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Mmmm... Brooks broken-in to one's own bottom. That's not the lightest, but the best. I offered the big-guy-on-a-Brompton a swap for his proper vintage Brooks wool jersey with button pockets, but I think he wisely noted that we were several sizes apart.
The jogging man might possibly have been 'man with dog'. He kept giving the dog (and his legs) a break from his cargo bike, and each time the dog seemed to notice some rabbits or summat, and he had to run and look for it.
I strongly disagree. This ride shows that such a distance is easily feasible for mere human beings. Bikes are quiet, affordable, discreet, fume-free* portable and relatively light-weight and safe. Since they were invented, they have been a nice, independent way for people to enjoy the countryside without disrupting it too much or spoiling it for other people. And your bike uses the same fuel that you do. Imagine doing that kind of route at that time of night on motorcycles, or with the Mini Club UK or something. Then you would hear about complaints.
If all you know about http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunwich is the ride, it used to be a very important place, back in medieval times - a big port big enough to have up to 18 churches before it all fell into the sea.
The Heathland, the ruined priory in the run down to the sea and other historical and/or beautiful parts are also well worth exploring, if you make the time/your legs permit. There is currently a project to reveal the 'lost' city with high-tech underwater cameras. You can also walk a very long way on the beach in either direction.
My infant 'DD18 Long Ride Report' thread's been deleted, so I'm going to post my long and boring ride report here. Sorry. I did try to keep it out of the way. Please pm me anyone, if you know what breach I committed that got it pulled, cheers.
*damo excepted