Wicklow 200: Ireland's Premier Cycling Challenge

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Countdown to the
Wicklow 200
Sunday June 9th 2013

ENTRY CLOSED

LATE ENTRY
Entry for the 2013 Wicklow 200 and Wicklow 100 is closed and we will not be taking any more entries. If you are looking for an entry please use our facebook page FACEBOOK:
If you have entered and cannot participate please use our facebook page to make contact with someone looking for an entry.
We have received too many emails in the last 24 hours to reply individually.
Thank you for your patience.
The Wicklow 200 Crew.

Irish under 23 Road Race Champion Philip Lavery taking part in Wicklow 200

Philip Lavery our top International Cyclist will be flying in from his base in the South of France to take part on the day. Philip who is the current under 23 road race Champion of Ireland is coming to support the Irish Veteran Cyclists Association and to encourage those of you who are taking part in the Wicklow 200.

This will be one of the few opportunities we will have to meet with and ride with Philip in Ireland this year. Philip who rides for the AC Bisontine Team in France is in top form, has recently won two high class races on the continent; the Le Souvenir Jean Lacroir and The Tour du Charolais and has also been highly placed in a number of other races.

"Always make friends in the Peleton" is the advice that Philip gives to cyclists, so avail now of this great chance to make friends with Philip and the other stars from all walks of life and to the ordinary cyclists who have trained and who will push themselves almost beyond their limits to complete the course on the day and will be able to say that they completed the Wicklow 200.

Start / Finish Location:
Shoreline Leisure Centre, Greystones.
53° 8' 11" N - 6° 3' 53" W
Greystones is off the N11, south of Kilmacanogue (see sketch map). Changing and shower facilities are available free for riders.
Parking: Car parking is free for riders, but please park only in official car parks.
NO parking in Shoreline Leisure.
Do NOT leave valuables in your car.

Routes:
The routes of the Wicklow 200 and the Wicklow Challenge are marked by easily identifiable yellow signs on the road surface at junctions along the way. Sketch maps are available on www.wicklow200.ie

Food:
You will receive tea or coffee, sandwich,and water free at Baltinglass and Rathdrum checkpoints. There will be drink stations at Wicklow Gap and Slieve Maan.There will also be refreshments at the finish in Shoreline Leisure Centre.

If this Wicklow 200 is your first cycling adventure, there's no need to feel intimidated or nervous. Just relax and most importantly take it at your own pace. Many riders started on the Wicklow 200 and went on to become truly hooked on the sport. If you're an experienced rider, give encouragement and help to those around you. You got it when you were starting on the bike. The Wicklow 200 is famous for the range of ages and abilities that take part. From beginners to ex-pros it's the fun and the challenge that keeps them coming back.

Closing date for this years Wicklow 200/100 is less than 2 weeks away now so don't delay and get your entry in soon to avoid dissappointment.
Some of you may be thinking of doing the other route from the one you put on your Wicklow 200 entry form, and wondering if you're allowed to change your mind.
The answer is that no matter what you put on your entry form, you can choose to do either route without telling us in advance.
Just one word of warning about this: don't choose the long 200 km route unless you have prepared for it.

AIDAN HAMMOND
is offering a discount on bike fitting for any Wicklow 200/100 rider prior to the event.
This offer will be available Monday to Friday only 8am until 8pm. Weekend bookings will be
100 Euro
Contact Aidan Hammond at
T el: 01 2765715 or
Mobile: 0879641167
Or email: aidan@bikefittingireland.com
Website: www.bikefittingireland.com

Wicklow 200/100 Climbs:
Interested in details of the climbs on Wicklow 200/100, we have some information on lenght, height and gradient for you to browse.

FACEBOOK:

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Training for the
Wicklow 200:

An article on training for the Wicklow 200 written by Joe Conway.

WICKLOW 200 ROUTE ON
MAP MY RIDE:
See the Route page for details of the 2013 Wicklow 200 route.
Wicklow 100 is the same as 2012.

Cycleplus of Greystones on bike maintainence:
The first of these is on how to avoid problems with your Derailleurs and Indexing.

WICKLOW 200 POSTER:
Organising a group to ride the
W 200 or W 100?
You might like to use our poster.
PDF version..........

Women in the IVCA
The growth in popularity of bike racing in Ireland over the past ten years is amply illustrated by the rise in numbers competing with the Irish Veteran Cyclists Association, although it’s not always an option
considered by new women bike racers.
The IVCA’s extensive programme of races run to ability standard at a time which best suits time crunched racers has proved to be a winning formula with scores of events run from Spring through to
Autumn. Women are welcome to race with the IVCA from their 35th year onwards so it will appeal to a large number of racers currently riding club
events or just coming into the sport.

An Post Rás na mBan

An Post Rás na mBan, will once again be backed by the Irish Veteran Cyclists Association.
The five-day race, which draws competitors from all over the globe, has enjoyed a long running association with the IVCA, which continues to back cycling at all levels in addition to providing a popular programme of racing and leisure events for its
growing membership.

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2013- the year of the"GATHERING"
why not get some friends / family over and ride the Wicklow 200 together.

If you need any info on Wicklow 200/100 please email us at admin@wicklow200.ie.