by Dan B » Tue Jan 03, 2006 5:01 pm
Having done a Croydon to Eastbourne ride two of the past three Christmases, I can safely say there are good options for riding.
I can recommend going through Westerham and across Ashdown Forest on the B2062, as it's very scenic and the climbs are steady. I've had to do a bit of A22 from there - all the way to Eastbourne on the A22 is a bit hairy (but do-able, c.55 miles). Which is why I've also done a tester route, through the lanes to Alfriston and over High and Over into Seaford and then across the Seven Sisters. Three solid double-digit percentage hills on that route (c.60 miles).
I might be able to join in, family time depending.
I have a will of steel and legs of fire.