The Welcome to Brighton Markers
Quick post on how my first day went! Smooth sailing for about 40 miles and then hit a wall when my energy levels dropped and I became very aware of the weight of the bike (14kg bike + 36kg luggage). Going to have a bit of a prune before leaving on the ferry on Sunday, I’ve been a bit overzealous with spares (I don’t really need to carry a spare tyre in Europe as I have tyre boots etc.).
About an hour of rain early in the day made me glad of the money I spent on decent waterproofs, the same rain also reduced a half mile sand section of the UK’s cycle route 20 into quick sand but I made it through. Not the most scenic of bike routes but reaching the “Welcome to Brighton” markers was rewarding! A few pictures;
Leaving my home in Kingston.
Interesting Bridge in the North Downs.
James Finnerty 
Good luck James, keep us posted….
keep going James.. and lots of photos if you can.. more strength to your elbow.. or your knees
Take it easy to start with so that your body can get used to it….
Sent from my iPad. Eeva Powell
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