Olympic road race

Lichtblick

Are you supporting Cav / GB in next Friday's race?

I've just found this: http://espn.go.com/olympics/summer/2012 ... -road-race

OSLO, Norway -- Norwegian rider Thor Hushovd says he will miss the London Olympics because of an illness.

Hushovd says he has not recovered fully from a viral infection and will not be competing at the Olympics road race that will start outside Buckingham Palace in London July 28.

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graeme_s-2

I will be supporting Cav. Real shame Hushovd won't be there. He's one of my favourite riders, but he's and a crummy year

If it's a bunch finish and Cav's in the bunch then I can't see anybody beating him. That's two big ifs though.

rick_chasey

Supporting Boonen, gf will be supporting Cav.

Will be there on the zig-zag if my ticket turns up.

ant41

Corner of headley common road and tot hill. Not sure what time to get there. Thinking about 8-9 ish. Watch 9 loops then peg it home to watch cav storm to victory

RowCycle

Yes

DeadCalm

My fantasy result is Millar from a break or possibly the French track rider (can't recall his name) pulling off the shock of all shocks but failing that, yes, I'll be rooting for Cav.

Due to an unexpected job interview I'm going to be in London for the week. I guess I should try to go see it live but am totally unprepared logistically.

Le Commentateur

Marianne.

Dorset_Boy

Lichtblick wrote:

Are you supporting Cav / GB in next Friday's race?

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Tis Saturday isn't it?

Pross

Is there a detailed route map / schedule anywhere? The map on the Olympic site is useless. I want to watch them somewhere north of the river so that I can spend the time between them going out and coming back with the family. Also, any big screens going up anywhere like Trafalgar Square?

Butterd2

Pross wrote:

Is there a detailed route map / schedule anywhere? The map on the Olympic site is useless. I want to watch them somewhere north of the river so that I can spend the time between them going out and coming back with the family. Also, any big screens going up anywhere like Trafalgar Square?

They are doing big screens in some of the parks. I'm heading over to Victoria Park to watch with the family.

mrwaggy

Pross wrote:

Is there a detailed route map / schedule anywhere? The map on the Olympic site is useless. I want to watch them somewhere north of the river so that I can spend the time between them going out and coming back with the family. Also, any big screens going up anywhere like Trafalgar Square?

Edit: Does anyone know if there will be screens up to watch it from the free section north of the river without having to lose my place at the roadside?
http://www.london2012.com/cycling-road/ ... coursemap/

xscreamsuk

I'll be riding a 25 TT, might have the race on in the hq at the end

Pross

mrwaggy wrote:

Pross wrote:

Is there a detailed route map / schedule anywhere? The map on the Olympic site is useless. I want to watch them somewhere north of the river so that I can spend the time between them going out and coming back with the family. Also, any big screens going up anywhere like Trafalgar Square?

Edit: Does anyone know if there will be screens up to watch it from the free section north of the river without having to lose my place at the roadside?
http://www.london2012.com/cycling-road/ ... coursemap/

Cheers, I hadn't seen the zoomable version before. Might watch in Green Park if that's not part of the ticketed area.

slim_boy_fat

So tempted to jump in the car on Saturday morning now that my weekend swim teaching is finished for the summer holidays but it's a long way to drive for an uncertain view and will undoubtedly miss the finish to the race. Think I'll save myself some time and money and just watch it on TV.

Le Commentateur

28 July 2012

The Mall to Richmond Park
10.00 - 10.17 hrs

Richmond Park to Box Hill
10.17 - 11.42 hrs

The "Box Hill Loop" (9 laps)
11.42 - 14.50 hrs

Box Hill to Kingston
14.50 - 15.14 hrs

Richmond Park to The Mall
15.14 - 16.00 hrs