2011-04-16 Sat 9pm - London Marathon Ride

^ this is very true.

I know this isn't a race but, last time I did it (year before last) we had an issue around finish time interfering with the start for the para's etc.

In the knowledge that there are a few peeps here that would prefer to do this at pace, and that if we do so threre's a greater chance of finishing without annoying anyone: I would like to put propose a TT/TTT group to start first then drop off if one has a mechanical or can't keep up. At which point one picks up with the main group.

Thoughts? (Fox, 6Pt, Shoots)

I'm really up for this. I'd back myself at an average of ~20mph but will definitely get dropped if you aiming to do it at 25mile TT pace.

1. Bearfoot
   
2. WjPrince - first forum ride.
   
3. BenJam
   
4. Sumo
   
5. hartxander
   
6. pt
   
7. TheorySwine
   
8. 'riva
   
9. skydancer
   
10. Hobo
    
11. b&d
    
12. skive
    
13. superjoe +southwest fixie massive
    
14. Lynx (sexuality unsure)
    
15. Scratchy
    
16. BlueQuinn.
    
17. Crumb
    
18. zazkar
    
19. Marco
    
20. Velocio
    
21. Ramaye
    
22. dimi3
    
23. upstart
    
24. ian (conker)
    
25. BrainScraper
    
26. Oldskoolracer
    
27. Boggle
    
28. spybot
    
29. JohnH
    
30. dicki
    
31. Ware
    
32. braker
    
33. middleofnowhere
    
34. FridayMarch26th
    
35. Pistanator
    
36. Fox
    
37. George Sportif
    
    

Tip to anyone. Ideally don't get a puncture, even if you're at the front you'll get dropped. If you hammer it and catch up with a group, make sure it's not the tokyo fixed guys because their sense of direction will be worse than yours.

brilliant vid shootthebreeze

really making me want to do this. doubt ill keep up with the TT boys at the front. scratch that. I wont even think about keeping up with them...hmmm..wonder if i can stay at my sisters in dulwich the night before so i dont have to leave stoopid early from kent to be there.

/sister!youhavetext!

Provisionally in! I won't add myself just yet, but I defo aim to be there!
I'm always skulking out of any of the rides, but this looks like a good first one to join...

Yeah...reading the above I'm now pretty confident I'm not up to it...would probably be quite happy rolling along for 26.5 (or whatever it is) miles but I'd rather take my time over it, and there's clearly a time element at play, eh? Something to aim for next year though!

Great vid btw shootthebreeze!

Don't let that 17mph discourage you, last year when we left the isle of dogs, there were people just arriving, and quite a few of them just doubled back and followed us, skipping that bit.

like any ride some will go off the front
others will just ride at a nice steady pace
just choose the group you want to ride with
there were something like 100 people last year so there'll be someone riding at your pace

^ this is very true.
+1

I'm not pissing, just gauging interest. It's most likely I'd drop off the back of the wagon at about poplar anyway.

cf. 2010 Dunwich Dynamo.

Good ride, that.

like any ride some will go off the front
others will just ride at a nice steady pace
just choose the group you want to ride with
there were something like 100 people last year so there'll be someone riding at your pace

Good to hear/read. Will give it some thought as the prospect of rolling around London first thing, in lovely empty roads sounds ace! And if I can't keep up, can just peel off somewhere, eh?

Great vid btw shootthebreeze!

brilliant vid shootthebreeze

Not mine. It was shot by a "late-comer" to the route ; )
I just "feature". Ya know, being in the group that actually crossed the line ; )

And if I can't keep up, can just peel off somewhere, eh?

It's a forum ride, you will be able to keep up :)

Last years' first group of finishers. Including a levitating BlueQuinn.

I can see myself in that. It was a bit "where's wally" though.

