RideLondon - Surrey 100 anyone?

[philinmerthyr]

I plan on getting involved next year, raise some money for a good cause. My one question would be knowing if I am ready to do 100 miles or not.

Take your time and build up to it. I started riding in October having got a charity place as an incentive to get fit. Over the months I have doubted whether I can complete the ride but in recent weeks I have built up from 50, 65 to 80 miles and have done loads of climbing. I'm now happy that I have done the training and am capable of completing the ride.

If something happens on the day that means I don't finish the ride, I can't say I'm not prepared. Of course, that isn't going to happen and I'll be riding down the mall to collect my medal sometime before 5pm next Sunday.

 

[Nomadski]

@philinmerthyr the hills of Surrey hold no fear for the man from Merthyr!

 

[philinmerthyr]

@philinmerthyr the hills of Surrey hold no fear for the man from Merthyr!

I agree. This is a flat ride around here http://app.strava.com/activities/68424582

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

You have to enjoy it man, when else do you get to ride through our capital city, and some amazing countryside, with loads of people cheering from the sides (and there will be especially in the Surrey part), surrounded by lots of other cyclists, on roads where you have no cars and no traffic lights to worry about? Its going to be AMAZING!

Find a group going at a similar pace and sit behind them for a while, work together and those miles will feel like a doddle. It will only be physically rough for you if you dont go at your own pace, and you ride by yourself the whole time.

Its a big party, chat to those who want to chat back, take it in turns being at the front, and enjoy the ride!!

Epic Epic Epic day coming up for us.

I love your enthusiasm, your wise outlook and your detailed information. You are a star

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Decisions, decisions ...

Got a busy day today so planning a day off the bike (not exactly a rest, but a rest day)

My training schedule says either today or tomorrow do 30-40 miles, which should be doable on my own tomorrow BUT I've had an email saying the novice group are going out tomorrow morning for 35ish miles at 12-14mph depending who turns up.

Do I go out on my own, or with the group? I can see advantages to both but can't quite decide what to do.

This will be my last 'long' ride before next weekend as the rest are all just an hour.

Have a great weekend everybody

 

[Nomadski]

Decisions, decisions ...

Got a busy day today so planning a day off the bike (not exactly a rest, but a rest day)

My training schedule says either today or tomorrow do 30-40 miles, which should be doable on my own tomorrow BUT I've had an email saying the novice group are going out tomorrow morning for 35ish miles at 12-14mph depending who turns up.

Do I go out on my own, or with the group? I can see advantages to both but can't quite decide what to do.

This will be my last 'long' ride before next weekend as the rest are all just an hour.

Have a great weekend everybody

I would say go out with the group, if you feel you want to push on then you can always leave the group and go your own way.

I love your enthusiasm, your wise outlook and your detailed information. You are a star

The enthusiasm part is easy, if we cant get excited about a day made just for US then there's no hope!!

Wise, not sure, just been lucky enough to ride the route myself!

====3= <-----Me

 

[Nomadski]

The earliest (read: guesswork!) available forecast on the BBC website has that day, plus the days after, as "light showers" So start preparing the gear for intermittent rain!

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

The earliest (read: guesswork!) available forecast on the BBC website has that day, plus the days after, as "light showers" So start preparing the gear for intermittent rain!

Just hope there's no wind. I can cope with rain

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

I would say go out with the group, if you feel you want to push on then you can always leave the group and go your own way.





The enthusiasm part is easy, if we cant get excited about a day made just for US then there's no hope!!

Wise, not sure, just been lucky enough to ride the route myself!

====3= <-----Me

Don't turn away true hero-worship. You've been amazing and I'm sure you'll have a fabulous day.
<~~~~~~>. Quick hug

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Just hope there's no wind. I can cope with rain

Oops, forgot to reply. I'm going to make my decision in the morning depending what time I wake up, feel like getting up, and what the weather is like! Lol

 

[Nomadski]

Don't turn away true hero-worship. You've been amazing and I'm sure you'll have a fabulous day.
<~~~~~~>. Quick hug

I see your hug, and raise you one mug of mead!

