Speedy Ride for food-Olympic RoadRace Route-Sat 14th Jan

[StuAff]

Jay, terrible news. As Ian's said, you're not letting any of us down. Best wishes to you & your family.

 

[rb58]

Sorry folks. I'm out. I've had a DIY SOS call and will need to go over Essex on Saturday morning. At least I'll get to use the bike though. Have a good ride - wrap up warm though!

 

[Flying Dodo]

I'm not going to be doing this as I've still got a bit of a twinge plus there's other stuff that I really should be doing.

Jay - really sorry to read your news - take care of yourself and your Mum rather than worrying about a bike ride.

 

[rich p]

Really sorry to hear that Jay. All the best to you and yours.

 

[velovoice]

Jay - so sorry to hear this.

 

[velovoice]

A downloadable version of the route is here

Starting & returning to/from Wellington Arch Hyde Park Corner.

Ian - the route shows us starting and finishing at Trafalgar Square not HPC? And unless I'm totally crazy (possible!), the cue sheet and mileage don't match up with the mapped route...?

Was hoping to familiarise myself with the route in advance in case I'm lagging behind out of sight at any point and need to do my own navigating. Plan B is to hang on for dear life to the rear wheel in front of me.

Either way let me know where to be at 8.30am and I'll be there.

 

[ianrauk]

Oh, will check the route.
But meeting place is HPC. On to Knightsbridge, past Harrods, Fulham Road to Putney etc

edit: of course it starts from Trafalger Square (well Admiralty Arch). It's the original route we used that will be used by the actual race.

 

[velovoice]

Oh, will check the route.
But meeting place is HPC. On to Knightsbridge, past Harrods, Fulham Road to Putney etc.

Great, thanks.

edit: of course it starts from Trafalger Square (well Admiralty Arch). It's the original route we used that will be used by the actual race.

Oh yeah, I'd forgotten you've done a version of this before, which was the pukka route.

 

[stevevw]

Jay
Sorry to hear your terrible news. My thoughts are with you.
I look forward to riding with you again soon.

 

[topcat1]

Sorry to hear your news Jay

 

[redjedi]

Sorry to hear about your Dad Jay.

 

[gbs]

Sorry, Jay to read about your father. Even as an adult losing a parent is a major blow so be prepared for strong reactions.

 

[gbs]

Given Ian's probable withdrawal, does any one have the full route in their head or on GPS?
Given that we leave @ 0830 and lunch/Gomsahll is only 62k away do we plan a mid-morning coffee/hot chocolate?

 

[ianrauk]

Given Ian's probable withdrawal, does any one have the full route in their head or on GPS?
Given that we leave @ 0830 and lunch/Gomsahll is only 62k away do we plan a mid-morning coffee/hot chocolate?

HaloJ will be looking after you. The gpx is in the first post. First stop is the pub unless for on the move sustenance etc unless everyone really want's to stop of course.

 

[HaloJ]

This is the updated route I did starting at CycleChat's more traditional Wellington Arch.

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/687606

Lunch will be at The Compasses in Gomshall. Wrap up it's going to be cold. Most of the route is pretty easy but we'll regroup at the top of Sheer (pre lunch climb) and Box Hill (post lunch climb).