RideLondon-Surrey 100 (2016) Anyone?

[jefmcg]

I think you need to cross that one off as well

I read this and thought "WTF?" Then I clicked on the link and laughed. It's now fixed.

I think I can leave the last point intact. In response to this

So I'm thinking this year i can get away with 2 entries for myself for a better chance...

I said this:

I don't think talking about doing this will make you popular

Third point is still holding true.

 

[SWSteve]

I wish they just draw the ballot already

 

[jefmcg]

I can't see jefmcg's route from work but I've ridden the course a few times starting and finishing on the Mall.

FWIW, my route is the the practice GPX they released a couple of years ago, but just the western loop starting and stopping in Kingston. It turns out it isn't exactly the official route, but covers all the important points**. And it's mostly ok (though the road up to Newlands Corner is not particularly nice, with cars whizzing past, nor is the little bit of the A24.

**Edit: that's all the important points of the west part of the ride. Doesn't include Richmond Park or Wimbledon. But pretty good if you are looking for a 100km training ride.

 

[martint235]

Ah thanks. The last time I did it, I went up the road before Newlands which was a lot quieter. It may have been @rb58 's idea

 

[rb58]

Not my idea. I've done it a few times, and always gone up Shere Hill to Newlands Corner. I've never had any issues with traffic - it's two lanes up isn't it? The only bit I don't like much is the stretch along the A25 to Dorking. The route we've done from the Mall doesn't go down the Cromwell Road either.

 

[sarahale]

I'm hoping to get in, did it the first year with a charity place and haven't got in from the ballot at all over the years. There was a lot less riders the first year though so I wonder if
I should bother doing it now. Looked really busy last year and I get a bit nervous in large groups.

 

[martint235]

Not my idea. I've done it a few times, and always gone up Shere Hill to Newlands Corner. I've never had any issues with traffic - it's two lanes up isn't it? The only bit I don't like much is the stretch along the A25 to Dorking. The route we've done from the Mall doesn't go down the Cromwell Road either.

I wonder who I was with then. Looked at a map and it's called Staples Lane. That was definitely the way I went last time

 

[sleaver]

Looked really busy last year

After this year, I said that if they want to increase the numbers on the 100 route even more, IMO they would have to take out Leith Hill. I started early so got to it before it was closed, but even then it was just a case of going as fast (well, actually as slow) as the person in front and trying to stay upright. If anyone had had to stop, that would have been interesting.

 

[Dogtrousers]

Not my idea. I've done it a few times, and always gone up Shere Hill to Newlands Corner. I've never had any issues with traffic - it's two lanes up isn't it? The only bit I don't like much is the stretch along the A25 to Dorking. The route we've done from the Mall doesn't go down the Cromwell Road either.

Go up White Down then down Ranmore to Westhumble. I can pretend it's macho love of hill climbing, but really its cos I'm scared of the traffic on the A25.

 

[martint235]

Go up White Down then down Ranmore to Westhumble. I can pretend it's macho love of hill climbing, but really its cos I'm scared of the traffic on the A25.

I've done both. I have to admit that the A25 isn't my favourite bit of road but then again White Down is far from my favourite bit of hill. Toss coin at bottom

 

[rb58]

If you take the Leith Hill diversion you miss the turn for Whitedown (I think).

 

[sleaver]

If you take the Leith Hill diversion you miss the turn for Whitedown (I think).

On the descent of Leith Hill, there is a turn off to the left about half way down for Abinger which brings you out on the A25 directly opposite the turning for White Down. You then get to do both

 

[SWSteve]

How long until we get told we were unsuccessful?

 

[philk56]

How long until we get told we were unsuccessful?

Early February

 

[jefmcg]

Late January this year.

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/ridelondon-surrey-100-2015-anyone.162528/post-3502749