BHF London to Brighton

[rb58]

Got my number on Friday; 1060 and a 6am start Don't know who's big idea it was to start at that time

At least at that time you'll have a fighting chance of cycling all the way, instead of walking for the uphill stretches.

 

[gary in derby]

just over a week to go, and its raining and blowing a gale. should be a little better for tomorrow m last longish ride. do hope the weather picks up a bit. thinking of fitting a mast and sails.

 

[Part time cyclist]

Make sure you pack your waterproofs it's gonna be wet....

 

[gary in derby]

Make sure you pack your waterproofs it's gonna be wet....

been getting that feeling for a while now, so think a trip to decathlon is on the cards. oh, the wife will be pleased. lol

 

[kristen dean]

8.00 for me, only a week to go cant wait.

 

[Part time cyclist]

Getting exited now

 

[Deanno1dad]

Just completed my last training ride..32 miles this morning..maxed at 40 miles the other day..roll on next sunday...Please no rain!!

 

[gary in derby]

having one more ride on tuesday then its time for a good clean and check over(bike that is) so all going to plan. well sort of lol

 

[JohnHenry]

Thinking of getting a refund on my suncream - and spraying myself with GT40 instead.

 

[Deanno1dad]

was looking at this weeks forecast for the route down sussex..plenty of flood warnings and poss road closures..hope it's not postponed

 

[ianrauk]

was looking at this weeks forecast for the route down sussex..plenty of flood warnings and poss road closures..hope it's not postponed

With the huge amount of people and preparation... I wouldn't have thought so

 

[gary in derby]

only a bit of rain, not made of sugar are we.

 

[gary in derby]

just finished fettling the bike, floatation bags and propeller fitted. snorkel and flippers packed and ready to go. just got to learn to swim, lol

 

[gary in derby]

well, all packed and ready to go, waterproofs, check. spare innertubes x2, check. puncture repair kit, check. pump, check. tools and levers, check. water bottles 2, check. first aid kit, check. bike lock, check. cake, jelly babys, check. have arranged for oxygen at the begining of the beacon. money for beer and ice cream, check. and an open in emergency hip flask. thing is now no room on bike for me.

 

[redjedi]

So we'll recognise you from the trailer you'll be dragging along to carry all that stuff

There's been a vast improvement on the weather forecast for Sunday though