RideLondon - Surrey 100 anyone?

[zizou]

Cramp is sometimes to do with electrolyte loss but it is also to do with muscle fatique and pushing beyond what you have managed previously (i dont just mean in terms of saddle time but effort levels) so even if you get the hydration spot on then you could still have issues with it on the big day particularly as with the adrenaline flowing and the big event atmosphere you are likely to push a bit harder than a solo training ride.

Yeah experiment with everything you plan to use before the big day, dont do anything for the first time on the day. I am experimenting with quick n easy porridge as I will be in a hotel the morning of the ride so wont have access to pans and cookers!

The ones you get in a tub which you add boiling water too aren't bad, not quite the real thing but a good compromise for a hotel room when you have a kettle and not much else.

 

[Longshot]

Well, now that I've the diversions (read shortcuts) to be used to get everyone round in time I'm pretty the broom wagon won't be needed lol. The ultimate shortcut from West Horsley to Leatherhead cuts out the whole Surrey Hills section. Even the guy cycling along in his deep sea diver's kit should make it round then!

 

[Nomadski]

Cramp is sometimes to do with electrolyte loss but it is also to do with muscle fatique and pushing beyond what you have managed previously (i dont just mean in terms of saddle time but effort levels) so even if you get the hydration spot on then you could still have issues with it on the big day particularly as with the adrenaline flowing and the big event atmosphere you are likely to push a bit harder than a solo training ride.





The ones you get in a tub which you add boiling water too aren't bad, not quite the real thing but a good compromise for a hotel room when you have a kettle and not much else.

Thanks for the extra info, I would also agree you tend to push off far quicker in events, same happened with me in the New Forest sportive, never done 15mph average before then, going solo. Being as its 100 miles and with the hills coming 50 odd miles into the ride, its pretty imperative to do as you suggest and really focus on your pacing.

Well, now that I've the diversions (read shortcuts) to be used to get everyone round in time I'm pretty the broom wagon won't be needed lol. The ultimate shortcut from West Horsley to Leatherhead cuts out the whole Surrey Hills section. Even the guy cycling along in his deep sea diver's kit should make it round then!

Its great that its there instead of being run off the road, but, personally, I would be absolutely gutted if Im forced thru a shortcut. Im here to do 100 miles not 75.

 

[stu9000]

Hi
I've been trying to work out what her to take. Don't want to load up but water, gels, bars, electrolite tabs, plasters and cream of some sort come to mind. Also phone plus battery boost so can run map and apps all day. The usual puncture kit. Sunglasses. Any other suggestions?

 

[Spally]

and my start time arrived last night, i just had to be a little more paitent certainly not knocking the charity Bliss, they have been very helpful. Dont believe they are putting any thing extra for us riding for them, but i do not expect anything like that. Would rather all the money goes to the charity rather than paying out for extra luxuries that to be honest i dont really need on the day.

 

[goody]

Quite right Spally, I think the idea is you help the charity not the other way round.

 

[Nomadski]

Hi
I've been trying to work out what her to take. Don't want to load up but water, gels, bars, electrolite tabs, plasters and cream of some sort come to mind. Also phone plus battery boost so can run map and apps all day. The usual puncture kit. Sunglasses. Any other suggestions?

Couple of inner tubes and a way of inflating them (pump or C02 plus spare Co2 cannisters).
Multi Tool with chain tool (for any mechanical bike adjustments needed).
Spare Chain Link (get one for your own type of chain).
Latex gloves for if the worst happens (P Fairy etc)
If your using glasses with interchangeable lenses, think about the weather and whether you need yellow / clear / dark ones to switch to.
Saddlebag for the above!

Obviously depending on what the weather is doing, I may pack a pacagillet in my shirt pocket too. I doubt in August arm and leg warmers will be necessary, same with skullcaps and overshoes etc. If it rains the gillet should suffice but will wait till nearer the day for that stuff.

Ive got my iPhone in a Mophie Juice Pack Air which doubles the battery life. Will be running MotionX-GPS so others can follow me on a browser and doubt would last up to 8 hours without boosting.

 

[Nomadski]

Quite right Spally, I think the idea is you help the charity not the other way round.

I think the larger charities can offer shower facilities etc because of the high entry fee requirement (like I said CRUK was minimum £650, Ive raised £1,275 so far) and the high numbers of participants they get. They will have an annual budget under running costs to provide shirts which creates exposure for themselves on the day and becomes cheap marketing. It also entices those larger numbers to cycle for them.

With the money Ive raised, on top of the £40 initial registration fee for the ballot I gave away to charity upon failing to get through that way, I don't feel guilty having the opportunity to shower and change my clothes whilst stuck in central London after cycling 100 miles! Its not taking charity away, its well thought out logistics.

 

[philinmerthyr]

Well, now that I've the diversions (read shortcuts) to be used to get everyone round in time I'm pretty the broom wagon won't be needed lol. The ultimate shortcut from West Horsley to Leatherhead cuts out the whole Surrey Hills section. Even the guy cycling along in his deep sea diver's kit should make it round then!

Where did you get this information from?

Can you please post a link

 

[Nig mtb]

For those that are starting near to 8am including me, would that short cut avoiding Leith hill would be invoked if we arrived at Abinger by 1230pm, that's 4.5 hrs from the start. Adds a certain urgency.

Training wise I am following the improver's training plan from the Prudential RideLondon 100 web site

 

[EltonFrog]

For those of you who have not ridden up the three main hills yet, don't get too bogged down with them, they are not that hard. If I can do them almost anyone on a bike with two legs and a torso with head attached can. Leith Hill, is the most difficult, its long not steep, just use your gears and keep pedalling.

 

[procel]

For those of you who have not ridden up the three main hills yet, don't get too bogged down with them, they are not that hard. If I can do them almost anyone on a bike with two legs and a torso with head attached can. Leith Hill, is the most difficult, its long not steep, just use your gears and keep pedalling.

Absolutely. And the three ascents are not likely to take anyone >45mins added up, even walking up. That's a pretty small proportion of the 9hrs.

 

[Longshot]

Where did you get this information from?

Can you please post a link

Happily: http://www.prudentialridelondon.co....Prudential+RideLondon+Road+Closure+Surrey.pdf

 

[Longshot]

For those of you who have not ridden up the three main hills yet, don't get too bogged down with them, they are not that hard. If I can do them almost anyone on a bike with two legs and a torso with head attached can. Leith Hill, is the most difficult, its long not steep, just use your gears and keep pedalling.

I've done all three. I've done Box Hill and Newlands in one hit each but not yet Leith Hill. I cycled the whole way up but had to make a couple of stops - a bit like how they go up Everest in stages

 

[Nomadski]

I've done all three. I've done Box Hill and Newlands in one hit each but not yet Leith Hill. I cycled the whole way up but had to make a couple of stops - a bit like how they go up Everest in stages

Ive got round all three hills in one go on two occasions, but like you had to stop twice on Leith Hill on both occasions. Quick catch of breath and drink and felt fresh as a daisy again, for about another 100 metres lol.