Wicklow Way Relay 2013
Re: Wicklow Way Relay 2013
Thats meant to be car pooling. Not a good idea using predictive text to write on the forum.
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Good luck everyone, probably won't get to see you all, providing I'm feeling a tad better then I have over the last few days, I'm going to be cycling from ferns up to see the start of Tom and orla's leg, picking up the car and driving to collect Tom, so should see tracy starting. Enjoy après drinks
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Very best of luck again guys
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keep an eye on IMRA forum, just got word race start may be delayed an hour due to RÁS
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So I'm running same leg as Tom?? Dena it'll be a bit of a delayed reaction at the end of leg 5!
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Best of luck everyone, this is a fantastic race and just really jealous that I can't be there this year
The two most important bits are get to your start point way before the previous runner finishes and enjoy it all
The two most important bits are get to your start point way before the previous runner finishes and enjoy it all
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Hi Guys. these are some of the estimated finish times from last year
Leg 1 - John - 70 mins - 7:00am start
Leg 2 - Brian - 77 mins - 8:10am start
Leg 3 - Joy - 44 mins - 9:27am start
Leg 4 - Larry - 49 mins - 10:11am start
Leg 5 - Frank - 72 mins - 11:00am start
Leg 6 - PJ - 65 mins - 12:12pm start
Leg 7 - Tom - 82 mins - 1:17pm start
Leg 8 - Tracy - 51 mins - 2:39pm start
Please be at your starting point well in advance for the hand over.
Also please be advised that traffic may be delayed due to the An Post RAS
Leg 1 - John - 70 mins - 7:00am start
Leg 2 - Brian - 77 mins - 8:10am start
Leg 3 - Joy - 44 mins - 9:27am start
Leg 4 - Larry - 49 mins - 10:11am start
Leg 5 - Frank - 72 mins - 11:00am start
Leg 6 - PJ - 65 mins - 12:12pm start
Leg 7 - Tom - 82 mins - 1:17pm start
Leg 8 - Tracy - 51 mins - 2:39pm start
Please be at your starting point well in advance for the hand over.
Also please be advised that traffic may be delayed due to the An Post RAS
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Information from IMRA regarding Saturday.Stuart.
Stuart Scott Today, 12:14pm *** IMPORTANT WARNING FOR LEG 5 RUNNERS AND SUPPORT CREWS ***
Hi all,
As previously mentioned, the An Post Rás is taking place at the same time as the WWR and is scheduled to pass through Drumgoff between 1255 and 1355, depending on conditions on the day. There are roughly 200 cyclists taking part with a large support crew and it will be preceded by Garda outriders (and a much earlier charity GAA race!).
For Leg 5 runners, please exercise extreme caution on the short section from where the WW meets the main road to the crossroads and GIVE WAY to cyclists and vehicular traffic at all times. I have a contingency plan in place should it be required so please obey the instructions of the marshals.
For support crews, please allow extra time to travel to Drumgoff as there may be delays.
The mass start for Leg 6 runners will still be held at 1315.
Captains - please advise your teams accordingly!
Thanks,
Stuart.
Stuart Scott Today, 12:14pm *** IMPORTANT WARNING FOR LEG 5 RUNNERS AND SUPPORT CREWS ***
Hi all,
As previously mentioned, the An Post Rás is taking place at the same time as the WWR and is scheduled to pass through Drumgoff between 1255 and 1355, depending on conditions on the day. There are roughly 200 cyclists taking part with a large support crew and it will be preceded by Garda outriders (and a much earlier charity GAA race!).
For Leg 5 runners, please exercise extreme caution on the short section from where the WW meets the main road to the crossroads and GIVE WAY to cyclists and vehicular traffic at all times. I have a contingency plan in place should it be required so please obey the instructions of the marshals.
For support crews, please allow extra time to travel to Drumgoff as there may be delays.
The mass start for Leg 6 runners will still be held at 1315.
Captains - please advise your teams accordingly!
Thanks,
Stuart.
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Good luck tomorrow folks.
Hope it's dry.
See you all at the finish line
Hope it's dry.
See you all at the finish line
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day, 11:14am *** WWR FINAL BRIEFING ***
Hi all,
Please can all team captains ensure their teams are familiar with the below, particularly the section on parking. With 35 teams, this is a major event which will cause considerable disruption to locals and their goodwill is essential to maintaining the future viability of the event.
1) OUTSTANDING FORMS - There are still 34 membership forms outstanding. Teams affected are:
Doozers, Dunboyne High Flyers, The Mountain Goats, Grassroots, Where's Patrick?, Keep Her Lit! Part.2, TT Racers, Athenry Assassins and Mountain Swifts.
