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1 year 3 months ago - 1 year 2 months ago #38230
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After 16 stages, and two rest days, My early promise was disrupted by a severe case of Bike Brain and Rás Stare. To recover, I attempted to back the break three days in a row. Whilst the break made it, my boys were chilling in the peloton.
Stephen and Shaun are battling it out to determine the podium order.
Niall has it in the bag.
Only unexpected results and/or correct guessing on the KOM points can cause the big changes.
Stephen and Shaun are battling it out to determine the podium order.
Niall has it in the bag.
Only unexpected results and/or correct guessing on the KOM points can cause the big changes.
Pos Team Score
1 Breaking Wind 1925
2 Irish Corner 1854
3 CarbonBones 1852
4 Chasse Patat 1779
5 Hayters gonna Hayte 1566
6 Gobobgo.pidcockrulez 968
7 Lo Squalo 956
8 Cav breaks the bank 948
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1 year 3 months ago - 1 year 2 months ago #38244
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The Giro is finito.
Shaun Kelly roglified the Giro in the final few days. An inspired pick of Pinot who scored 86 points on one stage alone.
Congrats to Niall, who despite the losing his winning streak, retains a podium spot.
SOS cruised into third place.
Everyone is going to live on a volcano and return for Le Tour on July 1st.
Shaun Kelly roglified the Giro in the final few days. An inspired pick of Pinot who scored 86 points on one stage alone.
Congrats to Niall, who despite the losing his winning streak, retains a podium spot.
SOS cruised into third place.
Everyone is going to live on a volcano and return for Le Tour on July 1st.
Pos Name Score
1 CarbonBones 2708
2 Breaking Wind 2680
3 Irish Corner 2589
4 Chasse Patat 2462
5 Hayters gonna Hayte 2174
6 Gobobgo.pidcockrulez 1369
7 Lo Squalo 1264
8 Cav breaks the bank 1101
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1 year 2 months ago #38300
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Epic Gamers, it's time to Buckle up, La Grande Boucle Up.
The Tour de France game is now open to join on Road CC's website.
It starts in Bilbao this Saturday, the 1st of July.
The deadline for transfers is 11:15 Irish Time.
The League code is:
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The season will end with the Vuelta a España later in the year, with the same league code.
If you've played the Giro, you've already entered the league for the year.
We're playing on Road.cc's Fantasy Game . So Join "Tour De France - Standard" competition.
Pick a team, make up to 45 transfers, score points, ???, win.
This year's prize is a Mime Jersey for your Zwift Avatar.
Some of the best places to get ideas on what riders to choose are (in no particular order): Reddit r/Peloton, Wielerflits, Paddy Power's Stage Odds, Inrng, Rouleur, Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast and Cycling Mole.
The Tour de France game is now open to join on Road CC's website.
It starts in Bilbao this Saturday, the 1st of July.
The deadline for transfers is 11:15 Irish Time.
The League code is:
Part of the message is hidden for the guests. Please log in or register to see it.
The season will end with the Vuelta a España later in the year, with the same league code.
If you've played the Giro, you've already entered the league for the year.
We're playing on Road.cc's Fantasy Game . So Join "Tour De France - Standard" competition.
Pick a team, make up to 45 transfers, score points, ???, win.
This year's prize is a Mime Jersey for your Zwift Avatar.
Some of the best places to get ideas on what riders to choose are (in no particular order): Reddit r/Peloton, Wielerflits, Paddy Power's Stage Odds, Inrng, Rouleur, Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast and Cycling Mole.
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1 year 2 months ago #38342
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On the first Rest Day the table is being lead by Niall Kieran.
The main battle is for the Podium between Stephen, Luke, Darragh and Shaun (who missed two stages at the start). Jules is an outsider for the podium.
The main battle is for the Podium between Stephen, Luke, Darragh and Shaun (who missed two stages at the start). Jules is an outsider for the podium.
1 Breaking Wind GeeKay 1239
2 Irish Corner IrishCornersteve 1085
3 Hayters gonna Hayte lukegjpotter 1067
4 Sur la plaque Darragh Connolly 1056
5 Delgado TT starts ShaunKelly 1019
6 Chasse Patat Zjuul23 997
7 Gobobgo.pidcockrulez Npg on the go 712
8 Cav breaks the bank eoinbyrne 610
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1 year 2 months ago #38353
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With two weeks down, and one to go, Niall leads on Rest Day 2.
