Cycling the South Downs Way - 18/19 August 2012

For those who like off road biking, I am planning a 2 day ride of the South Downs Way for Windrush Members.

The ride is one of my favourites. Its beautiful countryside and some challenging hills. We will start in Eastbourne and cycle west to Winchester.  That gets the toughest parts done on day 1. The total ride is 100miles in 2 days and we stop overnight in a B&B in Amberley.  You will need an off road bike and travel very light. Water is not a problem as there are taps along the route but not much food so we will have to take snacks and lunch with us.

I am planning that we get an early train from Clapham Junction on Saturday morning and start riding by 0815.

18/19 August is the proposed date.  I know it is 1 week before the Club Relays but I am also trying to avoid club tri events, the trip to Wales and the Olympics.

You should budget £40 for B&B and £50 for trains plus food.

Let me know if you are interested. Minimum number to make it fun is 4.

Deborah

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Permalink Reply by John Gray on April 30, 2012 at 12:38

Hi Deborah,

Yes i'd be up for this. Did 66 miles of it last year so would be nice to complete it.

It's in my diary.

John

Permalink Reply by Lenski on May 1, 2012 at 19:34

I'm in too.

Permalink Reply by David Aikin on May 2, 2012 at 14:51

Hi Deborah

I'd like to do this

David

Permalink Reply by Deborah Lloyd on May 4, 2012 at 14:40

That's great guys.

We have 4 being the minimum.  Anyone else interested?  I have 2 spare off road bikes. One small and one large frame, so if anyone is holding back through lack of bike, let me know.

Deborah

Permalink Reply by Simon Frusher on May 5, 2012 at 19:37

Hi-I'm interested in this-I have an off road bike which needs dusting off

Thanks

Simon

Permalink Reply by Simon Frusher on May 5, 2012 at 19:50

Ah-just checked diary-cant do after all!

Permalink Reply by Helen on May 10, 2012 at 12:01

Would have loved to have done this, but I can't make the dates :-(

Helen

Permalink Reply by John Gray on July 5, 2012 at 13:41

Hi Deborah / guys,

I appear to have c*cked up on dates and have a wedding this weekend. Really feel bad that you reckon 4 would be needed for this.

Deborah would you perhaps be able to re-post and maybe as it's closer there will be more interest.

Again, really sorry about this

John

Permalink Reply by Deborah Lloyd on July 5, 2012 at 16:05

John

No problem.  I will re-post and see if I get more response.

 

Deborah

John Gray said:

Hi Deborah / guys,

I appear to have c*cked up on dates and have a wedding this weekend. Really feel bad that you reckon 4 would be needed for this.

Deborah would you perhaps be able to re-post and maybe as it's closer there will be more interest.

Again, really sorry about this

John

Permalink Reply by Deborah Lloyd on August 5, 2012 at 17:31
David and Len
I am afraid there has been little interest in this event. It's a shame as it is a great but challenging ride.
It is therefore CANCELLED.
Deborah
Permalink Reply by Lenski on August 5, 2012 at 18:33

Thanks for trying,

Deborah Lloyd said:

David and Len
I am afraid there has been little interest in this event. It's a shame as it is a great but challenging ride.
It is therefore CANCELLED.
Deborah

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