Oops, forgot to reply. I'm going to make my decision in the morning depending what time I wake up, feel like getting up, and what the weather is like! Lol

You did the Notts 100 in the rain didnt you? Was it light or heavy? Any tips on that front? Just been out and got stuck in a thunderstorm. Richmond Park had about 6 riders I saw lol, fair weather riders down these parts.

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

I see your hug, and raise you one mug of mead!




You did the Notts 100 in the rain didnt you? Was it light or heavy? Any tips on that front? Just been out and got stuck in a thunderstorm. Richmond Park had about 6 riders I saw lol, fair weather riders down these parts.

I take your mead and raise you a glass of white wine!

The rain wasn't too horrendous in Nottingham. I had a lightweight showerproof thingy on which I kept on all the way round (even though it stopped part way through and it was getting warm by the end). I was wearing clear glasses all the way round which did get a bit speckly, but it stopped me getting the rain in my eyes.

Top tip #1. Don't keep fig rolls in your back pocket to get wet from rain and/sweat

Top tip #2. Ditto mini Jaffa cakes - eugh!!

Now over to more experienced riders for their input!

 

[Nomadski]

I take your mead and raise you a glass of white wine!

The rain wasn't too horrendous in Nottingham. I had a lightweight showerproof thingy on which I kept on all the way round (even though it stopped part way through and it was getting warm by the end). I was wearing clear glasses all the way round which did get a bit speckly, but it stopped me getting the rain in my eyes.

Top tip #1. Don't keep fig rolls in your back pocket to get wet from rain and/sweat

Top tip #2. Ditto mini Jaffa cakes - eugh!!

Now over to more experienced riders for their input!

I see your glass of wine, and raise you one bottle of fine Denby's Surrey Gold! (Fun fact, one of my favourite wines <---- and its made at Denbys which we cycle right past between Dorking and the base of Box Hill!)

I think you can add Haribo to that list. Became very horrible and sticky. May have to resort to plastic bags in the back pocket, which makes it much more difficult to get into as you cycle.

I used a pacamac on the L2B ride but got too hot in it and had to take it off and get a little wet. May just use my pacagilet, really doesn't matter if my arms get wet.

Also, today really needed overshoes. Socks and shoes were soaked and that was only after 40/50 minutes of rain. Wonder if my current ones are too hot for summer.

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

I see your glass of wine, and raise you one bottle of fine Denby's Surrey Gold! (Fun fact, one of my favourite wines <---- and its made at Denbys which we cycle right past between Dorking and the base of Box Hill!)

I think you can add Haribo to that list. Became very horrible and sticky. May have to resort to plastic bags in the back pocket, which makes it much more difficult to get into as you cycle.

I used a pacamac on the L2B ride but got too hot in it and had to take it off and get a little wet. May just use my pacagilet, really doesn't matter if my arms get wet.

Also, today really needed overshoes. Socks and shoes were soaked and that was only after 40/50 minutes of rain. Wonder if my current ones are too hot for summer.

Ah, think you've got me! I'm still on the wine!

I'd already knocked haribo on the head as they'd got wet in an earlier ride so decided not to bother. I don't like the idea of the plastic bags. A friend told me to wrap a butty cut into 4 into individual bits of kitchen foil. It just crumples up when you've eaten the sandwich - worked ok on a training ride.

Hmm, hadn't thought about overshoes as my current cycle shoes are leather and not fabric like my old ones. Wonder if I need to add them to my list of equipment to take. They aren't easy to stuff in a pocket though

More questions to contemplate

 

[Nomadski]

Ah, think you've got me! I'm still on the wine!

I'd already knocked haribo on the head as they'd got wet in an earlier ride so decided not to bother. I don't like the idea of the plastic bags. A friend told me to wrap a butty cut into 4 into individual bits of kitchen foil. It just crumples up when you've eaten the sandwich - worked ok on a training ride.

Hmm, hadn't thought about overshoes as my current cycle shoes are leather and not fabric like my old ones. Wonder if I need to add them to my list of equipment to take. They aren't easy to stuff in a pocket though

More questions to contemplate

That's the quandary isn't it with overshoes, not easy to fit into back pocket. And not something I had in my great overplan tbh with all the great consistent weather we have been getting. Forgotten about that rainy stuff.

Also wondering if mine are going to be a little too toasty for 100 miles, its still going to be between 17-25 degrees.

Hot feet or dry feet....hmm