Easter arrow/ Flèche d'Irlande 2018
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6 years 5 months ago #25814
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Hope the weather improves and you get some tailwinds
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6 years 5 months ago #25815
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Having kebabs in Limerick before heading out for the last leg. Looks like we'll be finishing in Dublin around 8:00-8:30, and our 24 hours will probably run out somewhere around Naas, but we'll see. Various bridge closures and navigational mishaps mean our total distance is probably going to be somewhere just under 600k.
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Looks like about 200k of headwinds to finish.Hope the weather improves and you get some tailwinds
Having kebabs in Limerick before heading out for the last leg. Looks like we'll be finishing in Dublin around 8:00-8:30, and our 24 hours will probably run out somewhere around Naas, but we'll see. Various bridge closures and navigational mishaps mean our total distance is probably going to be somewhere just under 600k.
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6 years 5 months ago #25817
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Headwinds from here on in ... fair play, lads: that’s a pretty awesome performance.
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6 years 5 months ago - 6 years 5 months ago #25818
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All still here and all still going, we are relaxing for a bit on the heated outdoor seats at Barack Obama Plaza. 454km on the clock.
Night hasn't been too bad so far, dry so far and not too cold, so all is still good.
Night hasn't been too bad so far, dry so far and not too cold, so all is still good.
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6 years 5 months ago #25819
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So 22 hours are up with just over 500k on the clock and we're working out our endgame. Having Applegreen coffees in Portlaoise with before setting out on our final 2 hours, in which we have to complete at least another 25km.
Between us we have a myriad of pains and injuries, so we're kind of limping our way back towards Dublin, but still all happy and all good.
Between us we have a myriad of pains and injuries, so we're kind of limping our way back towards Dublin, but still all happy and all good.
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6 years 5 months ago #25820
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Well done lads, safe home on last leg. Getting tired and sore just from reading this.
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6 years 5 months ago #25821
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Safe home lads.
Some endeavour.
Some endeavour.
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6 years 5 months ago #25822
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Well, all done now, we've made our final control Kildare at 530km. We could possibly stretched it a little bit further by racing on to Newbridge within the time limit, but everyone is happy with their days work now.
It's been a fantastic day, and a real privilege riding with this team. All that's left to do now is drag ourselves home to Dublin.
Thanks everyone for all of the support along the way, it really does help when we're battling our way home in the small hours.
It's been a fantastic day, and a real privilege riding with this team. All that's left to do now is drag ourselves home to Dublin.
Thanks everyone for all of the support along the way, it really does help when we're battling our way home in the small hours.
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6 years 5 months ago #25823
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Replied by Ken Moloney on topic Easter arrow/ Flèche d'Irlande 2018
Congratulations to you and the team Dave.
What an epic performance.
Safe home back to Dublin.
What an epic performance.
Safe home back to Dublin.
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6 years 5 months ago - 6 years 5 months ago #25824
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Unbelievable. Well done.
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6 years 5 months ago #25825
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Replied by Dave Murnane on topic Re:Easter arrow/ Flèche d'Irlande 2018
Congratulations on smashing the record and the 500km barrier. Well done on an outstanding achievement.
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6 years 5 months ago #25826
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Savage stuff lads, just reading the updates now, congratulations!
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6 years 5 months ago #25828
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Replied by Louise Keane on topic Easter arrow/ Flèche d'Irlande 2018
Well done guys - fantastic achievement.
Special thanks to Dave too for taking us all along with them..it was great hearing about your progress (and fine dining experiences) throughout the 24 hours. I’m sure writing updates on the forum was the last thing on your mind at each control. We really appreciate it!
Special thanks to Dave too for taking us all along with them..it was great hearing about your progress (and fine dining experiences) throughout the 24 hours. I’m sure writing updates on the forum was the last thing on your mind at each control. We really appreciate it!
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6 years 5 months ago #25830
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Replied by Gillian Baker on topic Easter arrow/ Flèche d'Irlande 2018
Inspirational, true grit and determination, you guys rock!
Outstanding and congratulations to you all.
Enjoy your celebrations.
Outstanding and congratulations to you all.
Enjoy your celebrations.
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6 years 5 months ago #25831
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Ten thousand kudos. Each.
You're all mental.
You're all mental.
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6 years 5 months ago #25832
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Fair play lads, massive achievement. With an interesting food tour of Eire to boot!
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6 years 5 months ago #25834
by Brian Mc
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I passed by Enfield (in the car) yesterday evening and had flashbacks to the pain and horribleness of the 100 miler TT. I can only imagine the level of determination, grit and stubbornness - not to mention the fitness and stamina - need to attempt 500km in under 24hrs, but to go on to complete it and set a record too! I'm in awe, chapeau to each one of ye!
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6 years 5 months ago #25843
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Incredible achievement and tremendous display of character! Cėad Míle Kudos!
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6 years 5 months ago #25867
by Louise Keane
Replied by Louise Keane on topic Easter arrow/ Flèche d'Irlande 2018
Michael Cassidy has shared his Garmin Connect information on Facebook. This put the scale of this undertaking into perspective!
Well done again guys
Garmin Connect - Michael Cassidy, Easter Arrow
Well done again guys
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6 years 5 months ago #25874
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Fantastic endeavour and achievement guys... chapeau!
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