Made the long journey South to participate in this wonderful event. I think Matt's got the format just about right now; Good company, an excellent ride around Sussex and moules frites in the Belgian Cafe in Eastbourne.
Sadly only three of us made it this year, and having travelled through a lot of snow I wasn't too sure if we'd actually get to ride. However Eastbourne's micro climate saw us riding in wet but not freezing conditions.
We set off initially for the Soverign Light Cafe in Bexhill where we joined the local Derby and Joan Xmas lunch. A quick coffee and a teacake and we were back on the road. Heading West now in persistent rain we enjoyed the tail wind through Cooden Beach and onwards to Westham and eventually Polegate, here we bravely chose the hilly route back over Filting, Jevington East Dean and finally Beachy Head. Having not been out on the road for 3 months and not being able to get out of the saddle I found the climbs pretty tough, but JJ and Matt didn't take advantage!
Back in ~Eastbourne we showered before heading for a late lunch at the Belgian Cafe near the pier, here our beautiful and attentive waitress kept us happy with some wonderful beers, and moules frites, it was all very authentic, I'm sure we'll be back again.
Legs were pretty sore when I got home, and some very thought provoking conversation has given me some interesting ideas.
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