Greig
Didn't realise there were other JWCC's there or I would have looked out for you, well done for getting round.
Like you this was my first sportive and had no idea what the event would be like. The route and marshalling was far better than I was expecting and pulling myself away from the feed stops was difficult as the food was excellant.
In my rashness, having done these sort of distances many years ago, I went for the full distance!! 105 miles later and well over 7000 feet of climbing I finally finished totally spent but had a great day, I'm sure we were up and down every significant climb in the borders!!
For all those that want a climbing challenge this is the event to do next year
Alan