South Downs way, end-to-end, TBC

I’m leaving the East Kent coast at 04:35 too 😲

On the train beers already. Happy weekend everyone!

Howard - day 1 only

Yarp - train down on Saturday, train back from Amberly Sat evening.

I may do this, I've got chores to do that won't (sadly) do themselves.

What time train are you intending on being on Howard? Will lights be wise things to bring for the return?

Thoughts on tyre pressures anyone?

25psi or so. Don't go too low or you risk splitting a tyre, it's flinty.

@Howard @wheeledwidewebb I thought 08:35 was the train?

7:39 I think only because the trains have limited bike space and I don’t want to stuff anyone up who gets on further down the line.

Or the 8:05?

As for me, my connection into London leaves my local station so bloody early that I will be at Waterloo at about 07:15, hence I may as well get an early train out of London and just hang around in Winchester.

Thoughts on tyre pressures anyone?

45 psi, that's the law for a classic MTB.

Got any fillings?

I don't make the rules

I also have inner tubes and 30 year old 2.1 Klein Death Grip tyres

Better make it 50psi

I'm thinking of driving down to Winky and then getting the train back to the car at the end of the first day at the moment.

Although I'm being afflicted with severe laziness at the moment.

Wanna swing by Petersfield on the A3 and pick me up?

Weather plus views will be amazing, if that helps.

Wanna swing by Petersfield on the A3 and pick me up?

What time?

Whatever time suits you. Just before 9?

Actually we can walk that backward, what time do we need to be at King Alfred's statue (if that's the meeting point)?

Working off 9:30 start and about 30 minutes from Petersfield to Winchester. You'll get to go through the Hindhead tunnel, and the A272 is a lovely bit of road.

INFORMATION FOR TOMORROW

Meeting and departing from King Alfred's Statue, Winchester, at 10am sharp. I will be there from 09:40 roughly.
If you will be late, or have any issues, call or text my number. If I don't reply it means I haven't read it, please don't text me at 10:15 saying you'll be late as we'll have gone already.

Working off 9:30 start and about 30 minutes from Petersfield to Winchester. You'll get to go through the Hindhead tunnel, and the A272 is a lovely bit of road.

Is your bike thru-axle or QR? PM me your address and number and I'll pick you up.

final? list

1. @platypus - camping
   
2. @TvH - camping
   
3. @umop3pisdn - day 1 only
   
4. @Howard - day 1 only / tbc
   
5. @Dammit - b&b?
   
6. @eyebrows - b&b
   
7. @7Üp - camping
   
8. @wheeledwidewebb - b&b
   
   

please can you all:
1) download the route
to your devices
2) make a note of my phone number
3) pack a load of food, water, sunblock, etc.

thanks!!

Further route info, and tap spacings
Route GPX with taps as POI!