2010-10-09 - London to Brighton

ditchling is never easy... easier maybe. but not easy.

Using the low range on the triple and big rear cog then spun to the top. I did have a fuel stop in the bridalway before and just went for it. That was the second time, with that setup. Learnt to look close to front wheel and know its not that long, after the first time I did it always expecting it to level off but just got steeper. The third time I was doubled and road geared and was a just unable to do it. Now getting practice in to hopefully be able to do it road geared.

The wise man, he say "The obstacle is only as big as you make it!"

Seriously though, it's just under 20% at the steepest part, and about a 500ft climb (height, not distance). But it levels out as the road turns around the hill so you get a bit of a rest after each steep section, which is nice!

1. Jonny
   
2. Pistanator
   
3. Glover
   
4. BenJam (provisional)
   
5. wools (fo' shizzle)
   
6. clintbedwetter
   
7. Smiff
   
8. Pink
   
9. Sarah
   
10. Sbrys Ed
    
11. mattty (unless it's pissing down/or hungover)
    
12. Skullywetlip
    
13. Ham Pebblewich
    
14. M.F
    
15. Sam
    
16. Arducius
    
17. Fussballclub
    
18. Balmain
    
19. Lynx (80's 531 neon coolness)
    
20. 6pt, probably on overgeared fixed.
    
21. damo (calendar looks free)
    
22. Fox
    
23. Hoonz, might bust out the tourer for this one, it just eats up the miles.
    
24. mc_nebula, fixed, geared, recumbent, tandem? Yet to decide... Probably fixed though...
    
25. kattiep
    
    

Far too many nice names on that list, it would be a sin not to (unless it's raining, then in that case the nice names can pootle off south and I'll stay in bed).
I'm walking up ditchling. Lets you appreciate the view more.

@Kattiep

"don't bother with this ride if you can't do 60 miles with a few hills without crying"

is this restricted to fixed? I think it should be, i've been on a few rides with a few geared riders and they seem to lead at a higher pace, if it's actually supposed to be about the ride do it fixed. Does any one else have any thoughts about this, aslo can we call it Nuts to Rapha 3?

^this^

-1 for fixed only. I won't be able to come if that's the rule :(
Anyway, it'll be a social pace so long as you don't try to keep up with Jonny up the hills!

@Kattiep

"don't bother with this ride if you can't do 60 miles with a few hills without crying"

Listen shit head, I've done more 60 mile rides than you. Lets see you get up Ditchling.

i've been on a few rides with a few geared riders and they seem to lead at a higher pace,

That's because their bikes is better innit?

is this restricted to fixed? I think it should be, i've been on a few rides with a few geared riders and they seem to lead at a higher pace, if it's actually supposed to be about the ride do it fixed. Does any one else have any thoughts about this, aslo can we call it Nuts to Rapha 3?

You can do it on Sinclair C5 for all I care, it's the taking part that counts

Plus I can't do it fixed, I have no brakes

[QUOTE=kattiep;1679449]1. Jonny

1. Pistanator
   
2. Glover
   
3. BenJam (provisional)
   
4. wools (fo' shizzle)
   
5. 
   
6. Smiff
   
7. Pink
   
8. Sarah
   
9. Sbrys Ed
   
10. mattty (unless it's pissing down/or hungover)
    
11. Skullywetlip
    
12. Ham Pebblewich
    
13. M.F
    
14. Sam
    
15. Arducius
    
16. Fussballclub
    
17. Balmain
    
18. Lynx (80's 531 neon coolness)
    
19. 6pt, probably on overgeared fixed.
    
20. damo (calendar looks free)
    
21. Fox
    
22. Hoonz, might bust out the tourer for this one, it just eats up the miles.
    
23. mc_nebula, fixed, geared, recumbent, tandem? Yet to decide... Probably fixed though...
    
24. kattiep
    
    

out. just booked on a course in roehampton for forest schools that saturday. bed is soaking wet.

