Thanks Flanagaj
I saw this post a couple of weeks ago and with a week off coming up I thought I would give it a go.
I did this in four and a half days but on hind sight I think it could easily have done it just four and at a push three however I wanted to give myself time as I have never attempted a multi day ride like this before.
I did this route in reverse simple because I was already in London the week before and I was to meet my sister in Bristol the weekend after, so short train rides either end made sense to me. To be honest I am glad I did it that way round as the South Downs Way were brutal and I got to attack them hills with fresh(ish) legs. That’s not to say Mendips/Pewsley vale or any of the other hills were not as tough but SDW the hills just kept coming.
For this trip I packed lightly and stayed in B&Bs, I was very glad about that, nice hot showers, comfy bed each night and an awesome breakfast every morning. However I totally see the appeal of bike packing it, the stress of getting to a certain location on time would then be removed. Also starting and stopping when you feel like it must be so empowering.
Anyway, thanks again Flanagaj. That was a fantastic holiday and hopefully the first of many.
