London to Brighton 2008 - Ditchling Beacon Climb

Posting this old video for the people that rode with me on the day and for anyone that might be doing the ride in the future. Ditchling Beacon is quite a climb and I would recommend a bit of practice before tackling it on the London to Brighton, as you have the added difficulty of all the other riders on the day. The Ditchling Beacon is the hardest climb in the ride, I think its a 9.7% gradient.

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[benjiheads]

from the bottom to the top its 525ft

[JezmondoMisterfull]

I see what you mean about the other riders/walkers. Not that I'm criticising that, I gave up at the 800m to go point, when I got blurred vision and light headedness, ha ha! I shall make sure I'm fitter for next year. Great video and a great soundtrack, well done.

[9upgrade9]

hay im 13 and will hopefully be doing this next year (14 year old minimum)

has any one got any tips would really apreciate it thanx

[michaels156]

@Allmaxxxx I got about quater of the way, then some silly person decided to stop infront of me lol so I had to walk the rest because I coulden't get going again D:

[Allmaxxxx]

@michaels156 it was good, had loads of fun still did'nt make it up that beacon :(. how'd u do?

[maxhalliwell]

well done, I did it this year and made it to top at simialr pace, great fun going past the carbon fibre boys who had stopped to walk

[michaels156]

@Allmaxxxx How'd the ride go for you? Was my first year :3

[Allmaxxxx]

well done to any one who actually cycles up there nearly killed me walking up. can't wait for 2011