Yeah, I rode this in June.
The whole event was extremely well organised, from the initial "park and ride" transfer from Penrith onwards. The overnight location was rather windswept but everyone associated with the event was helpful, friendly and knew their stuff.
The ride organisation was faultless, the route picked its way across (mainly over) some beautiful countryside, largely on quiet well chosen minor roads which were faultlessly signposted. Feed stations were well spaced, approx every 40 miles. and very well stocked with a wide range of excellent food. We were by no means in the vanguard of riders, and there was never any danger of a poorly stocked feed.
We arrived in Whitby 150 miles and 13hrs after we set off, knackered but having enjoyed it immensely. The finish line stayed open till the last rider crossed (19hours after the start) so no-one was left behind.
Overnight "camping" was available in the sports hall at Whitby leisure centre, and the buss took us back to Penrith on the Sunday morning with no drama.
However.... there was a couple of minor things that could have been better.
The camping area at the start was less than ideal; the school sports field was rather exposed on the hilltop above Seascale, and the next field had a ruddy great wind turbine roaring away all night - not the best preparation.
Food provision at the start was OK, but not brilliant. The catering van had pre-boxed pasta and chilie type food, but relied on a single microwave to heat these up - not ideal when 100+ people get off a bus looking for hot food. There wasnt a great deal of alternatives in Seascale and the whole place appeared to be shut at 9pm.
Final sleeping arrangements in Whitby were OK - although the bloody seagulls stamping about on the roof at 5am was less than ideal
Given the preponderance of cheap B&Bs in Whitby I think next time I'll be booking a more comfortable bed for the Saturday night.
On the whole though a cracking event. Everyone I spoke to during and after the event enjoyed themselves and the general consensus was that the event was worth the entry fee. All being well I'm planning on riding again next year.
