Retrobike Touring.

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Went to Herstmonceux castle, then rode on to Pevensy castle, on to Hailsham Tesco's for more provisions and some booze, then back to base. Only 20 miles but fairly hilly with quite a bit of walking around the castles, which is definitely not a love of mine. Worth the pain of walking for the sights and company though.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Pevensy castle.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Went to Bexhill on sea today, 33.5 miles returning into a 30 mph headwind which was quite tiring. Jo the drafting queen was on fine form. Found some very nice quiet, nearly traffic free roads. Sustrans route 2 cycle path in Bexhill was a free for all car park. Too many to count. @MattiThundrrr check the BMX sculpture.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

check the BMX sculpture.

That's pretty rad! I like the use of positive and negative space to define the body of the rider around the frame of the bike. I'd wager that it casts lovely shadows as well.
I also love the seal artwork on the bridge. Looks like a very nice getaway you two are having. Enjoy the rest of the tour

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Went to Heathfield today, only 13 miles, 825ft of climbing all in the first 7 miles. Had a very nice coffee and wandered around looking in shops. The Cuckoo trail is a good cycle path.
60 miles and 2000ft of climbing to get back home tomorrow.

 

[Imlach]

Sorry Rob but I was considering giving it only a like as I don't see ANY PICTURES of the breakfast lunch cake

 

[KayOs]

Went to Heathfield today, only 13 miles, 825ft of climbing all in the first 7 miles. Had a very nice coffee and wandered around looking in shops. The Cuckoo trail is a good cycle path.
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That looks awesome! Enjoy the ride!!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Had a very nice coffee and wandered around looking in shops

That Camaro can't be all too common over there either, can it? That's all kinds of good times right there, as long as someone else is paying for the gas

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Came home today 58 miles and 1800ft of climbing due to a different route.
Spoke to a very nice gentleman from Washington DC riding a Bike Friday, just outside of Lewes.
Headwind was between 25-30mph, all the way and it battered us all the way back to Bognor. Jo took three turns totalling around 6 miles to give me a very welcome break. Our average speed was pants.
5 days, 185miles, 6500ft of climbing, 118 of those miles for me were with a 18.5kg load. I must confess to being knackered and the drafting queen has retired for the evening
Would we do it again? In a heartbeat.

 

[grantoury]

Came home today 58 miles and 1800ft of climbing due to a different route.
Spoke to a very nice gentleman from Washington DC riding a Bike Friday, just outside of Lewes.
Headwind was between 25-30mph, all the way and it battered us all the way back to Bognor. Jo took three turns totalling around 6 miles to give me a very welcome break. Our average speed was pants.
5 days, 185miles, 6500ft of climbing, 118 of those miles for me were with a 18.5kg load. I must confess to being knackered and the drafting queen has retired for the evening
Would we do it again? In a heartbeat.

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Big respect for the both of you for doing this.