Prudential Ride London 2020 - Ballot results out

[gl20]

...and it's another 'no' for me. Magazine arrived this morning. Almost a bit relieved as quite a lot on, so would be hard to know what to do had I been successful. May be 2021 then, although I'd heard a rumour this event may be coming to an end.

[ukbabz]

Must have posted them early, they said they'd be emailing folk on the 13th if they've got in but if folk have the mags early then not much point!

[Marcellus]

gl20 said:

although I'd heard a rumour this event may be coming to an end.

I think Prudential's sponsorship ends 2021 and they're looking for another to replace.

[GOATever]

Marcellus said:

I think Prudential's sponsorship ends 2021 and they're looking for another to replace.

Ride London has got the green light for another 10 years from TFL, they are going to need a new sponsor as of next year, and the route will probably be forced to change, once out of London, but it should survive.

[GOATever]

I’m in on the club 200 entry this year ( pay 250 quid, get pre and post ride hospitality, priority kit bag drop and pick up, dedicated sign on ) and you get to pick your start time ( unless they’ve already been filled, the earliest ones have already all gone). It also saves worrying about the ballot.

[HardtopManual]

Just ride it an hour earlier than the official start. It won't inconvenience anyone. You can carry enough food and water for the full 100 miles. Donate some cash to charity if you feel guilty.

[Your Dad]

Looks like the organisers have a data breach on their hands - reports of people receiving mailings addressed to them but the letters inside contain other riders name, address & DoB.

[ukbabz]

2/2 rejection for me. Wonderful

[hoegaardenruls]

Another rejection here, so might just apply for the 46 again - did a charity ride last year, so no interest in a charity place..

[Mazinbrum]

ukbabz said:

2/2 rejection for me. Wonderful

Use a woman’s name you can borrow some ID from and tick the female box next time, it works.

[millen]

GOATever said:

Marcellus said:

I think Prudential's sponsorship ends 2021 and they're looking for another to replace.

Ride London has got the green light for another 10 years from TFL, they are going to need a new sponsor as of next year, and the route will probably be forced to change, once out of London, but it should survive.

I understood the Surrey CC consultation on the extending R100 to 2025 doesn't close until 16 Feb. That said, the questionnaire seemed rather biased in favour of continuation and of course the organisers would prefer the easy life of not having to devise a new route through Essex or somewhere.

[ED209]

Me and the wife both got a yes.

I only entered the ballot as I was fed up at getting rejected for the London marathon time after time. I didn’t really consider when ride London was or the logistics in doing it when entering the ballot so it might not even be possible for us to do it due to work and having a new baby.

Need to weigh it up properly tomorrow.

[z4RRSchris]

i got in!

[Akz]

Rejected for 4th time.

Did it last year on a team entry but annoyingly got a poor wave so I spent Stratford to Hampton Court picking through the hordes before it started to clear up. Would have liked to be in the first few groups or at least have some decent groups to work with. Ended up finishing 20 mins or so slower compared with front group.

I'm not sure I'd bother again if I did get a place. It was a lot of logistical faff and I barely managed to sleep the night before. Enjoyable experience during the event but I'm not raring to take part again. A ballot place may have potentially swayed me.

[joeheavyslow]

I got in with a charity place. It’ll be my first time doing an event of that size but should be fun.

[nofuse22]

Didn’t get a place. Disappointed as really enjoyed it last year - my first time - but fortunate enough to start in third group so had a cracking first 50 miles...

[Stupeo]

Got a place, but supposed to be doing Yorkshire 3 Peaks on the day before! Going to see if I can rearrange the Y3P.

[z4RRSchris]

I presume if you dont get in the front wave you can just start in it anyway?

[Marcellus]

z4RRSchris said:

I presume if you dont get in the front wave you can just start in it anyway?

you presume wrongly, they're quite officious in stopping later starters go early, but more relaxed about letting earlier starters going later!

[GOATever]

z4RRSchris said:

I presume if you dont get in the front wave you can just start in it anyway?

The front 3 or 4 waves are already full up, club riders, club 200 people and ‘celeb riders’ . You could try to start in those waves anyway, people do try it every year. However, you should have a number on your lid, and on the bike, and if there is no number, or the number is the same as someone else’s, expect it to be brought to the attention of the officials, if they don’t spot it themselves, and be sent to your actual start pen.