What a fantastic event that was, did the 300 with all that climbing, loved it!
Stopping over at the school for two nights was really handy, and the organiser certainly gave us a warm welcome, with plenty of Friday night tea.
Straight away we were climbing up Kirkstone Pass, which soon woke you up, onto Hartside which was a great climb into the clouds. Then onto Northumberland and the Scottish Borders, with a control at Gretna Motorway services. Through Carlisle with no problems, sun was just setting with Skiddaw and Blencathra in the distance, and then the final climb of Kirkstone Pass in the dark just as the rain started!
At the finish we were greeted with loads of Chilli and a warming drink
Great camaraderie out on the road with fellow riders, quiet roads, good fun watching all the Scooters heading to some seaside resort.
Thanks Paul for putting on a great event, its much appreciated..still on high here!