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Aaaaaargh bike upside down on the tarmac!!! Please use the grass provided at least!!!

This was a good day out, never seen so many punctures in my life 😂 (I didn’t get any)

Tubeless and you're getting a slow leak? Was it the valves?

Who goes for a ride without spares and inflation?

I started at 8.30 in Pink B. Great weather apart from one cloudburst at mile 55. Tubeless tyres with sealant topped up, repair kit, CO2 inflator but none of it needed. My first RideLondon and very enjoyable. Like you I started with others but split up. It’s so much easier and I think more enjoyable if you can go at your own pace, draft other groups etc. without being tied. Back next year I hope. The event instructions said bring tubes. I didn’t because I’ve not taken a tubeless tyre off before and I thought it would probably be impossible, messy and with the sealant and plugs hopefully not needed. There were a lot of people with punctures - not sure why unless someone anti-cyclist was out early.

Just trying to comprehend the utter idiocy of attempting a 100-mile ride without the basic spares you should have on almost any ride except the one when you nip to the local shop. Tube(s), (non-electric) pump, levers, chain link, patches. There were so many people on this ride with +£3k bikes and clothing that was worth more than my bike who didn’t have these basic things. As for “nobody” has mudguards - wrong. I had them, I saw *plenty* of others with them.

Why would anybody want to willfully cycle through Londonistan! It is a shit hole! I cycle mostly traffic free places or the sticks!

You delicate little flower you! Such drama! Take more food, maybe a couple of flapjacks? then you wouldn't have to ride on "a couple of gels and a biscuit" and regarding pumping your tyre every stop was there not a spare inner tube at any of the maintenance stops? I find it hard to believe that a sportif the size of Ride London didn't have any spare inner tubes at the maintenance stops, if not you need to complain.

How about maintaining you bb-bearings on that Token BB-86 dub-bottumbracket? Are they accesable for complete cleaning and greasing? @thewattlife

Admin! It's not just a city in China!

You did really well mate.. great tips 😊 🚴🏻👍 Pete

Hi I am 184 cm tall and 88 inseam, what size do you recomemd me for this bike 56 or 58 Many thanks

You did an excellent job with the review. Answered the questions I had. Yes, The bike computers are over rated to function where the focus is on super training and flashy modes to impress your buddies. Most of these riders seem to be caught up in the gadgetry and less focused on the riding. I just want a small unit for touring that will give me good navigation, speed, mileage and when to make the turns. It's a companion to my cell phone, especially when wiifii disappears,{ not meant to replace the cell phone) I will still have a map. I have been looking at all the gps units believe this igs300 will fill the bill. They have the 630's and now the igs800 but just a lot more bells and whistles I don't need t a much higher cost. Thanks for the great video. M

why would anyone go out without a pump. what is wrong with people. get a pump that fits on the bike. people need to stop being precious. no tubes no plugs no spares. totally pathetic. tell it like it is. if you cant handle the truth.....

Super video and an impressive effort. Great inspiration too, I’ll be out there myself in a couple of weeks 😎

I rode with a bottle of Tufo Carbon sealant. Had to use it at about 50 miles, but I had it to use.

It’s not even your horrible at chain gangs max. You’re learning and learning fast. Your maybe just a little erm disorganised 😜

Riding while holding a camera ?

Looks like you had a great day, despite your aversion to rain and not having the basic kit to keep yourself going.... Amateur hour really. Nice video though.

1 thing I noticed is the changes are not smooth. Well yours actually was. Gaps were too big also. As for that saddle, torque it to 12nm Id guess. But the specific torque should be on it somwwhere. Smooth is Fast for road trains

You might be horrible at group rides. But you are world class at making excuses. 100% hit rate in every video!

I just realised one of the guys only has one lower leg !!!!! Fair play !!!

Really enjoyed the video. Found lots of commonalities. 41 years old being a cyclist for one year and a science background. Had similar questions in mind. So invested in heart rate monitor, power meter and a computer. Tried the FTP test on road and failed to do it. I guess it is difficult if you do not have a perfect road for it. Also I am still struggling to keep the power consistent in a small band. I am mostly putting too much or to little power. However, Garmin's auto detect FTP proven to be useful. It detects my FTP from my usual rides. Probably it provided much lower value than regular FTP test as I do not do all out 20mins full effort on my usual rides. But it is still useful to get the ballpark figure until I can find a good road to do the real FTP test. While the idea of planned training seems to be great, based on my failed FTP test, it seems sticking to a specific training routine is difficult when cycling on road with ever changing gradient, junctions and traffic.

