A fire officer cycled more than 100 miles overnight in memory of colleagues. Station manager Jamie Cox from West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service took on the challenge across the South Downs Way. He set off from Winchester Fire Station at 5pm on Saturday, July 6, and arrived at his destination in Eastbourne at 10.

22am the following morning. He was on the move for a total of 12 hours and 31 minutes. Jamie Cox, right, arrived at his destination in Eastbourne at 10.

22am the following morning. He is pictured with colleague Mark Arkwell (Image: West Sussex County Council) Jamie said: “The temperature was perfect at the beginning of the journey which saw us make great progress early on, but from Firle Beacon the weather took a turn for the worse and we cycled through the morning with driving wind and rain from the coast hitting our faces. This caused the tiredness to kick in, but thankfully sweets and energy gels were on hand.

“We saw the most amazing sunrise and I am so glad we sacrificed some longer breaks to get the best view of the sunrise in Hassocks. “I also saw some incredible wildlife throughout the gruelling journey. Badgers, deer, rabbits, dormice, frogs and barn owls all came out to say hello.

” “We saw the most amazing sunrise and I am so glad we sacrificed some longer breaks to get the best view of the sunrise in Hassocks. (Image: West Sussex County Council) To find out more about the challenge visit: https://www.westsussex.

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