Never ride the SDW from Eastbourne to Winchester. Ride it from Winchester to Eastbourne. The prevailing wind is from the west, so don't ride into it if you don't have to.
I done it about 10 years ago in 2 and a bit days. It's really enjoyable, but knackering on the triceps after about 80 miles...
I went with Vittoria Rubino Pro as they were on a crazy offer, and after some research they looked promising.
I really like GP 4000S II, but I'm not at any kind of competition level so think they're overkill for me.
And, yeah, I'm sticking with 25s front and rear.
Swift tyre change this evening from Conti Gatorskins to Vittoria Rubino Pro. Only went for a ride to the end of the road and back and they feel so much smoother and more responsive.
May not have the supposed puncture protection, but I've had terrible luck on the Gatorskins with punctures and a...
Made the most of the possibly the last nice evening before winter really kicks in tonight. Stretched my usual 8km commute to 24. Some pretty busy roads to contend with, and an amazing number of cycle lanes that I didn't know existed.
Any one fancy some Strava stats on EPO, caffeine pills, coke and blood bagging? I had a look at Elevate For Strava over the weekend and can highly recommend it. IT previously had a different name, but darned if I can remember what it was.
Linky link for those that are stats nerds...
https://road.cc/content/news/258070-growing-evidence-more-cyclists-involved-blood-doping-probe
I can't say I'm surprised. And I wouldn't be shocked if a certain former mountain biker were involved either.