The podium battle remains between Luke, Shaun and Darragh.
Unfortunately Jules and Stephen have lost ~100 points on week 2.
The podium battle remains between Luke, Shaun and Darragh.
Unfortunately Jules and Stephen have lost ~100 points on week 2.
1 Breaking Wind GeeKay 1995
2 Hayters gonna Hayte lukegjpotter 1869
3 Delgado TT starts ShaunKelly 1811
4 Sur la plaque Darragh Connolly 1790
5 Chasse Patat Zjuul23 1674
6 Irish Corner IrishCornersteve 1616
7 Gobobgo.pidcockrulez Npg on the go 1131
8 Cav breaks the bank eoinbyrne 976
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1 year 1 month ago - 1 year 1 month ago #38362
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The Tour de France is finished.
Congrats to Niall Kieran for winning yet another Grand Tour.
There were 34 points separating Luke and Shaun going into the final day, Shaun had 7 transfers, Luke 4. In the end Shaun didn't pick Jordi Meeus (loyalty to Sam Bennett???) and it cost him. There's no room for sentiment in this game.
Darragh Connolly was also in contention for a podium, and was in second place after stage 18.
A special shoutout to friend of the club, Garrett Connolly who finished top of the Irish League with 3033 points (breaking Eoin Byrne's previous record of 3025).
The Vuelta starts on Saturday August 26th.
Final Table
Congrats to Niall Kieran for winning yet another Grand Tour.
There were 34 points separating Luke and Shaun going into the final day, Shaun had 7 transfers, Luke 4. In the end Shaun didn't pick Jordi Meeus (loyalty to Sam Bennett???) and it cost him. There's no room for sentiment in this game.
Darragh Connolly was also in contention for a podium, and was in second place after stage 18.
A special shoutout to friend of the club, Garrett Connolly who finished top of the Irish League with 3033 points (breaking Eoin Byrne's previous record of 3025).
The Vuelta starts on Saturday August 26th.
Final Table
1 GeeKay 2893
2 lukegjpotter 2778
3 ShaunKelly 2760
4 Darragh Connolly 2571
5 IrishCornersteve 2468
6 Zjuul23 2447
7 Npg on the go 1487
8 eoinbyrne81298 1240
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1 year 3 weeks ago #38474
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El tiempo del Vuelta á Espana
Party Time.
The final Grand Tour of 2023 starts on Saturday at 17:55 Irish Time.
The prize is a 20c Off coupon for an Olde El Paso One Pan Rice Meal Kit.
Many players need a good performance here, to retain their Orwell Contracts.
We're playing on Road.cc's Fantasy Game .
The league is "VUELTA A ESPANA - STANDARD"
The League Code is
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You only need to enter the code, if you haven't played yet in 2023.
Party Time.
The final Grand Tour of 2023 starts on Saturday at 17:55 Irish Time.
The prize is a 20c Off coupon for an Olde El Paso One Pan Rice Meal Kit.
Many players need a good performance here, to retain their Orwell Contracts.
We're playing on Road.cc's Fantasy Game .
The league is "VUELTA A ESPANA - STANDARD"
The League Code is
Part of the message is hidden for the guests. Please log in or register to see it.
You only need to enter the code, if you haven't played yet in 2023.
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1 year 2 weeks ago - 1 year 6 days ago #38493
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On the first Rest Day of La Vuelta, it is apparent that the every other player in the country has encountered the Arizona Ranger with the Big Iron on his Hip.
I have a 70 point lead in the Orwell League, and a 25 point lead in the Irish League.
Unfortunately, a slight miscalculation on Saturday, seen me drop 100 points, as the break didn't make it.
I have a 70 point lead in the Orwell League, and a 25 point lead in the Irish League.
Unfortunately, a slight miscalculation on Saturday, seen me drop 100 points, as the break didn't make it.
1 lukegjpotter 904
2 GeeKay 834
3 ShaunKelly 761
4 eoinbyrne 471
5 Npg on the go 205
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1 year 6 days ago #38502
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Vuelta Rest Day 2.
Unfortunately, after flying high for almost two weeks, I cracked and got overtaken.
I'm basically Remco.
