Couple of mates didn't get on, but were keen as it was their first time. Thinking of putting up an unofficial ride of the route, with some vehicle support and one or two feed stops – maybe try and raise a few quid for Haiti?? electronic timing can be arranged, date close to the official one. Not racing (unless you want to go for a time!)
If interested, please drop me a mail to andytrousers on the hotmail dot com mail server

put me down to ride it…………………………………..not 😉

It'll be a damn site easier than the Kielder madness you've paid good money for!