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Prudential Ride 100 cycling

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Anyone else doing the Ride 100 in London this weekend? With 25000 people riding in it there must be some other Fabbers joining me?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I just love having my road closed off on a Sunday!!!

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By *orny IrishMan
over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire

Yeah I am for the third time.

Sorry about your road being closed.

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

Wow ....all the best with your ride

Im doing London to Paris next year cant wait x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Wow ....all the best with your ride

Im doing London to Paris next year cant wait x "

I've done the Ridelondon a couple of times and I'm doing the Velo Birmingham in September. I want to do the London to Paris as well. You should go to the South of France and ride up Mont Ventoux. It's a fantastic place to ride.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Yes, sorry about the road closures but on the plus side it raises a huge amount for worthy causes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i like a good ride

and on a bike too

good luck if you are entering

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire


"Anyone else doing the Ride 100 in London this weekend? With 25000 people riding in it there must be some other Fabbers joining me?! "

Good luck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes it does raise lots of money but why can't it be held somewhere that would cause less disruption to others?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Yes it does raise lots of money but why can't it be held somewhere that would cause less disruption to others? "

an area with no roads maybe

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just done c2c 170 miles

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Yes it does raise lots of money but why can't it be held somewhere that would cause less disruption to others?

an area with no roads maybe "

Nice attempt! I was thinking more of country roads or large racetrack.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

One of my friends is doing this.

Good luck with the ride

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anyway, keep safe and good luck!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

One half of a couple I know on here is cycling on Sunday. All the best to all the riders

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Not this year but it's on my list of things I want to do!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I rode it last year - loads of fun. Be careful on the descents!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"Yes it does raise lots of money but why can't it be held somewhere that would cause less disruption to others? "

Is one day that you've known about in advance really that much disruption?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I rode it last year - loads of fun. Be careful on the descents! "

The descent down Leith Hill is such good fun. I hit 50.9mph and then had to slow down for a corner. Such an adrenaline rush.

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By *orny IrishMan
over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire


"Yes it does raise lots of money but why can't it be held somewhere that would cause less disruption to others? "

It is because it's a carry over from the 2012 Olympics and uses parts if the road race route. And allows those taking part to ride without fear of other non cycling Road users which is normally at the back of all of our minds when out on the road.

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By *orny IrishMan
over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire


"One of my friends is doing this.

Good luck with the ride "

Are you coming to cheer?

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By *etitesaraTV/TS
over a year ago

rochdale


"Yes it does raise lots of money but why can't it be held somewhere that would cause less disruption to others?

It is because it's a carry over from the 2012 Olympics and uses parts if the road race route. And allows those taking part to ride without fear of other non cycling Road users which is normally at the back of all of our minds when out on the road."

I'm always puzzled by those who get upset at cycling event-related road closures, yet happily accept road closures for other non-cycling events. The denizens of the New Forest spring to mind.

Anyway, good luck to all those taking part, hope you all get a good time!

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

How did you all get on??

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"How did you all get on?? "


"How did you all get on?? "

Great day thanks. Weather was perfect and apart from a short mechanical issue I had no problems. Great course and it was clear for most of the route as I had an early start

Come out for a ride some time! X

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By *issy and GingeCouple
over a year ago

Poole

I've applied every year so far with no luck in the ballot

I'll give it another go though fingers crossed....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Didn't get in this year either but smashed it last year, such a fast route! Fantastic event

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"How did you all get on??

How did you all get on??

Great day thanks. Weather was perfect and apart from a short mechanical issue I had no problems. Great course and it was clear for most of the route as I had an early start

Come out for a ride some time! X "

Smooth....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Watching the Pro's now. Did the sportive last year, just over 5hours it's a great fast circuit and closed road is the best way to ride!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My town gets shut down for tparticipated in todays and last years race. I must check that they're okay. hile the ride London thing is going on. The town gets angry. And there always seems be one or two who die doing it.

I did enjoy the Olympics being here. But the ride London is a bit hmmmm.

One or two of my mates have participated in last years and this years race. I must go and check that they survived.

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro


"How did you all get on??

How did you all get on??

Great day thanks. Weather was perfect and apart from a short mechanical issue I had no problems. Great course and it was clear for most of the route as I had an early start

Come out for a ride some time! X "

I would if we lived closer. Just bought myself a new carbon rd bike...what a ride that is!!

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By *lmostthereMan
over a year ago

Southampton


"Yes it does raise lots of money but why can't it be held somewhere that would cause less disruption to others? "

NIMBY

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

I keep forgetting the ride london is on, looking to do the coast to coast next year

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Little off topic...

Justust leaving tomorrow morning from London to Belgium for a little cycling trip!

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.


"Yes it does raise lots of money but why can't it be held somewhere that would cause less disruption to others?

Is one day that you've known about in advance really that much disruption? "

It's not just one day though...

There are cycle days, multiple runs, etc.

Like many others that work in London, I can't book every weekend off that there are road closures...

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By *ick71Man
over a year ago

Chelmsford


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It's not just one day though...

There are cycle days, multiple runs, etc.

Like many others that work in London, I can't book every weekend off that there are road closures..."

Exactly how can people which work in London get into work when all roads are being shut from 4am no trains running at that time. A bit easier this year with some tubes running but still no thought given to actual workers trying to earn a living

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Enjoy....competition or a holiday?!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Oh I am happy to travel south....a good excuse for a little cycling break! What did you get bike wise? You can't beat carbon, despite the cost....and they are a little stiff aren't they?....

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Oh I am happy to travel south....a good excuse for a little cycling break! What did you get bike wise? You can't beat carbon, despite the cost....and they are a little stiff aren't they?....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Yeah I am for the third time.

Sorry about your road being closed.

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Love the cyclist tan in your pics. I've got one of them at the minute.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I keep forgetting the ride london is on, looking to do the coast to coast next year"

My wife did the c2c last year, she had a great time. Epic route. How many days do you think you'll take to do it ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Enjoy....competition or a holiday?!

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Holiday! And my partner waiting for me there...

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By *etitesaraTV/TS
over a year ago

rochdale


"I keep forgetting the ride london is on, looking to do the coast to coast next year

My wife did the c2c last year, she had a great time. Epic route. How many days do you think you'll take to do it ?"

Depends on what you want from the trip, I've done the Workington to Sunderland in a day (135 miles) but took a slightly more leisurely 2 days to ride Walney to Whitby (180 miles).

Depending on the route, it can be either a big single day out or a nice few days.

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro


"Oh I am happy to travel south....a good excuse for a little cycling break! What did you get bike wise? You can't beat carbon, despite the cost....and they are a little stiff aren't they?...."

Pmd you x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Oh I am happy to travel south....a good excuse for a little cycling break! What did you get bike wise? You can't beat carbon, despite the cost....and they are a little stiff aren't they?...."

Carbon is always the better ride. I have a Cannondale SuperSix Evo. Lovely ride.

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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

Birmingham Velo....along for the ride...

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By *ermandrMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Full LEJOG a few years ago. Loved it and would do more Sportives if my life were more stable. Anyone done the Cape Argus?

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By *orny IrishMan
over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire


"How did you all get on?? "

I had a great ride 5 hours 38mins. I have now entered the ballot for my fourth.

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