Re:
A Great event, I did the 100 and enjoyed the majority of it though a couple of the downhill sections on the Bridleways were a bit hairy to say the least.
Was the first time I had ridden 100 miles or anywhere near since 1996 and would put the reason for getting round as comfortable as i did was the camaraderie with all the other cyclists i met on the route.
i don't know if he is a member on this site but one particular cyclist, Tom from Stanstead, who i met just after the first stop in Tideswell gave lots of encouragement and was a pleasure to ride with.
Speaking of the Tideswell stop, I had the Bacon sandwich there which was so substantial, it did not digest fully till two days later.
Definitely be doing it again next year, loved almost every minute though will train beforehand and have a better gear ratio on my Gios Torino.
Regards.
Keith.