SDW 10 hour raid

TimothyH

I am planning a 10 hour attempt on the South Downs Way. I'm not planning a fixed date, but will wait for perfect weather and trail conditions sometime in April/May, and seize the moment. Would anybody like to come along?

njee20

I'm also wanting to do it when the weather's good. Update here, may be around.

TimothyH

OK, will keep you posted. Anyone else?

Twelly

I have heard mates say they want to organise something like this for this year. I'll keep an eye on this thread for updates nearer the time.

Twelly

Weather is good, the Downs are dusty, anyone got any SDW plans?

njee20

Was thinking about it again the other day actually! I'm pretty busy the next few weekends, but I'm wondering about June.

willnewtonclare

I'm thinking of this too, Winchester to Eastbourne. Maybe Monday 17th June? Start by 8am, 10 hours probably optimistic for me, though would leave more time for a drink by the beach!

miss notax

Some friends of mine did this the other weekend - I 'only' rode the 50 or so miles from Winchester to Amberley as I was coaching the next day, and then got the train back, collected the car, and drove to Eastbourne to collect them later that evening! It was pretty brutal by all accounts...

I am thinking of having a go at the whole thing in August if anyone is interested...?

The weather plays a huge part in this - it was raining at the start of our ride which meant the chalky descents were lethal. I came off belting down one and did the remaining 40 or so miles with a cut face and what I thought was a broken thumb. Nice