Saturday 29th July 2017   09:45am

Hastings to Brighton (Hove)

39.73 miles

Wind against me as I set off on a damp morning recovered by rest from yesterday.  A great ride by sea but weather failed to improve

Normans Bay, Pevensey, Eastborne where rain fell in earnest but excellent crab salad found in harbour area; then East Dean, Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven and Saltdean – finally risked heading down to sea level to find wide sea defense that I could cycle on into Brighton below white cliffs

Had hot chocolate and tried to dry off before changing into dry clothes and headed back to Colchester by car for work in a couple of days time.  Have learnt a lot so hopefully will be better prepared for the next leg.