South Downs way, end-to-end, TBC

I have the route.

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1306120425

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It's the easiest navving going. Just follow the signs. Always good to a map of some sort as well though as there are very few places to restock on the SDW itself, but plenty of villages below the ridge.

How did it go and where did you sleep? I'm planning on giving this a try at some point over the summer so a recommendation on a decent spot would be good.

Full Disclosure: I'm going to easily be the shittest/ slowest and most dangerous rider.
Also going to bail near Brighton on day 2 as have things in London to sort out.

Well at least you're first aid trained

Not sure if I'm in, but don't worry about me. If I come I'll bivvy.

May be roped in to a picnic at Greenwich for the Royal Wedding instead. Against my will, obv.

Pretty much this. There are a few points that I'm aware of where other paths (Monarchs Way etc) cross over and you can easily drift the wrong way but you soon figure it out.

Also, just found this website for walks and rides.

https://www.walkandcycle.co.uk

Something has come up, Im out sorry :( :( :(

Didn't manage to in the end, but did cycle out on Saturday to where we intended to, St Benet's Abbey, for a picnic. Nice ride out, from either side of the river. Reckon it would be a great spot for a campout. Can shelter in the gatehouse if the weather turns. Mind the cows.

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Cheers, don't recognise that so will have to take a trip there some time.

It's where he buries the bodies

It's where he buries the bodies

He does a good job, and my back's not up to it anymore.

It's more of a body pit at the abbey tbf

three days' time bump....anyone with a spare weekend is welcome to join!!

With a heavy heart I have to declare I'm unable to do this weekend :(
Bike is in a bit of a state but mainly because I have Birthday celebrations to attend in the afternoon.
Looks like great weather for it as well. Hope you all have a belter.

I know a few people are still interested but unable to do this one so maybe we can pull another one together soon.

Bump. Who’s on the 08:35?
Bike is ready... just need to put pedals on.

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Might take that one or the earlier one. Will be getting on at waterloo I think.

I will be on the 07:39 from Waterloo 😲

I have the option of 19 miles of road with or an hour and 45 minutes (and two changes) on the train :/

platypus and I, and I think 7üp, will be on the 8:35.

I have a fakenger bag full of bikepacking kit, a serviced fork, new sunnies, and I'm on the train to London. Woo!

Keen