Wild Atlantic Way Audax

[PMarkey]

Just put my entry in for the Wild Atlantic Way Audax hopefully I get in as I had a great time last year on the Mile Fáilte 1200 , I just have to hope real life or a lack of fitness don't get in the way .

 

[Markymark]

What does 175 hours (elapsed) mean?

 

[PMarkey]

Basically the time allowed to finish the ride in , though that may be a typo as I have seen 177 hours quoted on the facebook page so 300 km a day and job's a good un
Paul

 

[classic33]

Enjoy the 579 km to 575 km part!

 

[PMarkey]

Did that last year on the Mile Fáilte 1200 unfortunately it was in the early hours so pitch black all the way up and down the other side , really hoping to go up in daylight this time

Paul

 

[Banjo]

I did my one and only 300k audax earlier this year. I finished with barely an hour to spare then took it easy for about a week.

The thought of doing 7 x 300s back to back over hilly terrain plus the odd mountain to cross fills me with awe for those who can do it or even willing to attempt it.

I would love to do the ride but as a month long tour.

 

[PMarkey]

I did my one and only 300k audax earlier this year. I finished with barely an hour to spare then took it easy for about a week.

The thought of doing 7 x 300s back to back over hilly terrain plus the odd mountain to cross fills me with awe for those who can do it or even willing to attempt it.

I would love to do the ride but as a month long tour.

well you have done one 300 km so just a 400 km and a 600 km to get your eye in then your ready for longer rides

Paul

 

[PMarkey]

Entry confirmed so I need to sort some serious training out , at the minimum I will need to do 300km a day for 7 days and obviously the faster I can do that the more sleep I can get

Paul

 

[PMarkey]

Draft route is out and is going to be route checked at the end of April , I'm starting to get a little nervous now .

 

[classic33]

Mamore Gap
"The Mamore Gap, Co Donegal...an iconic Irish climb which is featured on the final leg of the WAW. Leaving Buncrana by the sea you begin a gradual climb past Linsfoort and its pretty RC church (stop here to seek spiritual assistance before tackling Mamore!). Then head on along the route of the Inishowen 100, drop down past Dunree Fort and its beautiful beach before again climbing to the left handed turn which takes you onto the Mamore stretching to the sky above.. Ascending Mamore for the first one kilometer, the gradient is between 14% and 17%. After the small bridge, woman/man and bike are tested as the climb flirts with 20 to 22% for the next 1/2 kilo. The top is now soon attained and after you crest, dip down past the grotto (here care is needed on the descent as the road winds narrowly and steeply) and catch the breath-taking view of Leenane Bay.. Take flat roads past thatch roofed cottages before arriving in Clonmany with Carn and Malin Head not that far ahead."

Mark Moroney

(And that's the easy side).

 

[PMarkey]

The Mamore gap is at 1992 km , easy is not a word I'm likely to be thinking of after 6 days in the saddle but thanks for the reminder

Paul

 

[classic33]

The Mamore gap is at 1992 km , easy is not a word I'm likely to be thinking of after 6 days in the saddle but thanks for the reminder

Paul

I've cycled with the fella who made that comment. Couldn't miss that one out.

Few runs up to Queensbury, from the City centre should help.

Best o'luck though.

 

[PMarkey]

Tracking page has gone live tonight and I am number 33 if anyone wants to follow me

Paul

 

[steveindenmark]

I will be following you Paul.

Remember, when it gets touch. You are not alone :O)

Have a great ride. You must be barking mad.

 

[PMarkey]

I,ll try to post updates on here at the end of each days ride but I'm not promising as I may be somewhat tired

Paul