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Somehow the group I was in missed the hermitage road wait point, and we got smaller and smaller till I was at the back of a group of 4 and the rear ultrarace on my flyer punctured in holland park, swapped tubes but pump then failed to work (I haven't used my mini pump for 3 or 4 years). Walked to shepherds bush tube but not allowed on as bikes not allowed on trains that go in tunnels apparently. Then walked down to hammersmith and got on one to Boston manor (home...).
Loved the ride apart from all that crap, so thanks to the organisers great job. Your advice on preparation was spot on, just wished I'd followed it better...like getting some phone numbers and stuff.
I had heard these continental ultaracw tyres were shit and thought about swapping them before the ride but decided to give them a chance instead. That'll teach me.
Hope everyone else had a troublefree ride or got home safely if they did have problems.