It's tight between Niall and Shaun for the win, Shaun has 25 transfers remaining, Niall, just over 10.
Unfortunately, after flying high for almost two weeks, I cracked and got overtaken.
I'm basically Remco.
It's tight between Niall and Shaun for the win, Shaun has 25 transfers remaining, Niall, just over 10.
1 GeeKay 1678
2 ShaunKelly 1663
3 lukegjpotter 1617
4 eoinbyrne 977
6 Npg on the go 608
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1 year 1 day ago - 1 year 1 day ago #38509
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Vuelta Finito
Mega performance by Shaun Kelly, to take the win. The Giro-Vuelta double. He had so many transfers remaining.
Luke and Niall went to the wire, with Niall holding on by 6 points.
We'll be back for Il Giro d'Italia in the late Spring.
Mega performance by Shaun Kelly, to take the win. The Giro-Vuelta double. He had so many transfers remaining.
Luke and Niall went to the wire, with Niall holding on by 6 points.
We'll be back for Il Giro d'Italia in the late Spring.
1 ShaunKelly 2553
2 GeeKay 2439
3 lukegjpotter 2433
4 eoinbyrne 1526
6 Npg on the go 1293
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4 months 2 weeks ago - 4 months 2 weeks ago #38825
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Yo yo yo, we're back for 2024 and some two-pronged attack Epic Gaming.
Some bad news, Road CC's Fantasy competition is now behind their Premium Service. This is €2 per month. Road's game is the best game as it allows transfers every stage. I examined many other options, and there's nothing better. So I'm still gonna play on this game.
The good news, I have noticed that a number of players have joined previous leagues, picked a team and not made transfers, so I've created a League on VeloGames for people who want to play for free and not make transfers.
The Giro Competitions are open on both Road CC and VeloGames.
We'll have the Tour de France and Vuelta a España later in the year, with the same league code (on Road CC, I'm not sure about VeloGames).
Road CC's Game
We're playing on Road.cc's Fantasy Game .
It takes a good 30 minutes, after paying, for your account to be labeled as "Premium". So factor that into the first deadline.
Pick a team, make up to 45 transfers, score points, ???, win.
League Code for the 2024 Leagues is:
Part of the message is hidden for the guests. Please log in or register to see it.
This year's prize is a "Buy 10 get one Free" offer on Meath GAA Fridge Magnets.
VeloGames
We're playing on VeloGames .
Pick your Team and check it every so often, ???, win.
League Code for the Giro League is:
Part of the message is hidden for the guests. Please log in or register to see it.
Giro d'Italia
The Giro is starting on Saturday the 4th of May at 12:45 Irish Time, with a short 135km stage. So have your team ready.
Some bad news, Road CC's Fantasy competition is now behind their Premium Service. This is €2 per month. Road's game is the best game as it allows transfers every stage. I examined many other options, and there's nothing better. So I'm still gonna play on this game.
The good news, I have noticed that a number of players have joined previous leagues, picked a team and not made transfers, so I've created a League on VeloGames for people who want to play for free and not make transfers.
The Giro Competitions are open on both Road CC and VeloGames.
We'll have the Tour de France and Vuelta a España later in the year, with the same league code (on Road CC, I'm not sure about VeloGames).
Road CC's Game
We're playing on Road.cc's Fantasy Game .
It takes a good 30 minutes, after paying, for your account to be labeled as "Premium". So factor that into the first deadline.
Pick a team, make up to 45 transfers, score points, ???, win.
League Code for the 2024 Leagues is:
Part of the message is hidden for the guests. Please log in or register to see it.
This year's prize is a "Buy 10 get one Free" offer on Meath GAA Fridge Magnets.
VeloGames
We're playing on VeloGames .
Pick your Team and check it every so often, ???, win.
League Code for the Giro League is:
Part of the message is hidden for the guests. Please log in or register to see it.
Giro d'Italia
The Giro is starting on Saturday the 4th of May at 12:45 Irish Time, with a short 135km stage. So have your team ready.
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4 months 5 days ago #38836
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Rest Day 1, after 9 Stages.
RoadCC Fantasy League
After being bottom after stage 1, and mid-table all week, I had a great GC stage on Saturday to take the lead in mega-style.
VeloGames
Sean is in control of the VeloGames.
