Congratulations to Kevin Newlyn
Kevin completed the double back in 2022 and thought it was about time he registered the ride!
Congratulations to Simon McNamara
A year overdue, and despite the plan being to do it with his brother Chris, a previous Hall of Fame inductee who was sidelined by a fractured hip, nothing was going to stop Simon!
Congratulations to Jamie Plumb
Knee surgery in January and no ride over 3 hours in the last year — Jamie still enters the Hall of Fame. Rode on the hottest May day on record, drinking over 20 litres. Chapeau!
Congratulations to Chris McNamara
Chris hoped to do the Double with his brother Simon, but it ended up as a solo effort on the Current route.
Congratulations to Jonathan Stedman
Jonathan contacted us 2 years ago with plans to attempt the Double — well, he finally got there! Classic route on a Specialized Epic.
Congratulations to Mark Edwards
Not a Double attempt, but worthy of mention — Mark rode the South Downs Way single on a BMX bike as part of the Trailbreak South Downs Century sportive!
Congratulations to Ollie Beresford
Ollie, hailing from Winchester, thought it would be rude not to have a crack at the Double — and smashed out a great time on a Giant XTC hard tail.
Congratulations to Connor Murphy and Luke Kennard
Long-term ambition for Connor and Luke finally comes to fruition on the Current route on Scott Sparks!
Congratulations to Ben Connor
Ben decided to take on the Double during record temperatures on the Current route, self supported on a Specialized Epic Hardtail.
And Now for Something Completely Different — Angus Buchanan
Not a Double ride, but epic — South Downs Way, North Downs and King Alfred's Way in one continuous effort.
Congratulations to Tom Goddard
Tom took on the challenge in memory of Joe Pascoe and raised over £3,500 for St Barnabas House Hospice. Classic route on a Vitus Rapide.
Congratulations to Phil Wilks and Will Weynberg
High temperatures did not stop Phil (Orbea Alma) and Will (Canyon Grail) entering the Hall of Fame on the Classic route.
Congratulations to Stuart Colvin
Perseverance pays off for Stuart — on the 5th attempt a sub-24h Double was completed! Classic route on a Whyte M109-C.
Congratulations to Rob Pelham
Rob's second attempt — knocked over 3 hours off his previous effort on a Merida Big Ninety Six Team. Classic route.
Congratulations to Archie McKellar
Second Double for Archie — smashed his personal best by 8 hours on a Canyon Exceed CF SL 8.0 XC. Classic route.
Congratulations to Thomas Stocker
After bivvying the Double overnight in April, Tom thought a sub-24h attempt was in order. Trek Procaliber 9.6, Classic route.
Congratulations to Nick Finch
Third time lucky for Nick — his perseverance paid off on a Pivot Mach 429. Current route.
Congratulations to Nick Allen and Mark Jenvey
Preparation pays off for Nick (Scott Scale) and Mark (Trek Pro Caliber) with a sub-24h ride. Classic route.
Congratulations to Adam Wheelwright
Despite bad cramps Adam still put in a sub-20h time on a 2021 Mondraker F-Podium. Current route.
Congratulations to Adam Rogers
Fog tried its best to stop Adam joining the club, but he made it with 5 minutes to spare on a Saracen Kili 29. Classic route.
Congratulations to Phil Thomas
Hundreds of Macmillan walkers and a strong headwind were not going to stop Phil joining the Hall of Fame on a Salsa El Mariachi 29er. Classic route.
Congratulations to Richard Bailey
As a treat for turning 50, Richard thought he would treat himself to a Double attempt. Scott Spark RC, Classic route.
Congratulations to Mike Ellicock
An epic ride by Mike in challenging conditions for the second fastest time ever. Classic route.
Congratulations to Peter Harrison
After an earlier failed attempt, Peter smashed out a very fast Double on a Trek Top Fuel. Classic route.
Congratulations to Alan Velecky
Alan completed his first Double 10 years prior — this time improved by 35 minutes on an Orbea Oiz 29. Classic route.
Congratulations to Julian Paphitis
Second Double for Julian — a sub-20h ride at 57 years old on an Open Cycle One+. Showing age is no barrier. Classic route.
Congratulations to Nick Dwyer
Nick took on the challenge with friend Rob Pelham, starting at Ditchling Beacon on a Santa Cruz Tallboy. Classic route.
