This was one of the better Wiggle rides despite Storm Brian making me feel like I had a parachute on my back. I don't think I've ever experienced the wind that can hold me back to a crawl on deserts before!

Almost all signage was far more superior than other events until the staggered junction which had arrows in differing directions without route names and not only sent myself but lots of riders the wrong way. This cost me 20 minutes in my time from going the wrong way then being stopped by another rider coming back the other way pointing out the error they'd also made as they had a sat nav (I didn't), I then spent time pointing out the signage disaster to a marshal (nice helpful guy) so I am very very annoyed by this time that was lost as I ended up with a Silver and not the Gold I was aiming for. I've checked back on my Garmin and I would indeed have been under the Gold time!!! 

The finishers gifts are great (socks and neck warmer) and so much better than the normal cheap t-shirt that I use to decorate in before I bin it. Even the quality of the medal is better than previous races I've done this year (this was my third this year). It would be lovely to have the name of each event on the medal.

I would definitely take part in this event again and the staff were lovely. It would be lovely to see more events around the Midlands area rather than the majority all in the South of the Country. The scenery today was incredible!