Event Report

Result

Frank Ryan        218 Miles

Event winner

Kevin Dawson     Hounslow and District Wheelers    296 Miles

Frank said after the event.

"I can tell you that the whole event was quite an experience, every bit the endurance ride from hell. You start to wonder why so many people are willing pay to take themselves to the limit, and in most cases beyond. I do feel a great sense of achievement, tinged with just a tad of exhaustion. The whole event was a bit like joining an exclusive club where the entry requires some bizarre ritual (well 12 hours stuck on a bike must count) that seems to take forever.

Pat Goodwin did a superb job supporting me, particularly as his newish toy (Motorbike) got a thorough soaking in the storm that passed over the circuit.
He was in all of the right places at the right time, clearly shows a man that has been there before... also Derek and Helen came out and did a valuable stint midway, handing over to Elliot and Miranda.

My final mileage was 218 not enough to win Comp record or become National champion, or even beat Dereks remarkable 248 but I am extremely pleased with the result; I finished and that is an achievement in its self."