Comments on: 153. The green monster – Ditchling Beacon and the London to Brighton bike ride http://roadsofstone.com/2007/06/28/153-the-green-monster-ditchling-beacon-and-the-london-to-brighton-bike-ride/ rocks, running and the world Mon, 21 May 2012 20:41:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Roads http://roadsofstone.com/2007/06/28/153-the-green-monster-ditchling-beacon-and-the-london-to-brighton-bike-ride/#comment-12275 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 06:01:02 +0000 http://roadsofstone.com/2007/06/28/153-the-green-monster-ditchling-beacon-and-the-london-to-brighton-bike-ride/#comment-12275 Thanks, LTB. Good to hear you had a successful ride up Ditchling Beacon — always a challenge which must be far harder when you’re climbing on one lungfull at a time.

Somewhat rashly, the last year or two I’ve been experimenting with different routes back home from Brighton, and will write more about that 100 mile day experience soon.

]]> By: lovethybike http://roadsofstone.com/2007/06/28/153-the-green-monster-ditchling-beacon-and-the-london-to-brighton-bike-ride/#comment-12259 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:50:51 +0000 http://roadsofstone.com/2007/06/28/153-the-green-monster-ditchling-beacon-and-the-london-to-brighton-bike-ride/#comment-12259 Found this site by accident and I love this piece! Great stuff with you staying on your bike while others walk up! I am writing about my ride up that hill and I managed to get to the top without walking… a real accomplishment for me as I only have one lung! My blog is all about cycling, if you get the time check it out…

]]> By: 223. Cycling on Surrey and Sussex hills – from White Down to Ditchling Beacon « roads of stone http://roadsofstone.com/2007/06/28/153-the-green-monster-ditchling-beacon-and-the-london-to-brighton-bike-ride/#comment-11253 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:04:22 +0000 http://roadsofstone.com/2007/06/28/153-the-green-monster-ditchling-beacon-and-the-london-to-brighton-bike-ride/#comment-11253 [...] articles: 153. The green monster – Ditchling Beacon and the London to Brighton bike ride 170. The winds of doubt – Brighton 10 km 2007 149. In at the deep end – Stratford 220 [...]

]]> By: Two Common By Half | What a Palaver http://roadsofstone.com/2007/06/28/153-the-green-monster-ditchling-beacon-and-the-london-to-brighton-bike-ride/#comment-11222 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:43:07 +0000 http://roadsofstone.com/2007/06/28/153-the-green-monster-ditchling-beacon-and-the-london-to-brighton-bike-ride/#comment-11222 [...] on the list is the London to Brighton bike ride which has been on my wishlist for some [...]

]]> By: Roads http://roadsofstone.com/2007/06/28/153-the-green-monster-ditchling-beacon-and-the-london-to-brighton-bike-ride/#comment-10922 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:27:43 +0000 http://roadsofstone.com/2007/06/28/153-the-green-monster-ditchling-beacon-and-the-london-to-brighton-bike-ride/#comment-10922 Just two days to go before my third assault on Ditchling Beacon. My final week’s preparation has included an unexpected odyssey to Houston and back, and 20km of running in steamy heat under a summer Texas sky.

None of this lies in the instruction manual before a major ride like this. I’m hoping for a cool day and a fair wind, and plenty more cherry cake at Plumpton to fuel me up the Ditchling climb.

Good luck to the 30,000 others who will be taking part to raise money for the British Heart Foundation. Have fun along the route, and be sure to enjoy your day.

]]> By: Roads http://roadsofstone.com/2007/06/28/153-the-green-monster-ditchling-beacon-and-the-london-to-brighton-bike-ride/#comment-10595 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:54:59 +0000 http://roadsofstone.com/2007/06/28/153-the-green-monster-ditchling-beacon-and-the-london-to-brighton-bike-ride/#comment-10595 You’ll enjoy the event, Angela. It’ll be my third ascent of Ditchling Beacon, this time.

]]> By: Two Common By Half | warriorwomen running blog http://roadsofstone.com/2007/06/28/153-the-green-monster-ditchling-beacon-and-the-london-to-brighton-bike-ride/#comment-10591 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:03:30 +0000 http://roadsofstone.com/2007/06/28/153-the-green-monster-ditchling-beacon-and-the-london-to-brighton-bike-ride/#comment-10591 [...] on the list is the London to Brighton bike ride which has been on my wishlist for some [...]

]]> By: Roads http://roadsofstone.com/2007/06/28/153-the-green-monster-ditchling-beacon-and-the-london-to-brighton-bike-ride/#comment-9682 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:45:57 +0000 http://roadsofstone.com/2007/06/28/153-the-green-monster-ditchling-beacon-and-the-london-to-brighton-bike-ride/#comment-9682 Good luck to everyone to taking part in the London to Brighton Bike Ride tomorrow in aid of the British Heart Foundation. I’ll see you there.

Whilst I’m pedalling, here is a great video which I found to enjoy.
You’ll have tears in your eyes by the end.

]]> By: Roads http://roadsofstone.com/2007/06/28/153-the-green-monster-ditchling-beacon-and-the-london-to-brighton-bike-ride/#comment-9683 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:17:41 +0000 http://roadsofstone.com/2007/06/28/153-the-green-monster-ditchling-beacon-and-the-london-to-brighton-bike-ride/#comment-9683 Hi again, Trekker, and welcome back.

Yes, I’m down for London to Brighton again this year, on 15th June, so thanks for the good wishes.

Will Ditchling have grown taller since last year? I suspect it might just have done, and I’m going to find out.

Many thanks for the good wishes and encouragement about the site, which I appreciate. I’ve been busy just recently, with too little time to write, but I’ve got some travel ahead with a few spare hours along the way, and so I hope to get back to the keyboard soon.

]]> By: Trekker http://roadsofstone.com/2007/06/28/153-the-green-monster-ditchling-beacon-and-the-london-to-brighton-bike-ride/#comment-9626 Sat, 31 May 2008 17:50:29 +0000 http://roadsofstone.com/2007/06/28/153-the-green-monster-ditchling-beacon-and-the-london-to-brighton-bike-ride/#comment-9626 Just found your review of the LtoB Roads – very interesting your personal battle to get to the top.

Are you aiming to try it again this year?
If so good luck with it!

Great blog / great variety: the Hammers to Kenya to Tour de France – a tour de force – keep it up!

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