Ride London 2018 Ballot

Ride London 2018 Ballot

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bigdom

Original Poster:

2,087 posts

146 months

Wednesday 7th February 2018
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Well, that's a no for me.

Not too bothered to be honest, I was only doing it to support a mate doing the final part of the London Classics.
https://www.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com/en-gb/ho...

RickRolled

339 posts

178 months

Wednesday 7th February 2018
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No luck for me and my mate.

snobetter

1,162 posts

147 months

Wednesday 7th February 2018
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Not heard yet, hope that means I'm in....

kiethton

13,917 posts

181 months

Wednesday 7th February 2018
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Not yet heard - is it all post or is there an e-mail too?

RickRolled

339 posts

178 months

Wednesday 7th February 2018
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Magazine in the post, with yay or nay on the front.

snobetter

1,162 posts

147 months

Wednesday 7th February 2018
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Oh ok, I assumed email, will find out when I get home then perhaps.

Black can man

31,847 posts

169 months

Wednesday 7th February 2018
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Commiserations for me in the most patronising of junk mail.


I've done the last two years so i shouldn't really complain.

Marcellus

7,120 posts

220 months

Wednesday 7th February 2018
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it's a no for me, and I'm not going down the charideeee route!

who's doing Cardiff Velothon, a much nicer more friendly event!

Roastie ITR

494 posts

205 months

Wednesday 7th February 2018
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Wife just opened up the envelope whilst I was on the phone & it's a no for me this year. Can't really complain as I've been accepted 2 out of the 4 times that I have entered & have ridden the last 2 years.

Dr Murdoch

3,450 posts

136 months

Wednesday 7th February 2018
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I'm in! First attempt.

After entering and getting rejected 8-9 times for the London Marathon I wasn't expecting anything but a rejection, its what i've become used too.

Thankfully i'm feeling okay with my level of fitness! Started riding properly 2 years ago (mainly commuting) and i'm now up to 50mile rides, so gives me time to work up between now and the end of July.

AndStilliRise

2,295 posts

117 months

Wednesday 7th February 2018
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It's a no from me.

m444ttb

3,160 posts

230 months

Wednesday 7th February 2018
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Marcellus said:
it's a no for me, and I'm not going down the charideeee route!

who's doing Cardiff Velothon, a much nicer more friendly event!
I’m doing Velothon Wales. Looks good.

I’m away from home until Saturday afternoon so won’t know whether I got in to RideLondon until then. It’s the first time I’ve entered having previously enjoyed my annual rejection from the London marathon for 5 years or so.

Matt_N

8,903 posts

203 months

Wednesday 7th February 2018
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I'm doing Velothon too, first year I've done it.

idiotgap

2,112 posts

134 months

Wednesday 7th February 2018
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And again a commiserations mailer for me. I've lost count now, I wonder if I'll ever get a go.

Jonnny

29,401 posts

190 months

Wednesday 7th February 2018
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Yep, no for me.

Not too bothered tbh, would have only done it if I got a ballot place - but not for charity.

Saw they're doing a £500 deal for 2 places, with VIP morning prep at the velodrome, queue jump into your start wave, and showers and food at the end.. Which is a good deal tbh, me and my friend done it for charity last year and probably put in over £500 of our own money topping up the fund.

rossw46

1,293 posts

161 months

Wednesday 7th February 2018
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It's a no for me...gutted, really enjoyed it last year...never mind, just have to find something else great to ride, any recommendations? 100 miles, nicer on closed roads, not to bothered on location but nearer London ideally.

russy01

4,693 posts

182 months

Wednesday 7th February 2018
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I’m in. First entrance too...

Can’t wait. Should be a good experience, although on my own atm as my pals not got in!

kiethton

13,917 posts

181 months

Wednesday 7th February 2018
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So, for the very first time I actually got a place in the ballot! Bit of a result/incentive to kick on with the health kick!

Marcellus

7,120 posts

220 months

Wednesday 7th February 2018
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Can someone remind me of how much the ballot entry fee was please?

dantournay

432 posts

209 months

Wednesday 7th February 2018
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and it's a yes for me too.

I wasn't expecting a place and was considering the Salford Tri but that will have to wait another year now.