Prudential Ride London 2015

[TheFungle]

Ouch.

6:24 start time.

A small group of us are staying just off the Mall so will be a nice leg warmer in the morning.

How long would should the journey take from there out to the Olympic Park?

[Jonnny]

I've not done it before, or been to QEP but looking at the maps etc I'm giving myself at least 20 minutes once there to work out where my colour is grouping etc.

[ALawson]

The signage is very good and you will have your numbers already on the bike. Plenty of marshals pointing people in the right direction, it's a pretty slick operation.

[Vocal Minority]

All I can say is that I was looking forward to it before reading this thread and now it just sounds like there will be a st load of peloton fantasists taking it too seriosuly!

[TheFungle]

Vocal Minority said:

All I can say is that I was looking forward to it before reading this thread and now it just sounds like there will be a st load of peloton fantasists taking it too seriosuly!

What were you expecting? If you want a gentle stroll stick a picnic basket to your Pashley and enjoy your cheese & wine

[okgo]

Vocal Minority said:

All I can say is that I was looking forward to it before reading this thread and now it just sounds like there will be a st load of peloton fantasists taking it too seriosuly!

While I am not sportives biggest fan one has to wonder - does it matter what everyone else is doing if you just want to enjoy the ride at your own pace?

[Pachydermus]

okgo said:

Vocal Minority said:

All I can say is that I was looking forward to it before reading this thread and now it just sounds like there will be a st load of peloton fantasists taking it too seriosuly!

While I am not sportives biggest fan one has to wonder - does it matter what everyone else is doing if you just want to enjoy the ride at your own pace?

VM, you realise we're talking about the 100 mile ride and not the saturday 'freecycle' around London, right?
If you can manage that in 9 hours without being some sort of 'peloton fantastist', well, chapeau!

[Some Gump]

okgo said:

While I am not sportives biggest fan one has to wonder - does it matter what everyone else is doing if you just want to enjoy the ride at your own pace?

Won't bother me in the slightest. I'm hoping to have a natter with strangers at "middle" club run pace. If the wuick lads want to zoom past, fair play to them!

The worst bit for me will be if people get off on a hill and walk 2 abreast pushing bikes. Pet hate on sportives...

[Type R Tom]

Got my time:

Start time 6:36 in yellow area wave B

Have to be honest, little apprehensive at the moment as my training isn't going to well (Glastonbury has set me back) but I completed it last year so just need to try and be as fit as I was then.

[Type R Tom]

If anyone is worried about parking, most of Tower Hamlets is free on a Sunday, though it can be a bit busy. Below is link to a map of parking zones but keep in mind with the A12 and Highway closed for the ride the traffic will be a bit heavy.

http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/idoc.ashx?docid=01f...

[scubadude]

Some Gump said:

The worst bit for me will be if people get off on a hill and walk 2 abreast pushing bikes. Pet hate on sportives...

Well then don't go in with too many hopes, the skill spread on RideLondon is much wider than a typical sportive- lots more low experience "fun" riders... although this is mostly accommodated for by the fact its closed roads so you can stay on the wrong side of the road and bypass most numbties.

[Some Gump]

Oh, i'm just going for the fun of experiencing a closed road, and the chance to see bits on London i'd normally never even consider riding a bike through. Not aiming to set a time, or to try to get selected for team sky.

I'm sure on the nicer parts, i'll be lumped in with the muppets - so i can take in the view wherever it's nice


I will NOT be walking up any hills tho!!

[Vocal Minority]

Pachydermus said:

okgo said:

Vocal Minority said:

All I can say is that I was looking forward to it before reading this thread and now it just sounds like there will be a st load of peloton fantasists taking it too seriosuly!

While I am not sportives biggest fan one has to wonder - does it matter what everyone else is doing if you just want to enjoy the ride at your own pace?

VM, you realise we're talking about the 100 mile ride and not the saturday 'freecycle' around London, right?
If you can manage that in 9 hours without being some sort of 'peloton fantastist', well, chapeau!

I think I was just in a bit of a bad mood with the world when I wrote that...sorry chaps. I am aware we are talking the 100 mile ride, just never been one for obsessing over my power etc etc,- I am going along to have fun rather than 'do a time' as it were.

My start time is 7.30 as it happens

[Pachydermus]

Vocal Minority said:

I think I was just in a bit of a bad mood with the world when I wrote that...sorry chaps. I am aware we are talking the 100 mile ride, just never been one for obsessing over my power etc etc,- I am going along to have fun rather than 'do a time' as it were.

My start time is 7.30 as it happens

Fair enough :-) If you see someone wearing a mumu jersey then say hello, I promise I don't own a power meter ;-)

My aim is to do it in the 5.5 hours I put down on my registration.

[Jonnny]

What's the usual protocol for meeting mates who have different start times?

I've heard about stopping a mile outside the start? Will this not affect your time recorded?

Luckily he's only 30 mins infront of me..

[anonymous-user]

Jonnny said:

What's the usual protocol for meeting mates who have different start times?

I've heard about stopping a mile outside the start? Will this not affect your time recorded?

Luckily he's only 30 mins infront of me..

IIRC the timing mat was on the A12 about a mile from the start, most people stop about here on the right hand bend of Waterden Road, just before the tight left onto the A12 and wait for friends. Its literally 100m after the start and if you are off the road, the marshals wont mind.

Edited by anonymous-user on Sunday 12th July 21:34

[upsidedownmark]

I also heard something similar, but pretty sure that last year the timing mat was right at the end of the start chute.. just FYI.

[richardxjr]

Anyone else staying at the Travelodge London Excel?

[Johnny]

Only just seen this thread....

richardxjr said:

Watch out for more emails, just got mine.

Good job I'm staying nearby overnight!

Start Area: Orange
Wave: C
Wave Load opening time: 12/30/1899 5:15:00 AM
Wave Load closing time: 12/30/1899 5:45:00 AM
Start Time: 12/30/1899 6:27:00 AM

I'm with you then! Same details in my email.

I'm staying locally, at The Westbridge...

[donfisher]

Jonnny said:

What's the usual protocol for meeting mates who have different start times?

I've heard about stopping a mile outside the start? Will this not affect your time recorded?

Luckily he's only 30 mins infront of me..

It's something they should maybe think about for next time, being able to link your confirmation with a mate/s who has also been accepted. I'm sure most people would pay a few quid extra to cover the costs or for charity or whatever.