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Had a great time despite going the wrong way. I was doing the 55, my mate the 100. Rode with him to find that the route had split some miles before, so had to retrace some steps - didn't regret the extra journey with him though and the espresso at Tidewell was lovely. My ride did end early though when my tire blew just after a rocky off road section. Big hole in sidewall (maybe should have booted I know) - was a Paris-Roubaix too, which I had bought especially to avoid such disaster. Gatorskins as normal next time. Replaced tube, and gingerly rode down the A6 back to Bakewell - so only 50 km all in. Met family, funfair. Dodgems and then I scored 7 out of 7 on the shooting gallery. I asked the carny-folk if it had ever been done before. Terse yes, and polyester animal handed over. Back next year.