RideLondon-Surrey 100 (2019) Anyone?

[EltonFrog]

I haven't paid the fee yet, I'm seriously considering not bothering, I've done it four times and didn't really enjoy it the last time.

 

[vickster]

I haven't paid the fee yet, I'm seriously considering not bothering, I've done it four times and didn't really enjoy it the last time.

Sounds like it's not worth bothering if you aren't keen, especially given the cost and hassle. I've paid but there is a chance I won't be fit enough to do it and if it looks like I'll have to spend loads on physio and massage to be in condition to do it, forfeiting the fee could be a no brainier!

 

[EltonFrog]

Sounds like it's not worth bothering if you aren't keen, especially given the cost and hassle. I've paid but there is a chance I won't be fit enough to do it and if it looks like I'll have to spend loads on physio and massage to be in condition to do it, forfeiting the fee could be a no brainier!

I've got a couple of days to think about it.

 

[vickster]

I've got a couple of days to think about it.

Yep, until the 22nd I think?

 

[Nomadski]

Got my 5th out of 5 attempts commiserations magazine.

I even got an email kick in the balls this time as well.

Bugger

There was also a nice finish to the email where they try selling you insurance.

 

[Nomadski]

I've booked a hotel in Stratford to be near the start but need to plot a route from the finish back t the hotel.

Does anyone have suggestions of the best route to take?

I cycled back to Stratford after the event couple of years ago, I’ll post the Strava page when I get home and you can grab the route if u want.

It’s very straightforward.

 

[Noodle Legs]

There's stuff in the magazine and the website for starters
https://www.prudentialridelondon.co.uk/training/training-plans/

Otherwise just ride your bike as much as possible

This is the best advice out there. Consistent riding will yield results!

 

[Nomadski]

@Freds Dad

This was our route back from Green Park to Stratford. After a small amount of navigating city streets you soon find yourself on a cycle highway that takes you all the way there, its very straightforward and acts as a nice leg spinner after the big ride.

https://www.strava.com/activities/1109188525

Have a great day (and that goes for everyone lucky enough to get in).

 

[Freds Dad]

Thank you @Nomadski

 

[cm2mackem]

Another way is come down through St James park, rather than Green Park, get onto the CS3 along the Embankment left across CS2 all the way to Stratford
https://londonist.com/london/maps/a-tube-map-for-cyclists

 

[mjr]

Another way is come down through St James park, rather than Green Park, get onto the CS3 along the Embankment left across CS2 all the way to Stratford
https://londonist.com/london/maps/a-tube-map-for-cyclists

I think that will not work because you will not be able to cross the course easily outside Parliament. Better to walk/scoot up the north side of the Mall and use Northumberland Avenue to CS3.

 

[EltonFrog]

Apparently they have extended the payment deadline until Friday 1st March.

 

[toffee]

I wonder how many like me haven't paid?

If only Mrs T had got a place as well.

 

[EltonFrog]

I wonder how many like me haven't paid?

If only Mrs T had got a place as well.

I didn’t/won’t. I’ve done four times, I’m over it now.

 

[cm2mackem]

Ride London are allowing e-bikes to do it this year.

Will they have charging points, can ebikes do 100, genuine question as I'm thinking of getting one when I retire next year