I've just had some correspondence with John, and it turns out I was wrong - the route was challenged by the AUK heirarchy and it seems unlikely that it would be permitted now - it was very tight on both distance and climbing, which with the "convoluted route" . A shame, as I agree it was a lovely (and challenging) route.So if it is revived it would have to be just as a social event.
Rode this on Saturday, just as a solo ride (no Brevet card). I forgot how nice it is.It's a shame that the figure-8 nature of the ride seems to have fallen foul of the Audaxing verification rules because it makes for a relatively traffic-free training ride up some very scenic hills and down some barnstorming descents.Lots of lovely views in a very small area but it still manges to take you into 3 counties.Highly recommended as a 100km ride even if it's not an official Audax route any more.I must be getting fitter because some of the hills seem to have shrunk.