RideLondon-Surrey 100 (2016) Anyone?

[jonny jeez]

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

Well, exactly.

Glad to hear that I shan't have to find a pub for a burger someplace along the way though.

Should be a good ride, I'm looking forward to the London sections the most as riding through "my manor" without the thought of lights and cars will be a real novelty.

 

[jonny jeez]

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.

Cheers, good to know. I am registering tomorrow.

 

[rugby bloke]

Well, exactly.

Glad to hear that I shan't have to find a pub for a burger someplace along the way though.

Should be a good ride, I'm looking forward to the London sections the most as riding through "my manor" without the thought of lights and cars will be a real novelty.

Make the most of it, you'll find yourself fair flying through central London. No red lights, buses, black cabs etc - Bliss !

 

[mjr]

Make the most of it, you'll find yourself fair flying through central London. No red lights, buses, black cabs etc - Bliss !

Apart from the red lights, that sounds like most of the streets I use through London recently I think the big attraction is that it's easier to find your way and there are almost no motorists on the route.

 

[cliveyp]

Most importantly.......whats in the packs?

 

[rb58]

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.

I'm still commuting this week. It's just another bike ride.

 

[Beebo]

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.

Water stops have some energy bars but the hubs have the food stops they are at 26, 48, 75 and 86 miles.

 

[rb58]

The weather forecast is still looking good. I may take the mudguards off. Unless the pretty bike is back from the LBS in time.

 

[rb58]

Water stops have some energy bars but the hubs have the food stops they are at 26, 48, 75 and 86 miles.

The petrol station in Dorking just before the turn onto the A24 (about mile 60) has food. And ice cream. And no queues.

 

[jonny jeez]

Apart from the red lights, that sounds like most of the streets I use through London recently I think the big attraction is that it's easier to find your way and there are almost no motorists on the route.

Almost?

 

[Lee gg]

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

Don't break the bank pal.

 

[rugby bloke]

Don't break the bank pal.

You can take a man out of Yorkshire ...

 

[Lee gg]

You can take a man out of Yorkshire ...

Bet your taking them back next year, they won't fit guv honest.

 

[Lee gg]

Going to get registered tomorrow 10 am on the dot, 4 mile ride from work spend as long as I want in the exhibition ride back, been in a meeting boss honestly.

 

[Milkfloat]

I aim to register at 4.50pm on Saturday, fingers crossed I make it.