RideLondon-Surrey 100 (2016) Anyone?

[jefmcg]

Is it wise to go for a light 10 mile plod on Saturday while waiting for my lad to finish football training, really excited about Sunday don't want to ginx it.

You're doing the 46? If you are fit for the 100, then do the 10. If you worry that you might not finish, then take a rest day.

(anyone doing the 100 you can safely do 5 or 10 on Saturday. Is that distance causes a problem on Sunday, you weren't ready.)

 

[vickster]

You wouldn't happen to have rough dimensions of your rucksack would you? I've bought a couple of rucksacks from Decathlon and I'm nervous about which one to take!

It's a Deuter cross bike, older model
I guess similar to this http://www.wiggle.co.uk/deuter-cross-bike-18-litre-rucksack-2013/

 

[Lee gg]

You're doing the 46? If you are fit for the 100, then do the 10. If you worry that you might not finish, then take a rest day.

(anyone doing the 100 you can safely do 5 or 10 on Saturday. Is that distance causes a problem on Sunday, you weren't ready.)

Don't misunderstand me, I'm more then capable to cover the distance, for some reason a bit nervous about falling off on the Saturday and runining the Sunday ride.

 

[JoeyB]

It's a Deuter cross bike, older model
I guess similar to this http://www.wiggle.co.uk/deuter-cross-bike-18-litre-rucksack-2013/

Oh, thats an 18 litre! I've bought a 6 litre (below) and was worried that wouldnt fit...I didnt even look at the 10 litre version doh

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/500-hydration-pack-black-id_8300156.html

 

[vickster]

Yeah I had quite a lot of overnight stuff. Clothes, trainers etc

 

[vickster]

Don't misunderstand me, I'm more then capable to cover the distance, for some reason a bit nervous about falling off on the Saturday and runining the Sunday ride.

Don't ride on Saturday then. Go for s walk or a gentle swim. Or just to the pub

 

[rugby bloke]

Is it wise to go for a light 10 mile plod on Saturday while waiting for my lad to finish football training, really excited about Sunday don't want to ginx it.

Should not do any harm if that's what you fancy. I know what you say about ginxing it - that's the reason I didn't go out last night ... convinced myself I would have an incident.
There will be plenty of people tootling around the Free cycle on Saturday, no doubt without any alarm or incident !

 

[cliveyp]

I'm excited and terrified in equal measures. It's a good feeling.

No terrified feeling here yet. Mild excitement starting to creep in, but not sure if thats more for the break away or the ride itself. I think the worries won't start until I wake on Sunday morning!

 

[Dogtrousers]

Wit apologies to The Lovely Eggs, "Panic Plants"

Did you remember to pack your tyre levers?
Planting the seeds in the brain, that turn into panic plants

Are you sure that your bike's not been stolen?
Planting the seeds in the brain, that turn into panic plants

Have you got any charge in your Garmin?
Planting the seeds in the brain, that turn into panic plants

And they grow, they grow, oh how they grow

 

[rugby bloke]

All registered and ready to go. Resisted the temptation to buy a new bike on the way through the exhibition stalls !

 

[jonny jeez]

I've never done ride 100 but have recently bagged a spot (6.30 start).

I know NOTHING about it except the stuff you see in the media.so I know that its 100 miles out on closed roads and over two big lumps in surrey

Are there food stops, if so where, the online map shows only water stops?

Bikes ready, legs are not.

 

[cliveyp]

All registered and ready to go. Resisted the temptation to buy a new bike on the way through the exhibition stalls !

Any bargains to be had this year?

 

[Milkfloat]

I know NOTHING about it except the stuff you see in the media.so I know that its 100 miles out on closed roads and over two big lumps in surrey

I figure that is all I need to know - after all it is only riding a bike, I do that a lot.

 

[rugby bloke]

I've never done ride 100 but have recently bagged a spot (6.30 start).

I know NOTHING about it except the stuff you see in the media.so I know that its 100 miles out on closed roads and over two big lumps in surrey

Are there food stops, if so where, the online map shows only water stops?

Bikes ready, legs are not.

There are 4 food hubs on the ride - when you register you will be given a final instructions document giving full details. You sum it up pretty well - 70 miles of more of less flat riding, with a lumpy 30 miles between the 50 and 80 mile marks.

 

[rugby bloke]

Any bargains to be had this year?

Probably, but I restricted myself to a new pair of cycling socks !