No night before registration pickup (I'm so looking forward to spending 45 minutes to an hour waiting to check in.)

Night before registration may have something to do with the facility they are using - you need access to get in, etc.

I agree- it would be nice if the day of the ride were easier. I think Valley Spokesmen has a hard time with getting enough volunteers to work on this ride. AND the people that put it together have some DEFINITE ways of doing things THEIR way (this comes directly from an inside source).