Heard from a couple of the Orwell guys who did the route today as they will be manning the water stops tomorrow. The advice was to bring a second bottle and suncream!


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    #59
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,987 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    P_1 wrote: »
    .... a Randonnee with beautiful weather. Keep hydrated and bring the sun cream ;).....
    Miklos wrote: »
    Unprecedented weather for the Randonnee!....
    Mercian Pro wrote: »
    ..... The advice was to bring a second bottle and suncream!......
    Jesus, rub it in lads! :(

    Hope you all have a great day. :)


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    #60
    Daroxtar
    Registered Users Posts: 4,332 ✭✭✭Daroxtar


    Mercian Pro wrote: »
    See you in the morning D. I'll be in Swordsie rather than Boardsie gear. Go easy on me as I'm nursing a few wounds from last weekend ��

    I'm about 800km shy of this time last year. Haven't done any spin over 100km so far this year and havent gone above 1500m climbing so I'll not be punishing anyone other than myself. There's a chance I'll suffer more tomorrow than ever before on the bike...... Lets roll:D


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    #61
    Paul_Mc1988
    Registered Users Posts: 748 ✭✭✭Paul_Mc1988


    Without doubt the hardest and best day I've ever had on the bike. Never has a burger tasted so good.

    Had nothing left on the last trip to the gap and thought i was going to have to get off. A lad in a bordsie jersey passed me at this point like the hill wasnt even there which was so demoralizing :D Finished in 5hr 50mins which is much better than i thought i could do.


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