Paul,
Drove down Sun am and completed the 107 miles in 7h 28m pedalling time (would have been 3rd last year...still awaiting this years official times.)
Fantastic tour of the North Pennines and the descents almost made the climbs worthwhile.
Long time in the saddle, but great route, roads and weather. A seriously tough challenge for me with the 9 climbs. Not many flat sections!
The diet has started for the Lakeland Loop in Aug!
Cheers