Great event, excellent marshalling, very tough for beginners in the prevailing conditions
The GPX route files were inaccurate - just as they were in 2015!
Excellent organisation and route.
Was a little bit confusing with the 2 types of sign post but not a major issues, Was one section where the GPX/Garmin map didn't match up with the route markers. Slight confusion but again not a big issue.
An enjoyable event despite the weather
Some unfortunate signage for another event in a similar yellow colour, but all the LoS signage had the event name written on them, didn't go wrong but met some who did.
Could have been better organised!
Signage was poor, lots of riders went the wrong way, due to arrow confusion with another sportive. This should'be been pointed out at the start...
My eighth year riding this great event - and I will be back next year. Hopefully the weather willl be better!
Great end of season ride.
Car parking for this year was a pain and the roads are a disaster. Not sure what can be done about sweeping corners/lobbying the council to fix some of the dangerous pot holes. This year was extra scary because of the rain so the pot holes weren't easy to see (and I am not brave enough to just try my luck!).
Great route, good distance for October, terrible weather
Another really well organised event run by friendly and helpful individuals. Well done and thanks.
It would be good to add a large LoS to each of the road signs. There were a couple of confusing markers where another event was using yellow signage as well.
Sportastic
Keep up the good work
ouch!
Can you order better weather?!
Tough event worth it.
Good event. Signage could have been a little clearer as there was another sportive running that was also using yellow signs for directions.
Hard route good challenge
Need to sort out getting riders out earlier and more frequently. Very slow start procedure
A Deceptively Tough Ride
Worst weather conditions ever on the country's worst roads. Was on track for Gold as was keeping my target average speed, but a puncture 20KM from the end lost me 20 precious minutes. I'll be back!
Great
Rough
Signage could be inproved, nearly missed couple of turns even with garmin route loaded. Route choice takes alot of very rough roads with challenging descents especially in poor weather.
Tough but achievable
Rain was awful this year but I love the event and will be back again
Great views, and an event that suits almost all abilities
a great cause and a great course
Event wasn't tarnished by freezing cold and torrential rain, proof of a fab event, see you next year.
A fantastic ride! Highly recommend and also that you train for it
There were a couple other rides and and a number of people did get confused and ended up doing Leath lane twice. Trying to distinguish between hiviz yellow and a dull yellow sign on the go was difficult for some