In

1. Jonny
   
2. Pistanator
   
3. Glover
   
4. BenJam (provisional)
   
5. wools (fo' shizzle)
   
6. clintbedwetter
   
7. Smiff
   
8. Pink
   
9. Sarah
   
10. Sbrys Ed
    
11. mattty (unless it's pissing down/or hungover)
    
12. Skullywetlip
    
13. Ham Pebblewich
    
14. M.F
    
15. Sam
    
16. Arducius
    
17. Fussballclub
    
18. Balmain
    
19. Lynx (80's 531 neon coolness)
    
20. 6pt, probably on overgeared fixed.
    
21. damo (calendar looks free)
    
22. Fox
    
23. Hoonz, might bust out the tourer for this one, it just eats up the miles.
    
24. mc_nebula, fixed, geared, recumbent, tandem? Yet to decide... Probably fixed though...
    
25. kattiep
    
26. Macca81
    
    
    

Working :(

Take a sicky. We'll get the boy out too.

Do it Owen, you know it makes sense.

Listen shit head, I've done more 60 mile rides than you. Lets see you get up Ditchling.
You made it up Blackgang in *that *wind and rain, you'll fly up ditchling!

You can do it on Sinclair C5 for all I care, it's the taking part that counts

Plus I can't do it fixed, I have no brakes

that didn't stop fiddy RIP

^lolz

1. Jonny
   
2. Pistanator
   
3. Glover
   
4. BenJam (provisional)
   
5. wools (fo' shizzle)
   
6. macca81
   
7. Smiff
   
8. Pink
   
9. Sarah
   
10. Sbrys Ed
    
11. mattty (unless it's pissing down/or hungover)
    
12. Skullywetlip
    
13. Ham Pebblewich
    
14. M.F
    
15. Sam
    
16. Arducius
    
17. Fussballclub
    
18. Balmain
    
19. Lynx (80's 531 neon coolness)
    
20. 6pt, probably on overgeared fixed.
    
21. damo (calendar looks free)
    
22. Fox
    
23. Hoonz, might bust out the tourer for this one, it just eats up the miles.
    
24. mc_nebula, fixed, geared, recumbent, tandem? Yet to decide... Probably fixed though...
    
25. kattiep
    
    

just tidied up the list.

1. Jonny
   
2. Pistanator
   
3. Glover
   
4. BenJam (provisional)
   
5. wools (fo' shizzle)
   
6. macca81
   
7. Smiff
   
8. Pink
   
9. Sarah
   
10. Sbrys Ed
    
11. mattty (unless it's pissing down/or hungover)
    
12. Skullywetlip
    
13. Ham Pebblewich
    
14. M.F
    
15. Sam
    
16. Arducius
    
17. Fussballclub
    
18. Balmain
    
19. Lynx (80's 531 neon coolness)
    
20. 6pt, probably on overgeared fixed.
    
21. damo (calendar looks free)
    
22. Fox
    
23. Hoonz, might bust out the tourer for this one, it just eats up the miles.
    
24. mc_nebula, fixed, geared, recumbent, tandem? Yet to decide... Probably fixed though...
    
25. kattiep
    
26. CV fixed (only bike currently)
    

What are peoples plans upon arrival at Brighton?

Anyone want me to look into pubs that serve half decent food with good bike parking?

jonny, which route are you going for?

is this restricted to fixed? I think it should be, i've been on a few rides with a few geared riders and they seem to lead at a higher pace, if it's actually supposed to be about the ride do it fixed. Does any one else have any thoughts about this, aslo can we call it Nuts to Rapha 3?

My tourer weighs a ton, but iz bare comfortz. Your fixed bike is probably much lighter. If it's about the ride then I say it should be restricted to bicycles.

jonny, which route are you going for?

london to brighton ;)

pm me about this dude if you are really interested.

people can ride what they like. seb, no this ride has got nothing to do with saying nuts to rapha. if people on gears want to race off then that is fine. will see them on the climbs anyway.

shakespeares head for sausage and mash?

What kind of thing are you after? Ice cream there is a place in hove gardens too. Anyone fancy doing the return leg?

PS TT was a joke as thats currently my training hill.

just tidied up the list.

Damo, you're so fastidious.

i think the word is anal, kp