Spock Posted February 10, 2018 Share I entered the ballot and was lucky enough to get an entry. Seriously contemplating doing this race. Has anyone done it before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neville Bailey Posted February 11, 2018 Share I've also received an entry for this year's race, and it will be my first one. The thought of riding 160km is daunting, but I've looked at a few YouTube videos recorded by riders in prior years, and it seems rather flat most of the way, except for the two main climbs at Leith Hill and Box Hill. I'm definitely going to give it a go, as the vibe and the opportunity to ride past all those famous landmarks and finishing in front of Buckingham Palace is a must-do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisismyotherbike Posted February 11, 2018 Share According to the email 80k applied and 25k received entries.Both myself and the missus got in as well. I somehow get the feeling that foreigners had a higher probability of winning the ballot, just like they basically have guaranteed entry into CTCT. Makes sense, they pay more and are tourists that wouldn't necessarily have been in town otherwise.I blame Zwift for getting me interested in this race! Edit: It is ridiculously flat https://www.strava.com/activities/1108245134 Edited February 11, 2018 by thisismyotherbike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubber Posted February 11, 2018 Share Edit: It is ridiculously flat https://www.strava.com/activities/1108245134 374 meters elevation over 160km?? Wow - that's like riding through the freestate ;-) Tatt, T-Bag68 and MDJ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted February 11, 2018 Share Box hill I ride regularly. It’s not bad at all so don’t worry too much about it. I did not get an entry . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spock Posted February 11, 2018 Share Edit: It is ridiculously flat https://www.strava.com/activities/1108245134 374 meters elevation over 160km?? Wow - that's like riding through the freestate ;-)That’s great news! Was worried about the distance as 94.7km has always been the longest ride I do and not very often. 160km on this terrain seems easier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted February 11, 2018 Share When is this? I’m in London for 2 weeks and have brought a bike with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase619 Posted February 11, 2018 Share You should try riding clarens to fouriesburg or around golden gate, not everything in the free state is flat Edit: It is ridiculously flat https://www.strava.com/activities/1108245134 374 meters elevation over 160km?? Wow - that's like riding through the freestate ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisismyotherbike Posted February 11, 2018 Share When is this? I’m in London for 2 weeks and have brought a bike with.29 July 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisismyotherbike Posted February 11, 2018 Share When is this? I’m in London for 2 weeks and have brought a bike with.Brought a bike or collected a Canyon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted February 11, 2018 Share When is this? I’m in London for 2 weeks and have brought a bike with.Cycle up box hill on Thursday, meet you at the box hill cafe for a coffee Patchelicious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Phil Posted February 12, 2018 Share I've also received an entry for this year's race, and it will be my first one. The thought of riding 160km is daunting, but I've looked at a few YouTube videos recorded by riders in prior years, and it seems rather flat most of the way, except for the two main climbs at Leith Hill and Box Hill. I'm definitely going to give it a go, as the vibe and the opportunity to ride past all those famous landmarks and finishing in front of Buckingham Palace is a must-do!Please give us a review of the trip when it happens and also whether you went with the tour package or solo. I am interested in doing this next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted February 12, 2018 Share Cycle up box hill on Thursday, meet you at the box hill cafe for a coffeeDays are jam packed, going to restricted mostly Richmond Park and surrounds IceCreamMan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCreamMan Posted February 15, 2018 Share Where’s Patch? ???? Lovely sunny day. Lil wind an only 8 degrees but the warmest cycle I have had in 3 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairyLegs Posted February 15, 2018 Share I entered the ballot and was lucky enough to get an entry. Seriously contemplating doing this race. Has anyone done it before?I have done it before. Box Hill is nothing, Leith Hill is the steepest of the climbs, but not too long. If you are taking strain, they have shortcuts that you can take to cut-out Leith and Box hills. Go do it. You will enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashJordan Posted February 15, 2018 Share My wife and I also got entries. We're going Sounds like an awesome cycling weekend, Free-ride and watch ladies elite race on Saturday, Prudential 100 and watch mens elite race on Sunday. Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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