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

[srw]

I'm pretty sure I saw that too, close to outside edge as you descend, and it did get dark there too not sure I'd want to do it with sunglasses on, although it was gone 6 before I got there.

http://www.fillthathole.org.uk/hazard/106023?key=740cb5f752

 

[Leescfc79]

Had the magazine this morning which includes registration form and rider number - getting real now!

 

[rvw]

Our magazines arrived just as I was reading the post above!

 

[sleaver]

@srw Was the B2126 open all the way as it has been closed the last couple of weeks due to a rather large hole across the whole road?

In regards to the final instructions magazine, do charity riders get it at the same time or does it go via the charity?

 

[rvw]

In regards to the final instructions magazine, do charity riders get it at the same time or does it go via the charity?

We are riding for a charity - the Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group - and our magazines came direct.

 

[srw]

@srw Was the B2126 open all the way as it has been closed the last couple of weeks due to a rather large hole across the whole road?

In regards to the final instructions magazine, do charity riders get it at the same time or does it go via the charity?

No, the B2126 was firmly shut. I did a long detour around it. Looking properly at the map, there's a different way up to Leith Hill which would have avoided the detour.

And charity riders get the mag and the rider number direct to their door. At least, that's how it was for us.

 

[w00hoo_kent]

Magazine arrived today, I'll be rider #7495. I'm not riding for a charity.

 

[srw]

16009 and 16010. Not entirely clear where the stoker's handlebar number should be attached!

 

[Beebo]

16009 and 16010. Not entirely clear where the stoker's handlebar number should be attached!

I'm sure you'll find a place to stick it!

 

[w00hoo_kent]

I predict confused Ride London helpers when you go to pick up the numbers :-)

 

[David_66]

Thanks SRW for the write up. Ive never been on any of this route before, your info helps alot.
My final instructions and registration arrived today also and im riding for BHF.

 

[w00hoo_kent]

A lot of people were locking bikes up outside on the rails etc. at Excel last year, but they didn't seem to care if you walked the bike inside with you, and I think they had a secure bike store inside (we'd already parked and locked when we realised, so didn't bother going back for them.) We went to look at the show.

Just to confirm, as in the magazine, there is a secure bike store at Excel, take the bikes in and you can drop them off just before you enter the Expo

 

[w00hoo_kent]

Thanks SRW for the write up. Ive never been on any of this route before, your info helps alot.
My final instructions and registration arrived today also and im riding for BHF.

It's a bit hidden, but I rode the hills last weekend and if you click here it'll take you to the post about it. Everyone was telling me how the hills would be 'no problem' but I needed to see them myself. Everyones abilities differ, but it might be of some use.

 

[Beebo]

Just to confirm, as in the magazine, there is a secure bike store at Excel, take the bikes in and you can drop them off just before you enter the Expo

Good, my plan is to ride to Excel on Thursday after work to register, then get the Woolwich ferry back home.
A secure bike drop makes that so much easier.

 

[benb]

If anyone is staying near the ExCeL on the Saturday night, I'll be having dinner and maybe one or two pints at the Fox.
Would be good to have some CC company.