What about staggered start locations? I know it wouldn't be as social, but if you had a small handful of riders from each region you could start in your own location, or the nearest part of the route and do your own lap, returning to your own location.
It would be a different ride for everyone (Porika in the dark?) and as such we'd get a range of ride reports.
For example, I thought about starting from home here in Blenheim and finishing here also. Saves the trip and accomm in Nelson.
I expect this idea to get mixed opinions.
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