Fw: Chang of topic per Steph

["Mieske" <mmieske@netonecom.net>]

> I am all for a new topic (teams anyone?).  Here goes....Not all LD rides I
> have attended have been consistent in their meetings or in their
> "criteria"...finish is always the same but some have pulse criteria of 64
or
> 68 at the outcheck depending on the ride manager.  It's not always been
the
> same....so I always go with 64 just to be safe.  Of course, 60 for
finishing
> is always the same.  There is always room for improvement and I think it
is
> Donna's intention to see that happen.  I know ride managers have a lot to
do
> and I think it is very appropriate for them to ask someone seasoned in the
> sport to help conduct an LD ride meeting specifically for
newbies...perhaps
> provide materials or a demonstration or a "what to expect" kind of
scenario.
> A sort of mini clinic?  I am sure there are lots of great ideas floating
> around out there (though it seems nobody knows anything about TEAMS!).  :D
> Maggie
>