RideLondon - Surrey 100 anyone?

[Hill Wimp]

I've got my spot for next year since I had to pull out last minute as I couldn't get the time off work

Definitely jealous of people that got to do it and friends that did it, well done everyone. I instead had a quick 30km burst after work to try and help relieve some stress.

Get training, we will remember you are doing it you know

 

[Stedman]

Just looked at me time online and I got a 4h:44m time. I was just targeting a sub 5h time!

 

[Hill Wimp]

Just looked at me time online and I got a 4h:44m time. I was just targeting a sub 5h time!

blimey thats fab

 

[benb]

That was completely brilliant and amazing. A wonderful route, and the best fun I've ever had on the bike.

I would have been happy with anything under 7 hours. I did it in 6:15 which I am over the moon about.
Will write more thoughts about it tomorrow when my brain has stopped buzzing!

 

[EltonFrog]

Just discovered that I did it in 7:15 including a catastrophinc puncture situation. 35 mph down Leith Hill and the tyer popped in a pot hole, change the tube, broke a tyre leaver, put the tyre back on pumped it with gas, it filed. Took all apart again put in my last spare, broke the other tyre leaver, pumped the gas, it worked. With 40 odd miles to go, I didn't want to be with out tubes or gas, so I stopped in a bike shop in Dorking and bought some more gear.

The atmosphere in Dorking with the public was brilliant.

My goal time now shot to pieces when I got to the top of BoxpeiceofpissHill, the village hall ladies were selling tea and cakes, so I stopped and had a cuppa, I just really needed it. So 7:15 ain't bad considering.

I was right at the from at the start, 3rows back on the first wave, how I wangled that I don't know.

You will never guess who passed me..go guess.....


































Nearly feckin everyone!

 

[benb]

Well done everyone hope you all had a great experience

I got round In 4.34, aim was sub 5 hours so really pleased with that. A sub 5 century has been a goal of mine for a few years now got close a couple of times but never quite made it until today

Was in a ridiculously big group (probably about 300 riders) from about mile 4 to richmond park, was in the middle so was going about 26-27 mph with not much effort and freewheeling for alot of that! Highlight though was after the hill with about 10 to go, downhill then to the finish. Again huge group but bit harder to maintain position as riders were trying to set themselves up for the sprint

Hardest bit was Leith Hill by a considerable margin, seemed to be really hot there too due to it being so enclosed.

Well done, that is a seriously quick time.

 

[benb]

Just looked at me time online and I got a 4h:44m time. I was just targeting a sub 5h time!

Have you got a link for the official times, I can't find it.

 

[EltonFrog]

Have you got a link for the official times, I can't find it.

http://results.prudentialridelondon.co.uk/2013/

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Just discovered that I did it in 7:15 including a catastrophinc puncture situation. 35 mph down Leith Hill and the tyer popped in a pot hole, change the tube, broke a tyre leaver, put the tyre back on pumped it with gas, it filed. Took all apart again put in my last spare, broke the other tyre leaver, pumped the gas, it worked. With 40 odd miles to go, I didn't want to be with out tubes or gas, so I stopped in a bike shop in Dorking and bought some more gear.

The atmosphere in Dorking with the public was brilliant.

My goal time now shot to pieces when I got to the top of Boxpeiceof****Hill, the village hall ladies were selling tea and cakes, so I stopped and had a cuppa, I just really needed it. So 7:15 ain't bad considering.

I was right at the from at the start, 3rows back on the first wave, how I wangled that I font know.

You will never guess who passed me..go guess.....


































Nearly feckin everyone!

EDIT: Oops, I just meant to like this post!

 

[Snail Bait]

Chuffed as anything. Managed 7hrs 48 when I was genuinely worried I might get swept up and made to short cut. I was close to tears as I turned off Whitehall onto the Mall. Clipper home was the perfect end to an unforgettable day.

 

[EltonFrog]

Here is a link to some pics taken from my Go Pro, which incidentally fell off my bike and bounced 30 feet down Whitehall, I thought I was never going to see that again.

https://plus.google.com/photos/1044...ms/5908274372392314497?authkey=CPaPteGZz82fBg

 

[Hill Wimp]

Chuffed as anything. Managed 7hrs 48 when I was genuinely worried I might get swept up and made to short cut. I was close to tears as I turned off Whitehall onto the Mall. Clipper home was the perfect end to an unforgettable day.

excellent well done

 

[Grayduff]

Just discovered that I did it in 7:15 including a catastrophinc puncture situation. 35 mph down Leith Hill and the tyer popped in a pot hole, change the tube, broke a tyre leaver, put the tyre back on pumped it with gas, it filed. Took all apart again put in my last spare, broke the other tyre leaver, pumped the gas, it worked. With 40 odd miles to go, I didn't want to be with out tubes or gas, so I stopped in a bike shop in Dorking and bought some more gear.

The atmosphere in Dorking with the public was brilliant.

My goal time now shot to pieces when I got to the top of Boxpeiceof****Hill, the village hall ladies were selling tea and cakes, so I stopped and had a cuppa, I just really needed it. So 7:15 ain't bad considering.

I was right at the from at the start, 3rows back on the first wave, how I wangled that I don't know.

You will never guess who passed me..go guess.....


































Nearly feckin everyone!

Not a bad lot us Dorkinian`s ....Was by the White Horse for few hours and watched and clapped you all and wished i was doing it myself..next year i will..

 

[EltonFrog]

BTW we got a great good bag and a really nice chunk medal at the end. Does any one know what the flippity blasty 'eck the prudential foil bag thing is for?

 

[EltonFrog]

Done!

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Really good day, well organised. Amazing crowd support - loved it!

endomondo time was 5:47 17.7mph average (including first 2 miles before official start) stopped once for about 10 minutes so hopefully official time is sub 6 hours.

My fastest 100 miles closely followed by slowest 6 back to Highgate.

Well done everyone!

Did you get that photo done by a group of charity supporters? If you did I stood right next to you,