RideLondon-Surrey 100 (2014!!!) Anyone?

[EltonFrog]

In regards to the length, wasn't there a neutralized section at the start, and if so, maybe they will shorten that.

Yes there was. Why would they shorten it, what would be the point?

 

[sleaver]

Yes there was. Why would they shorten it, what would be the point?

If cutting out the corner earlier in the route made it difficult to get 100 miles or does the 100 miles include the neutralized section?

 

[Deleted member 35268]

I parked at Surrey Quays Shopping Centre option which was south of the River, to get there I had to be across the bridge closures before they came into force, unfortunately I missed my window by a few minutes and had to re-route to whatever bridge was open. Took me a while and I did start to panic a bit. Eventually found an open bridge, found the car park (took a while, was a bit hidden). I heard that people parked up that did not hve tickets, leaving people with tickets no where to park. The guy at the gate did not really check my paperwork. The ride to the start was quite long, 5+ miles but was fun, the tunnels were a bit hairy and the sign posting was terrible - they have promised to fix this. Anyway the problem with Surrey Quays became more obvious after the race. With the various road closures, I was basically unable to leave London, and ended up going around in circles. It took 3 hours to escape. I had my family in the car and they were very fed up. I won't make the same mistake - I will try and get a parking place North of the river, and away from the Bridge and Road Closures. Secret is now out.

 

[spenno37]

Once I finish the ride I'm going to cycle home

 

[Grayduff]

I don`t know were to go question ???...If i was coming from Surrey and being dropped off by my lovely yet unsuspecting wife , were would be the best place for her to drop me off, is the O2 the best easiest pace to get to..via M25/A2 ??? any other suggestions would be very welcome..

 

[sleaver]

I may be thinking of another event, but I think they had dedicated drop off points last year.

It's only Surrey though, you may as well cycle in, after all, you'll be done 100 miles so whats a bit more Although that is coming from someone who's maximum so far is 50 miles

 

[Deleted member 35268]

They did have drop offs at RideLondon 2013, and they looked good. I passed a few on my way to the start.

 

[Beebo]

I don`t know were to go question ???...If i was coming from Surrey and being dropped off by my lovely yet unsuspecting wife , were would be the best place for her to drop me off, is the O2 the best easiest pace to get to..via M25/A2 ??? any other suggestions would be very welcome..

If you are being dropped off you might as well carry on straight through the Blackwall tunnel to get as near as possible. The A2 just flows straight into the tunnel. The M25 / A2 is a long way round , but it should avoid the road closures.

 

[Beebo]

I don`t know were to go question ???...If i was coming from Surrey and being dropped off by my lovely yet unsuspecting wife , were would be the best place for her to drop me off, is the O2 the best easiest pace to get to..via M25/A2 ??? any other suggestions would be very welcome..

If you are being dropped off you might as well carry on straight through the Blackwall tunnel to get as near as possible. The A2 just flows straight into the tunnel. The M25 / A2 is a long way round , but it should avoid the road closures.

 

[jifdave]

If you are being dropped off you might as well carry on straight through the Blackwall tunnel to get as near as possible. The A2 just flows straight into the tunnel. The M25 / A2 is a long way round , but it should avoid the road closures.

last year blackwall was closed for them bloody cycle types to ride through....

 

[A Badger]

Anyone know of available hotels??? I've just been told I'm in by my charity? Live in Loughborough and thinking of travelling down on Saturday! Any help great fully received...

 

[SteveBM]

Anyone know of available hotels??? I've just been told I'm in by my charity? Live in Loughborough and thinking of travelling down on Saturday! Any help great fully received...

I had a look at hotels and found it all very expensive and there wasn't a huge amount of availability.
I suggest you take a look at the web sites for the big chains, (Travelodge, Premier Inn, etc), as well as the booking sites like Expedia, etc.
sorry I can't help you further mate. Hope you find something

 

[A Badger]

Thanks Steve, just need to get it sorted now! Having read the thread, booking your hotel just the first thing to sort!!!!!

 

[vickster]

Thanks Steve, just need to get it sorted now! Having read the thread, booking your hotel just the first thing to sort!!!!!

I might have a room in a cheap fleapit that I may not now need

 

[A Badger]

Wow Vickster that's great, not brimming with suggestions at this point so thank you. What is the location????