So the goal for 2023 is to do the King Alfred's Way a 350km off-road cycling route in three to four days. I'll be using my Cube Sting short travel full suspension bike as the King Alfred's Way includes a varied mix of terrain and road surfaces to contend with. It includes the Ridge Way and parts of the South Downs Way, as well as the closer to home Clarendon Way. Previous experience has shown that a gravel bike would be an option, but due to the nature of the often rutted flinty trails comfort will what I am looking for on the long days in the saddle which the Cube Sting will ably provide.
As I'll be doing this an extended bike tour, I'll need to source some additional luggage for food and supplies for the duration of the ride. I normally ride with a small rucsac which normally covers this duty, but will be forgoing on this trip due to the need for addition clothing etc. (Obviously this is in Southern England so apart from the parts that traverse the Salisbury Plain and the Ridge Way, I won't be too far from civilization.) In fact due to the limited options for bike-packing in England I'll be using hotel or pub accommodation for the trip. I also plan to cycle from my front door, so will be looking to cycle south down the Test Way and hit the King Alfred's Way as it traverses the Clarendon Way at Houghton.
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