England : Suffolk Suffolk Sunrise 2013 - rough roll call?

[Andrew_Culture]

So this year's Suffolk Sunrise sportive takes place on Sunday 12th May.

Http://www.action.org.uk/suffolk_sunrise_100

Who is up for signing up this year? I've heard a lot of good things about this ride and am almost certain that I'll be registering when I get get paid.

Who is planning to do which route? I'm interested in getting a reasonable (17-18mph) average speed on the 102 mile route, but that's all very easy for me to say as I'm sat here in my PJs eating Christmas leftover biscuits!

 

[SimonJKH]

Pretty sure I'll give it a bash. Although something more in the 14-15mph will do me!

 

[Jon George]

I was alerted to this by a female cyclist out training for an Ironman – she was determined to catch me up after I’d over-taken her, but, hey, that’s the competitive spirit. Done some research and I’m extremely interested. (Having hooked up with a trio of riders as they went through Woodbridge the other day, and discovered the wonderful delights of slipstreaming in a group, 17-18 mph would be a breeze.)

 

[Andrew_Culture]

I was alerted to this by a female cyclist out training for an Ironman – she was determined to catch me up after I’d over-taken her, but, hey, that’s the competitive spirit. Done some research and I’m extremely interested. (Having hooked up with a trio of riders as they went through Woodbridge the other day, and discovered the wonderful delights of slipstreaming in a group, 17-18 mph would be a breeze.)

Excellent, I'm planning to register over the next few days.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Looks like you get a free high5 race pack if you register before 16th March. Could be handy?

 

[Jon George]

Looks like you get a free high5 race pack if you register before 16th March. Could be handy?

Mmm - yep, it does indeed. I just need to confirm I can get my bike in my car (I don't fancy riding to and from the event) and I do believe I might just talk myself into this one.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Mmm - yep, it does indeed. I just need to confirm I can get my bike in my car (I don't fancy riding to and from the event) and I do believe I might just talk myself into this one.

I can probably give you and your bike a lift if you like.

 

[Jon George]

I can probably give you and your bike a lift if you like.

That would be great - roof rack? - as I've just signed up for the Champion Route. (That's Sundays taken care of as I build up to my target!)

 

[Andrew_Culture]

That would be great - roof rack? - as I've just signed up for the Champion Route. (That's Sundays taken care of as I build up to my target!)

I have the choice of a friend's van or a three bike tailgate rack. Might be giving Matt a lift too.

 

[e-rider]

Too expensive, otherwsie I would. Did it two years ago. Organisation was rubbish but the route was good, except the start/finish area.

 

[mattobrien]

I should be in / up for it. Organisation was good last year, with a good start and finish area.

I will get this booked up once I have been paid (this week).

A 17-18 mph pace sounds very reasonable and if there are a few of us, we can share some time in the wind.

Given the option, I would prefer an earlier start, maybe around 7am.

I can see that a trip to the pub to discuss it all might be in order.the Vic in Earl Soham is nice and only 15 miles away, making it a nice ride there and back, or there is always the Fat Cat if more beer consumption is required.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

I should be in / up for it. Organisation was good last year, with a good start and finish area.

I will get this booked up once I have been paid (this week).

A 17-18 mph pace sounds very reasonable and if there are a few of us, we can share some time in the wind.

Given the option, I would prefer an earlier start, maybe around 7am.

I can see that a trip to the pub to discuss it all might be in order.the Vic in Earl Soham is nice and only 15 miles away, making it a nice ride there and back, or there is always the Fat Cat if more beer consumption is required.

Yes to all of that.

I've decided I'm going to sign up for the charity option.

 

[mattobrien]

Quidco will get you 8% back on action medical research 100 mile rides. Makes the entry a little more reasonable.

 

[Jon George]

I can see that a trip to the pub to discuss it all might be in order.the Vic in Earl Soham is nice and only 15 miles away, making it a nice ride there and back, or there is always the Fat Cat if more beer consumption is required.

You are talking my language, sir! Either pub would suffice.

 

[mattobrien]

Right then, how does Thursday the 9th May sound for a pre SS pub planning session - location TBC