The advantage of the 180 over the 140 is thgat you get Dent Dale, Shaking Moss and Fleets Moss in addition. The problem with the 200+ route is that you have that intermidable stretch up to Reeth from Middleham to contend with on top.
So, strong plea to all to sign up for the 180. Its usually fairly easy to swap on the day anyway.
Arthur, if you don't ride with the group you'll get lost again and won't finish.