South Downs Way

@ Ian – sometimes at weekends, based in Surrey.

Thanks for the updates, very useful info

Me and a mate are hoping to do the 100miles in one day starting on saturday 8am.

I’ve wanted to do this in one day for ages. Maybe the week after next depending on the weather…

As always, I recommend Anthony Beggs’ SDW website – http://www.bikedowns.co.uk/index.html

Did everyone finish at the ‘new’ finish, i.e where the footpath version starts and end? It makes more sense now though that hill would be a git to start out on.

Don’t like the new finish/start, prefer to have a play in paradise mtb.

Didn’t realise the eastbourne end was “new” – that was the route I took into town anyway – its a lovely feeling knowing that once you’ve crossed the golf course road, it’s a cool, flowing descent into town!!!

For some odd reason, despite telling my wife to hit me if I mentioned the SDW again, I’m now hankering to give it a go on the single speed….!!! Next year I reckon!

DrP

Come and do it next weekend Dr P, it’s the Maxx Exposure night enduro. SDW starting at 6pm in Beachy HEad… finishing..well.. whenever lol.

I’ve never done it in the daytime, only the once at night,getting lost serveral times LOL.

DrP

Perhaps you want to join the SDDers – http://www.southdownsdouble.net/hof.html ? 😉

The bike route originally finished(started)on Paradise Drive. Was a bit disjointed considering the coastal path has always terminated in Dukes Drive.

Oh and don’t get any ideas of trying the Seven Sisters route. Not only is it footpath only, it’s a veritable rollercoaster of cliff like climbs and descents.

DrP do it over 2 days and i will do it with you. 12 hours can’t be enjoyable.

Just thought i’d mention – anyone who wants to blast around Steyning Woods, Chanctonbury and Cissbury this Sunday, we’ll be leaving from the bridge opposite the Red Lion pub in SHoreham at 8am (cos we’ve got kids and stuff) All welcome – normally ride for about 3 hours in a loop.

soma_rich – Member
DrP do it over 2 days and i will do it with you. 12 hours can’t be enjoyable

It is after you’ve finished. At the time there are moments it’s almost soul destroying lol. I had a few dark moments

Unfortunately, what with work and toddlers, my calendar at weekends is practically full until Christmas, so alas no big days out possible for a good few months!!
Tim – I MUST join you lot soon!
Rich- will post dates for a whole weekend jaunt (prob stay over at mine, with BBQ etc) next year!

DrP

Orr…… West highland way one day, SDW the next….?

Both 100 milers….

DrP

For info – those of you planning on riding the SDW on Sat 22nd Sep, that’s also the date of the British Heart Foundation’s London to Brighton off-roader, the last leg of which is the SDW to the coast.

Should be a good number of riders (were a few hundred last year) 🙂

timnwild – I’ll check with my diary – She does British Military Fitness on Sunday mornings so it may work.

stimpy – Member
For info – those of you planning on riding the SDW on Sat 22nd Sep, that’s also the date of the British Heart Foundation’s London to Brighton off-roader, the last leg of which is the SDW to the coast.

Should be a good number of riders (were a few hundred last year

It was the same weekend last year for both, i don’t believe we saw any of the L2B riders though.

timnwild – If I can haul my ass out of bed in time I’ll join you.

Thought i’d add to this thread instead of a new one.

I’ve only done the SDW once, last year. Overnight again.

Looking like it will be dry from now till the weekend. So that’s good.

Debating whether to run the Aspens or the Ardents ?

How is it for punctures ? i didn’t get any last year and was running the Aspens (i think). But was a bit slippery at times due to overnight dew ? The Aspens are 300g lighter… quicker rolling…. Hmmmmm

I’d go light and fast. No puncture or grip issues with SB8s a few weeks ago. Rear was pretty worn already with a 8mm pre-existing tear most of the way through the sidewall.