Audax Classic on the South Downs

[Joe B]

Finaly got out for a proper ride on the Audax Classic after its powder coat and rebuild.
Terrific bike, all I need to do now is contact the good folk in Bridgewater about some badges and details.

[julk]

Looks good, like the colour.

Wot no snow!

[Blacksail]

Joe, if you are wondering where you left your gloves they are on top of the sign post...

[freddered]

Fron triangulating your position using the signpost distances I'd say you were at Westend Down.

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Have you ever done any Audaxes?  Some of the Denmead rides go right past there.

Nice classic bike btw.

[Joe B]

You got the location spot on. I entered the Damead 200km last month but had to drop out at short notice when the other half ended up doing a weekend shift meaning I had the little'ens. Hopefully I'll be able to do the next Audax on the Downs.
I was back out that way yesterday with the little fella and wife, not on the Thorn though but my old Trek.

[freddered]

I'll be out on Saturday doing a solo Audax which goes near there as it drops down from Beacon Hill, Corehampton and then into Swanmore (and then over to Amesbury via Romsey).  Keep your eyes peeled for a Bianchi-coloured Single-speed.

[Joe B]

I'll be out on Saturday doing a solo Audax which goes near there as it drops down from Beacon Hill, Corehampton and then into Swanmore (and then over to Amesbury via Romsey).  Keep your eyes peeled for a Bianchi-coloured Single-speed.

I managed to get in 32 miles up on the downs today, again though not on the Thorn but my old mountain bike and the little guy for company.
I was wanting to enter the Denmead 200k on the 12 March but the wife has just found that she is working that weekend. I think I’ll end up doing as you just have, riding it as a ‘DIY’ solo before I move to the west country in May.