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Started on 29th June 2005 in Whitehaven, Finished on the 1st July in Sunderland

Knocker at the start in Whitehaven

Some of the climbs in the back ground we did on the 2nd day
Knocker in climbing mode and in full down hill mode

As the sign says at the top of HARTSIDE climb with Peter, Knocker & Bill

I tore my legs off on this climb

Repairs before the start of the last day as the previous day was a very wet cold and dirty day

Above is the intrepid Jim (foreground) and in background L 2 R Michael, Arthur & Kath Wood

Knocker on right being out sprinted by Arthur Wood at the finish on Roker pier
The 3 mountain bikers coming across the finishing line L 2 R Ivan, Andy & Paul, I would not have liked to judge that finish

Most of the group at the finish in Sunderland pier
Knocker with a well deserved pint and with C 2 C medal and Polo shirt along with scares from the ride
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