Congratulations to Rob Pelham
Rob tackled the challenge with friend Nick Dwyer starting at Ditchling Beacon on a Merida Big Ninety Six. Classic route.
Perseverance from Neil Pays Off
Neil's 3rd attempt — just outside the club but a testament to grit and determination. Each person's Double is an equal challenge.
Epic Ride by Archie McKellar
A valiant effort by Archie in far from ideal conditions.
Congratulations to Toby Leyland
If doing the Double isn't hard enough, Toby tested himself even more on a circa year-2000 26" wheel MTB! Current route.
Congratulations to Richard Penning
An impressive fastest time on the Current route from Richard on a Trek Top Fuel.
Congratulations to Craig Bunyan
First entry to the club on a cross/gravel bike — a Bombtrack Audax. Current route.
Congratulations to Angus Buchanan
Angus thought he would treat himself after turning 50 with 22 hours of pain. Scott Spark RC 900 World Cup, Classic route.
Unbelievable Ride by Bill Balding — Just 15 Years Old!
Second-fastest time to date at the time — and Bill was just 15 years old. What potential! Specialized Chisel hardtail, Classic route.
Epic Ride by Justin Carrick and Tim Jones
A personal challenge for Justin (One Race29) and Tim (Santacruz Tallboy) for a good cause — an adventure of a lifetime.
Congratulations to Ultan Coyle
Ultan getting a taste for the Double! Second fastest person to date at the time on a Santa Cruz Highball. Classic route.
Congratulations to Ultan Coyle
Ultan puts in a cracking effort with the 3rd fastest time to date at the time. Classic route.
Congratulations to David Carr
David was bored of riding the SDW just one way — time for the Double on a Giant Anthem Pro. Current route.
Valiant Effort from Boe Harper
Missing out by just 6 minutes on entering the Hall of Fame. Current route.
Congratulations to Matthew Woodgate
Matthew's first ride over 12 hours — a solo effort to raise money for a good cause on a Scott Spark. Current route.
Congratulations to George Cordal
First person to complete a sub-24h Double on drop bars, on a Kinesis Tripster ATR gravel bike.
Ian Leitch Sets New Record! 🏆
Ian smashes the outright record with a stunning time that still stands today. Open Cycle One, Classic route.
Matthew Jones — A Winter Double
Just to make things even harder, Matt went for a Winter Double in February on a Trek Hardtail.
Congratulations to Julian Paphitis
Perfect weather for Julian and by sheer coincidence Frazer was also attempting the Double at the same time. Classic route.
Congratulations to Rob Carter and Ed Gurney
Rob and Ed are Winchester lads on the European MTB circuit — decided it would be rude not to have a crack at the Double. Current route.
Congratulations to Amanda Brooks
Amanda rode into the SDD record books with the fastest female time ever — unsupported. Classic route.
Congratulations to Mark Goldie
Second fastest singlespeed time — particularly impressive when he realised he could go sub-20h and picked up the pace late in the ride.
Congratulations to Nick Herlihy
Near perfect weather for Nick on a Canyon CF SLX.
Ross Adams — Navigation Problems Cost the Record
A gallant effort from Ross but navigation problems cost him dear. Classic route.
Congratulations to Jon Ellis
At 51 years old Jon shows that age is no barrier to completing the Double. Canyon Yellowstone.
Richard Sterry — First South Downs Triple
The first ever South Downs Triple — riding the entire SDW three times in a row. That's 300 miles.
Josh Ibbett Sets New Record
Josh set a new outright record on a Santa Cruz Tallboy. Classic route.
Congratulations to Kevin Izzard
After years of planning — and being hit by a car in 2010 — Kevin finally made it on a Marin CXR 29er.
Ben Amesbury — So Close
7 punctures in the first 70 miles — many would have quit. Ben kept going on a Stumpjumper 29er Carbon.
Congratulations to Paul Gibbons
Starting after midnight in a gale with 3 punctures — Paul from Lewes Wanderers CC still found time for "a rather tasty ice cold beer" at the end. Singlespeed.
Congratulations to Darren Slade
First Double of 2011 — Darren battled rain and a strong headwind on an Orange ST4.
Congratulations to Alan Velecky
More than a year of planning — overcame a damaged tubeless tyre and cold night fog to complete the ride.
Rob Dean Smashes the Singlespeed Record!
Rob chose to make it harder by going singlespeed on a Gary Fisher Genesis — and smashed the singlespeed record by nearly an hour. Classic route.