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@Hamatt
Did many of you guys ride fixed? Was keeping a look out for forumengers but the couple of people I asked looked at me blankly. Was happy with decision to go geared, more for the descents than anything although imagine it wasn't too painful. Loads of nice rolling flattish miles and happy the wind and rain largely kept out of the picture during the ride. Shame they both appeared just as we swept into the promenade finish.
Agree on the very welcome Rambo stop. The lead up was the only time I was feeling pretty hollow and zoned out by red lights. If custard cream eating was an Olympic sport...
Really enjoyed the gorge. Only done it the other way before which was a memorable experience but descending in moonlight and a sketchy Cateye was special. Not sure where the guy getting patched up at the scout hut stacked it but hope it wasn't there.
Never done big mass(ish) start ride before other than Audax which hasn't had quite the same feel. It felt like the point when everyone had to leave the warm pub where sensible souls were spending their Saturday night watching the athletics galvanised spirits. Great fun riding with lots of different groups of people. Will do again.