2014 London Nocturne Folding bike race
So it looks like my entry got accepted to this. The event consists of racing around Smithfield market on a folding bike dressed in ‘business atire’. The start is a 20m dash to your folded bike which you then have to assemble and race two laps. There’s a series of heats and then a final of five laps.
Whilst deliberate barging, tripping (biting, gouging, etc) is not permitted Nocturne Series encourages ‘commuter conduct’ such as jostling, obstruction, distraction tactics etc.
It looks like great fun and I’m already a little nervous about it. I really need to practice my un-fold technique and see how well I can run in my cycling shoes. If I can make it through the first heat I will be very pleased indeed. I’ve started taking the long way home and sprinting a few sections to try and prepare.
Hopefully my choice of 3 speed will stand me in good stead. Fingers crossed. It’s on Sunday 7th June from 4pm. This little video sends my heart rate through the roof watching it. Would love to get to the final.. lets see. I’m sure there’s pretty stiff competition.