RideLondon-Surrey 100 (2016) Anyone?
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vickster
Legendary Member
Tbh at the back you won't really be shielded. I only saw congestion in dorking (walking pace, on two feet), box hill and more walking a bit later due to a nasty crash
You might get lucky in a group but it wasn't like the early starters with their pelotons
The closed roads help of course
Last year was hot and sunny, no real wind, head or tail
Bryony
Veteran
- Location
- Ramsgate, Kent
I've got my start time for the 46 today
Start area: green
Wave:G
Wave load time: 07:59
Wave load closing time: 08:34
Start time: 09:30
Start area: green
Wave:G
Wave load time: 07:59
Wave load closing time: 08:34
Start time: 09:30
steverob
Guru
- Location
- Buckinghamshire
The only changes to last year's route is the early bit through London between Tower Bridge and Trafalgar Square. Now that the Cycle Superhighway roadworks are finished, they're sending you back down the Embankment again (like in both 2013 and 2014) rather than via St. Paul's and the Strand (2015's route). Doesn't really make that much difference though.
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steverob
Guru
- Location
- Buckinghamshire
I was towards the back last year (start time 8:39) and found that on the day, my average speed was typically about 2.5 mph faster on the flat and 1 mph faster on the hills than during my final training rides. Whether that was adrenaline, being shielded from the wind, or just not having to slow/stop for traffic and junctions, I don't know. At the back while there certainly isn't a train or peloton type of riding, you'll still always be around a lot of other riders - there was no point that I felt I was riding on my own like I have done in many a sportive before (I always seem to be in a gap between riders faster and slower than me - rare that anyone goes at my pace!)
sarahale
Über Member
I'm a bit worried about how busy the route is going to be. I took part the first year when there was alot less riders and apart from leith hill it was really quiet.
My start time is 8.10 which I'm happy with as rather be near the back with hopefully some more relaxed riders.
My start time is 8.10 which I'm happy with as rather be near the back with hopefully some more relaxed riders.
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
- Location
- Hexleybeef
It will be fine, it is not that packed once the ride streches out. just be careful on corners, make sure you hold your line and watch out for idiots undertaking. Most of the racers will be long gone by 8.10.
If you are going to pass someone closely just give them a call to say you are coming by, and if you are going to change direction do a shoulder check.
- Location
- Essex
I'm hoping it's quite busy as i may be able to team up with someone my own pace.
I did a long sportive last year and there was very few entrants and i spent most of it on my own.I didn't enjoy that.
Start time:08.27
I did a long sportive last year and there was very few entrants and i spent most of it on my own.I didn't enjoy that.
Start time:08.27
dan1502
Well-Known Member
My start is 8:27, I will need to latch on to someone to keep a steady pace.
jonny jeez
Legendary Member
- Location
- Chislehurst, Kent, UK
6.30 start.
- Location
- Essex
I haven't a clue what pace in mph i'm going to do to be honest.I know i am going to try and take it steady before we hit the hills.
rugby bloke
Veteran
- Location
- Northamptonshire
A few thoughts for first timers having read through the last few posts:
1. You will probably find your average speed is higher than your training rides. Adrenaline, closed roads and especially for me - better road surfaces all make a difference. The road surfaces in my corner of Northants vary from bad to terrible and really take it out of you on a long ride. Conditions generally much better on the RideLondon route.
2. Last year I started at 8.50, so pretty late. It was pretty relaxed, no racers, just people spinning along at a sensible pace, so quicker than me, some slower. In terms of number of riders, its not like any other Sportive. There won't be any time when you are on your own and out of site of other riders. I mostly rode on my own, but when I wanted company or needed a lift it was very easy to find someone to team up with to get through the hard miles.
3. The hubs and feed stations are proper busy, carry your own food if you can.
4. Leave something in the tank for the kick up through Wimbledon. It's not a big hill, but after 90 miles you certainly feel it. The good thing is that once you are t the top then it is down hill all the way. The last 10 miles is an amazing experience, enjoy it !
1. You will probably find your average speed is higher than your training rides. Adrenaline, closed roads and especially for me - better road surfaces all make a difference. The road surfaces in my corner of Northants vary from bad to terrible and really take it out of you on a long ride. Conditions generally much better on the RideLondon route.
2. Last year I started at 8.50, so pretty late. It was pretty relaxed, no racers, just people spinning along at a sensible pace, so quicker than me, some slower. In terms of number of riders, its not like any other Sportive. There won't be any time when you are on your own and out of site of other riders. I mostly rode on my own, but when I wanted company or needed a lift it was very easy to find someone to team up with to get through the hard miles.
3. The hubs and feed stations are proper busy, carry your own food if you can.
4. Leave something in the tank for the kick up through Wimbledon. It's not a big hill, but after 90 miles you certainly feel it. The good thing is that once you are t the top then it is down hill all the way. The last 10 miles is an amazing experience, enjoy it !
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