East Sussex ride December 28th 2011

[rich p]

There's no rush big fella apart from the impending gloom! Terry and and User13710 won't be racing and we won't be leaving anyone behind.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

There's no rush big fella apart from the impending gloom! Terry and and User13710 won't be racing and we won't be leaving anyone behind.

You may regret that last bit once you see how slowly I'm going these days.....

 

[rich p]

I've slightly tweaked the route although it doesn't take into account some sections on cycle paths

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/852563

 

[rich p]

It's nice and flat then, ah bejasus, count me in.

Is this too far from the socialist republic Roy?

 

[The Jogger]

Is this too far from the socialist republic Roy?

No Rich, I'll bring the red flag with me to feel at home
I just hope St Richards have zapped my kidney stone by then........

 

[rich p]

Looking at the latest route, I'll probably miss out the Beachy Head loop and head up to Berwick, so you speedy boys can have a blast without having to wait for me. Would I have Terry's company for that?

That's distinctly possible but it is the best bit (apart from the hills!)

 

[rich p]

No, you're thinking of the road from Seaford to Alfriston. The Litlington road is flat; in fact after coming back down to the Cuckmere it is all flat.

The hills to worry about are the climb from Cuckmere Haven to Friston, the last bit of Birling Gap to Beachy Head and the sharp nip from East Dean to Friston. The rest is easy-ish!

As you say, see how you feel on the day.

 

[BigonaBianchi]

don't mind me if I walk then

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Looking at the latest route, I'll probably miss out the Beachy Head loop and head up to Berwick, so you speedy boys can have a blast without having to wait for me. Would I have Terry's company for that?

I am neither speedy or a boy. Ye gods, I've even puked at the top of Ditchling!

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Any ride I'm on will not be speedy nor require manly qualities. Slow and wimpy is what gets me round.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Are we stopping for burgers too then?

only if they are crossing when the green man is lit.

 

[rich p]

It's 15 miles to Cuckmere on the way out, 28 on the way back and a further 7 to the pub at Berwick. I reckon we should get to the Berwick Arms about 12.30 to 1pm. Does that sound okay? If we want to stop earlier or later, for coffee say,then we'll play it by ear. Ditchling Beacon may be a bridge too far in the gloaming but we'll see. Straight back down the A27 from Lewes to Brighton on the cycle path is the other noisy option which will save 6 miles and a big hill! (and possibly a chuck-up from Greg!)

 

[BigonaBianchi]

I've even puked at the top of Ditchling!

[sings]..anything you can do I can better [/stops singing]

 

[GrumpyGregry]

(and possibly a chuck-up from Greg!)

I knew those burgers would be dodgy....

 

[GrumpyGregry]

[sings]..anything you can do I can better [/stops singing]

actually I have out-grossed even that. I did a Greg LeMond a couple of years back. But not on a FNRttC Martlets charity ride.