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Hats off to the cyclists - Still pouring into town at 5.30 down by the Steine.
Zamora For England
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We took four hours and finished at 12.30! Surprised they are still coming in this late, I thought the last start time was 9am
Tom Hark Preston Park
Will Post For Cash
- Jul 6, 2003
- 71,878
Done it twice. The trick is to request an early start time, near as 6.30am as possible and on no account stop for a pub lunch. Even for a lardarse on a borrowed mountain bike, 5-6 hours is easily achievable.
Lord Bracknell
On fire
It usually depends on how much time people spent in the pub at Turners Hill.
BensGrandad
New member
At times like this I wish I was traffic cop and I would have a field day and made a fortune with on the spot fines for cars with bike carriers on the back which obscur the number plate.
But full marks to all the law abiding ones who completed the ride.
But full marks to all the law abiding ones who completed the ride.
vegster
Sanity Clause
- May 5, 2008
- 28,186
In 1973, a friend and I cycled to Selsey Bill and back from Worthing. Did the trip on a Mars bar and a can of Coke on a 3 gear Raleigh. Makes me laugh to see this mob all geared up with isotronic drinks, waterproofs, bananas, helmets etc thinking that they have made an epic journey against the odds.... lightweights !
Tom Hark Preston Park
Will Post For Cash
- Jul 6, 2003
- 71,878
Always get the distinct feeling that cyclists in lycra are far more into lycra than they are into cycling.
I did it in 2:50!
You wouldn't say that if you saw me Lycra-ed up.
There's no pleasure to be had there!
Stevie Boy
Well-known member
i completed it today in just over 4 hours, the beacon nearly got me but i didnt give in, my hamstrings bloody hurt now
Spun Cuppa
Thanks Greens :(
Good event etc., but perhaps we could share it with Eastbourne and Worthing, like on a rotating basis 
Horsham Gull
H Block Offender
The Beacon?
There's a road sign about 50 yds from the top.
I could see a woman struggling in front, by it. I just couldn't get to her in time before she stepped off her bike.
Only to be heart broken that she was so close, and didn't know it.
I could see a woman struggling in front, by it. I just couldn't get to her in time before she stepped off her bike.
Only to be heart broken that she was so close, and didn't know it.
Yoda
English & European
How the hell are your Hammies hurting? You hardly use them on a bike.
Stevie Boy
Well-known member
i wish i knew, The beacon finished them off
And that's one of the easier climbs across the downs.
In fairness I don't recall the Worthing to Selsey route having any significant hill climbs involved. I reckon yesterday's route took in over 700 metres of ascent (2300ft). Took us about 4.5hrs, with a 6:30 start, but we were taking it easy. I was amazed how many slow cyclists there were starting at such an early time.
I was suprised about the number of nobs taking the piss out of the slower riders and abusing them for slowing their progess. Yes it is common sense to keep left if you are walking a hill but not acceptable to call someone a for **** it! It's meant to be a charity ride, not a race and really no need to get so angry and upset. Thought there was gonna be fight at the first big hill. I've done more running than cycling and would say the atmosphere was 10 times better at marathons etc. Felt a bit embarassed to be part of it as riders ignored marshalls and police to gain few seconds.