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As I said on my 'home' page, I am mid-50's so I tend to ride at a steady pace, average 8 mph, or 10 if better surface etc, whereas a few years ago 10 to 12 mph. Also, I find that I am more cautious, (or is it clipless pedals ?). On the BHF rides and on Trailbreaks website, times are generally similar, though several take a few hours off.  I have read of a pro. rider doing Winchester to Eastbourne and back in 24 hours. Trailbreak do supported rides and even a night ride !

Also, simple arithmetic, at 8mph, an extra 1 mph average reduces time by ONE hour !

Distance Time Riding time Clock
gap running gap time   Cumulative With stops
miles miles hrs min hrs min hrs min
Start         7 0
Old Winchetser Hill 13.1 13.1 1 30 1 30 8 40
         
Buriton 8.4 21.5 1 5 2 35 9 45
         
Ditcham 1.5 23   15 2 50 10 10
         
Cocking 9.5 32.5 1 15 4 5 12 0
         
Bignor 7.3 39.8 1 0 5 5 1 5
         
Amberley 4.7 44.5   30 5 35 1 50
         
Chanctonbury 8.2 52.7 1 15 6 50 3 15
         
Devils Dyke 12 64.7 1 30 8 20 4 45