We’ve just been speak to Richard Sterry, who is going to attempt to ride the South Downs Way, a 100 mile bridleway between Winchester and Eastbourne, three times this weekend.

Clearly doing the double, a popular jaunt for endurance cyclists, especially with the intention of doing it inside 24-hours, wasn’t quite challenge enough. So he’s doing to traverse the challenging trail three times. Three bloody times! I suddenly feel a bit short of breath…

Here’s word from Richard:

Back in March 2011 when riding on the North Downs, the wheels glided effortlessly along the undulating trails. Mile clocked up after mile and I felt as though I could ride forever.

At this stage I was in training for 24 Hours of Exposure 2011. ’24 hours’ I thought, why do races stop at 24 hours? Considering going for longer and further, the concept of the South Downs Triple was born.

I’m not afraid to try something new. Back in 2008 I was a casual weekend warrior and planned a sub 24-hour South Downs Double, when only four others had achieved such a ride. No one has tried the South Downs Triple, so let’s go and make some history 🙂

The date is now set for this Sunday, 3rd June, starting from Winchester. I will eventually finish at Eastbourne on Monday evening.

Some people have commented they want to pop up and see me during the ride. The South Downs Triple is planned to be a solo ride, however it will be nice to have people cheer me on.

If you do want to see me on the South Downs, please contact @DadwithaBike on Twitter who is managing the logistics.

You can find out more about Richard on his blog http://richardsterry.blogspot.co.uk/

Thanks to Anne Dickins for the photos