That NW passage route looks pretty awesome, not a huge deal of climbing on paper but the elevation profile/maps looks like it has long climbs/descents through some lovely scenery?
The last section from Longridge is very tiring but thats not the problem its the weather! It's held on what for some reason usually turns out to be one of the coldest miserable days of the year (but don't let that put you of!)
In the past you've been able to enter on the day so if you're local then you can decide on the day, or even ride the 100.
I normally ride the 200 as a DIY a couple of times a year when the weathers better, then it's a cracking ride
The last section from Longridge is very tiring but thats not the problem its the weather! It's held on what for some reason usually turns out to be one of the coldest miserable days of the year (but don't let that put you of!)
In the past you've been able to enter on the day so if you're local then you can decide on the day, or even ride the 100.
I normally ride the 200 as a DIY a couple of times a year when the weathers better, then it's a cracking ride