It's a shame it's ended up like this.
It seems that Steve IS the 4th greatest annual mile-muncher in the history of the Bicycle.
To be honest, given British weather and a broken ankle, he wouldn't need to cycle another mile in order to be, and remain, a cycling legend in my eyes.
I've always been of the opinion that Steve should take on the record in the way he, and only he, wants to break it.
There's no point in him breaking the record, by flying to more hospitable climes, and terrain, (for example) if he isn't satisfied with the record done that way.
I can't be bothered checking my posts on the matter but I HOPE I never gave Steve any advice on the best way to break the record. Ultimately I suspect he wants to do it his way or he won't consider it broken.
Go Steve!!!! .. in whatever you choose to do.