Itinerary
Registration Times and Locations
Dublin, Friday, 18th May 2018 from 12pm – 7pm
at One4all Offices, Unit 2 Swords Business Park, Swords, Co Dublin
What to bring to registration
Day Bag
Your day bag will be brought in a support van and you will have access to it during the cycle (whereas your weekend bag will be sent straight to the hotel and you will not see it again until you get there).
Sponsorship Money
Money raised online is transferred directly to the Haven Foundation account, however if you have collected any cash, this is the time to drop it off. Any cheques should be addressed to the Haven Foundation.
Bike (Optional)
If you want to drop off your bike at registration the night before, you can and it will be transported to the starting point for you. Alternatively you can transport it to the starting point yourself.
At registration you will also receive your registration pack including Cycling jersey, hoodie, water bottle and official number for the event and fill in a short form for the Red Cross & Cycling Ireland
Raffle Ticket Stubs
Your bag should include
Small towel
Just in case you get sweaty
Spare socks
Just in case you lose one pair
Rain gear
It’s Ireland, it will probably rain
Spare clothes
Just in case you get wet
Gloves
It will keep your hands warm
Spare tubes
Bring two, specific for your bike
Saturday 19th May 2018
Arrive on Saturday equipped with the following
Overnight bag (which will go straight to your hotel in Galway)
Bike (if you have dropped your bike at registration the night before it will be there for you)
Helmet, if you do not have a helmet you will not be allowed cycle, this is for your safety.
Cycling shorts
Jersey (which you will have collected at registration)
Light Rain Jacket
Water Bottle on bike (bottle will be supplied at registration).
Saturday Schedule
*Please note that all times given are just a guide and may vary due to weather and cycling conditions.
Leg 1 – Dublin Starting Point
Barnhall Rugby Club – Lexlip
The Peloton (group of cyclists) along with repair, catering, safety and first aid support units all travel together with Garda assistance at an average speed of 25k per hr. Fully stocked pitstops approximately every 50KM
All Cyclists to be at Barnhall Rugby Club by 6.15am. Departure time is @ 6.30am
Safety briefing will take place
Peloton will depart at 6.30am sharp
Peloton will stop for lunch in Athlone Gaa Club @ 11.20am
Leg 2 – Athlone Starting Point
Athlone Gaa Club
The Peloton (group of cyclists) along with repair, catering, safety and first aid support units all travel together with Garda assistance at an average speed of 22k per hr. Fully stocked pitstops approximately every 30KM
Peloton will depart for Galway from Athlone Gaa Club @ 12.00 (free parking available for the weekend)
Peloton will arrive into Eyre Square Galway @ 5.30pm
Bus to Hotels @ 6.00pm
Bus to Gala Dinner/Awards location @ 7.30pm
Gala Dinner/Awards @ 7.45pm
Sunday 20th May 2018
Sunday Schedule
12:00
Coaches for Dublin & Athlone depart from hotels, Bikes are transported by trucks
Approx 13:00
Coaches arrive back at Athlone Gaa Club
Approx 14:30
Coaches arrive back at Barnhall Rugby Club, Lexlip
Approx 15:00
Coaches and bikes arrive back at One4all, Swords
Dublin Bike Collection
Approx 15:00
Collect Bike from One4all Head office, Swords. If you cannot collect your bike on Sunday, collection is available during working hours the following week.
Check your gear today!
The best way to ensure you have a great weekend is to have a safe bike, wear a helmet and ride safely on the road. The following items should be checked on your bike now and NOT the morning of the cycle:
Tyres
Check for nicks and weakness likely to cause puncture and ensure they are pumped to correct pressure. If in doubt please ask.
Brakes
It could even be worth investing in new brake blocks (€10)
Cables
Brake and Gear cables
Chain
Oiled and running smoothly
Gears
Check that they are not jumping or causing chain to slip off
Water bottle cage
Get one if you don’t have one.
Bars
Ensure they are straight and tight
Saddle
Have you got the height checked for you?
It may be best for your local bike shop to help you with the above.