RideLondon-Surrey 100 (2017) Anyone?

[Tim Hall]

Which way does it go up Leith Hill?

 

[mjr]

Which way does it go up Leith Hill?

Uphill, then down again, both on the outside

More seriously, https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6929114

 

[Tim Hall]

Uphill, then down again, both on the outside

More seriously, https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6929114

Ah. That bit is somewhat character building. I've done it on fixed though (67 inch gear).

 

[Gert Lush]

Probably try for the 46 miler with the parents

 

[toffee]

Seriously thinking about entering for next year. It would be through the ballot not charity entry.

Derek

 

[srw]

Having pulled out this year we have a guaranteed tandem place next year if we want it and get our act together. I have a sneaking suspicion, without having talked to @rvw, that we want it....

Maybe this time we'll actually think about how to train most effectively. Probably starting about now.

 

[User482]

I'll definitely enter again. If successful, I'll get the kids along for the family events on the Saturday.

 

[User482]

Not a chance. Did it the last two years and this time it was dangerous. Far too many idiots on bikes with no clue how to ride in a group. Nearly taken out 5 times.

They need to seriously cut the numbers before they have even more deaths.

What do rider numbers have to do with someone dying from a heart attack?

 

[SWSteve]

I'll enter for next year, but hope I get an early start, so the congestion at the hills isn't too much...from what people have said.

I've been unlucky at least 2 times, so maybe 3rd time a charm.

 

[rb58]

I think we should enter a Fridays team. We could have an "All Up" man and picnics in Richmond Park and atop Box Hill where we all take our helmets off and eat cake.

 

[PhilDawson8270]

What do rider numbers have to do with someone dying from a heart attack?

They need to make the hills smaller then!

 

[vickster]

They need to make the hills smaller then!

?? The poor guy who had a heart attack was on Kingston Bridge not a hill

 

[Milkfloat]

I think we should enter a Fridays team. We could have an "All Up" man and picnics in Richmond Park and atop Box Hill where we all take our helmets off and eat cake.

I think you would have to fib about your planned velocity in order to beat the time limit. Either that or make it the usual night ride and just start really early unofficially.

 

[Dogtrousers]

I think you would have to fib about your planned velocity in order to beat the time limit. Either that or make it the usual night ride and just start really early unofficially.

Thinks ... I wonder what time the roads get closed? Could a night ride the night before work?

 

[vickster]

Thinks ... I wonder what time the roads get closed? Could a night ride the night before work?

Depends where. Mostly around 5am I think