Guide to Ride London: My 2023 Experience!

[@paolameneghetti9001]

Thanks for mentioning that you received the info in May, the even is in 1 month and we haven't received any info yet, so yeah will just wait for May

[@paolameneghetti9001]

So many info, I'm watching several videos to get ready for next month, this is the best video so far! Really detailed well done!

[@paolameneghetti9001]

One question though. Where do you leave the bike with you need the loo? Do you leave it unattended?

[@SophieOutdoors]

Awesome I’m so glad it’s helped! Yes you just leave it unattended - anywhere the toilets are there are literally tons of bikes left around on railings and bike racks, so it weirdly doesn’t feel wrong leaving it. I just took my phone and cards with me when I left it, plus there are usually volunteers around who stick next to the bikes to keep an eye. At every aid station there are proper racks to put your bike on as well so you could just make sure it’s harder to get to if worried. It would be easy to spot anyone who doesn’t look like they’re part of the event I think

[@cleberaraujo055]

Thank you for your detailed report I am doing this year for the first time so good to have an idea of what to expect. Hope to see you there.

[@SophieOutdoors]

Glad it was helpful, good luck!

[@Greatfoodssupplementsworkouts]

Great video 💯💯💯✌️✌️👌👌

[@Greatfoodssupplementsworkouts]

Thanks I would love to do it one day 💯👌✌️

[@johnstygall860]

Great insights onto the logistics of the event. Hopefully will be doing it this May , so will have to look at planning for arrival to the start and getting back...can't wait

[@callancoughlan9323]

Taking it on this Saturday and this video has given me a bit more confidence, thank you! I did a 2:58 Marathon a couple of weeks ago but I've done very little cycling... I hope the fitness translates!!

[@cw2002]

1. It’s on Sunday 2. As a fellow marathon runner I’ve experienced that my general fitness does help with cycling but without specific cycling training I’m a much worse cyclist than I am runner. 90% of your effort is concentrated into your quads so the muscles you use for running just don’t work 1:1 between the two disciplines 3. Good luck for Sunday. I’ll be there too.

[@SophieOutdoors]

Good luck! And wow great marathon time! I’m sure you’ll be absolutely fine, it’s not a very hilly route so I reckon the marathon fitness will definitely get you through

[@Tailspin80]

I did the London Marathon in 3 hrs 23 minutes but it was in 1991! Doing my first RideLondon this weekend. Can’t run any more (knees won’t take it) but cycling seems like the perfect substitute.

[@johnniewells7491]

Thanks for this. Doing the ride this year for first time and this is just what I wanted to watch 👍🏻

[@SophieOutdoors]

Have fun, hope it goes well! :)

[@Tailspin80]

Same here. Have you seen the weather forecast 😬

[@opemipoogunkola7405]

Thank you

[@sourovide116]

Hi Sophie, thanks for this informative video. Really helpful! So you recall what sort of average speed kmph or mph you cycled at? Thanks!

[@SophieOutdoors]

I'm glad it helped! I think I ended up with an average moving speed of 26kph which is much faster than on my usual cycle rides, usually around 21-23kph! I basically went at a pace that felt quite easy the whole time, but I think being around so many other cyclists really boosts you without realising. Just keep reminding yourself you have to maintain that speed for many hours 😅

[@trungy9882]

Just finished the marathon and have only done a total of 18 miles - wish me luck! 😂🎉

[@SophieOutdoors]

Oh wow! I also did the Marathon this year - although I’m not doing Ride London as well so that’s super impressive 😂 I’m sure you’ll be fine since you have the base fitness there already! Plus you’ve only got Swim Serpentine to do after that and you’ll be able to get the London Classics medal (unless you have it already!)

[@michaeloconnor9809]

£99 to ride that. What a joke. Never ever. Closing roads just alienates non cyclists.