Ride London 100

Same here (did not donate but got an email thanking me for doing so), but then received another email saying "IGNORE THE PREVIOUS ONE, WE FUCKED UP".

I got in, but my pal didn't. Was thinking of giving up my spot, but going to give it a shot now on my own regardless. I'm so out of shape from the last year that I reckon I'll struggle to stay in the allotted time.

I don't remember the last time I went up any hill on a bike. Are those hills comparable to Ditchling beacon?

Easier. If you can do Ditchling, you'll manage Leith and Box no probs.

You will be fine, my wife barely trained at all last year, did a few 50-60 mile rides and commuting and got round well within time. With the road closures you will be surprised how quickly it moves everything along. As @TTM says if you are expecting Ditchling, you will be fine with Box and Leith.

Thank fuck for that! I was coming here to vent my spleen about how sneaky the "yes I am happy to donate" process must have been, without me realising. I think I will celebrate by donating some old items to a local charity shop, and spending some money on alcohol and chocolate.

Found the email today, not magazine as I've moved; in. Yaaay!

Predicted time... 4.40.

Fuck.

Ha well I always get to that last bit at ditchling where it flattens out a bit and there's a small clearing, and then I ease off the pedals thinking I'm at the peak. Then it ramps up again and I crack. I swear I've done that like four times. It must be something subconscious where my legs say, "right, that's enough, fuck off now".

Might take a spin on last year's route in advance of this year and see what it's like.

Built for twenty thousand nodders.

Fourth time unlucky! I practically live on the start line too. Cunts!

Registered for a charity place with the air ambulance. Quite looking forward to it, but still got a lot of fundraising to do...

Where does it tell you your predicted time? Can't find it in the e-mail they sent me. Although I did do it last year, so maybe they just take that time.

It's what I signed up with :( . May have been a tiny bit optimistic.

Does it tell you that anywhere, or did you save a copy of what you put?

Now I'm wondering what I said...

Just a reminder that you have to pay up by tomorrow 5pm (I think) to get your place. I almost forgot.

Hey?? I think I payed when I registered, no??

Quite possibly. You get the option to pay during registration or pay only if successful. I did the latter, so I have to pay by tomorrow to secure my place. Sorry to panic you, double check your magazine thing, but I'm sure you are fine.

I appear to have a tandem space, how hilarious.

If I see you zoom past me I am to hook on and ask you and your mrs to tow me to the finishing line ;)

Me (we!) as well.

Rode in 2014 on the tandem. Interesting experience.

I'm destined to never ride the event solo as I only appear to be able to get a place via my wife always getting a place and then good luck in the tandem ballot!

Already booked in couple therapy for the day after

Just signed up for a charity place with Shelter...
https://www.justgiving.com/WillisRidesA3rdTime

Do you still want to cycle the Prudential RideLondon challenge this July but missed out on a ballot place?
MS-UK has places for fundraisers to take part in 2016’s event. Join 24,000 riders in the UK’s biggest sportive whilst raising money to support those affected by multiple sclerosis. As a national charity MS-UK helps people living with MS to access the information and support they need to ensure they have independence, choice and clarity.
Reasons to join our riding team:

1. A fundraising Welcome Pack with lots of fundraising ideas
   
2. Loads of support and encouragement
   
3. MS-UK cycling jersey
   
4. 100 miles of pedal power!!
   If you’d like to ride for MS-UK check out our website, email mark@ms-uk.org or give us a ring on 01206 226500.
   
   

Conti are giving away free ride spaces

Comes with a free Lezyne pump too

I work for the 999 club in Deptford, South East London, and we provide services for homeless and vulnerable people - including a borrow a bike scheme to help people get around.

We have places available on the RideLondon 100, a couple of our riders had to postpone to next year due to injury. If you would like a place then please get in touch with us, there are more details here... http://999club.org/3255-2/

(We're a charity, so obviously we will ask you to fundraise.)

The deadline for charity registration is next week, so if you want a place get in touch sooner rather than later.

Cheers.