My Ultimate Guide To RideLondon 2023
All you could ever possible want to know about RideLondon…. okay some of it… yeah, just some random witterings.
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Is The NEW RideLondon-Essex 100 Still Worth It?
Wanna ride 100 miles on closed roads with 20,000 riders through (bits of) London and (lots of) Essex? Read this before you do.
How Hard Are The Climbs On The RideLondon 100 Route?
I could have written a blog post about how hard the RideLondon 100 climbs are. Instead I made a video. You should probably watch it.
RideLondon(-Surrey…) 2018: My ‘Race’ Report
My full ‘race report’ of the 2018 edition of the RideLondon 100 closed road sportive through London and Surrey. Please to enjoy.
What Should I Wear On RideLondon (And Other Questions)?
Some frequently asked questions about RideLondon, answered by a barely competent cyclist who has completed the event twice.
What Bike Do I Need For The RideLondon 100?
Do you need a road bike to complete the RideLondon 100 sportive? If you’re buying a bike, what should you spend and what should you be looking for at each price point? Answers within…
RideLondon 100: Food, Drink, Toilets and Tackle (Some Logistical And Equipment Thoughts)
A post chock full of logistical information around RideLondon based on my actual riding experience. AKA are there enough toilets?
How To Train On ‘RideLondon’ Hills When You Live Nowhere Near London
Tackling the RideLondon climbs ahead of the event is a great way to dispel your fears. But what if you live miles away? Here are some thoughts on how to recreate them closer to home.
RideLondon 100: Race Report (And A Brief Run-In With Authority)
My account of completing the inaugural RideLondon 100 closed road sportive in 2013. I doubt there are any lessons to be learnt from this…
The Night Before RideLondon: The Perfect Preparation
The key to maximising your performance in Sunday’s RideLondon 100 is to get smashed the evening before. Not just a little drink to settle the nerves. The whole nine yards (100 miles?). In this post I’m going to espouse my considerable wisdom on how to make the final finishing touches …
What To Carry (And Wear) On RideLondon
The clue is in the title. This post spells out what I carried and wore when I rode the RideLondon closed road 100 mile sportive.
What Should You Eat During Your RideLondon Ride?
I outline my plans for what I will eat, and when, during the 100-mile RideLondon sportive. Take what tips you will (ignore the rest…).
RideLondon 100 Route: Detailed Guide For Riders
In this post I take a detailed look at the route of the RideLondon-Surrey 100, a 100-mile closed-road sportive that takes place at the end of July/start of August.