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Registration Times and Locations |
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DUBLIN |
SLIGO |
CASHEL |
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| When | Friday 4thMay.12pm – 8:00pm | Friday May 4th4pm -7pm | Saturday 5thMay7:00am -7:45am |
| Where | One4all Offices, Unit 2, Swords Business ParkMap attached | LotusWorks Building, Marino House, Finisklin business park. Map. Phone 071/9169783 | Cashel Palace Hotel Map |
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What to Bring to Registration
1. Sponsorship Money Money raised online is transferred directly to the Soul of Haiti Foundation account, however if you have collected any cash, this is the time to drop it off. Any cheques should be addressed to the Soul of Haiti Foundation. 2. Raffle Ticket Stubs 3. 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). Include the following in your day bag: Change of cycling clothes Small towel Spare pair of socks Rain Gear Gloves (don’t have to be cycling gloves, just something to keep your hands warm)
4. 2 spare tubes specific for your bike. -These will be placed in the mechanics’ van.
5. 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.
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SATURDAY
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Arrive on Saturday equipped with the following
Overnight bag (which will go straight to your hotel in Athlone) Bike (if you have dropped your bike at registration the night before it will be there for you) Helmet Cycling shorts Jersey (which you will have collected at registration) Light Rain Jacket Water Bottle on bike (bottle will be supplied at registration). |
*Please note that all times given are just a guide and may vary due to weather and cycling conditions.
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DUBLIN On Saturday morning, Dublin cyclists have an option of joining the group at; a) One4all, Swords at 6:45am (parking available) or b) The GPO at 7:15am |
SLIGO |
CASHEL |
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| 6:45Everyone who is meeting at One4all arrives. | 7:00 Arrive at Sligo Park Hotel | Possible bus from Cork. Details from Sinead to follow. | |
| 7:00Coach departs from One4all to GPO. Bikes transported by 40 foot truck. | |||
| 7: 15 All cyclists arrive at GPO. | 7:00Registration at Cashel Palace Hotel Map | ||
| 7:30 Safety briefing | 7:30 Safety briefing | 7:45 Safety briefing | |
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8:00 Kick off! 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 hour. |
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| 12:30 Lunch at Kinnegad | 13:00 Lunch at Roscommon | 11:30 Lunch at Rosscrea | |
| 15:30approx | Arrive in Buccaneers Rugby Club Athlone | ||
| 16:00 | Coaches depart for pre assigned hotelsCheck-in, shower and change. | ||
| 18:30approx | Coaches collect cyclists from hotel and everyone returns to Buccaneers Rugby Club for BBQ. | ||
| 22:00 | Coaches start shuttling cyclists and supporters back to hotels.Coaches run periodically for a few hours. | ||
SUNDAY
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Coaches arrive at hotels to collect cyclists. |
| 10:00 | Depart from Buccaneers Rugby Club. |
| 13:15 | Lunch in Loughrea, Ultimate Slow Bicycle Race Final |
| 15:45 | Arrival in Eyre Square, medals. |
| 16:30 | Busses transport cyclists from Eyre Square to hotels |
| Check in, showers, | |
| 19:30 | Busses transport everyone from hotels to Radisson Blu |
| 20:00 | Dinner, band, awards, raffle draw, thank yous, DJ, dance the night away |
MONDAY
| 12:00 | Coaches for Cashel, Dublin and Sligo depart from hotels.Bikes transported by 40 ft truck. | ||
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DUBLIN |
SLIGO |
ATHLONE |
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| Approx 15:00 Coaches and bikes (in 40ft truck) arrive at One4all, Swords | Approx 15:00 Coaches and bikes (in van) arrive at LotusWorks Building, Marino House, Finisklin Business Park | 15:00 Coaches and bikes (in van) arrive at Cashel Palace Hotel and then travel to Barry’s of Mallow. | |
| 15:00 – 17:30 Collect bike from One4all if you have not travelled back by coach. Contact Aoife (086 726 7717) if special arrangements need to be made. | 3pm-4.30pm Bike collection time. If not suitable contact Emer. | Collect bikes at Barry’s from | |
CHECK YOUR GEAR TODAY!
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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: Brakes – It could even be worth investing in new brake blocks (€10) Cables – Brake and Gear cables Tyres – Check for nicks and weakness likely to cause puncture and ensure they are pumped to correct pressure. If in doubt please ask. Chain – Oiled and running smoothly Gears – Check that they are not jumping or causing chain to slip off Bars – Ensure they are straight and tight Water-bottle cage – Get one if you don’t have one. Saddle – Have you got the height checked for you?
It may be best for your local bike shop to help you with the above.
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