Well, I've started all 4 Spines and got my 2nd finish this year, finishing 11th or so - did whole route inc Cross Fell.
Wind coming off High Cam Road to Hawes was the strongest that I have ever encountered - forward progress was impossible at times with both poles jammed in to hold us onto the ground. Many of us were held at Alston CP with gusts of up to 110mph forecast - safety has to be the first priority in any race, and I am am convinced that they got their decisions spot on this year.