Olympic road race; access to Box Hill

Having been given a ticket for the Box Hill summit area, Ladies Road Race, trying to work out if you can ride to the spectator area and what time the roads are closed in advance of the riders arriving.

Also, any ideas when the spectators are releasd from their pens, and allowed back down the hill?

you got an iphone?

http://road.cc/content/news/61965-only-way-surrey-iphone-app-olympic-road-race-fans

http://www.london2012.com/venue/box-hill/visitor-information

Everything you need is here, Bernie. We've got tickets for the Dormouse Drive section so might see you there.

i've also got tickets to the dormouse drive bit.

there is an expo on at denbies which might be worth a look.
http://www.surreyhillsroadracefestival.com/

http://www.london2012.com/venue/box-hill/visitor-information

Everything you need is here, Bernie. We've got tickets for the Dormouse Drive section so might see you there.

Thank you gentlemen. Will probably be having a quiet isotonic EPO Guinness at the Tree on Box Hill, when released into the community at the end of the ride.

isotonic EPO Guinness

Just the thing for washing down the ECA stack flapjacks available in the national trust cafe.

The Denbies event sounds interesting

Just the thing for washing down the ECA stack flapjacks available in the national trust cafe.

A man after my own heart.

Denbies does sound interesting, subject to being able to get there, and then on to the main event.

Denbies does sound interesting, subject to being able to get there, and then on to the main event.

the 2 are very close together.

the 2 are very close together.

Cheers mister.

The relevant section from the blurb, for anyone thinking of cycling...

Free, secure cycle parking will be provided for ticket holders near the Old London Road and Donkey Green entrances. Plan your journey by bike using the spectator journey planner
To keep you pedalling, there is a free ‘keep you going’ cycle maintenance service available at this venue, located near the cycle parking area. Experienced bike mechanics will carry out minor repairs to help get you back on the road. You’ll need to pay for any parts needed but labour is free.

Please note that bike locks will not be provided at the venue so remember to bring one with you.
Because cycle parking is limited, you may also want to check www.gosurrey.info or www.molevalley.gov.uk for additional facilities in the area.

"Cycle journeys to Box Hill can only be planned where the distance is 20km or less; the journey you requested was longer than this. " - great site........

i've also got tickets to the dormouse drive bit.

there is an expo on at denbies which might be worth a look.
http://www.surreyhillsroadracefestival.com/

This looks great.

My boss gave me a ticket to this event on Saturday, I'm assuming I don't need this then?

Anyone fancy riding down to this expo in the morning??

James.

Is there a forum ride heading down to the loop on Saturday morning? Anyone know whether it's possible to ride on the closed roads ahead of the race or will plod be kicking everyone off?

Cavendish was on Boxhill yesterday with Froome and they'll be back there on Thursday morning..I think Wiggo will be too.

Is there a forum ride heading down to the loop on Saturday morning? Anyone know whether it's possible to ride on the closed roads ahead of the race or will plod be kicking everyone off?

According to http://www.london2012.com/venue/cycling-road-race/visitor-information no, you can't

Want to ride the route?

If you’re a cycling enthusiast, you may want to cycle along the official Olympic Road Race route. Preparations will start along the route the day before, and once the roads are closed, the route will be inaccessible to all traffic. Pedestrians will be able to walk alongside the route during closures. The route will be fully accessible when the roads open again after the weekend of the Olympic Road Race.

Which is shite.

Cheers, good to know now I guess, but yes very shite

i was at sandown race course on saturday.. i am a FOP course marshal there for final prep..

access to the route for the road race(s) will be very difficult.. 65km of barriers being deployed from 3am saturday morning.. marshals in position from 8am..

traffic cops orders, shoot to kill

Anyone, advice for marking the roads to support the GB team, will it be allowed & number 2 if so, should i use chalk or spray paint. Any ideas thanks!

Use chalk, it washes off and won't cause problems for your fellow cyclists when it rains next.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/preview-london-2012-olympic-road-race-course

Interesting analysis of the Olympic route

Are there any forumengers without tickets going this weekend? If so, can I tag along please?

Marc and I are going. I think the plan is either Denbies or to go to the pub on the A24 (the running horses). Don't expect it will be anything less than rammed though...

The Denbies thing is tempting. But yes, I reckon it'll be rammo.

Women's race tickets on sale here:

http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?9,914443

Wools me and the-at-some-point-in-the-future-mrs are considering a little picnic in Richmond Park, but details to be confirmed but of course if you fancy you're welcome to come along

Are there any forumengers without tickets going this weekend? If so, can I tag along please?