RideLondon-Surrey 100 (2016) Anyone?

[JuanLobbe]

Am a bit worried that 8 miles (my revised estimate) is a bit far to go after 100!

 

[Milkfloat]

I am staying in the Holiday Inn on Old Street, but as a Wasps fan you may not want to talk to me. Do they allow bikes in the rooms?

 

[Racing roadkill]

Am a bit worried that 8 miles (my revised estimate) is a bit far to go after 100!

It will feel like 8 meters, you can trust me on that.

 

[Racing roadkill]

I am staying in the Holiday Inn on Old Street, but as a Wasps fan you may not want to talk to me. Do they allow bikes in the rooms?

Yes, I've not had any issues taking my bike into the room.

 

[JuanLobbe]

I don't mind talking to you as long as we're not missing James Gaskell and Rob Miller. Oh wait - forgot about Cips!

 

[Milkfloat]

I don't mind talking to you as long as we're not missing James Gaskell and Rob Miller. Oh wait - forgot about Cips!

Thanks for Gaskell and Miller, although you can keep Cips as he is more trouble than he is worth!

 

[rugby bloke]

I am staying in the Holiday Inn on Old Street, but as a Wasps fan you may not want to talk to me. Do they allow bikes in the rooms?

No problem with bikes in room, they also have a storage room on the ground floor an seems quite amenable to you leaving your bike there ahead of booking in.

Always happy to talk to our new neighbours, looking forward to building up a rivalry like we have with them cheating tiggers. Just don't mention Matt Dawson !

 

[Justinslow]

Got an entry through our club applying for a team entry. Two male two female. Not done it before but really looking forward to it. To save me scrolling back through the entire thread, what's the deal, do we have to sign on the day before or something?

 

[vickster]

Got an entry through our club applying for a team entry. Two male two female. Not done it before but really looking forward to it. To save me scrolling back through the entire thread, what's the deal, do we have to sign on the day before or something?

Yes, I think you can go on Thursday, Friday or Saturday, to Excel in Docklands. You'll need the info pack that will be sent through the post in July

If you need a hotel, best book soon. The closest to the Olympic park will be sold out or v expensive

 

[Justinslow]

Yes, I think you can go on Thursday, Friday or Saturday, to Excel in Docklands. You'll need the info pack that will be sent through the post in July

If you need a hotel, best book soon. The closest to the Olympic park will be sold out or v expensive

Am I right in thinking its a really early start time?

 

[vickster]

Am I right in thinking its a really early start time?

Depends on how fast you said you'd be, as a club rider, I expect yes, probably 6-7am, last start time for slower riders is 9am. You'll want to be at the Park at least 30 mins before your start time

 

[Justinslow]

Depends on how fast you said you'd be, as a club rider, I expect yes, probably 6-7am, last start time for slower riders is 9am. You'll want to be at the Park at least 30 mins before your start time

Ok thanks for the info, haven't said how long it will take me yet, got untill Wednesday to sign on.
Any more useful info appreciated!

 

[vickster]

Like what? If you read this and last years thread as well as the official website, you'll get most info

 

[Justinslow]

Like what? If you read this and last years thread as well as the official website, you'll get most info

Ooh I dunno top tips and advice from those who have been and done it?

 

[EltonFrog]

Ooh I dunno top tips and advice from those who have been and done it?

Just enjoy the day, don't bother stopping at the Newlands Corner feed station, look out for the sneaky bastard hill in Wimbledon, take two sausage rolls with you.