I have ridden this on a steel road bike with 23mm tyres, but probably better and easier on a hybrid /mountain bike style bike with larger tyres. This section is generally hard pack but can get a little soggy after rain.
Ah, thats handy to know, cheers Freezing. I was going to attempt the whole 57 mile 'challenge' on my (t)rusty steel framed Dawes Fixie avec 32mm Gatorskins.
I have ridden this on a steel road bike with 23mm tyres, but probably better and easier on a hybrid /mountain bike style bike with larger tyres. This section is generally hard pack but can get a little soggy after rain.