Anyone going to the Olympic road race?
Discussion
Gizmoish said:
Are you going to stand next to your bike all day, pointing at it, going "that's mine that is, I'm a proper cyclist"?
Surely you're going to lock it up and mooch around the expo, bar, tv area, view the road, etc?
Much as I love the MTB, it's a complete dog to ride on tarmac. I was looking forward to taking a more scenic route to get there on the road bike before all the mooching stuff.Surely you're going to lock it up and mooch around the expo, bar, tv area, view the road, etc?
Mainly I'm just frustrated as I'll have been without it for 3 weeks by then because the sodding Campag distributor for the UK seems to have lost the jammed shifter that the LBS sent back for warranty replacement, and I just want to get out and ride it again now the weather has turned nice.
Gizmoish said:
Apparently you don't need tickets to go and watch the individual time trial... Wednesday 1st Aug, I think. Anyone going to support Wiggo?
Box Hill Village and all along the non-NT parts of Boxhill Road are free for anyone to watch. Apparently there's going to be a hog roast or some such at The Tree.smack said:
Mobile Chicane said:
Box Hill Village and all along the non-NT parts of Boxhill Road are free for anyone to watch.
So I take it that means the bottom of Zig Zag Road up to the vile Western slop pit, sorry restaurant?You can find a more detailed route at bikely - not sure if its 100% accurate http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/copy-of-short...
pablo said:
smack said:
Mobile Chicane said:
Box Hill Village and all along the non-NT parts of Boxhill Road are free for anyone to watch.
So I take it that means the bottom of Zig Zag Road up to the vile Western slop pit, sorry restaurant?CoolC said:
I'm really interested to find out how they plan to deal with a break-away on the loop section.
I realise it's unlikely, but there must be a plan for if it does happen.
Unlikely is an understatement! The loop is just shy of 10 miles in length. If any rider makes it that far out in a breakaway, they're going to have to watch out for their red cape getting caught in their chain!I realise it's unlikely, but there must be a plan for if it does happen.
HHHmmm! I wonder how early we're going to need to arrive? Any ideas?
My plan is to drive to Chertsey, because that's where I work and there's guaranteed parking and I will only cross the course on the M25, then cycle to Weybridge to watch the outward leg and on to Esher for the return a few hours later. I might be able to park nearer, but don't want to risk getting stuck in traffic and not finding somewhere to park.
I did wonder originally about cycling to the Box Hill area, but I just imagine it will be rammed in all directions, bloody Wiggins winning the Tour and increasing interest
Our office car park is huge, not regulated, never full even during the week, 3miles? from Weybridge. pm me if you would like details! There's unrestricted on street anyway in the area.
My plan is to drive to Chertsey, because that's where I work and there's guaranteed parking and I will only cross the course on the M25, then cycle to Weybridge to watch the outward leg and on to Esher for the return a few hours later. I might be able to park nearer, but don't want to risk getting stuck in traffic and not finding somewhere to park.
I did wonder originally about cycling to the Box Hill area, but I just imagine it will be rammed in all directions, bloody Wiggins winning the Tour and increasing interest
Our office car park is huge, not regulated, never full even during the week, 3miles? from Weybridge. pm me if you would like details! There's unrestricted on street anyway in the area.
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