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London to Brighton Charity Ride - feeling fit???

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dancetothedrummersbeat:
I'd love to do it, but unfortunately i'm away when it's on  :'(

wilsey72:
No one has mentioned how far it is yet?

dancetothedrummersbeat:
55 miles i think, and there's a massive hill towards the end  ;)

wilsey72:
55 miles on a kids bike with 20" wheels... in one day... with massive hills... now that could be interesting.
I could drive the support vehicle if you like?

Gnarlyscoots:
I done it a couple of years back on a MTB. It was hard going, and as Griff said, the hills are immense. Having the gears on the MTB was a God send, so I commend anyone doing it on single speed. I would highly recommend strapping a sofa to your seat post too. If that is not a viable option, then padded cycling shorts AND no kashimax aero's  ;D

If it's hot, you will sweat like a Nun at an Ann Summers party, so take plenty of water, although there are plenty of stops on the way.

Also, be prepared for the idiots who have spent 1000's on the top gear, including clipped shoes and pedals falling over in front of you when they stop and realise they can't unclip quick enough  :2funny:

Climbing Ditchling Bostall is hard going, especially as most people get off and walk and don't leave room for others who at leastwant to try and climb it, but coming down the other side is awesome. I reached 72mph on my MTB, with all the officials shouting at everyone to slow down. Yeah right. You just climbed tha bitch of a hill and then get told to go slow....I don't think so  ;D

I might join you guys this year though  :daumenhoch:

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