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folks should think very carefully about driving any distance after a night ride. There was a fatality a couple of years back that may have been connected with the driver having just done an overnight bike ride before setting off for home (not the Dun Run).
Having not really thought things through, my mates and I did this the first time. Really bad idea. I wasn't driving but did try to stay awake on the drive back and failed. The driver later said it was a harrowing journey trying to keep lids open. If you do drive, do take the time to snooze somewhere - even if it's pissing with rain - before getting behind the wheel. Nuff said.
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folks should think very carefully about driving any distance after a night ride. There was a fatality a couple of years back that may have been connected with the driver having just done an overnight bike ride before setting off for home (not the Dun Run).
I did this in 2013 and strongly recommend against it. My intention was to sleep in the car, but I was too wired from all the caffeine and adrenaline, plus I couldn't get into a comfortable position. I kept stopping but wasn't able to sleep. If I do it this year it'll be airbnb or somewhere.
iltmimi
@Melsbikes
Don't worry, it's only my own personal reaction to the experience, and I would like to encourage anyone who is remotely interested in doing this ride to go ahead and do it. Chances are you'll love every minute of it. To the extent that I have any problems with other people on this ride, I'm perfectly happy to take up the option of not being there.
@Hefty - yes, the challenge of the return leg is significant, but folks should think very carefully about driving any distance after a night ride. There was a fatality a couple of years back that may have been connected with the driver having just done an overnight bike ride before setting off for home (not the Dun Run).