Ride to Brighton Half Marathon Sun 20 Feb

[Sylv]

Super triathlete Ian Leitch is running the Brighton half and has set his goal on going under 1h07 - that is proper fast, proper proper fast.

If the weather is nice enough I plan to ride down there to watch the race on the seafront.

The catch is that the race starts at 9am so a 6am start will be required

Planning to take the shortest route possible which is about 70km from Croydon. Might ride back too if it's a nice day.

Let me know if you're interested.

http://www.brightonhalfmarathon.com/index.php

Although this [quote]Super triathlete

[Sylv]

Another reason to go!

[Lucyap]

[Andrew G]

Weather permitting then yes to ride down and I'd be riding back.
I take it from your start time you're going to see the start Sylv? If so then I may not stay for all of it and head back earlier.

[Sylv]

Yes see the start, should only take about 1h10 to see the top finishers (and maybe a little more for Lucy), gives time for a brunch, looks like the course is backing on itself so might get the chance to catch the runners a few times along their way.

btw not planning on a belter (ballbuster training on the Sat).

[Andrew G]

Fair point, okay Lucy you've got 1hr30 to get back or you only get a cheer on your way out .
I have my first Sporting TT the following Saturday to get some speed in my legs so knock yourself out on the 19th and I might actually be able to make you suffer for 5mins on Sunday .

[Lucyap]

[quote]okay Lucy you've got 1hr30 to get back or you only get a cheer on your way out

[Sylv]

You can borrow my nice new red Asics lightweights .. just got them in the post, woohooh!!!

[quote="Lucyap"][quote]okay Lucy you've got 1hr30 to get back or you only get a cheer on your way out

[Sylv]

I hope the wind calms down ..

[Andrew G]

I'll hide behind your massive bulk if it doesn't.

[Sylv]

It was more for the runners!

[Andrew G]

I'm not concerned about them.

[Sylv]

Just to let you know I may not be able to do this ride now. Had several heavy falls at speed when xc ski racing, hip swole the size of a pea bag with internal bleeding and now I suspect I may have cracked ribs. Cycling is safer! Will keep you posted.