Wicklow 200 Update

Folks,  we now have only 3 more training Sundays until our big sportif – the Wicklow 200.

Below I’ve drafted up a cycling plan which is aimed at continuing the build up of our stamina and climbing ability, so that come the start of June, we are at the peak (every pun intended) of our physique.

NB,  although aimed primarily at those doing the Wicklow 200 challenge, we would welcome any Carn Wheeler who wants to join us on these days.

BM

Sun 18th May 

Starting in Maghera , we head to Draperstown via Tobermore.  Then, a wee lung opener as we ascend the Cahore Road.  Then descend down the Drumard Road and continue through Desertmartin and on towards Moneymore.  Then up to the top of Slieve Gallion and then down again, heading for Inishcarn and then up Cullion.   Down the Lough Fea road to Shippy’s,  then onto Moneyneeney and then onto Dungiven via the Burren.   In Dungiven, head out the Garvagh Road and onto the Legavallon Road.  Right hand turn onto Temple Road.  Up the hill and then down into the Glen.  Up the Legavallon Road and then down the Plantation Road. Over to the Curraghmore Road and up Matties.  Down Drumbane Road as far as the Halfgain Road, and then (our final climb) up the Laganes Braes.  Down the Gortinure Road for an easy spin of the legs for the last couple of miles back to Maghera.

75 miles

Sun 25^th May  

Maghera to Carnlough via Ballymena.  Follow coast road to Cushendall.  Then onto Cushendun and then over the famous Torr Head Road to Ballycastle.  Stop for tea and scones/buns in Ballycastle.  Then home via Ballymoney and Kilrea.

When we reach Maghera we might have to go round the block a few times to make the 100 miles.

Sun 1^st June

The last Sunday before the Wicklow 200.  A wee stretch of the legs – but not too much.

To Greencastle,  the Plum and home.  60 miles.

Adrian to look after the catering today (lol)