Philippa, Who told you I was a cyclist? Belfast - Dublin in 5.30 hrs.( my best time) doesn't leave much time for dalliance - apart from any other physical considerations!! Much warmer climes are more welcoming. How do you persevere in Lycra at 15 degrees Celsius? Brrrrrhhh!!! Harry O. And those hills! When people talk about going UP to Belfast, they weren't joshing, especially when it's the second 100 miles in 24 hours. Give me Nullarbar anytime!