Traditionally in PBP years there's often something of a lull after qualifiers finishing end June.
ive pencilled in the last weekend in July for a rolling * DIY 300 starting in the evening (to replicate 90hr start) as a final test of machine and rider pre Paris.
The vague plan at this stage is as follows
Edinburgh start circa 2100 (after a big feed)
Controls
Lockerbie (24 hr Truck stop, or nearby J'Bridge Services) ~ 100km (so South via Moffat over the Beef Tub NOT Carnwath - Abington - B7076)
Longtown ~ 140km
Newcastleton ~ 165km
Hawick ~ 200km
Gordon Arms ~ 230km (via Yarrow Valley & Berry Bush)
Dalkeith ~ 285km
Embra 300km
If theres any interest let me know and I'll post again. Usual caveats apply re weather fitness etc etc.
* around 3,000m climb.