London to Brighton BHF Charity Cycle

Well, no excuses now. I have superfast lightweight race wheels, a carbon long distance sportive bike, and go faster, top-of-the-range Specialized BG SWorks cycling shoes. All I need now is Fabien Calcellara's bike engine thingy!!

I've been really looking forward to this ride. 1. as it is a mass partcipation event, there will be cyclists of all shapes & sizes. 2. the route travels over the South Downs. 3. it's another opportunity to ride out with my little brother on a fairly challenging route.

Chris (or Kiff as I call him) will come down Saturday pm, we'll tinker with the bikes, clean the chain, tune the gears, before cooking a carb laden spag bol for tea. Keep alcohol to a minimum, plenty of sleep, then cycle to Winchester to catch the train to Clapham. Cycle from Clapham to Wandsorth for the start at 0930. By all accounts we spend the next hour sitting in the biggest cycle traffic jam in the world, before getting into our stride to get to a pub before Ditchling Beacon! A quick blast up/down Ditchling Beacon, then its an amble into Brighton to the East Pier, where we will be met by the good lady wife & kids with 99's!

The distance should present no problems. Both of us have cycled in excess of that the past 2 months, so the accent should be on enjoyment, and looking/feeling good. I'll keep you posted.