While this could be due to gremlins, please check the Entry List to ensure your name has been recorded correctly and notify me immediately of discrepancies. Outstanding forms must be received by race start and teams fielding unregistered (and therefore uninsured) runners will be disqualified.
2) TEAM NUMBERS - Your team numbers are listed in the Excel file above. There are no bibs so give this number to the marshal at the stage ends, otherwise your times may not be accurately recorded.
3) TEAM CHANGES - Changes to team members or running order are allowed until 5pm today after which the team will be marked as non-competitive.
4) MASS START - Takes place at Drumgoff at the usual time of 1315. Other than this, teams cannot start a leg until their incoming runner has arrived.
5) SAFETY - Each team must have their own support crew and is responsible for their own safety and first aid. However, any incidents should be notified to the RD immediately (text 086 8539-259). No runner is permitted to start until their previous runner has appeared, with the sole exception of the organised mass start. Also TAKE CARE CROSSING ROADS and see the separate Leg 5 warning below.
6) ROUTE - Runners must follow every WW post and avoid shortcuts, however appetising they look. This includes Leg 5 which has been reinstated to the usual boring route, and the diversion onto the main road at Leg 6. The only exception is Leg 8 which leaves the WW at Stranakelly Cross and will be marked.
7) MAPS - Copies of maps (some up-to-date - thanks Mick - and some old) are now available on the Event Page. It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that each runner prints and carries one of these. It is guaranteed someone will get lost in the heat of battle and a map will help you get back on track. Apart from incurring the wrath of a team captain, this is also an important safety consideration - a search for a missing runner once they've deviated from a marked route (and potentially suffering from heatstroke) is not an easy undertaking.
8) PARKING - As a general rule, please carpool as much as possible and do not leave cars unattended for a long period of time, except in the villages. Leave a gap every 5 cars, DO NOT PARK ON BENDS and obey the instructions of the marshals. Specific leg info is as follows:
a) Kilmashogue: No problem, but best not to leave a car overnight.
b) Curtlestown: Single-occupancy cars not allowed. There is very limited parking and blind bends so find a nice straight bit of road and walk back. Move the car on as soon as possible. Please do not block other cars in as the area is popular with walkers.
c) Lough Tay: Single-occupancy cars not allowed. Again, there is limited parking and blind bends so find a nice straight bit of road and walk back. Move the car on as soon as possible. Please do not block other cars in as the area is also extremely popular with walkers.
d) Oldbridge: Single-occupancy cars not allowed. Do not park at the crossroads under any circumstances. Turn right and there are a couple of parking areas up the road (about a 5min walk). Again, move the car on as soon as possible.
e) Glendo: No problem. The changeover is on the Green Road (a few minutes walk away from the interpretative centre).
f) Drumgoff: TBC. Obey the instructions of the marshals. The changeover will be just after the crossroads.
g) Ironbridge: Single-occupancy cars and large vehicles/vans are not allowed under any circumstances - the road is very narrow. Please leave a gap every 5 car lengths. A few years ago a timber truck and trailer needed to get through and could not - keep this in mind!
h) Crossbridge: Parking in Crossbridge only. Absolutely no parking at Derry River bridge (even for spectating) and no cars up the narrow laneway that runners take to handover. Leg 7 is across private land and permission to use this can be withdrawn at any time and is dependent on these agreed parking arrangements being followed. This was why Leg 7 had to be extended a number of years ago.
i) Shillelagh: Finish in Kenny's pub.
9) WEATHER - After last year's move to Central Africa, the forecast this year is for a more Irish summer. However, ensure you are adequately prepared, both with hydration and layers. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid to high teens and very little wind, with cloud expected in the afternoon.
10) PRIZE GIVING - Will take place in Kenny's in Shillelagh around 1630. Soup and sandwiches will also be provided.
11) CAMPING - 5 star facilities available close to the finish line with refreshments on tap. There are a number of people interested but the more the merrier!
12) SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LEG 5 - Please exercise extreme caution on the main road and obey the instructions of the marshals. You must give way to cyclists and vehicular traffic at all times.
13) NON-COMPETITIVE TEAMS - Some teams do not have the required number of vets or female runners. This is perfectly allowable but such teams will not be in the running (haha) for prizes.
14) ENJOYMENT - This is compulsory...I hope!
Any questions, please ask them through the forum. Best of luck to everyone on the day!
Stuart.
Hi all,
Please can all team captains ensure their teams are familiar with the below, particularly the section on parking. With 35 teams, this is a major event which will cause considerable disruption to locals and their goodwill is essential to maintaining the future viability of the event.
