Fantastic ride, great turnout and many thanks for organising.
I've learnt a few things as well, I usually do!
If going on a 12 hour ride think about how to deal with a Garmin with a 11 hour battery life (result - 1 corrupted route).
If relying on a Garmin to provide your route, have a backup for when it runs out of juice (luckily had 'smart phone', even if user not too smart!)
On wet & muddy roads, even those with mudguards throw up wet mud in your face unless they have mud flaps/long mudguards.
Having mentioned the above to another rider, now need to do something about my own mudguards - seem some lovely DIY versions.
Garden centre cafes have some wonderful fuel - huge Yorkshire pudding overflowing with beef casserole (photographic evidence available but no idea how to upload...)
Total respect to those riding single speed / fixed wheel / other variations - I find it difficult enough with all the gears, let alone only having one!
Pleased with my ride, especially considering total lack of miles in legs. Need to do something about that.
Thanks once again, look forward to trying again the 'correct' way round.