7:35 you were trying to keep it cool😮‍💨

Ben's missing a damn leg and still flying around faster than I could ever dream!

Never know why people ride these events, reality never meets up with expectation. Last year I did five century rides, two on my own and three in a very small group and all of them were better than this fiasco and none of them cost me an absolute fortune.

3 punctures by Stratford - used my two spares -😢

i absolutely HATE saddle clamps like that. I had one on an oldskool Orbea and cursed at it often!

another great video - like the style - keep doing what you do. big lesson from this one? mechanical shifter FTW! Don't see the appeal of DI2 / AXS. Just another thing to worry about / charge batteries etc.

The SunGods fit your face and helmet colour well. What model and lens colour are they? Assume that lens is good in bright sun also? Thanks

High there, you say 200 in a weekend lets do it in 24 hrs no sleep , an you do it non stop . You seem to be very shore of yourself. I will race tou 200 miles non stop . You need to think before you make comments . I also don't shrink in wet and will keep peddeling i ride in all weather bring it on.

What sunnies are those? Look pretty cool

Nice one, Max. Do you use a heart rate monitor out on the road? It's a great half way house between power meter and riding on just "feel". In fact, it's *almost* a substitute for a power meter if you don't have one. Cheers 👍

"I am horrible at chain gangs." That makes you the perfect person for doing this video as anyone who watches this video and is new to this will be able to relate.

Like the honest approach with your channel, not everything is perfect or edited out. Really refreshing

Not only bring a spare tube (or 2) remember to check the inside of the tyre for debris before replacing it. In the Tour of Cambridgeshire a few years ago, I punctured after about 2 miles, did a super quick change of the tube, and was struggling to pump the tyre up. The tac was still in the tyre and had gone straight into the new tube. I suppose I should be grateful it was only a couple of miles in and I could still walk back to the start.

Another option to group rides... Which I wish I had where I lived is road bike time trials, which seem pretty popular in the UK

My first one too. Started off VERY wet but was a brilliant day. Great to see you guys enjoying it.

Argh, drops aren't aero, they're for sprinting and improving control through turns. Hands on the hoods, stay low, relax in shoulders and elbows and have as close to a 90 degree bend in the elbows yon can.

Hi Max, one thing to consider when cornering or going through bends is to try and pedal through it if you can and not free wheel. Not always possible if a tight turn but something to try as naturally most cyclist free wheel through most bends and corners. Its something ive been developing this spring, and it's really helped in maintaining pace through corners.

Weather fairies gone out for a 100mile closed road ride with 4 feed stations and yet unprepared. The biggest smile in the video was from the guy on Whyte MTB riding past. Lesson learned so maybe there was a good outcome out of this.

Sounds a bit amateur hour at the same time bikepackers were riding around south wales competing in a self supported event. All with 30kg bikes. Spare hanger, pump tubes etc Our requirement kit includes gps, water filter, hi viz and spare lights.

What a difference a start pen makes. I left at the end of Pink A wave so later than you guys and had one small shower late on! Some of us ride with mug guards on all year so don't spray others that much when you find yourself on a wet road in a group. As someone who doesn't ever race but has done a fair few sportives I took 2 spare tubes, patches, leavers and 4 canisters of gas - happy to say I didn't use any of them! :). My issue was the electronics, Garmin used 100% battery overnight and phone stopped recording at mile 63ish. :S Well done on making it round though and particularly recording on some of the road 'surfaces'.

Why , when you stopped and David pumped it up , why didn’t you put a tube in ??? Messy yes , but you couldn’t have enjoyed the ride more

Total amateur hour !!! It’s not like any of the guys are newbies !!! You can’t rely on one of your mates to bail you out

I have a small Topeak saddle bag. It’s tiny . But I can squeeze in , 2 TPU tubes , two tyre levers , a multi tool with chain breaker , a quick link and a spare hanger . Two CO2 canisters strap to the outside. I forget it’s there . I know if I puncture , or crash I should be able to get home . There’s no excuse to assume one of your group with take care of you . Amateur hour !!!!

Rode it too, for the second time... I have to say, it will be the last time! Far too busy, with a lot of people riding with very little road sense. Well done on getting through it with all those issues.

Nice vid. Great music. What are the tracks?

The brakes squealing in symphony 😂

Subscribed dude.. I did this last year to great atmosphere.. why no pumps, tubes, tools though.. crazy.. glad you had a good ride in the end 😊 Pete 🚴🏻👍