The show must go on! Well done top marks to those that made the effort. Results submitted to AUK.
A massive thank you to my team, AJB @ the start and Burwash. Mum for being on standby and helping with admin in the vehicle at the start (rode EL's 200 way back in 93 on tandem with Dad). Lurcio and his Daughter Rachel- welcome to the team in Battle control X3. Asherman at the finish also welcome to the team. Thank you to Tarnia and her team in Skarlett's Cafe in Battle fantastic.
Stats 85 entered plus 1 helper = 86, 37 started, 6 dnf, 4 did not complete the route missing the Burwash control. 27 validated.
Weather, yes plenty of it, we had four seasons in one day, but no snow! Lovely in Battle and the sun did beam through the window, we even had to open the door to cool off
Thank you to all my regulars that completed the route, good luck for the racing season to all the local clubmen from Eastbourne Rovers and the Lewes Wanderers plus all the other clubs inc YACF.
Well done to the Tandem, with AAA champ stoking, inc broken bits that stayed together, one tough cookie. Massive congrats to young Oliver who rode it all on 56" fixed, well done.
Martin did well and was on a storming 160 km and on route to T-wells to complete his ECE 200km and AAA points to boot. A few mechanical problems with punctures and worn brake blocks.
Thanks again for using the front entrance at the finish leisure center.
Note to self, don't offer to move anyone the night before organising an event!
I doff my cap to the class of 2014 Mad Jack JSM riders