London Ride 100
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Kieran_Burns wrote:cyclingprop wrote:Dunno? Booked your cape slot?
entered the ballot... the logistics of getting there could be the hardest part
Could I suggest booking the stratford travel lodge or premier inn on rufundable tariff before everyone else does? Or before the rates start going up.....--
Chris
Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/50 -
Kieran_Burns wrote:cyclingprop wrote:Dunno? Booked your cape slot?
entered the ballot... the logistics of getting there could be the hardest part
Getting to the start from the North will still be substantially easier than getting there from inside the enclosed loop.Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
Race - Fuji Norcom Straight
Sun - Cervelo R3
Winter / Commute - Dolan ADX0 -
Asprilla wrote:Kieran_Burns wrote:cyclingprop wrote:Dunno? Booked your cape slot?
entered the ballot... the logistics of getting there could be the hardest part
Getting to the start from the North will still be substantially easier than getting there from inside the enclosed loop.
Drive to, park up, cycle in....? (find a B&B reasonably close to)Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
2011 Trek Madone 4.5
2012 Felt F65X
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Kieran_Burns wrote:Asprilla wrote:Kieran_Burns wrote:cyclingprop wrote:Dunno? Booked your cape slot?
entered the ballot... the logistics of getting there could be the hardest part
Getting to the start from the North will still be substantially easier than getting there from inside the enclosed loop.
Drive to, park up, cycle in....? (find a B&B reasonably close to)
The roads I'd use to get there are closed from 5 AM so parking and cycling in are out of the question. most of the river crossings are closed too. This year I went to stay with friends in North London the night before. Next year that won't be an option as it's on my friend's birthday.Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
Race - Fuji Norcom Straight
Sun - Cervelo R3
Winter / Commute - Dolan ADX0 -
Greenwich Travelodge is an option too - then scoot through Blackwall or Rotherhithe tunnels.What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?0
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cyclingprop wrote:Greenwich Travelodge is an option too - then scoot through Blackwall or Rotherhithe tunnels.
Don't go through the Rotherhithe unless they close it to traffic. My journey through there this year involved me trying to hold my breath of 5 mins...... That being said next year I'll get mrs sketchley to drive through the tunnel and drop me on the other side. Absolutely no reason not to based on this years evidence..
p.s. £100 totally refundable at Stratford Premier Inn the night before.--
Chris
Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/50 -
Asprilla wrote:Kieran_Burns wrote:Asprilla wrote:Kieran_Burns wrote:cyclingprop wrote:Dunno? Booked your cape slot?
entered the ballot... the logistics of getting there could be the hardest part
Getting to the start from the North will still be substantially easier than getting there from inside the enclosed loop.
Drive to, park up, cycle in....? (find a B&B reasonably close to)
The roads I'd use to get there are closed from 5 AM so parking and cycling in are out of the question. most of the river crossings are closed too. This year I went to stay with friends in North London the night before. Next year that won't be an option as it's on my friend's birthday.
I rode along the roads that were shut and was one of many cyclists, I don't think they care that much as long as you are not interfering with the actual event, i.e. I cycled down Portsmouth Road to Esher to watch it, got no hassle, then did a small stretch back the same way after the first few groups had gone and got shouted at, so at that time of the morning I can't see it being an issue.Blog on my first and now second season of proper riding/racing - www.firstseasonracing.com0 -
I wonder if you stand less chance of getting in next year if you selected the drop down that said you rode it this year?0
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essex-commuter wrote:I wonder if you stand less chance of getting in next year if you selected the drop down that said you rode it this year?
Not sure, some people seem to do the marathon ever year. Same people organising. Edit: That 2014 Marathon Ballot closed after 11hrs!--
Chris
Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/50 -
Sketchley wrote:essex-commuter wrote:I wonder if you stand less chance of getting in next year if you selected the drop down that said you rode it this year?
Not sure, some people seem to do the marathon ever year. Same people organising. Edit: That 2014 Marathon Ballot closed after 11hrs!
A lot or runners get 'good for age' places; that and charity places etc.
Would be interesting to know if there is any logic to the Prudential ballot.0 -
Asprilla wrote:Kieran_Burns wrote:Asprilla wrote:Kieran_Burns wrote:cyclingprop wrote:Dunno? Booked your cape slot?
entered the ballot... the logistics of getting there could be the hardest part
Getting to the start from the North will still be substantially easier than getting there from inside the enclosed loop.
Drive to, park up, cycle in....? (find a B&B reasonably close to)
The roads I'd use to get there are closed from 5 AM so parking and cycling in are out of the question. most of the river crossings are closed too. This year I went to stay with friends in North London the night before. Next year that won't be an option as it's on my friend's birthday.