1) OUTSTANDING FORMS - There are still 34 membership forms outstanding. Teams affected are:
Doozers, Dunboyne High Flyers, The Mountain Goats, Grassroots, Where's Patrick?, Keep Her Lit! Part.2, TT Racers, Athenry Assassins and Mountain Swifts.
While this could be due to gremlins, please check the Entry List to ensure your name has been recorded correctly and notify me immediately of discrepancies. Outstanding forms must be received by race start and teams fielding unregistered (and therefore uninsured) runners will be disqualified.
2) TEAM NUMBERS - Your team numbers are listed in the Excel file above. There are no bibs so give this number to the marshal at the stage ends, otherwise your times may not be accurately recorded.
3) TEAM CHANGES - Changes to team members or running order are allowed until 5pm today after which the team will be marked as non-competitive.
4) MASS START - Takes place at Drumgoff at the usual time of 1315. Other than this, teams cannot start a leg until their incoming runner has arrived.
5) SAFETY - Each team must have their own support crew and is responsible for their own safety and first aid. However, any incidents should be notified to the RD immediately (text 086 8539-259). No runner is permitted to start until their previous runner has appeared, with the sole exception of the organised mass start. Also TAKE CARE CROSSING ROADS and see the separate Leg 5 warning below.
6) ROUTE - Runners must follow every WW post and avoid shortcuts, however appetising they look. This includes Leg 5 which has been reinstated to the usual boring route, and the diversion onto the main road at Leg 6. The only exception is Leg 8 which leaves the WW at Stranakelly Cross and will be marked.
7) MAPS - Copies of maps (some up-to-date - thanks Mick - and some old) are now available on the Event Page. It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that each runner prints and carries one of these. It is guaranteed someone will get lost in the heat of battle and a map will help you get back on track. Apart from incurring the wrath of a team captain, this is also an important safety consideration - a search for a missing runner once they've deviated from a marked route (and potentially suffering from heatstroke) is not an easy undertaking.
8) PARKING - As a general rule, please carpool as much as possible and do not leave cars unattended for a long period of time, except in the villages. Leave a gap every 5 cars, DO NOT PARK ON BENDS and obey the instructions of the marshals. Specific leg info is as follows:
a) Kilmashogue: No problem, but best not to leave a car overnight.
b) Curtlestown: Single-occupancy cars not allowed. There is very limited parking and blind bends so find a nice straight bit of road and walk back. Move the car on as soon as possible. Please do not block other cars in as the area is popular with walkers.
c) Lough Tay: Single-occupancy cars not allowed. Again, there is limited parking and blind bends so find a nice straight bit of road and walk back. Move the car on as soon as possible. Please do not block other cars in as the area is also extremely popular with walkers.
d) Oldbridge: Single-occupancy cars not allowed. Do not park at the crossroads under any circumstances. Turn right and there are a couple of parking areas up the road (about a 5min walk). Again, move the car on as soon as possible.
e) Glendo: No problem. The changeover is on the Green Road (a few minutes walk away from the interpretative centre).
f) Drumgoff: TBC. Obey the instructions of the marshals. The changeover will be just after the crossroads.
g) Ironbridge: Single-occupancy cars and large vehicles/vans are not allowed under any circumstances - the road is very narrow. Please leave a gap every 5 car lengths. A few years ago a timber truck and trailer needed to get through and could not - keep this in mind!
h) Crossbridge: Parking in Crossbridge only. Absolutely no parking at Derry River bridge (even for spectating) and no cars up the narrow laneway that runners take to handover. Leg 7 is across private land and permission to use this can be withdrawn at any time and is dependent on these agreed parking arrangements being followed. This was why Leg 7 had to be extended a number of years ago.
i) Shillelagh: Finish in Kenny's pub.
9) WEATHER - After last year's move to Central Africa, the forecast this year is for a more Irish summer. However, ensure you are adequately prepared, both with hydration and layers. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid to high teens and very little wind, with cloud expected in the afternoon.
10) PRIZE GIVING - Will take place in Kenny's in Shillelagh around 1630. Soup and sandwiches will also be provided.
11) CAMPING - 5 star facilities available close to the finish line with refreshments on tap. There are a number of people interested but the more the merrier!
12) SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LEG 5 - Please exercise extreme caution on the main road and obey the instructions of the marshals. You must give way to cyclists and vehicular traffic at all times.
13) NON-COMPETITIVE TEAMS - Some teams do not have the required number of vets or female runners. This is perfectly allowable but such teams will not be in the running (haha) for prizes.
14) ENJOYMENT - This is compulsory...I hope!
Any questions, please ask them through the forum. Best of luck to everyone on the day!
Stuart.