Mostly out of curiosity, is this ride suitable as a first 300? I'm looking at events nearish to home that aren't too hilly and this one looks like it might fit the bill.
I've got a 200 the weekend before and probably a 100 DIY a couple of days after the 200 (gotta get back home, and don't fancy ECEing a 200 into a 300 just yet) so a lot will depend how my legs are (I'm not remotely in LEL shape!), but keen to attempt a 300.