South Downs way, end-to-end, TBC

thursday ideally? what gearing are you running? I'm aiming for 32:18

Well, 42:22 I suppose.

I just did this the other week, headed east from winchester and camping along the way. was fantastic and there are so many good places to refuel, in particular:

http://www.sustainability-centre.org/camping.html bit close to the start but nice campsite and has a great cafe
http://www.thesussexproducecompany.co.uk/ does a great breakfast/lunch and has good flapjacks etc.
saddlescombe farm, hikers rest is good too!

did it fully loaded running 1 X 8 and was plenty doable. would be great on a cyclocross bike!

there is a really good ordinance survey for just the south downs way that you can pick up in winchester tourist advice

For anyone who wants to avoid the logistics of the SDW but still fancies sampling the hills the "Evil" route on STW is great. There's a bit more singletrack, some roots and rocks to keep it interesting too.

I took the train from St Pancras to Preston Park for £10, bargain!

In other news @hms is working his MassifCentral magic for me

To put on the wall, to remind you never to attempt it again?

YES

Ok, this looks to be perfect TD training- only problem is I don't have a bike to do it, any recommendations on bike hire, either down there or London?
Plus who's up for this? (I'm also up for running sections too)

Still tryna do this sscx...

Did it a couple weeks back. Go slow. Roast some meat. Climb a tree. Theres nothing special at the end to rush for.

Dont use campsites. Dont ask the fish man for anything.

Still tryna do this sscx...

Have you finished yet? Or are you in a chalky ditch somewhere?

No I mean I'm still trying to find someone to do it with.
Was planning to go with @platypus but he got busy on the day we were gonna go. I've just managed to lose my garmin as well so would definitely appreciate a ss riding buddy since I still struggle with basic navigation lol.
So it was a bit of a call out/request. Though I'm off on holiday for two weeks in a weeks time so if it doesn't happen this week it won't happen this month.
Bought a new pair of tyres just to do it as well..

I am free a lot in October, and definitely up for actually doing it, really gutted I had to drop out. Anyone else?

Sweet. I'm working on and off throughout October but can definitely make some time for it! :)

Assuming I can beg, borrow or buy a bike I'm totally up for this.

South Downs Double in February anyone?

http://singletrackworld.com/2016/03/guest-post-matthew-jones-winter-south-downs-double/

Oh sure why not great idea

All that prep and he forgot to fit a second chainring up front

Don't you be getting any ideas for your next day out.

I was considering doing it (one-way!) ss on the pomp but our ride has put this idea firmly in perspective.

I'd take the mudguard off.

I am planning on having another crack at this end of Feb, likely over two days this time as I am a fatty.

SS on a cross bike? That would be a good day out ruined.

Don't listen to the haters @youramericanlover

You'll be encouraging him to run a marathon in wellington boots next