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The first year had a neutralized zone with the start mat down near the first tunnel. There were scores of riders waiting by the side of the road for friends/significant others. The last two years the timing mat was at the start. I assumed RL didn't like the idea of a 6 inch kerb across the road at 35mph which is the speed we approached it in year 1...
Alan_tbt
There is talk that he first 2 miles might be neutralised, with the timing officially starting 2 miles in. It definitely was the case before, but there is no reference to it the RideLondon page. Anyway know any more about this?
I appreciate they may have got rid of these due to road clogging, but it would be good to know.