I don’t have a status but it says I owe 58 quid as of the 29th Jan

Anybody get in? Appears people are getting confirmations today. Not heard myself yet

Postie not been yet, did get take away sushi menu though.

Train?

Got my magazine and confirmation that I got in today. I entered and didn’t get in on the first year and didn’t apply last year.

Best drag myself out in the cold and start riding slightly more often now, I guess…

The letter I got suggests you have to collect your starter pack / timing chip on the few days before the event which sounds like it will be inconvenient for those not near London…

You can nominate someone else to pick it up on your behalf.
Last year it was up at ExCel in London, very easy – took about 15 minutes to collect everything and then there was a small cycle show – stands from Wiggle, Endura, Lezyne which was worth a look. Loads of people buying waterproofs for some reason… 😉

Just pick some random side street a few miles from the start?

If you do that make sure it’s well away from the road closures! North London works well. 5 mile ride in to Olympic Park in the morning from Stoke Newington/Camden, 5 mile ride out from The Mall afterwards.

I got a glossy mag telling me not to despair…

I got in!

its a ‘no’ magazine for me. but on the brightside with all the cash i will save i can do some swim events and other stuff.

Come on down to the Castle 100 from Tonbridge on 17 May instead!!

I’m in!
whoop!

Avoid South London – that gets totally screwed by all the road closures.

Last year a mate stayed in a Holiday Inn very near Olympic Park but while it was handy for the 6am start, it was a drag to get back there afterwards.

I’d look round North London way. Camden, Stoke Newington, Islington, Finsbury Park kind of area. Roughly 5km to Olympic Park in the morning, roughly 5km back there from The Mall afterwards and no road closures.

I’m not in…..

😕

I live in the north east side of Enfield, its a 35-45 minute flat, gentle spin on an easy 1 road route through Walthamstow at 5am to get to the start line. Look at the Premier in Enfield Innova Park which quite often has half price rooms.

I don’t remember entering it this year, got a letter yesterday saying I’ve got a place… 😕

Oh well, more training awaits!

No for me but worse the girlfriend got in so we have all the cost and hassle and I dont get to ride.

Same here (but wife not girlfriend).

I did get the consolation jersey, which it turns out is too big 🙁

Anyone want to swap my XL for their L?

I’m in, but none of my mates are.

I’m going to have to adopt some Valverde patented wheel sucking tactics.

there’s a lot of disgruntled male applicants in my club, and a lot of happy females – but we’re assured that it’s entirely at random…

Do it – report back 😈