RideLondon - Surrey 100 anyone?

[stu9000]

Thanks Nomadski. This thread has been a gold mine.

 

[stu9000]

Personally in taking about 14 gels and a back pocket of haribo, with a high 5 in each of my two 800ml bottles.

I am wondering what pack to take. Nomadski, where are you putting your 14 gels? I don't really like having my jersey too loaded, and I have a nice 5l tail pack that can hold everything without adding too much. My view is I'm touring rather than racing at my level. I'll be happy just to get round in 9 hours.

Or am I underestimating the impact of this weight?
I've never done a sportif so am not sure what to expect in terms of supplements en route. My plan was to take what I felt I needed food wise and just grab water along the way.

I try not to worry too much about what other people think but will I be the only numpty with a tail pack? Does everyone else just stuff there jersey pockets?

Thanks

S

 

[Nomadski]

Gels don't weigh anything at all. I would only take a third but I cant guarantee what products will be at the refill stations so am leaving nothing to chance and packing the shirt! If its rainy I may have to rethink as I will have my gillet in my back as well, but right now its looking good.

Glad your finding the thread useful Stu.

Oh, and I will have a saddlebag for my mechanical stuff. Think a lot will.

 

[Nomadski]

Great write up thanks.

I did Newlands, skipped Leith and went Box Hill instead today before circling back through Leatherhead and Cobham. The hill at Headley next to Tyrrell's Wood Golf Club is a bit of a pig but, as you say, the descent is fantastic.

Thats exactly the place to get the hammer down. Usually I try to get my breath back and rest on downhill sections, but here, at this place, its hammertime on the down, so easier on the up!

 

[stu9000]

Cheers

 

[Nig mtb]

I have a Thursday watt bike time of 7pm.
As regards to tapering I have been following the improver's training schedule and all my big rides were a few weeks ago the last few weekend rides have been shorter, now showing PB's on all Strava segments every time I go out, even less riding this weeK

http://app.strava.com/activities/68799878

 

[Longshot]

I think all CC folks should have a badge or sticker to wear whilst at excel, around London and during the race then we can all say hi. Lol. Bit like a networking event or a training course.

I know some people have already put their shirts/outfits on here but I'm going to start a separate thread here: http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/ridelondon-surrey-100-roll-call.135778/

Please join in!

 

[SquareDaff]

After writing a lengthy blow by blow account of the route (having done it a few times in various bits and almost all of it all in one go) for @Phoenix Lincs I thought I would share it with this thread

Thanks for this - very helpful to get on overview from someone who's ridden the course.
Do you have a total distance climbed figure from your adventures?

 

[theguru]

Hi All,

Sorry if this has been asked before...is British Heart Foundation strict on the minimum £500 sponsorship fee?? as I don't think i'm going to make that...

 

[Ceri Davies]

Hi All
Is there anyone out there who is withdrawing from the race? I would love to do it....just done the Etape and I am free on the 4th! Lost out in the ballot but happy to buy the entry off you?

Thanks

 

[Nomadski]

Thanks for this - very helpful to get on overview from someone who's ridden the course.
Do you have a total distance climbed figure from your adventures?

Ive estimated its around 4,660 ft for the 100 miles. I did a 78 mile portion of the ride, but didnt do the climb up Wimbledon hill or Sawyers Hill and for my ride I got 4,543 via my Garmin. Theres a little discrepancy with the hills still to do, minus a little way I rode which wont be on the route, but its around that mark.

http://app.strava.com/activities/67112725

 

[Nomadski]

Hi All,

Sorry if this has been asked before...is British Heart Foundation strict on the minimum £500 sponsorship fee?? as I don't think i'm going to make that...

You will have to contact BHF for that, no idea personally.

 

[ianrauk]

Hi All,

Sorry if this has been asked before...is British Heart Foundation strict on the minimum £500 sponsorship fee?? as I don't think i'm going to make that...

Ask them.
Unfortunately a lot of these companies do ask that you make up the shortfall.
Check the terms and conditions on their website or your sponsor pack.

 

[theguru]

Ask them.
Unfortunately a lot of these companies do ask that you make up the shortfall.
Check the terms and conditions on their website or your sponsor pack.

Thanks i'm a bit worried that asking for peoples money on the just giving web page! if I don't make it....the minimum

 

[oldgreyandslow]

Ive estimated its around 4,660 ft for the 100 miles. I did a 78 mile portion of the ride, but didnt do the climb up Wimbledon hill or Sawyers Hill and for my ride I got 4,543 via my Garmin. Theres a little discrepancy with the hills still to do, minus a little way I rode which wont be on the route, but its around that mark.

I did the distance yesterday but not the same amount of climbing, 100 miles and 2423 ft, so not as hilly and I felt OK afterwards, but a bit stiff today took me 6 hours 12 minutes moving time and 6 hours 44 inlcuding two "comfort breaks" one of which inlcuded refueling the bottles. I can vouch for High 5 energy source powder and gels and indiviual sorren malt loaves.

Now it's time to take things relatively easy before the event, a bit of short duration intensity work outs this week and some gentle spins in between and a gentle week next week shouold do it.