RideLondon-Surrey 100 (2016) Anyone?
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Beebo
Firm and Fruity
- Location
- Hexleybeef
The cobham route was in 2013 only, since then it has reverted to the Olympic route through Oxshott.
i think they changed it because it caused congestion for cars trying to get to the M25 and A3.
The timed distance is unchanged because they have done away with the 2 mile rolling start, which was a neutral zone.
EltonFrog
Legendary Member
I have just found this detailed map of the route maybe useful for those that haven't been before, I cant see any changes from last years route.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1T0opR-H2IPcYDvrhcKhv07OrYj8&hl=en
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1T0opR-H2IPcYDvrhcKhv07OrYj8&hl=en
Absolute newbie here, I have a start time of 0848 which I'm quite miffed about, as I wanted longer to complete the course if required... That said, I should be OK barring no mishaps.
How strict are they with the cut off times? Ie will they shut off the finishing line at 5.30pm regardless of how the Classic is progressing?
Would they change any times based on wind etc?
How strict are they with the cut off times? Ie will they shut off the finishing line at 5.30pm regardless of how the Classic is progressing?
Would they change any times based on wind etc?
You're off just in front of me (i'm 8:52)!
From my understanding it's not a case of the finish line closing at 17:30. Broom wagons/officials will create a backstop where they are timed to cross the line at 17:30. Anyone who hasn't made a particular marker point by a particular time, or looks to be dropping behind the line of officials, will be collected by the broom wagon and won't even have a chance of attempting to cross the line themselves.
Thats my understanding of it though. I'll be honest, starting before 9am gives you 8.5hrs to clear the course - thats an average of 11.7mph. Thats a pretty low average.
vickster
Legendary Member
You do need to finish on time to avoid the broom wagon. I had a similar start time to you, finished around 5.10, that was doing the 92 mile course skipping Leith. Fortunate as they had closed it by the time we got there
We had no mechanicals but I got a stitch in Richmond Park which I couldn't shift and had to have several prolonged rests
I am sure you'll be fine. The slower riders get the later starts so as to not get in the way of faster riders
For me it'll be this;
couple of bottles
phone
couple of gels
sandwich
a few sweets
plus the following in the saddle bag;
couple of tubes
patches
CO2 pump + possible manual pump if I get hold of one beforehand
tyre levers
multi tool
bank card/cash
anything else I need i'll pick up from the feed stops, but am aiming on only stopping once for bottle refills anyway if my knee feels OK.
couple of bottles
phone
couple of gels
sandwich
a few sweets
plus the following in the saddle bag;
couple of tubes
patches
CO2 pump + possible manual pump if I get hold of one beforehand
tyre levers
multi tool
bank card/cash
anything else I need i'll pick up from the feed stops, but am aiming on only stopping once for bottle refills anyway if my knee feels OK.
Got the helmet, phone and money things covered - forgot to list - cheers!
I had this in mind rather than the puncture repair tools: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emergency-Repair-200ml-Bikes-Bicycle/dp/B00RI9NOZE
Do you reckon this is unwise? I was thinking this would be better in terms of saving time if a puncture occurs. I know I need to be prepared, but surely I would have to be quite unlucky to get a puncture? I've only had 1 in my training, and we'll be cycling on roads that loads of others are cycling on.
I had this in mind rather than the puncture repair tools: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emergency-Repair-200ml-Bikes-Bicycle/dp/B00RI9NOZE
Do you reckon this is unwise? I was thinking this would be better in terms of saving time if a puncture occurs. I know I need to be prepared, but surely I would have to be quite unlucky to get a puncture? I've only had 1 in my training, and we'll be cycling on roads that loads of others are cycling on.
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
- Location
- Hexleybeef
Dont use the foam repair puncture kit, you need to take 2 tubes and a mini pump.
If you get a puncture in the first ten miles you will struggle with an under inflated foam filled tube for the next 90.
EltonFrog
Legendary Member
DO NOT BUY THAT. Take two spare tubes, and a mini pump or a CO2 cartrigde (two) and a packet of instant patches. Don't expect anyone to stop and help, they might but probably won't.
As for food, as well as all the sweet stuff I take a couple of sausage rolls with me as well.
mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
- Location
- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
^ This. I often carry and have sometimes used a foam can, but it's a get-you-home to use in the last ten miles of a ride (especially if it's raining, cold and/or dark), not a substitute for at least sticker-patches, levers and a mini-pump capable of 100psi - ideally a spare tube or two, but you'd be unlucky to need two tubes in 100 miles unless someone's sabotaged the course.
You still need a pump with a foam can (you reinflate the tube to the correct pressure after a few miles, once riding has spread the foam and sealed the hole) and £4.50 is about £1.50 dearer than the Aldi cans IIRC although those do sell out. Oh and the foam cans are pretty messy, although not quite as messy as getting a muddy tyre off in the rain.
jefmcg
Guru
Yes, unless it rains ....
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/ridelondon-surrey-100-2014-anyone.137105/post-3231143
