Well what a ride - we made it with only 2 punctures between the 23 of us and a couple of tumbles and scrapes - not me though. 

No sore bits ! apart from some rather embarrassing triangular shaped sunburn patches on my bald head ? you work it out!!!

The support guys Darren and Steve were terrific couldn't have done it without their help, especially at the Paris. and as a guest of the Long Eaton RT I was made very welcome thanks guys..

Anyway many many thanks for the donations received so far ( total is currently £185 + £43 gift aid) NSPCC does such good work - I particulary like the prevention bit.