Alfriston to Littlehampton
Wow, sun and blue sky and it feels very warm. There is no warm-up before a hill today as we continue up the hill the Hostel lives on. A brief dip down and then another long up. However it is payback time and we get a good run down to the sea, joining the cyclepath at Seaford.
The route goes into Seaford to use a bridge over the river Ouse and after a look at the map again we scoot down the riverside and get back onto the coast.
The cycle route weaves between the shoreline road and a promenade if there is one. There are 2 or 3 small harbour areas at Shoreham and we get across one of the crossing points just in time for a pilot boat to get under way. The sluice gates open and we watch the water levels equalise but then the hydraulic rams start to open the gate still with some 6 inches of level difference remaining. It is impressive to see how powerful these machines are.
We are on a road for a bit but then a nice section of promenade along to Brighton for lunch. On the way we pass Roedene School, it looks amazing.
Yes its a banana milkshake for me!(Andy) It is nearly hot now and more like the Mediterranean. Brighton is heaving with people enjoying the amazing weather and Trevor basks in the sun. 
An hour for lunch and its back in the saddle and back following route 2. The coast is busy with everyone enjoying a day out. As we pass Brighton Pier the cycle path is only visible by white paint on the tarmac but no words or warning signs for pedestrians. Prams and kids are everywhere with most people walking forwards while looking to their left or right, oblivious to some cyclists like us, taking care not to collide, but also some cyclists determined to get through at 20mph or more, bells ringing as they go. Scary.
There are not really any more hills today as we are mainly on the promenade or close to it. As we cruise along the front we leave the crowds behind, but there are some interesting vehicles around like this....campervan ? or is it a caravan-avan?
Food is bought at Asda then shared between is to carry the last 4 miles to the hostel. We are going to be early so we stop at Nelson Bar near the hostel for a glass of something. On the way we see some colourful beach huts near Worthing. 
It has been a very good cycle today.
Todays total is 40 miles.