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Category Archives: South Downs Way
Strange happenings in Friston Forest
At just before 9 on Saturday morning I met up with Retro and Paul. The sun was burning the clouds away and for once I was following, being shown some of the delightful singletrack paths Friston Forest has to offer. … Continue reading
Riding again
After a few weeks where getting out and off-road on my bike has had to take a back seat to “life” I have been out 3 times in 4 days – twice on the South Downs and once, with Patrick, up into … Continue reading
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Back on the South Downs
For the last few weeks I have had a spell of Singletrackmindedness – repeatedly exploring the myriad of paths in the Surrey Hills, sometimes as a guide (Al, Mart and Patrick at different times) and sometimes solo and tagging along. … Continue reading
3.5 miles to Eastbourne
I was glad to see the sign post at the top of the climb out of Jevington. 3.5 miles and I could stop. Just 2.5 miles more of side wind buffeting, a steep down hill and then on to the gradually sloping … Continue reading
Dog please my leg is not your lunch! and MTB etiquette
After a few busy weeks I decided to take the day off and rest on Friday. Much as I felt it a day wasted it also felt like the right thing to do. So come Saturday I was semi-refreshed and up for … Continue reading
Oh chilly wind
The previous weekend it was a strong wind up from the SouthWest, by Saturday it had turned round and was blowing stong and cold from the NorthEast – arrghhhh – it felt more like January than March. Being buoyed up by last … Continue reading
Travels with Henry …or brrrrrrrr
Well Steinbeck travelled with Charley (a poodle) so I thought I would travel with my pet Henry today. Really the route I took today combined a number of fairly familiar paths to give some gentle climbing off-road exercise, and keep Henry … Continue reading
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Tagged 27.5", Brighton, Cycling, MTB Sussex, South Downs Way
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I’d just like to thank the almighty for days like today
What a beautiful day it was today – these sunny early winter days are some of the best of the year. And so it was out on the bike, heading for the hills. I started at the “Old Toll … Continue reading
A beautiful ride
After feeling rather lethargic for the last week – work, heavy rain and all that – it was time to hit the tracks again as the Sun came out yesterday afternoon. I really didn’t feel upto much as I drove towards the … Continue reading
Out towards Wilmington – a ride for my Dad
I could so easily have stayed in bed this morning. Having first woken at 05:00 to make sure my eldest daughter got off to Gatwick with her boyfriend on time, I had then fallen back into a deep sleep and … Continue reading
