Has anyone cycled c2c?

[VanillaSugar2024]

If so, how much training did you do beforehand?

Any prep tips, training tips and general advice for cycling along the route would be gratefully received.

c2c = coast to coast or sea to sea route: ie

Whitehaven to Robin Hood’s Bay.

And how hard was it? Be honest! Current experience is 3 days back to back cycling in the Peak District in September but fitness has waned since then.

I have done morecombe to bridlington over 3 days. Didn’t do a huge amount of training - regular spinning and did cycle regularly before but not massively long distances. I would probably have enjoyed it more with more training!

How would I go about increasing speed as well as stamina? Get an exercise bike?