I’m based in Cheshire – near Delamere Forest.
I did the Monster on the Giant this year – I’ve ridden all three (y1 on Spesh cross bike, y2 on Spesh 29er) – managed to get comfortably under 5 hours with 4.45 ride time (5.20 full official time – shows how much time I needed to refuel at the stops – plus punctured on way to second feed). This was around 25 mins quicker than y2 and a good hour and a half quicker than the first year.
I think it’s the best event of the year to be honest!
I’m taking a big hit on it, but I’m looking to free some cash for the next purchase!! email addy is in my profile if the bike’s any good to you…. 😀