RideLondon-Surrey 100 (2017) Anyone?

[PaulSB]

Who intends to use the drop bag service? And what will you leave in the bag?

I like the idea of being able to deposit my wallet and car key to collect at the finish, but I daren't risk it. Aside from that, I can't really think of anything else I'm likely to need at the finish.

I can't think of anything I'll need at the end that I haven't got in my pockets. Staying in a hotel in Bethnal Green so a different situation.

If the weather looks like changing I'll put fleece in the bag.

 

[sleaver]

First time in four years that I don't have to get up at silly o'clock. Instead I'll be enjoying it via what is show on the BBC from the comfort of my sofa.

Anyway, good luck everyone. Just go out and enjoy the day come rain or shine. If it rains, it has to be worse than hurricane Berta in 2014 before you can complain Then just have a big grin on your face as you go down The Mall.

P.S. Wimbledon Hill is just a mear bump in the road after the other hills

 

[rugby bloke]

Weather is looking a bit patchy - the latest up date from Prudential is rain up to 5am, the BBC reckons 6 am, so a soggy start in prospect. At that it should be a dry run, with a nice westerly wind to blow us home.

 

[srw]

Apparently there's some sort of bike event happening.

 

[Tin Pot]

Good luck everyone, enjoy the day

I've downloaded the prudential app so im trackable (like anyone cares!)

 

[lazybloke]

Just came along part of the route (Horsley/A246). Dark, damp, cold... But I wish was doing the ride tomorrow.

Good luck to all.

 

[mjr]

Well just got to our Travelodge at Bethnal Green. Every other person checking in has a bike!!

Is the breakfast tomorrow free or just early?

Good luck to all. If you're starting after about 0730, shout "cyclechat" to the left as you leave the Limehouse tunnels and get some applause

 

[jefmcg]

I'm in Twickenham right now, and it's raining like a son-of-a-bitch.

Good luck tomorrow, everyone

 

[bikingdad90]

So I am up and about getting breakfast. Hoping it stops raining at 5am before I set off as I banked on drizzle so didn't bring a waterproof. May need to get a bin bag to keep the worst off.

 

[PaulSB]

Is the breakfast tomorrow free or just early?

Good luck to all. If you're starting after about 0730, shout "cyclechat" to the left as you leave the Limehouse tunnels and get some applause

Not sure about breakfast! I'm tucking in to oats, raisins, yoghurt, banana and milk. Well organised to bring that lot - a bowl and spoon would have improved the situation.

The rain was hammering down at 2.15 but skies are now pale grey and no rain falling. I've packed dry gear in my drop off bag which now looks like a great idea!!

Cheer for anyone in a Chorley Cycling Club shirt. That's my beautiful Cervelo!!

 

[smutchin]

At the start line, half an hour to kill before the depart. It's a bit grey overhead and the roads are damp but it's not actually raining...

Bonne route, everyone!

 

[lazybloke]

I know it's only a Sportive, but it usually makes the news. Nothing on the been yet.

 

[Freds Dad]

I know it's only a Sportive, but it usually makes the news. Nothing on the been yet.

Lots on the radio about the road closures.

 

[PK99]

first group through Wimbledon at 9:15!

 

[Pale Rider]

My brother is volunteering at the start and riding.

He sent me a message to say it was chucking it down at dog o'clock when he started, but the forecast is for drier later.