Thanx fairyM. Yea was great and it didn't matter that it was a solo effort coz i strong-willed. You gotta do 'Snake Pass' one day.... I did get off and push on some of the worst hills. My gears could have done it but i was so worried about the strain on my chain!!!! It was day 1 and that would have been a disaster! I hoping to head into Yorkshire before the weather gets too horrid; Just for fun though,oh and fitness.