RTT08 Update.

[zardoz]

BigD is the Derek on the ladder with his back to you. He is in fact the new slimline BigD as the intact ladder proves. He has been doing commentary on road racing for the last hundred years or so.
He first started his commentary career on the "Gordon Bennet" road races by signal flag.

[iand1947]

<!--quoteo(post=82409:date=Fri 9th May 2008, 03:22 PM:name=danceswithmopeds)-->QUOTE(danceswithmopeds @ Fri 9th May 2008, 03:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->BigD is the Derek on the ladder with his back to you. He is in fact the new slimline BigD as the intact ladder proves. He has been doing commentary on road racing for the last hundred years or so.
He first started his commentary career on the "Gordon Bennet" road races by signal flag.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
My mistake!

[zardoz]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/nw200/

North West 200. A premium road race.

[dandywarhol]

I'm looking at going over next week dances - I've missed it for a couple of years now.

McCallan's put on a bit of beef since he raced. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]

I remember him when he was a skinny yoof and 5 of us were competing in the 125/200 race at Dundrod. He came over to our coach and poked his head in the door and asked in his imminatable broad NI accent,

<i>"Eye hear youse bhoys are quack"</i>

We didn't tell him he's misheard [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]

This post was last modified: 09-05-2008, 07:47 PM by dandywarhol.

[peterkelly]

<!--quoteo(post=82340:date=Fri 9th May 2008, 12:34 AM:name=dandywarhol)-->QUOTE(dandywarhol @ Fri 9th May 2008, 12:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->On July 5th THE SKERRIES 100 is on.

I dropped by there at the last Oirish RTT and was just buzzzing from what was happening.
I've raced a couple of road circuits in my time but this one is LUNACY..........<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I have heard of the skerries but know nothing and am curious to see

is anyone going to watch any of this en route to RTT 08? - is it do-able?

I am on early ferry from holyhead

pete

[dapleb]

I would loike to go twit-two.

[zardoz]

Skerries is a small town, on the coast, north of Dublin city. Circuit is on ordinary roads closed for the days. From memory, roads are closed at roughly 10am, til some time after last race in the evening. About 6pm.
Paddock used to be on grounds of The Hills Cricket Club, which you can find on Google Earth 53degrees 33'53.16N 6degrees 08'40.37''W
Weather on that day is usually a scorcher, sun-burnt ears a common problem. If you watch the racing, you should plan on staying overnight somewhere. Town of Skerries is like a small Douglas Prom, Friday and Saturday nights.
I haven't been myself for quite over 10 years, one too many funerals. So check details further


http://skerries-tourism.com/onlineshop.htm
http://www.loughshinnymotorcycleclub.com...dation.php

2nd edit 'cos I forgot. "True lunacy" was when they ran side-car races on this circuit.

[dandywarhol]

I think I'll be up for it. The roads close at 9.30 but there are several peripheral roads leading to the course. We arrived early afternoon last time but I think you're right about getting a day earlier - that way you see all the event and a bit of practice on the Friday night.

Lets keep out fingers crossed theres no funerals this year..................

[King OFF the Road]

Sadly me and Mrs Landy will not be joining you folks on the RTT this year, after a year of looking I have finally found the idea premises for my new business venture. So I will not really have the time to spare for a jolly in Ireland. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif[/img]
I will be posting more info on said venture soon.

[catsbum]

Very Sad News Landy. Was looking forward to a guiness with ya.

However, best wishes for the future




Gizza Job, Go on

[drobinson]

Which route would anyone advise for the Rosslare - Castlegregory leg of the trip.

I've let Garmin calculate a route but to be honest I've no idea what the roads / scenery would be like.

Has anyone any experience here?

Oh, and how long (timewise) will the gentle jaunt across Eire take ?

[stu]

<!--quoteo(post=83088:date=Thu 15th May 2008, 01:27 PM:name=big dave)-->QUOTE(big dave @ Thu 15th May 2008, 01:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Which route would anyone advise for the Rosslare - Castlegregory leg of the trip.

I've let Garmin calculate a route but to be honest I've no idea what the roads / scenery would be like.

Has anyone any experience here?

Oh, and how long (timewise) will the gentle jaunt across Eire take ?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->


It'll take forever. Google Maps gives about 5 hours, add fuel stops, lunch and the odd splash and dash ....
You don't say what Garmin gives you but south coast as far as Dungarvan, then via Mallow and Killarney looks reasonable.

[chrislarkin]

<!--quoteo(post=83088:date=Thu 15th May 2008, 01:27 PM:name=big dave)-->QUOTE(big dave @ Thu 15th May 2008, 01:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Which route would anyone advise for the Rosslare - Castlegregory leg of the trip.

I've let Garmin calculate a route but to be honest I've no idea what the roads / scenery would be like.

Has anyone any experience here?

