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[Closed] South Downs Way Double Double ride is go

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Is he doing it completely without sleep for the whole ride?


 
Posted : 24/05/2015 8:45 pm
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awesome effort

keep pedalling


 
Posted : 24/05/2015 9:02 pm
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Leg 3 completed at 20.52

Just the homeward leg to do

He's still looking strong and determined


 
Posted : 24/05/2015 9:06 pm
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Dude !!

This should be celebrated hugely..


 
Posted : 24/05/2015 9:08 pm
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Mind boggling effort.


 
Posted : 24/05/2015 9:11 pm
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A W E S O M E 😀


 
Posted : 24/05/2015 9:19 pm
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Bloomin' brilliant!


 
Posted : 24/05/2015 9:19 pm
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Bloody hellfire, amazing to think as I'm settling down for an early night he's still out there. What a bloody minded chap.


 
Posted : 24/05/2015 9:22 pm
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Amazing effort Rob keep going! You are a machine, 8 minutes ahead of schedule! Way to go!!


 
Posted : 24/05/2015 9:40 pm
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Amazing doesn't even come close. I've been out for 4 hours on the road bike and feel knackered... Was thinking about the double double effort all ride.

Huge respect for getting this far, let alone if he manages it!


 
Posted : 24/05/2015 9:42 pm
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Surely he is going straight into the STW Hall Of Fame.
People like him are really where all the bull shit stops. He could have ape hangers with aero bars and it would be ok because he is out there doing it more than most people on here could even conceive.


 
Posted : 24/05/2015 9:42 pm
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blimey - saw the title, assumed it was a typo ! 😯


 
Posted : 24/05/2015 9:44 pm
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From the SPOT tracker, he finished the 3rd leg about 21:00 - that's around 300 miles offroad in under 40 hours! As for climbing, he must already be well over an Everest. Fingers crossed for the night, and here's to Rob making it back to Winchester noon-ish tomorrow! (anyone for a flashmob at the King Alfred statue?)


 
Posted : 24/05/2015 9:46 pm
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Bloody good effort that man! Inspirational to say the least.


 
Posted : 24/05/2015 9:48 pm
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He's into the fourth and final leg...

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Posted : 24/05/2015 9:59 pm
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Looks like [url= http://richardsterry.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/south-downs-triple-there-and-back-again.html ]Richard Sterry's time for the triple[/url] stands, Rob appears to be a touch slower to the 300 miles point (which suggests that despite all the evidence to the contrary, it seems he retains just enough sanity left to pace himself for the quad.).

Lovely night out there, Rob must be chasing the moon about now.


 
Posted : 24/05/2015 10:05 pm
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Just seen this post for the first time. Inspiring stuff!! Good luck Rob!! 🙂


 
Posted : 24/05/2015 10:17 pm
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Got up early again this morning after another sleepless night feeling guilty for sleeping whilst Rob was out there peddling his little butt off. His pace has slowed, but that's not a bad thing. It's a trade-off between beating a previous set time or completing what you set out to do - in Rob's case, the Double Double. It's good to see him nearly back on home territory. I'm sure when he hits the Country Park he'll get an extra burst of energy to see him through to the finish. I'll then have the glorious task of driving a pretty tired (and probably very smelly!) husband home for some well-deserved rest. The cupboards are well-stocked as experience tells me he'll also be eating quite a bit for the next few days as his body recovers.


 
Posted : 25/05/2015 7:14 am
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Having known Rob for more than 20 years I was assuming that this was an elaborate practical joke (his speciality is usually poor taste one liners) but I can't quite believe the SPOT is still moving along the map this morning... I think he might actually be serious about this thing... Come on Rob, GET IT DONE!!


 
Posted : 25/05/2015 7:28 am
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Heading out to the downs for a morning ride and see if I can find friends ...


 
Posted : 25/05/2015 7:56 am
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Unbelievable effort. Almost there now. The people of Winchester should be lining the streets in anticipation of Rob's arrival.


 
Posted : 25/05/2015 8:02 am
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Looking good for QECP just after nine, so I'll head out to ride through the park with him


 
Posted : 25/05/2015 8:15 am
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This is a truly inspiring effort. Been following your progress online, as I'm sure many have. The end is in sight - good luck!


 
Posted : 25/05/2015 8:51 am
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Jesus Christ ! (And I don't use those words lightly)

Unbelievable effort.

So deserved for the sheer determination and strength of will.

Best of luck for the remaining section, it flattens out a bit soon 😯


 
Posted : 25/05/2015 9:19 am
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I rode 90 miles on the SDW yesterday. Was so tired by the end but I reckon I could have ridden about another 40 miles if you'd held a gun to my head.
400; that is simply incomprehensible. 😯


 
Posted : 25/05/2015 10:07 am
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Rob is doing a great Job - he's heading over Butser Hill now with about 20 miles to go!


 
Posted : 25/05/2015 10:29 am
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Rob, been following your ride online and you are going so well. Have you managed without sleep so far? Can't imagine toughing it out without cat napping! Just keep spinning and you'll get there! I think you have been an inspiration to set a new Everest for us all! Chapeau! Can't wait to hear that you made it back to Winchester. Bike It Ben


 
Posted : 25/05/2015 10:30 am
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Rob is able to hold a better conversation than I could... Waited for him at the top of a hill in QECP, and rode down to the park centre chatting over the roar of my tyres

Amazingly he's still pretty darn quick!

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Posted : 25/05/2015 11:48 am
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He's nearly there!!!


 
Posted : 25/05/2015 12:50 pm
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Um, tracker stopped 28 minutes ago.


 
Posted : 25/05/2015 1:00 pm
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He's finished. 13.05


 
Posted : 25/05/2015 1:11 pm
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Congratulations....an incredible acheivement!


 
Posted : 25/05/2015 1:13 pm
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Yes! Great work.


 
Posted : 25/05/2015 1:14 pm
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Nice one 😀


 
Posted : 25/05/2015 1:16 pm
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What an amazing effort. Well done!


 
Posted : 25/05/2015 1:17 pm
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Fantastic, congratulations! 😀


 
Posted : 25/05/2015 1:18 pm
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Well done Rob - fantastic ride - enjoy a well deserved rest.


 
Posted : 25/05/2015 1:19 pm
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well done 🙂


 
Posted : 25/05/2015 1:27 pm
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Very impressive - well done Sir!


 
Posted : 25/05/2015 1:32 pm
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Well done. Absolutely brilliant.


 
Posted : 25/05/2015 1:34 pm
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Bloody marvellous...


 
Posted : 25/05/2015 1:37 pm
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Fantastic achievement, congratulations


 
Posted : 25/05/2015 1:46 pm
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Amazing effort! Very well done, Rob!


 
Posted : 25/05/2015 1:52 pm
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Awesome, truly awesome


 
Posted : 25/05/2015 1:56 pm
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Fantastic. You made history!


 
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