Where are you coming in from ?
RideLondon-Surrey 100 (2016) Anyone?
- Thread starter Nomadski
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JoeyB
Go on, tilt your head!
- Location
- Fareham, Hampshire
Fareham to Waterloo
mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
- Location
- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
So that's a yes? Scroll up if you follow a non park-and-ride link to find the map.
- Location
- Essex
Every time i get an email from prudential and they go on about slower cyclists getting diverted i start worrying(i am a born worrier!).
They state you need an average of above 14mph not to be diverted.
I would say my average on the flat when i go out on my own would be about 16.5mph so shouldn't be a problem but i was intending to pace myself until i reach the hills and there's always the possibility you could get a puncture.
I am probably worrying about nothing but that's me.
They state you need an average of above 14mph not to be diverted.
I would say my average on the flat when i go out on my own would be about 16.5mph so shouldn't be a problem but i was intending to pace myself until i reach the hills and there's always the possibility you could get a puncture.
I am probably worrying about nothing but that's me.
- Location
- Essex
8.27 vickster
As you said i'll should be fine,just worrying about nothing.
Having to shorten my route because of time or anything else would be a big failure for me.
As you said i'll should be fine,just worrying about nothing.
Having to shorten my route because of time or anything else would be a big failure for me.
vickster
Legendary Member
We didn't do leith hill, just as well as it was closed and we would have been swept after the detour. Wasn't a failure for us, still did a 100 miles, I was riding with and recovering still from injuries and it was a good 20 miles more than my pal had ever ridden, and I got a stitch in Richmond Park which would not go! so all in all v successful for us
You'll be fine, just make sure you are well equipped for punctures etc, avoid the busy hubs if you can. And ride safely. You have 9 hours in all with that start, just need to make the cut offs
- Location
- Essex
Thanks Vickster 
rb58
Enigma
- Location
- Bexley, Kent
I was starting to think about which bike to use, then last night on the FNRttC Newhaven ride the rear mech on my Canondale broke off whilst making some very expensive sounding noises. Narrows down my choices a bit.
JoeyB
Go on, tilt your head!
- Location
- Fareham, Hampshire
I read the average was just under 12mph. It was only 14mph if you hit a certain area at 10:50
Beebo
Firm and Fruity
- Location
- Hexleybeef
My start time is 8.34' so i will be just behind you.
The first 20 miles is fast and flat, the only hill is in Richmond park.
You will find that the closed roads and numerous drafting opportunities make your average speed at least 1 mph faster than usual.
mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
- Location
- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
I have been told that they allow you some long stops when calculating that scary speed but I have not verified that.
jefmcg
Guru
That's easy part. Head back towards big Ben, cross Westminster Bridge and take the first left.
rb58
Enigma
- Location
- Bexley, Kent
You won't be able to cross the route there I think. Better to stay north of The Mall and Trafalgar Square (last year I went along Picadilly - not for the faint hearted) then over Waterloo bridge.
JoeyB
Go on, tilt your head!
- Location
- Fareham, Hampshire
Even though Waterloo bridge is closed over the weekend?
