I have always wanted to do one of these events (gravel on a bigger, grander scale), because while Cino has its delights, there isn't an ocean view (though, yeah, the waterfall is pretty cool). Anyways, I digress. My reason for posting is that I must admit to delaying my participation in EC because too many have claimed, with specificity, of problems - some easily, some not-so-easily, fixed. News that the 2023 event will have the benefit of an entire year's planning is good to hear. If they get it right next September, well, all they have to do is meet or exceed the following year by sticking to the formula. If it fails...well...
So, for the sake of my tentative plans to ride in 2024, I hope 2023 is a resounding success
DD