Thanks... will probably make it a bit more sensible with mudguards at some point, although I quite like it in its current 'rough and ready' mode.
The first 'proper' run will be from Berwick across to Whitehaven following Hadrian's Wall and then back home to Manchester. Will be doing that in May. Ultimately looking to do a camping LeJOG and them some Europe trips.... all with tent and camping gear although a quite 'minimalist' set up.