Given that it's a much longer run this year, and that some participants will have very poor knowledge of London, are there any plans to publicise the route in advance so that folks can become familiar with it? I remember that in my first year from Apps Court I found it impossible to read the routing sheet and to drive safely at the same time and I presume that this year's route will be even more complex without the benefit of being able to follow seasoned participants.
I understand that this could become a freeloaders charter, but there are usually a few of them anyway and we can always publish a gallery of shame for those few cars which often park outside Hove Park. I'd also argue that 2cvgb members seen parking A-series tin outside should be sent a bill for the cost of entry, but the word seems to be getting around as last year I was pleased to see that nobody took the kidney juice.
I also know a few potential participants who are scared shitless at the thought of negotiating London traffic, and others who don't even realise that the start is outside the Congestion Charge Zone nor that the zone does not operate at weekends. I'd suggest a bit of educational publicity on the latter point and, for those who cannot bear the thought of a start deep within a part of London they may never have seen, a pre-publicised route would allow them to organise their own convenient alternative start.
Thanks for the information though, Richard, and I'm really looking forward to it this year.
Rob
yes i remebering tring to navigate i believe it was at least page and a half long 