I'd completely forgot about this, I made the ballot in time.
I live in North London BTW, Plenty of B&B's round this way KB, if you get in and fancy North
London, give me a shout."If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."
PX Kaffenback 2 = Work Horse
B-Twin Alur 700 = Sundays and Hills0 -
This is what a bike thief looks like:
He stole someone's Madone from Green Park on the Saturday before the ride but because he had a number on the front of his bike the event photographers took pictures of him.
Fucker.
http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/lat ... mera.html#Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
Race - Fuji Norcom Straight
Sun - Cervelo R3
Winter / Commute - Dolan ADX0 -
Ooops, I appear to have applied for next year. Have to make sure we don't book our holiday for the same time.0
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Asprilla wrote:This is what a bike thief looks like:
He stole someone's Madone from Green Park on the Saturday before the ride but because he had a number on the front of his bike the event photographers took pictures of him.
******.
http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/lat ... mera.html#
I'm sure there's a better resolution picture of him than that. Hopefully they'll catch him.--
Chris
Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/50 -
I've applied despite my longest ride being 14 miles. Crumbs. Mind you, have best part of a year to get prepared if I happen to get in.
May need lots of hand holding on here!Specialized Allez Elite 2011 *NEW*
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Blandiblub wrote:I've applied despite my longest ride being 14 miles. Crumbs. Mind you, have best part of a year to get prepared if I happen to get in.
May need lots of hand holding on here!
100 Miles is more mental then physical."If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."
PX Kaffenback 2 = Work Horse
B-Twin Alur 700 = Sundays and Hills0 -
Status: "Cancelled"
Suppose I didn't get in then0 -
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also didnt get in.
i will never get a place in a sporting event via ballot. its quite simple.BMC TM01 - FCN 0
Look 695 (Geared) - FCN 1
Bowman Palace:R - FCN 1
Cannondale CAAD 9 - FCN 2
Premier (CX) - FCN 6
Premier (fixed/SS) - FCN30 -
I did get in - my wife didn't ... but I can't do it anyway as we've booked a family gathering that day ... arse!0
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can i do it for you?Slowbike wrote:I did get in - my wife didn't ... but I can't do it anyway as we've booked a family gathering that day ... ars*!BMC TM01 - FCN 0
Look 695 (Geared) - FCN 1
Bowman Palace:R - FCN 1
Cannondale CAAD 9 - FCN 2
Premier (CX) - FCN 6
Premier (fixed/SS) - FCN30 -
Is this by postal notification or can I tell online?0
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I'm not sure what the process is for cancelling a place - I'm waiting to find out - if I can't (and the family do isn't rescheduled) then you're first in line ..spasypaddy wrote:
can i do it for you?Slowbike wrote:I did get in - my wife didn't ... but I can't do it anyway as we've booked a family gathering that day ... ars*!
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https://regonline.activeeurope.com/regi ... ionExist=1essex-commuter wrote:Is this by postal notification or can I tell online?BMC TM01 - FCN 0
Look 695 (Geared) - FCN 1
Bowman Palace:R - FCN 1
Cannondale CAAD 9 - FCN 2
Premier (CX) - FCN 6
Premier (fixed/SS) - FCN30 -
spasypaddy wrote:
https://regonline.activeeurope.com/regi ... ionExist=1essex-commuter wrote:Is this by postal notification or can I tell online?
Hrm, I must be missing something. That just takes me to a page that says "To contact someone regarding the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 please call - 0207 902 0212". Or was that the point?0 -
spasypaddy wrote:
https://regonline.activeeurope.com/regi ... ionExist=1essex-commuter wrote:Is this by postal notification or can I tell online?
Thanks. Well it's not asking me to log in or anything on that page so maybe it still has my details logged somewhere. I can't see the word 'cancelled' anywhere so perhaps I'm still in with a chance. Or the website is working properly for me!0 -
Agent57 wrote:spasypaddy wrote:
https://regonline.activeeurope.com/regi ... ionExist=1essex-commuter wrote:Is this by postal notification or can I tell online?
Hrm, I must be missing something. That just takes me to a page that says "To contact someone regarding the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 please call - 0207 902 0212". Or was that the point?
Posted at the same time. Yeah that's what I'm seeing.0 -
they've taken the link down it appears.BMC TM01 - FCN 0
Look 695 (Geared) - FCN 1
Bowman Palace:R - FCN 1
Cannondale CAAD 9 - FCN 2
Premier (CX) - FCN 6
Premier (fixed/SS) - FCN30
