AWE lives.
Whilst I would suggest caution at a time when heavy frost and ice is a threat, I am accepting entries (but you many need to be patient whilst cards are printed, although we can come to an temporary "arrangement").
There are a large number of possible start locations (Edenbridge, Selsdon, Swanley, Battle and Forest Row are on route; Sevenoaks, Wadhurst, Warlingham and Tunbridge Wells are feasible "intermediate" towns) many of which have half decent rail connections.
Those who have done the calendar event should know what to expect and, in general, it would be possible to ride this event in the dark days of the next few months (indeed, weather permitting, I hope to use it as the basis for my own BR-AARTY-GdS). Experienced randonneurs will appreciate that there are a few lanes that would need caution if Jack Frost is out nipping at your wheels and heels, but these can be avoided by taking A roads and B roads with a little ahead planning ~(but may involve more climbing and/or more distance, whilst not being as "pleasant").