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I just had a go at The Long One, and I thought it was good.
The route had something for everyone; plenty of rolling ups and downs, some smooth flat sections for a leg stretch, and two or three long climbs. The roads felt a little more accommodating than in either Kent or Surrey; though mebe that's just me. The climbing was overestimated by quite a way, the website suggested a slightly intimidating 3600m, whereas my Garmin made it 2600m, which over 125 miles isn't too frightening. The grub was fair; though possibly a bit too much gel, and not enough grain (The Little Lumpy, an event in a similar spot earlier in the year, had more cake than a WI open day).
A top day out, and one I'd repeat.