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That sounds amazing, would love to try that route one day, Hurstmonceaux observatory is always lovely to see!
I had similar worries about my bike and having not spent much time dialling in the fit, but was surprised to find that after all the riding I had no issues. Good to hear you were still able to finish the ride.
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I went to Eastbourne with a buddy. New bike, not really dialled in (schoolboy error, saddle was right wonky and I got a bit sore til I fixed it). Mostly no big roads, a lovely route down through Ide Hill & Bough Beeches, we were pretty slow, got to Groomborough about 1. Had a pasty from the nice bakery, with flask of tea , and watched a steam train. Terrain was fairly bumpy until a lovely off-road section Heathfield - Hailsham, a bit of one of the Beeching paths. Then a slight east detour to take in Pevensey Levels, you can see the Greenwich Observatory by Hurstmonceaux (or at least, where they decamped during the smoggy years). That part of the route was particularly beautiful, and flat. Sun tried to visit for a moment. Into the east side of Eastbourne, the very moment I laid eyes on the sea, felt a drop or two of rain, the first all day. Was planning to swim in me pants but it was actually fairly chilly and I didn't fancy going commando afterwards, there was drinking to be commenced. Half-decent beers at the end at a scummy but pretty welcoming boozer right in town.
Bars are way too low on the bike. Existing shoulder problem became a bit horrible about the 50mile mark. Think we did about 75miles.
Turned up at buddy's house after train home to find the house full of slightly merry Laydeez having a girls dinner party. (My other half only realised I was on a new bike at that moment, she was like 'uuuh where the fuck did that new one come from?!'). Wicked day.