Well, after 3 years I managed to finish the the SDW last year. Famine/pestilence/poor navigation and crashes scuppered the first two attempts. I rode the SDW over 3 days bivvying along the way.
So the multi day SDW adventure begins tonight next to the A31!!
Time for something new this year and it needs to be a single day adventure for practical/Covid reasons. I need to end up back at the car this time too.
I’m the fittest I’ve been for some time thanks to real life riding and Zwift. Still as weak as a baby compared to most of you guys but not bad for me.
Peddars Way seems to be a good route to try to complete, there and back in a day. Not very hilly, straight (to limit how much even I can get lost) and I’ve never ridden in Suffolk/ Norfolk at all before so it will be nice to explore some new countryside. I think it’s about 46 miles each way so it’ll be a big struggle for certain but an enjoyable one I’m sure.
I have the right tool for the job, a nice little Voodoo Bizango, ideal for the ride… So I’m not taking that, instead I’ll be riding my trusty Jeffsy 29er. Just because really.
I’ll be riding it one day over the next few weeks,a dry sunny day but not too hot would be ideal. An early start to allow for me going at a snail’s pace later in the day. No bivvy bag or overnight stuff so if I don’t get back to the car it’ll be an uncomfortable night. That’ll provide some motivation in sure.
Any tips guys? What’s it like getting water on the way in these unusual times? I’ll be taping flapjacks/ gels to the frame so should be ok for carbs. Pack carries 3L of water but I absolutely know that won’t last even close to long enough. I get through a lot of water when out as I’m a sweaty biffer.
Also, what’s the ground like up there? I live on the North Downs so I’m used to chalk, clay and flint.
Oh,I’ve got a gpx file but it’s a walkers route, I’m guessing the riding route is a little different?
Thanks guys!