I'd like to take advantage of the long summer days to do a 300km ride in daylight. First thought was Hereward the Wake: Jem, Carlos and I rode it starting very early in the morning, as a helpers' ride a few years ago, on a day that rapidly became stonkingly hot: Second breakfast in Cambridge Market; quick stop in Whittlesey; extra pub stop somewhere in the wilds. After 'The Pag', we had a late lunch at the 'spoons in Biggleswade then rather dragged our heels into the evening via a paddle to cool off in Ashwell Springs, and another pub stop. Optionally, the route could be done in reverse for a change.
Another option would be one of Wilkyboys 200km routes which conveniently start 50km from home. His Civil War 200, up to Market Harborough in Northamptonshire is mostly unknown territory for me, which appeals. I think I'll be moving on to ride several of the Camaudax 200s in August though - the Chiltern Pathfinder is a cracker I'd like to revisit!
Any thoughts? 4th or 18th July would work for me.