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@Quiet_Mike
Earlier this year, I started to get the Eroica emails coming through ... I had registered an interest last year, as it sounded right up my street. (I had tried to get in on the Goodwood Revival Tour de France action in 2013 but failed to get a look in.)
But ... I dragged my heels. It was 200 miles away. Bare in mind I have a decrepit 1959 camper that struggles along at 50mph and you'll understand my reticence. Then there were problems with paying ... So I left it. Bang goes my early bird £55.
Fast forward a few more months and several friends are badgering me to join them. I realise the error of my ways and pull my finger out. Tickets bought - 1332 and 1333. £70 for me, and £45 for the nipper. Ouch. Plus the £80 in petrol for the 400 mile round trip ...
Now, I've got a few old hacks kicking around - I put my 1946 Hobbs of Barbican down on the registration form - but I fancied taking this Jim Guard for a spin ... Here starts the overhaul ...