Yep. I had a pop at it in 2006. Could only afford (financially and time commitment wise) one go at it.
Waited for a big low pressure coming in from atlantic, fantastic tail winds wipping up the country. Off we went and the wind died after afew hours leaving is in beautiful summer weather, very hot, sunny and no wind.............in October! Packed in after 24 hours somewhere near Lancaster.
I was talking to Frank Minto during the 24 hour Time trial at the weekend (I know, I should have been racing at the time) he is down as a timekeeper from Carlisle onwards for Cracknell and Romero.
As I understand it riders usually wait for helpful weather before starting an attempt, Cracknell and Romero only have a small space of time for this and are making their attempt next weekend whatever the weather does. Confident or foolish?
Good luck to em I say, its a tough one to try.