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Hotel in Canary Wharf so just a couple of miles for me. But I had the same thought re pen open to start time. For those who have done This before, how far ahead of pen open time would you aim to get into the Park by? Is it easy to find your pen or do you need to allow plenty of time?
Start time of 0624 (Blue, Wave H) for me. Wave opens at 0504. I'm riding in a Porn Peddlers Jersey. You won't miss it. It has 'Pascals Sub Sluts' printed on the back
From what I've gathered, this is relatively early start time and despite registered as a group, I'm disappointed that we aren't all starting the same wave, but at the same time I can understand why.
I cycle around 230 miles a month just commuting, but not really dne any training rides beyond 40 miles. Not phased by the distance and I'm looking forward to it.
Also hoping that the the jersey is of a more favourable cut that the Endura Ones from last year. Not seen any advertised yet either.
Rode it once in 2016 and it was a great event. Really enjoyed it, but the ride back to the station was quite testing on legs that had done around 110 miles and SPD-SL pedals.
From what I've gathered, this is relatively early start time and despite registered as a group, I'm disappointed that we aren't all starting the same wave, but at the same time I can understand why.
I cycle around 230 miles a month just commuting, but not really dne any training rides beyond 40 miles. Not phased by the distance and I'm looking forward to it.
Also hoping that the the jersey is of a more favourable cut that the Endura Ones from last year. Not seen any advertised yet either.
Rode it once in 2016 and it was a great event. Really enjoyed it, but the ride back to the station was quite testing on legs that had done around 110 miles and SPD-SL pedals.
Tom1312 said:
Usget said:
Me and SixPotBelly will be doing it in our club colours, which look like they were designed by a six-year-old. Because they were.
Both in pen D, 0616 start... ffs
Same start time... How quick are you? Haven't been able to train at all!Both in pen D, 0616 start... ffs
I'm basically looking at it as a long, fast club ride - not too much hard work except for a couple of little lumps. If I can get round in 5 hours I'll be content.
Think I'm going to defer.
Ive not done the Ride London before, but I was planning on using the shuttle train (from Richmond) but even the earliest won't get me there in time. To make matters worse my bro who was going to do it with me starts 1.5 hrs later.
Although If I defer I have to pay for next year as well (£140 total?), and there is no guarantee of a sensible start time (sensible as in being physically able to get there)
Ive not done the Ride London before, but I was planning on using the shuttle train (from Richmond) but even the earliest won't get me there in time. To make matters worse my bro who was going to do it with me starts 1.5 hrs later.
Although If I defer I have to pay for next year as well (£140 total?), and there is no guarantee of a sensible start time (sensible as in being physically able to get there)
Dr Murdoch said:
Think I'm going to defer.
Ive not done the Ride London before, but I was planning on using the shuttle train (from Richmond) but even the earliest won't get me there in time. To make matters worse my bro who was going to do it with me starts 1.5 hrs later.
Although If I defer I have to pay for next year as well (£140 total?), and there is no guarantee of a sensible start time (sensible as in being physically able to get there)
You should be able to blag your way into his wave if you want to ride together though , and maybe that makes the train possible ?Ive not done the Ride London before, but I was planning on using the shuttle train (from Richmond) but even the earliest won't get me there in time. To make matters worse my bro who was going to do it with me starts 1.5 hrs later.
Although If I defer I have to pay for next year as well (£140 total?), and there is no guarantee of a sensible start time (sensible as in being physically able to get there)
outnumbered said:
You should be able to blag your way into his wave if you want to ride together though , and maybe that makes the train possible ?
ThanksThat would indeed make it possible. What is the likelihood of success, or to put it another way, what are the chances of them refusing me entry?
Dr Murdoch said:
outnumbered said:
You should be able to blag your way into his wave if you want to ride together though , and maybe that makes the train possible ?
ThanksThat would indeed make it possible. What is the likelihood of success, or to put it another way, what are the chances of them refusing me entry?
After all it'd be quite a mean official who said "No you can't start even though your train was late"
G0ldfysh said:
Have a 5:08 start time, going to drive up in morning and park, then cycle across town couple of miles to the start.
Should be finished before it gets too warm with that time.
Might need sleeves as I am a fair weather cyclist normally.
Apologies for the random post but based on your name+location you didn't happen to go to Sir Joseph Williamsons in Rochester by any chance?Should be finished before it gets too warm with that time.
Might need sleeves as I am a fair weather cyclist normally.
Name: Andrew Clare
Rider Number (Bib Number): 24670
Start Area: Orange
Wave: K
Wave Load opening time: 05:40:00
Wave Load closing time: 06:20:00
Start Time: 07:00:00
Not as early as some but still crazy for me!
I should be in Portishead Cycling Club jersey if it arrives in time...
I’m looking forward to this, but I’m still training and upping the distances. I’ll be pleased if I’m closer to 6hours than 7.
Rider Number (Bib Number): 24670
Start Area: Orange
Wave: K
Wave Load opening time: 05:40:00
Wave Load closing time: 06:20:00
Start Time: 07:00:00
Not as early as some but still crazy for me!
I should be in Portishead Cycling Club jersey if it arrives in time...
I’m looking forward to this, but I’m still training and upping the distances. I’ll be pleased if I’m closer to 6hours than 7.
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