RoadCC Fantasy League
After being bottom after stage 1, and mid-table all week, I had a great GC stage on Saturday to take the lead in mega-style.
Pos. Name Total
1 Luke 1099
2 Niall 1091
3 Garret 1072
4 Shaun 942
5 Ruairi 884
6 Darragh 880
VeloGames
Sean is in control of the VeloGames.
Pos. Name Total
1 Sean 3387
2 Luke 2664
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3 months 4 weeks ago - 3 months 4 weeks ago #38840
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Rest Day 2, after 15 Stages.
RoadCC Fantasy League
Big moves made by Gar and Dar this week. Niall and Luke look to just be fighting for the order of second or third.
Only gambles on breakaway riders scoring KOM points will be the difference between the players for the next two stages, as the big GC lads are mostly common to all teams.
VeloGames
Sean is still in control of the VeloGames.
RoadCC Fantasy League
Big moves made by Gar and Dar this week. Niall and Luke look to just be fighting for the order of second or third.
Only gambles on breakaway riders scoring KOM points will be the difference between the players for the next two stages, as the big GC lads are mostly common to all teams.
Pos. Name Total
1 Garret 1946
2 Luke 1888
3 Niall 1879
4 Darragh 1688
5 Shaun 1631
6 Ruairi 1442
VeloGames
Sean is still in control of the VeloGames.
Pos. Name Total
1 Sean 5673
2 Luke 4606
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3 months 1 week ago #38847
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The Giro is finished.
We'll be back for Le Tour in Late June.
RoadCC Fantasy League
Some solid outings has seen Garret win the Giro, Niall leapfrog Luke and Shaun close up to the podium after a slow start.
VeloGames
Sean has won the VeloGames.
We'll be back for Le Tour in Late June.
RoadCC Fantasy League
Some solid outings has seen Garret win the Giro, Niall leapfrog Luke and Shaun close up to the podium after a slow start.
Pos. Name Total
1 Garret 2947
2 Niall 2891
3 Luke 2849
4 Shaun 2729
5 Darragh 2554
6 Ruairi 2221
VeloGames
Sean has won the VeloGames.
Pos. Name Total
1 Sean 9556
2 Luke 7784
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2 months 3 weeks ago - 2 months 3 weeks ago #38859
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Yo yo yo, the Epic Gaming resumes.
As with the Giro, we'll be utilising both Road CC (€2 per month and allows transfers) and Velogames (no transfers).
The Tour Competitions are open on both Road CC and VeloGames.
We'll have Vuelta a España later in the year, with the same league code on Road CC. The league codes on Velogames change per competition.
Road CC's Game
We're playing on Road.cc's Fantasy Game .
It takes a good 30 minutes, after paying the €2 subscription, for your account to be labeled as "Premium". So factor that into the first deadline.
Pick a team, make up to 45 transfers, score points, ???, win.
League Code for the 2024 Leagues is:
Part of the message is hidden for the guests. Please log in or register to see it.
This year's prize is a pack of Edible Burrito Tin Foil Stickers.
VeloGames
We're playing on VeloGames .
Pick your Team and check it every so often, ???, win.
League Code for the Tour League is:
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Tour de France
Le Tour is starting on Saturday the 4th of May at 11:30 Irish Time, with a Medium Mountain 206km stage. So have your team ready.
As with the Giro, we'll be utilising both Road CC (€2 per month and allows transfers) and Velogames (no transfers).
The Tour Competitions are open on both Road CC and VeloGames.
We'll have Vuelta a España later in the year, with the same league code on Road CC. The league codes on Velogames change per competition.
Road CC's Game
We're playing on Road.cc's Fantasy Game .
It takes a good 30 minutes, after paying the €2 subscription, for your account to be labeled as "Premium". So factor that into the first deadline.
Pick a team, make up to 45 transfers, score points, ???, win.
League Code for the 2024 Leagues is:
Part of the message is hidden for the guests. Please log in or register to see it.
This year's prize is a pack of Edible Burrito Tin Foil Stickers.
VeloGames
We're playing on VeloGames .
Pick your Team and check it every so often, ???, win.
League Code for the Tour League is:
Part of the message is hidden for the guests. Please log in or register to see it.
Tour de France
Le Tour is starting on Saturday the 4th of May at 11:30 Irish Time, with a Medium Mountain 206km stage. So have your team ready.
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