Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Venting

Quite frankly, I am amazed that the fees are as low as they are. Having been
around this sport in the 70s and then again now, the first thing I said was
"boy, the ride fees sure haven't changed much!" What I then found out was
that the completion award had. In the 70s, the entry fees were anywhere from
$40 for a 50-miler to $100 for a 100-miler (not taking the time to look it
up exactly, but I do have my father's great box of goodies to look in, if
anyone wants exact figures). The difference was, every ride got a belt
buckle instead of a certificate, bucket, coffee mug, or whatever. I find it
commendable that the ride managers, after 30 years, can still put these
rides on at approx. the same price. These rides are incredibly expensive to
put on and I'm sure, most of the time RMs barely break even. If they can
make a profit from all the hard work that goes into putting a ride on, more
power to them! I say, belly up to the bar and pay your fees and enjoy what
you're getting for your money ... a bargain!

Jackie

----- Original Message -----
From: "Lisa Pardus" <bludoglady@xxxxxxxx>
To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2002 6:44 PM
Subject: [RC] Venting


> Okay folks,
>  I realize there must be some fees included, and that our state and
> national forests are being rediculous about charging extra fees for use,
> but this is getting out of hand! I just started in this sport, and ALL of
> my entry fees are over $50.00! Since I am not an AERC member yet, that
> means I automatically have another $10.00 added onto that. Okay, I
> understand that as well. Membership has its privilages.
>  HOWEVER, this charging for camping, when it is REQUIRED that we be there
> a day early is getting to be rediculous! Soon, I will start talking with
> others at these rides and see what can be done.
>  I am NOT repeat NOT yelling about or AT the ride managers. Without them,
> there would be NO rides. What can we do about these fees? How are going
> to attract more new comers with such outragous costs involved? Just
> riding in a 25 miler is soon going to cost nearly $100.00! Who will be
> able to afford to ride in 50s or 100s soon?
>  I think I remember this going around last year, but last year the cost
> was a little more reasonable! Now there is an added fee for camping as
> well as the cost for Non-AERC members! (I am asking for a membership for
> Christmas!)
>  Americans rebelled for far less! Will we have to boycott or start a
> petition to someone? Or do I have to give up the idea of being an
> endurance rider altogether? Howard, do YOU have any ideas? I know YOU are
> shelling out the bucks for this! Anyone else?
>
> In His Hands,
> Lisa P.
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