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The guy who runs it is super contemptuous of strict interpretation of the rules and will happily validate anything the right distance.
Although don't take the piss.
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As above - assuming you are in the South East.
AIUI what matters is that
- the ride is as long as it is supposed to be
- you go through all your nominated controls.
Other regions / validators might be different.
- the ride is as long as it is supposed to be
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Yeah I've submitted files in the past with around 10km or so of deviation but in the same general direction, especially coming back into London for example.
I usually add something in the notes eg 'needed to divert to fill bidons'
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For those with a bit of virtual ECE experience, how lenient is the validation if you go offroute from the GPX file you submit on entry?
I'm intending on doing most of the extra riding after a calendar event, but realised I've managed to skip any food/caffeine stops. Can I just wing it on the day, divert as needed and ask forgiveness, or so I need to create a new route and email that to the ECE organiser in advance?