Final prep zone

 Steed prepped and ready

 spare steed ditto (in case of epic fail of 1st steed)

 1st steed slightly more race bike than 2nd steed with a more upright leisure ride posture

 This is what its about the Welsh 3 Pedal to Peak, or downhill all the way, please give generously, hounds for heroes needs the dosh!

The apprentice smallholder seconds before he wiped out.