I did it last year on my CX bike. Blimey, it was hard work. 2000m ascent. I started from Hebden Bridge, went clockwise and did it in 6.5 hours plus a couple of decent stops. I had a nice risotto at The Ram Inn at Holme Chapel and I certainly needed it by that point. I had hoped to find sonething earlier but nowt was obvious baring a petrol station pasty in Waterfoot.
On 32mm (tubeless) tires there were some spicy times on the rougher stuff but it was all rideable. Going solo, the gates were a pain as they all seemed to come on faster sections. Mind you, the Rooley Moor climb and descent will be forever etched in my mind, wrists and arse.
Finishing beer at Drink? was the finest ever, followed by double fish and chips.
I’m going to do it again this year…but on the full-sus.
Enjoy!