I entered a 60 miler earlier in the year with the difference being that it was at Night. London to Brighton starting at Midnight. I knew that I would be riding home from Brighton-30 miles and that bought it near to a full century so I did a couple of laps round Clapham Common at the start to take me above 100. I normally ride long distance solo and although 5,000 riders were along with me- I still did the ride on my own. Prefer solo rides on that sort of distance as I can ride at my pace.

Only thing is that the 30 miles back from Brighton I normally do with a break. Not this time as I knew that if I stopped- I would be phoning the SAG wagon to finish the ride. And before leaving Brighton-I had my usual 70 mile break at a cafe with a bacon roll and coffee instead of the usual 5 minute break and extra snacks and water.