RideLondon-Surrey 100 (2015) Anyone?
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vickster
Legendary Member
It's rather closer to the lights than that I think. I was trying to avoid it and I was only a few cars back. I was in the middle of the lane and pointed it out to a driver wanting to get into the left as she was behind a few cars waiting to turn right
It's right by the pavement but biggish so keep out
jefmcg
Guru
Yeah, I thought so too, that's why I asked. But I can't find any likely candidates closer to the intersection.
Anyway, just stay away from the left kerb as you approach the Putney road shops.
jefmcg
Guru
It really wasn't meant to be a dig; you'd asked me twice for a response - the least I owed you was a response explaining why I wasn't responding. If you see what I mean.
Matches my assumption. I guess I just underestimated the size of my demo. Which is cool, I don't really think I'm a sportive rider.
sleaver
Veteran
Sorry, did someone say something about a pothole
It is surprising what you have to do before you even register at ExCel. So far I need to:
- Replace my front tyre
- Clean my bike
- Replace the cleats that have been having on by a thread after they got trashed at Velothon Wales. Damn those proper(ish) hills.
- Buy gels and drink stuff
- Plan and load the route from the hotel to the start on my Garmin
- Work out how I'm going to fit everything in a smaller racksack as the one I took last year didn't fit to well in the drawstring bag. Yeah, found that out at the bag drop
Before some smart arse says I should have checked 
it had fitted in bags before. - Probably loads of other stuff I haven't thought of yet!
Sorry, did someone say something about a pothole
It is surprising what you have to do before you even register at ExCel. So far I need to:
- Replace my front tyre
- Clean my bike
- Replace the cleats that have been having on by a thread after they got trashed at Velothon Wales. Damn those proper(ish) hills.
- Buy gels and drink stuff
- Plan and load the route from the hotel to the start on my Garmin
- Work out how I'm going to fit everything in a smaller racksack as the one I took last year didn't fit to well in the drawstring bag. Yeah, found that out at the bag drop
- Probably loads of other stuff I haven't thought of yet!
I have to do all of the above apart from clean bike and replace cleats, oh and I am not going from your hotel you will be glad to hear. Hopefully travelling light enough not to need a rucksack.
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EltonFrog
Legendary Member
Sorry, did someone say something about a pothole
It is surprising what you have to do before you even register at ExCel. So far I need to:
- Replace my front tyre
- Clean my bike
- Replace the cleats that have been having on by a thread after they got trashed at Velothon Wales. Damn those proper(ish) hills.
- Buy gels and drink stuff
- Plan and load the route from the hotel to the start on my Garmin
- Work out how I'm going to fit everything in a smaller racksack as the one I took last year didn't fit to well in the drawstring bag. Yeah, found that out at the bag drop
- Probably loads of other stuff I haven't thought of yet!
Bike cleaned and checked.check
Tyres checked.check
Hotel booked. check
Food/Drink. check
Paperwork checked.check.
All we have to do is get there, we (the fragrant Mrs P and I) are going up on Friday and staying three nights coming back on Monday. We are cycling up from Didcot to Stratford during the day, chilling /sight seeing Saturday, doing the ride Sunday, cycling home Monday. Sorted-Bosh-Tuesday.
Sorry, did someone say something about a pothole
- Buy gels and drink stuff
wait till you register - some VERY cheap offers last year
jefmcg
Guru
Oh, I wouldn't be replacing anything on my bike (including tyres) a couple of days before a long ride. You don't want to discover you've fitted a duff component on the actual ride.
On the upside, 100 miles isn't really a long ride.
On the upside, 100 miles isn't really a long ride.
sleaver
Veteran
That's what I'm considering as I think SiS did something like a 5 for 3 deal last year. I say SiS because High5 normally ends up with me hoping their is a portaloo close by
sleaver
Veteran
I've currently got a couple of leafs in my tyre that I put in there after fixing a puncture to stop the inner tube coming through a hole about 2-3mm long!
Still think I shouldn't replace it
Edit - That was about 2 weeks ago so the leafs have probably seen better days!
vickster
Legendary Member
I'm staying in a hotel too, I have no plans to take anything with me that cant fit in the kit bag, which I assume will be the same size as the one I was given last year, my large saddle bag and tri bag
For SIS, this should provide what is needed. Fresh bottle too
http://www.evanscycles.com/products...esvaid=50080&gclid=CNPxlKqs-8YCFe-WtAodQPQN8A
For SIS, this should provide what is needed. Fresh bottle too
http://www.evanscycles.com/products...esvaid=50080&gclid=CNPxlKqs-8YCFe-WtAodQPQN8A
sleaver
Veteran
They give out High5 ones and based on past experiences when I was running, they will make sure I need to stop quite a few times before Wimbledon if you get what I meanWhy do you need to buy gels. I understand they give them out, you'll presumably stop somewhere before you need it just before Wimbledon
jefmcg
Guru
No, I meant you should have replaced it two weeks ago, and done at least one long training ride on it. And never ride very far on a front wheel or tyre that might fail. Failures at the front can be catastrophic, as my non-union clavicle attests.Still think I shouldn't replace it
But without a time machine - yes, replace it now.
