Any 400k ride that starts before 9am also, any 300k that starts at 6am
can't understand this, maximise daylight, minimise riding in the dark.
But also minimise sleep.
we did this one before.
full value riders like to start a 400 at lunchtime so as to have the Sat morning to reach the start and the Sun afternoon/eve to go home again.
poor value (aka faster) riders want to do it all in the same day (see also: finish a 300 in time for the last train home as opposed to needing a 2nd hotel-night)
generally timings seem to suit faster riders better, imo
other minor peeve: official distance (shortest between controls) as opposed to route distance (which includes tweaks to avoid nasty roads and is longer) nice to know both/which is being used
associated peeve: some tweaks probably aren't required for full value riders as all the motons will have gone away again by the time we get there (BUT: not fair to expect orgs to necessarily work this out. Though I suppose 'route optimised for average speed of 20kph inc stops may give riders an idea)
as yet unmentioned peeve: headwinds that disappear once you reach the turn
unpeeves (as in CHEERS): rides with overnight accom before/after; rides that you can get to start of on public transport