RideLondon-Surrey 100 (2016) Anyone?

[Beebo]

Bring some body armour.

If you cant beat them, join them!
I might try to do it on my single speed bike for a challenge, as there is no point trying to race along with all that traffic and i will probably have to walk up leith hill anyway due to traffic.

 

[Tim Hall]

I'm also pink and only 7 minutes in front of you. If I get a puncture could you stop by and fix it like you did on the way to Brighton the other night?

This is a sportive, sonny. I shall elbow you off the road and throw energy gel wrappers in your face.

C|N>K
Sorry, to whom should I send the bill for the new keyboard? Or will you split it between you?

 

[bonker]

Orange, opens 0536, closes 0611 off half past sixish. Now all I have to do is figure out how to get there.

 

[Racing roadkill]

If you cant beat them, join them!
I might try to do it on my single speed bike for a challenge, as there is no point trying to race along with all that traffic and i will probably have to walk up leith hill anyway due to traffic.

A guy in my batch last year, tried to do it on a Langster. He was doing really well, until Newlands corner. I've no idea how he got on with Lieth.

 

[rugby bloke]

• Start Area: Blue
• Wave: N
• Start Time: 07:45

An hour earlier than last year ... so no lie in but I guess it might be a bit easier on the climbs. I was amazed last year when I saw people walking up the ramp in Richmond Park. Perhaps a tad under prepared I venture.

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Start Area: Yellow
Wave: G
Wave Load opening time: 07:03
Wave Load closing time: 07:38
Start Time: 08:27

At the back of the field probably due to my age
The day for me will be pacing myself and getting round and enjoying the day!.
My worse fears are getting the dreaded cramps.

 

[rugby bloke]

A guy in my batch last year, tried to do it on a Langster. He was doing really well, until Newlands corner. I've no idea how he got on with Lieth.

I passed some one on a shopper complete with wicker basket early on last year, would love to think that they finished.

 

[EltonFrog]

I passed some one on a shopper complete with wicker basket early on last year, would love to think that they finished.

How odd, I'm considering doing the ride this year on my shopper, a Dawes Kingpin. I've seen cargo bikes, Boris bikes, and BMXs on the RLS100.

 

[Milkfloat]

Is an 8:20 start time going to mean heavy traffic in front? I was hoping to get around in under 6 hours.

 

[rugby bloke]

The traffic is not really a problem until you get to the hills - with both lanes to ride in there is plenty of room for every one. After that I would say its down to luck, if you get a clear run up.

 

[vickster]

Is an 8:20 start time going to mean heavy traffic in front? I was hoping to get around in under 6 hours.

No unless you meet a crash of which there will likely be a number. We had a good half hour hold up due to one between Boxhill and Leatherhead. Leith Hill was closed too after the poor chap who had the heart attack. Will likely to come down to good luck (and someone's bad luck)

 

[Beebo]

Is an 8:20 start time going to mean heavy traffic in front? I was hoping to get around in under 6 hours.

They tend to put the quicker riders at the front to limit fast riders blasting past the slower ones.
As rugbybloke said you will be fine until the hills, when things get sticky.
The other problem is blockages and road closures the near the back you are the bigger chance of getting caught up in them.
I started at 6.30 two years ago and wizzed round with no problem. We came into Kingston on the return leg going back into London, and the roads on the outward leg were still packed with late starters.
I am starting at 8.34 this time and expect it to be much more heavy going so wil just enjoy the day and cruise round.

 

[Lee gg]

Last year I saw someone starting on a shopper, complete with wicker basket on the front ... I would love to know how they got on.

I heard they have just finished.

 

[Lee gg]

Orange, opens 0536, closes 0611 off half past sixish. Now all I have to do is figure out how to get there.

Where are you coming in from ?

 

[Beebo]

My loading pen shuts at 7.45, but we dont start until 8.34. Why do we have to stand around for 49 minutes? Seems a bit unnecessary.