England : London Sunday London ride

[martint235]

On the 14th August, there's a test event going on for the Olympic Road Race. The London Surrey Cycle Classic, we could just watch it on the Mall or we could go further out. Any one up for it?

There's a rumour on the BBC website that Cav may ride it.

 

[ianrauk]

Sounds like a jolly jape Martin

 

[HaloJ]

On the 14th August, there's a test event going on for the Olympic Road Race. The London Surrey Cycle Classic, we could just watch it on the Mall or we could go further out. Any one up for it?

There's a rumour on the BBC website that Cav may ride it.

Yup. I've had this in my calendar since it was announced. After riding the route a few times I'd say the best place is going to be Richmond Park near Star & Garter Hill and the race passes by there twice.


EDIT : Although with it not being an official viewing location is unlikely to have screens showing the entire race.

Abs

 

[Becs]

definitely up for this

 

[ianrauk]

definitely will get up for this

FTFY

 

[Sittingduck]

Ooooh

 

[rb58]

I haven't had an invite to ride with them, so I might as well come along with you lot and watch :-)

 

[Becs]

FTFY

so witty!

As long as we don't have to be there too early I will be there!

 

[HaloJ]

Not sure on how busy it'll be the UK isn't exactly France for loving cycling. We can't do Box Hill or the Mall as they're invite only. I haven't as yet looked at the timings for when they pass a certain area. Could organise around that, watch em pass, go off for a pootle and a coffee, head to another location and watch em pass.....?

Abs

 

[ajstephens]

FTFY

FTFY?? Means??

 

[HaloJ]

FTFY?? Means??

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=ftfy

 

[ianrauk]

Bushy Park when they will steam past the fountain would be a good spot...

 

[Sittingduck]

I agree with the Bushy Park idea! Beautiful little stretch that I have done twice more since the June ride

 

[HaloJ]

Isn't there a pub on the main road over that way as well?

 

[Sittingduck]

Isn't there a pub on the main road over that way as well?

By Jove, you're right I spy 2, on opposite corners - directly outside the gates....

http://maps.google.c...,228.73,,0,1.37