RideLondon-Surrey 100 (2016) Anyone?

[vickster]

It's still marketing, just by a charity to encourage participants to ride for their charity rather than another and how they can go about doing that
Of course people will mostly only fundraise for a charity with which they feel empathy for or have some connection with
(let's take CSR activities out of the equation of course where the CEO and Board may have decided upon the corporate charity)

There's nothing wrong with marketing, charities have marketing staff (although they may call that department fundraising or something else)

 

[sleaver]

It's still marketing

I know. I was just adding some points that had been missed out

There's nothing wrong with marketing, charities have marketing staff (although they may call that department fundraising or something else)

Exactly. Which makes you wonder why someone would put that much thought into what the word 'event' means

 

[jefmcg]

Exactly. Which makes you wonder why someone would put that much thought into what the word 'event' means

I was on a ride, I thought about a lot of things. What RideLondon entry was one of them. I also thought about food during that ride. And sex. And probably "what the hell was he/she thinking when the chose that outfit?". And whether that kid in Texas is a smart kid, a genius or an average tinker. And "boy those shorts are worn out, doesn't he have any friends to tell him not to wear them?"

And lots of other things. Lots and lots of other things.

Anyway, this is coming from a person that feels personally obliged to respond to every post in this thread? It's ok to let a few go by, you know.

 

[sleaver]

Anyway, this is coming from a person that feels personally obliged to respond to every post in this thread? It's ok to let a few go by, you know.

As I don't want to disappoint you, have another reply

 

[bozmandb9]

I've entered the ballot, but today I decided to go for a charity place too. That way I'm guaranteed a place. If I'm selected in the ballot, I'll still ride for the charity, and get the support etc, but have no minimum sponsorship commitment, if I don't, I use the charity place, only difference being a commitment to a minimum fundraising figure. Seems like a win win to me, it's a cause close to my heart, and I'm confident of meeting the commitment.

Is there another thread going with top tips for training? I've not really done more than about 60 miles in one go so far, though I'm not at all phased by the distance, but I am thinking must check out the elevation profile, and train accordingly!

 

[vickster]

It's pretty flat for a 100 miler. There are really only 3 hills to speak of (plus a little bitey one at 90 miles).

Do regular 50-70 mile rides around the chilterns and Cotswolds and you'll be fine. Guess it depends if you just want to finish in the 8.5 hours or have loftier ambitions on time

 

[Racing roadkill]

I've entered the ballot, but today I decided to go for a charity place too. That way I'm guaranteed a place. If I'm selected in the ballot, I'll still ride for the charity, and get the support etc, but have no minimum sponsorship commitment, if I don't, I use the charity place, only difference being a commitment to a minimum fundraising figure. Seems like a win win to me, it's a cause close to my heart, and I'm confident of meeting the commitment.

Is there another thread going with top tips for training? I've not really done more than about 60 miles in one go so far, though I'm not at all phased by the distance, but I am thinking must check out the elevation profile, and train accordingly!

That's a good idea, as for training, if you're at 60 miles now, you'll be fine on this ride, your on closed roads, with loads of other riders, you'll make it no problem whatsoever. Just try and get some steep hill experience in, Newlands corner, followed by Leith hill, isn't funny. In isolation, they aren't too bad, in combination, they are a different prospect. Don't worry about Box hill, it's quite an elevation, but a kind meandering route

 

[bozmandb9]

Silly question, but does one stop at all? I've not done a sportive, only club rides, where it's maybe 25-30 miles, coffee cake and pee stop, and back home. I've heard reference to 'feeding station, do you stop and take a breather and comfort break?

I'm hoping to come in at around 6-7 hours. Happy maintaining 18 mph over 50 miles in a group, I will need to work on the hills and endurance.

 

[DaveReading]

Silly question, but does one stop at all? I've not done a sportive, only club rides, where it's maybe 25-30 miles, coffee cake and pee stop, and back home. I've heard reference to 'feeding station, do you stop and take a breather and comfort break?

No, stopping on the RideLondon results in instant disqualification.

Just kidding, my son and I started just before 9am this year and had time for a picnic and a chat with the marshals at Abinger Hammer, finishing with half an hour to spare before the cutoff.

 

[zizou]

Silly question, but does one stop at all? I've not done a sportive, only club rides, where it's maybe 25-30 miles, coffee cake and pee stop, and back home. I've heard reference to 'feeding station, do you stop and take a breather and comfort break?

I'm hoping to come in at around 6-7 hours. Happy maintaining 18 mph over 50 miles in a group, I will need to work on the hills and endurance.

It's up to you - there are several feed stations which you can stop at if you want.

Even if you intend to stop to refuel then it is a sensible idea to take enough food to get you through the distance , you dont want to have to rely on stopping and then find out the feed station doesnt have anything you like or the queues are too long.

 

[vickster]

No, stopping on the RideLondon results in instant disqualification.

Just kidding, my son and I started just before 9am this year and had time for a picnic and a chat with the marshals at Abinger Hammer, finishing with half an hour to spare before the cutoff.

Sounds like us, had a rest and sarnie in the sun between dorking and box hill trying to get shot of the flipping stitch I picked up in Richmond park

Other breaks...

Drink collection and a rest with friend in byfleet with stitch

Stop and a quick chat with a pal in leatherhead trying to lose the stitch

Break in Esher with @jefmcg still with the stitch

And a comfort break and stitch related whimper on sofa at my ride buddy's place in raynes park

Before forcing myself to ride the last 10 miles...with the stitch

Top tip...don't pick up a stitch within 20 miles!!

 

[jefmcg]

Oh, I got a mention.

It's not a peloton of 20,000 riders. RIde your own ride, and enjoy. If you are used to a peloton, then practice riding on your own. You will probably find groups to join, but don't rely on it.

 

[Beebo]

Silly question, but does one stop at all? I've not done a sportive, only club rides, where it's maybe 25-30 miles, coffee cake and pee stop, and back home. I've heard reference to 'feeding station, do you stop and take a breather and comfort break?

I'm hoping to come in at around 6-7 hours. Happy maintaining 18 mph over 50 miles in a group, I will need to work on the hills and endurance.

Be prepared to queue at the main food stops, if you just need liquids then i suggest you stop at the water stations as they are quicker.

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

I have just submitted the form but from the questions asked i'll doubt if i will get in.
Why do they want to know if you are a member of british cycling,have rode the london to brighton or entered certain sportives.
Why don't they just ask you if you have done similar distances before instead of listing certain ones.
i'm sorry but i skipped the charity bit as i already give to charities through direct debits and as i only work for a small company i find it hard to raise sponsorship.
I never got in for 2014 or this year and i'm not holding my breath for next year.
.

 

[Freds Dad]

I've just signed up. I'm also looking at doing L2P next year but want to do it as a group and not through a charity event.