IN

1. Bearfoot
   
2. WjPrince - first forum ride.
   
3. BenJam
   
4. Sumo
   
5. hartxander
   
6. pt
   
7. TheorySwine
   
8. 'riva
   
9. skydancer
   
10. Hobo
    
11. b&d
    
12. skive
    
13. superjoe +southwest fixie massive
    
14. Lynx (sexuality unsure)
    
15. Scratchy
    
16. BlueQuinn.
    
17. Crumb
    
18. zazkar
    
19. Marco
    
20. Velocio
    
21. Ramaye
    
22. dimi3
    
23. upstart
    
24. ian (conker)
    
25. BrainScraper
    
26. Oldskoolracer
    
27. Boggle
    
28. spybot
    
29. JohnH
    
30. dicki
    
31. Ware
    
32. braker
    
33. middleofnowhere
    
34. FridayMarch26th
    
35. Pistanator
    
36. Fox
    
37. George Sportif
    
38. Monsta
    

I can see myself in that. It was a bit "where's wally" though.

me too. Shorties at the front next time

It's a forum ride, you will be able to keep up :)

Right...that's the deal sealed then...I'm thinking if I went at my usual steady pace (which I'm more than capable of exceeding) I'd still do it in about 2 hours, eh? Lack of traffic and being in a pack will bring out the faster poots!

Thanks for encouragement!

Last years' first group of finishers. Including a levitating BlueQuinn.

Oh noez! He pedalled so much his feet fell off :( I'm not sure I'm so keen now!

1. Bearfoot
   
2. WjPrince - first forum ride.
   
3. BenJam
   
4. Sumo
   
5. hartxander
   
6. pt
   
7. TheorySwine
   
8. 'riva
   
9. skydancer
   
10. Hobo
    
11. b&d
    
12. skive
    
13. superjoe +southwest fixie massive
    
14. Lynx (sexuality unsure)
    
15. Scratchy
    
16. BlueQuinn.
    
17. Crumb
    
18. zazkar
    
19. Marco
    
20. Velocio
    
21. Ramaye
    
22. dimi3
    
23. upstart
    
24. ian (conker)
    
25. BrainScraper
    
26. Oldskoolracer
    
27. Boggle
    
28. spybot
    
29. JohnH
    
30. dicki
    
31. Ware
    
32. braker
    
33. middleofnowhere
    
34. FridayMarch26th
    
35. Pistanator
    
36. Fox
    
37. George Sportif
    
38. Monsta
    
39. timmah
    

In!

1. Bearfoot
   
2. WjPrince - first forum ride.
   
3. BenJam
   
4. Sumo
   
5. hartxander
   
6. pt
   
7. TheorySwine
   
8. 'riva
   
9. skydancer
   
10. Hobo
    
11. b&d
    
12. skive
    
13. superjoe +southwest fixie massive
    
14. Lynx (sexuality unsure)
    
15. Scratchy
    
16. BlueQuinn.
    
17. Crumb
    
18. zazkar
    
19. Marco
    
20. Velocio
    
21. Ramaye
    
22. dimi3
    
23. upstart
    
24. ian (conker)
    
25. BrainScraper
    
26. Oldskoolracer
    
27. Boggle
    
28. spybot
    
29. JohnH
    
30. dicki
    
31. Ware
    
32. braker
    
33. middleofnowhere
    
34. FridayMarch26th
    
35. Pistanator
    
36. Fox
    
37. George Sportif
    
38. Monsta
    
39. timmah
    
40. Kirth
    

1. Bearfoot
   
2. WjPrince - first forum ride.
   
3. BenJam
   
4. Sumo
   
5. hartxander
   
6. pt
   
7. TheorySwine
   
8. 'riva
   
9. skydancer
   
10. Hobo
    
11. b&d
    
12. skive
    
13. superjoe +southwest fixie massive
    
14. Lynx (sexuality unsure)
    
15. Scratchy
    
16. BlueQuinn.
    
17. Crumb
    
18. zazkar
    
19. Marco
    
20. Velocio
    
21. Ramaye
    
22. dimi3
    
23. upstart
    
24. ian (conker)
    
25. BrainScraper
    
26. Oldskoolracer
    
27. Boggle
    
28. spybot
    
29. JohnH
    
30. dicki
    
31. Ware
    
32. braker
    
33. middleofnowhere
    
34. FridayMarch26th
    
35. Pistanator
    
36. Fox
    
37. George Sportif
    
38. Monsta
    
39. timmah
    
40. Kirth
    
41. tom k&e (if I'm healed in time)
    

Good to see you posting again Tom. Hope you heal up soon.

