Had a very enjoyable double-ride weekend by way of peaking for Etape training. 85 miles yesterday with some Surrey Hills including first time over Leith Hill and umpteenth time up Boxhill. Then today was London to Brighton, 56 miles there via Layhams Road, Tandridge Lane, B2028 to Turners Hill, and over Ditchling. Took it easy up till Ditchling so had a blast up the Beacon, pb in 5:25 and a well earned Magnum at the top. Massive roast, train back as far as East Croydon and rode home from there. 155 miles for the weekend. Great fun.
Had a very enjoyable double-ride weekend by way of peaking for Etape training. 85 miles yesterday with some Surrey Hills including first time over Leith Hill and umpteenth time up Boxhill. Then today was London to Brighton, 56 miles there via Layhams Road, Tandridge Lane, B2028 to Turners Hill, and over Ditchling. Took it easy up till Ditchling so had a blast up the Beacon, pb in 5:25 and a well earned Magnum at the top. Massive roast, train back as far as East Croydon and rode home from there. 155 miles for the weekend. Great fun.