South Downs Way in a day - Winchester to Eastbourne

Mountain biking on the South Downs Way
From Winchester to Eastbourne in 1 day
July 13th 2017

After 3 previous rides since May, building up distance each time, I have now ridden the South Downs Way in a Day.

Staying the night before in Winchester, leaving at 4am in the dark and seeing the sunrise over the Winchester hills was envigorating.
I took plenty of snacks (6 Peanut Clif bars, 6 Hi5 flapjack bars, 6 energy gels), 2 x 750ml water bottles and 2 litre Camelbak, making sure I filled up at every water tap I passed.

As it was midweek there were not too many people on the trail, but it was nice chatting to fellow riders and walkers along the way. Always nice when they hold the gate open for you :-)

After crossing the A27 and passing Falmer, I knew I just had to keep going, as the end was getting closer. Once passed Alfriston the miles were hurting, but the smile was getting bigger.
Seeing Eastbourne over the the hill was a great sight, and swooping down towards the Kiosk at the end was a brilliant feeling.

Left Winchester at 4am, arrived in Eastbourne at 8.30pm. 96 miles in 16hrs 30mins total time, 10,846 ft climbing. Not the fastest, but I enjoyed it all, even the pain.

Very happy to say, South Downs Way in a day, is done!!!

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