South Downs Double record in progress
By Matthew Cole
South Downs Double record in progress (Rory Hitchens©.)
The South Downs is a hefty chunk of chalk on Britain’s south coast which has more
bridleways per square inch than anywhere else in the country. It’s a mountain biker’s paradise –
and it’s currently being ridden by UK endurance rider Rob Lee, who aims
to ride along the Downs Way from Winchester to Eastbourne and back within twenty four hours.
Only three riders have
completed the challenge before – Mike Cotty, Neil Newell and Ian Butler. Rob
Lee is attempting the record completely unsupported – carrying all directions,
food, and other kit. He’s stopping at public water taps to refill his water
bottles.
Rob started from Winchester at 23:40 last night, and after well over
fifty miles in the dark his one-way time
was about 9 hours 45 minutes. Rob is riding with an on-board GPS, and you can
track his progress via the live reporting page.
We’ll update this story
when he completes the double with his final time and more pictures of the
challenge…
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