Day 3

Day 3 Sections 8.5 - 10 : Falmer/ A27 - Eastbourne, 20 miles










Total distance covered 47km. Cycle time on trail = 4.3 hrs

Another fine old resting place

Smiles all round, as finish in sight

We made it!

Celebratory meal, with a few groupies!

Finally, a big THANK YOU to all who supported us:
- those that let us get away from work, and home, duties
- everyone that kindly sponsored us along the Way (over £2,100 raised so far!)
- and to Nicky, for comfortably hosting a weary trio on Day 2, and for feeding a joyous group on Day 3, superbly done!

Day 2

Day 2 Sections 5 – 8.5 : Cocking to Falmer/ A27, 42 miles

Total distance covered 75km (includes diversion for pub lunch). Cycle time on trail = 7.2 hrs

AM - Fab Four (Dom. Steve, Clwyd & me ) reduces to Three

PM – Joined by 2 joy riders (Sue & Ralph)

Just to demonstrate that beers do not necessarily affect your balance

Day 1

Day 1 Sections 1 – 4: Winchester to Cocking, 33 miles

Total distance covered 67km (includes trip to pub for dinner). Cycle time on trail = 6.8 hrs

Trail not quite as easy to follow as expected…

Cracking weather, stunning views, and rather whacked by end of 1st day

Info

What? South Downs Way Challenge

When? Friday 1st May 2009, to Sunday 3rd May

Where? Along SDW, from Winchester to Eastbourne (see maps below)

How? By mountain bike (MTB)

Why? Challenge & to raise money for Rwanda Aid

Who? Martyn, Clwyd & Dom plus (in parts) Steve, Ralph & Sue

Note - Should you really wish for more detail than you can poke a stick at, have a click onto following site -

http://www.bikedowns.co.uk/Sections.htm

For info on Rwanda Aid - www.rwanda-aid.org
And for how to donate – www.justgiving.com/martynharris