RideLondon - Surrey 100 anyone?

[RWright]

I am getting excited about this ride and I will be 4000 miles away! Good luck to everyone!

 

[Speedball]

Just got my bike back from its service and it's never looked so good.

Excited now!!!!!!! (and a bit nervous)

 

[Mo1959]

I am getting excited about this ride and I will be 4000 miles away! Good luck to everyone!

Same here. It's getting a bit infectious. Can feel the excitement in the posts.

 

[Speedball]

There's a drop off (A) pretty much at the Excel.

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=212031949687909346769.0004e23e58d484757478f&msa=0

Meanwhile I had a dreadful ride today. Only an hour 'spin' but legs felt like lead all the way round. Mind you, I didn't have the best night's sleep & I've a sore hamstring that better clear up in the next couple of days. But I am worried that my last 'big ride' (75 miles) was some 9 days ago now and I'm obviously not getting another in now. Is that too long a [unplanned] taper?

If you can, why not try and book in for a massage somewhere?

Will increase the blood flow to your muscles and aid recovery. Hoping to have one on Friday as a pre-race treat.

I wouldn't recommend a hard sports massage, just a gentle rub down. Will probably help your hamstring no end.

 

[philinmerthyr]

I planned a 10 mile spin tonight but couldn't resist 1 more valley climb. 3 miles, 700ft and I beat my strava record without putting in too much effort. I average 12 mph over 12 miles even with that climb. With my average of 14.6 mph on a relatively flat 50 miles on the weekend, I am confident that I can complete the ride.

http://app.strava.com/activities/70974018

I plan 1 more ride before the weekend. I'll try to keep that to a gentle spin.

The high 5 gel flask worked well with the High5 isogels. They are larger and more liquid than other gels. The down side was less than 3 gels fit into each flask. I have got 4 though.

Roll on the weekend

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Sorry to hear about the family and friends!

It's a very worthwhile charty btw. I raised for CRUK last year when I did my 1st ever sportive from Manchester to Blackpool.

Thought about the night ride from Manchester Christies to Blackpool,but next year, not this. My mum was treated (successfully) at Christies 28 years ago. It's hard to think about a focus after the huge one in 6 days!!!!

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

They said on Twitter that the kit bag will be 60cm x 52cm.







Thanks, yeah, just would have liked another 70+miler over the last weekend for peace of mind but never managed to get out which is just frustrating. Hopefully the sore hammy (from gym work!) will sort itself out and I won't feel so lethargic on Thursday (my last ride before Sun).



On a completely unrelated note, what are those staying in hotels doing for breakfast? Possibly a silly question. I've never really looked beyond porridge or something like scrambled egg & toast but I don't think the breakfast buffet will be open at my hotel at 5am Sunday morning.

I'm taking a pot of porridge pot that you add hot water to

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

Another vote for 2 instant porridges

2?

 

[Phoenix Lincs]

If you can, why not try and book in for a massage somewhere?

Will increase the blood flow to your muscles and aid recovery. Hoping to have one on Friday as a pre-race treat.

I wouldn't recommend a hard sports massage, just a gentle rub down. Will probably help your hamstring no end.

Before or after??? I have my own tame sports therapist and have booked a few in. LOVE being married to a Sports Therapist!!

 

[Nomadski]

2?

Two! When one just won't cut it! :P One insta porridge isn't really equivalent to one normally made bowl of porridge, so I do two and empty them into the same bowl.

@Mo1959 & @RWright - the excitement is killing me, I literally haven't slept properly for 3 nights now (although partly due to stupidly warm flat). REALLY need to start getting sleeping cycle sorted for the big day, or I may be yawning all the way round London.

Dunno about anyone else, but with last minute purchases, bike services, getting my head round all the logistical bits (equipment to take to the hotel, pump etc, what to take in the race bag, etc etc) and a surge of well wishers on Facebook, email and text, its been frantic today and yesterday.

 

[Nomadski]

Just spotted this on the TV guide...

Oh, and this

Get those Sky+ / DVD Recorders / Video Recorders / Cinefilm cameras rolling chaps!

There will apparently be TV coverage in 111 countries - http://www.prudentialridelondon.co....verage_of_Prudential_RideLondon_s1_p16508.htm

 

[Nomadski]

BTW Did everyone get the email about Temple Mills Lane entrance being closed to QEOP? Its in our magazine as being one of the three entrances, but will now not be available due to ongoing work. Entrances to the park on the day will now ONLY be Penny Brook Street and Warton Road.

 

[philinmerthyr]

The weather forecast continues to look ok. Winds of 8-11 mph from the SE.

 

[benb]

We are at the Excel Premier Inn. They told me there is a long stay car park close to the hotel. The drop off nearby is at the O2 so further away than the Excel. I plan to ride in from the hotel.

I'm slumming it at the Novotel. Fancy a pint?

 

[SquareDaff]

Thought about the night ride from Manchester Christies to Blackpool,but next year, not this. My mum was treated (successfully) at Christies 28 years ago. It's hard to think about a focus after the huge one in 6 days!!!!

I'm still considering doing the M2B ride this year as a "season closer". It's usually the end of September/early October. Don't want to let all the training I've put in go to waste.