Re: RC: Osceola 100: FEI pending/Jan l3 200l/ FL

[hikryrdg <hikryrdg@evansville.net>]

Linda, The added cost can be as much as $2,000 US to sanction an FEI ride.  I
would suggest the added cost be passed onto the  riders that want to do the
FEI
ride. Ten riders showing up would be an added $200 to their ride cost.  Jerry
>I haven't been riding enough this year, but I had a serious case of
>sticker shock at the $200 entry for a no-frills 100 mile entry!!!
>
>Is it *just* me? Am I that out of touch? Is this inflation creeping up on
>me, or have no-frills 100's been priced this high for a while? Is the
>price because it's an FEI ride? If so, I'll actively campaign against FEI
>participation.
>
>I can just hear a friend of mine with the initials MB laughing "And where
>have YOU been?" in my face. I've been working!!!
>
>  -- Linda
>
>
>> Due to the need for Pan Am nominations to include FEI rides we are
>> making application to sanction The Osceola l00 as FEI.
>>
>> Full details are on AERC ride info website.
>>
>> This ride is very convenient  at I-l0 and I-75 about five miles from
>> I-l0.  Entry is limited and will cut off entirely on Jan. 8, 200l.
>> Lake City Florida is the closest town, about 5 miles from  Camp.
>>
>> This is a low budget ride  so everyone can afford to come but to cover
>> the FEI expenses that l00 mile entry will need to be $200.
>>
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