Sorry to disappoint y'all but I too am out, there's little attraction in riding 200k against Dennis and associated 80mph rain-laden headwinds... no need to quote rule 5 at me, I'm concluding that it need not apply so firmly at my time of life.
For penance I will do a 200 DIY tomorrow, a Gently Bentley route check, and try to finish before Dennis arrives
I wish all hardcore veterans who are still intending to ride a safe and pleasant journey