2009 Richmond Park 3 Lap Challenge

[Toks]

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James from Kingston Wheelers is sitting far too comfortably on top of everyone else. I've gotta try to get him

[huw williams]

Everyone seems to be complaining about traffic on these attempts - is there ever a quiet time in there when you could have a shot at it?

[Toks]

I'm sure James has his own person weather system controlling the park. Whenever I do it ist always bloody windy Early morning and late eves are best they tell me

[carl f]

6.am is best if you can drag yourself down there that early
I'm thinking of having a go at this early sat morn......

[Will]

that horizon programme the other week suggested that early evening is the best time for the body to exercise and they commented that more world records fall during the early evening hours so i might have a go one evening over the next few weeks

anyway might be worth taking an addiscombe contingent out to the park and putting down some good times

[George]

I might venture over later this week with my TT bike

[tel]

Weekends are a nightmare, but midweek after the rush hour around 10ish is not too bad. Be prepared to overtake traffic on the Richmond Gate to Ham Gate stretch (downhill).

[Will]

i did my only serious attempt on a sunday afternoon last summer and it happened to coincide with a charity "bike" "ride" where most people were wheeling their bikes up the road on the two hilly sections

[carl f]

Hey Toks
Got down there before 7.am this morning,weather was perfect, sunny and no breeze
Did 54.16 anti clock,had to slow down on the 1st lap for a few secs to let some deer cross the road but apart from that no cars and perfect conditions
Even got back home for 8.30 so some good brownie points for that!
Would recommend getting there as early as poss to avoid the cars
Cheers
Carl

[Will]

very impressive - that puts you in 3rd

you should post your time up on bike radar

[Toks]

Bloody brilliant ride Carl, chapeau dude. As the unofficial RP thread administrator I'd like to put you on the list I hope thats Ok. Let me know what you weigh and the TOR (Type of Rider) you are and I'll sort it out. George hurry up and get down there so ACC can get this RP challenge sown up nicely

[Sylv]

Do they say if they use TT or standard bikes?

Am I right thinking 3 laps is 20 miles? (I've never done a lap)

[Jon H]

Isn't there a 20mph speed limit in Richmond Park?

[-Adam-]

[quote="Jon Hemming"]Isn't there a 20mph speed limit in Richmond Park?

[Will]

Yes 3 laps is just under 20 miles (around 19.8 from memory)

And yes to do a good (i.e. sub hour) time you need to ride like a criminal for the duration which obviously cannot be condoned

I think Andrew Bye used a TT bike last year for his ridiculously fast 47 minute time (or whatever it was...)