Good to see you posting again Tom. Hope you heal up soon.

Thanks. Been spending a lot of time on the 'net, just not much here since it makes me envious of all you gits with two working legs.

1. Bearfoot
   
2. WjPrince - first forum ride.
   
3. BenJam
   
4. Sumo
   
5. hartxander
   
6. pt
   
7. TheorySwine
   
8. 'riva
   
9. skydancer
   
10. Hobo
    
11. b&d
    
12. skive
    
13. superjoe +southwest fixie massive
    
14. Lynx (sexuality unsure)
    
15. Scratchy
    
16. BlueQuinn.
    
17. Crumb
    
18. zazkar
    
19. Marco
    
20. Velocio
    
21. Ramaye
    
22. dimi3
    
23. upstart
    
24. ian (conker)
    
25. BrainScraper
    
26. Oldskoolracer
    
27. Boggle
    
28. spybot
    
29. JohnH
    
30. dicki
    
31. Ware
    
32. braker
    
33. middleofnowhere
    
34. FridayMarch26th
    
35. Pistanator
    
36. Fox
    
37. George Sportif
    
38. Monsta
    
39. timmah
    
40. Kirth
    
41. tom k&e (if I'm healed in time)
    42, sherbertflyingsaucer
    

1. Bearfoot
   
2. WjPrince - first forum ride.
   
3. BenJam
   
4. Sumo
   
5. hartxander
   
6. pt
   
7. TheorySwine
   
8. 'riva
   
9. skydancer
   
10. Hobo
    
11. b&d
    
12. skive
    
13. superjoe +southwest fixie massive
    
14. Lynx (sexuality unsure)
    
15. Scratchy
    
16. BlueQuinn.
    
17. Crumb
    
18. zazkar
    
19. Marco
    
20. Velocio
    
21. Ramaye
    
22. dimi3
    
23. upstart
    
24. ian (conker)
    
25. BrainScraper
    
26. Oldskoolracer
    
27. Boggle
    
28. spybot
    
29. JohnH
    
30. dicki
    
31. Ware
    
32. braker
    
33. middleofnowhere
    
34. FridayMarch26th
    
35. Pistanator
    
36. Fox
    
37. George Sportif
    
38. Monsta
    
39. timmah
    
40. Kirth
    
41. tom k&e (if I'm healed in time)
    42, sherbertflyingsaucer
    
42. pootsmanuva
    

1. Bearfoot
   
2. WjPrince - first forum ride.
   
3. BenJam
   
4. Sumo
   
5. hartxander
   
6. pt
   
7. TheorySwine
   
8. 'riva
   
9. skydancer
   
10. Hobo
    
11. b&d
    
12. skive
    
13. superjoe +southwest fixie massive
    
14. Lynx (sexuality unsure)
    
15. Scratchy
    
16. BlueQuinn.
    
17. Crumb
    
18. zazkar
    
19. Marco
    
20. Velocio
    
21. Ramaye
    
22. dimi3
    
23. upstart
    
24. ian (conker)
    
25. BrainScraper
    
26. Oldskoolracer
    
27. Boggle
    
28. spybot
    
29. JohnH
    
30. dicki
    
31. Ware
    
32. braker
    
33. middleofnowhere
    
34. FridayMarch26th
    
35. Pistanator
    
36. Fox
    
37. George Sportif
    
38. Monsta
    
39. timmah
    
40. Kirth
    
41. tom k&e (if I'm healed in time)
    42, sherbertflyingsaucer
    
42. pootsmanuva
    
43. katie-coo