Thanks JayP and SeanT for the support on the ride. Tea, sarnies and cake on the top of the main climb were gratefully received - as was the recovery nosh at the finish. So thanks too to Mrs JayP and Mrs SeanT.
PS JayP: apologies - can't do Knockerdown this year - VC167 are dragging me over to get a thrashing in Eire on the Mille Failte 1200. Should be a "Corking" event, to be sure...