It sounds like you've had a good day out. I've not seen the northern bit of the route yet, I'm just fixated on the Struggle and what gearing I'm going to need on the bike. It's amazing, given the climbs, the average speed the fastest cyclists do. I'm just banking on not losing too much time on the swim or bike. I want to practice the descent down Kirkstone though. Bet that was fun on a rental bike!:eek: