Well done fella's a fantastic effort all round. Fishbulb if you are still thinking of doing the Grand Raid go for it. I did it 4 years ago and it was a brilliant experience. The final carry up the Pas de lona is a right git, but the 10 miles of descent to the finish more than makes up for it. Your average Jo euro can't ride singletrack or downhill for toffee, but they are whippet's on the climbs.
Picking up my new road bike up tomorrow , not sure I'll sleep tonight. Does mean I can return the mountain bike to what it was designed for now.