Oh, and how long (timewise) will the gentle jaunt across Eire take ?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

The main roads from Rosslare Harbour to Tralee are good. I would agree with stu about the N25 from Rosslare, New Ross, Waterford, Dungarvan. Then I would carry on through Youghal to Cork and then take the N22 Macroom, Killarney, Tralee. Last bit to Castlegregory is N86 and R560. Total distance is about 220 miles and should be possible in 4.25 hours at legalish speeds (100kph is main road limit and most of this route is main roads). The route stu suggest from Dungarvan to Killarney via Mallow is an option but quite narrow, poorly surfaced in places and rural (= cows on road) at times. The main road route has the better views and goes over the Cork-Kerry mountains as well as by-passing most of the towns.

[catsbum]

<!--quoteo(post=83246:date=Fri 16th May 2008, 07:15 PM:name=TeDeum)-->QUOTE(TeDeum @ Fri 16th May 2008, 07:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--coloro:#FF0000--><!--/coloro-->The main roads from Rosslare Harbour to Tralee are good. I would agree with stu about the N25 from Rosslare, New Ross, Waterford, Dungarvan. Then I would carry on through Youghal to Cork<!--colorc-->
<!--/colorc--> and then take the N22 Macroom, Killarney, Tralee. Last bit to Castlegregory is N86 and R560. Total distance is about 220 miles and should be possible in 4.25 hours at legalish speeds (100kph is main road limit and most of this route is main roads). The route stu suggest from Dungarvan to Killarney via Mallow is an option but quite narrow, poorly surfaced in places and rural (= cows on road) at times. The main road route has the better views and goes over the Cork-Kerry mountains as well as by-passing most of the towns.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->


I used to travel to Irl every month for 14 yrs or so, doing the same route in reverse.

Mine was: Dublin, Meath (Trim) Limerick, Shannon Ind, Limerick, then the southern coastal road back to Rosslare stopping at Youghal. God I love that place.
Never did it on a bike though. Always Company cars, Used to choose decent engines for the tour, Xr4i/Calibra Turbo/535i/325i


Err, anyway. I'm planning to do the route suggested by TeDeum, If Tony & Crew agree. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blush.gif[/img]

This post was last modified: 16-05-2008, 08:09 PM by catsbum.

[TonyDevil]

<!--quoteo(post=83259:date=Fri 16th May 2008, 08:51 PM:name=CatsBum)-->QUOTE(CatsBum @ Fri 16th May 2008, 08:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Err, anyway. I'm planning to do the route suggested by TeDeum, If Tony & Crew agree. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blush.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tup.gif[/img]

[iand1947]

<!--quoteo(post=83246:date=Fri 16th May 2008, 07:15 PM:name=TeDeum)-->QUOTE(TeDeum @ Fri 16th May 2008, 07:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->The main road route has the better views and goes over the <!--coloro:#FF0000--><!--/coloro-->Cork-Kerry mountains<!--colorc-->
<!--/colorc--> as well as by-passing most of the towns.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Will we meet with Captain Farrell....? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]

[drobinson]

Thanks Stu / Chris

the Garmin route does indeed suggest the route outline by Stu ie via Mallow, and Chris has confirmed my concerns that the roads may be a bit "interesting" on the Mallow route.

As the disembarcation time at Rosslare is 1.30pm I didn't want to be taking too long crossing the country.
Chris's estimate puts me arriving at Castlegregory about 6.00 to 7.00pm. Allowing for breaks for fuel and pee, etc. that's just in time for a wash and scrub up, a bit (lot) of good food and a few (lot of) beers.
I've checked over the previous posts and there doesn't appear to be anyone else travelling Sunday. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[chrislarkin]

<!--quoteo(post=83305:date=Sat 17th May 2008, 02:08 PM:name=Pict)-->QUOTE(Pict @ Sat 17th May 2008, 02:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Will we meet with Captain Farrell....? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Bring your pistol and rapier but forget about Mollie.

[iand1947]

<!--quoteo(post=83345:date=Sat 17th May 2008, 09:09 PM:name=TeDeum)-->QUOTE(TeDeum @ Sat 17th May 2008, 09:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Bring your pistol and rapier but forget about Mollie.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->Sure, and wasn't I just countin' on 'er? Another bold deceiver! Never mind, so long as there's whisky in the jar.
Are ye still tyin' kangaroos down, btw, or are ye back with Sean the sheep?<!--quoteo(post=83314:date=Sat 17th May 2008, 05:22 PM:name=big dave)-->QUOTE(big dave @ Sat 17th May 2008, 05:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Allowing for breaks for fuel and <!--coloro:#FF0000--><!--/coloro-->pee<!--colorc-->
<!--/colorc-->, etc.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->Now, now, Ah've heard the tea's not that bad..... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

[chrislarkin]

<!--quoteo(post=83347:date=Sat 17th May 2008, 09:28 PM:name=Pict)-->QUOTE(Pict @ Sat 17th May 2008, 09:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Are ye still tyin' kangaroos down, btw, or are ye back with the sheep?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Me and the sheep are just good friends. Back in the Kingdom. Don't ask about the 'roos.