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Part 1 recce successfully completed yesterday evening (thanks to Dumps for the company). Can confirm the remains of a windmill in Clerkenwell.
Rode the first 40 miles out to Royston which takes in most of the climbing. Quite a nice feeling knowing that we'll be at the highest point of the ride soon after 35 miles. The strong north wind added a bit of challenge but all the climbs, such as they were, were all very doable.
The first 25 or so miles were a bit of a drag (although it'll be much quieter on a sunday morning) but with a decent distance to travel I reckon it's a good shout to get out of town promptly.