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We got round the Jelly Fish Legs 400 with 10am start.
It was a lovely ride, very little motor traffic, lots of new roads, even around Musette cafe, which I've approached and left from other directions. Notably unhilly through the Cotswolds, and visited some pretty towns I've not been to for years, like Bourton on the Water and Chipping Campden, or ever, like Market Harborough.
The start time worked fine, but it made it feel more like a 600 than a 400, with going across two days. I got a bit sleepy just before dawn, but not enough to feel I had to stop. Had a quick nap sitting in the pub after the finish!
Pre/post-ride logistics is such an issue with long rides. We were being picked up so could have beer at the finish and be tired. One other guy said he was going to have a sleep in his car then drive home.