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I have ridden one 12. That was in 1987 and I don't think I've fully recovered yet.
I've also daydreamed about riding 24's, but after helping clubmates who were competing I completely gave up the idea. It wasn't just that my rider was suffering, it was the sight of the real hard men (including the eventual winner) who were on their knees. Around 6 am seemed to be the low point for most.
A 12 is a different proposition though, and its quite common to see the stronger riders fighting it out aggressively on the finishing circuit. It's often said that time trialling is boring for spectators - I'd say this is not true at the finish of a half day race.