I could have driven up myself, but I didn't really want to be knackered from driving for hours when I did the ride. I would have then had to get a train back to York (which was also surprisingly expensive) and drive back to London whilst trying not to fall asleep.
Much as I like doing the FNRttC, and this ride looked like it could be a classic, it didn't seem worth the cost and knackeredness. I'll let you lot sort out the wrinkles in the idea, and maybe do it next time!
Instead, I'm going to do Wowbagger's Solstice WARTY on Saturday/Sunday. That was great fun last year.
Have fun with this FNRttC, and I'm sure I'll see you all on the Bognor Regis ride, excepting those inhabitants of the North, who it'll be sad to miss.