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[RC] ...Not all trails are conducive to a shorter distance ride... - Jonni JewellHere on the east coast, short loops are easier to come by than long ones. We just don't have the wide open spaces, so there are fewer venues for 50/100 mile rides than exist in the west. Fewer 50/100 mile rides therefore mean fewer LD rides, due to the rule that they must be held together. <<<< But there is NO reason to make a "rule" as you previously suggested that must REQUIRE a ride to have LD along with the ride, as it would effect all the regions........not just the problem that you perceive in the East. The regions are all very different in what they have to offer AERC. Some areas are very trail abundant, while others indeed have limited venues to choose from. Moving from CA to TX, I was surprised to find out how little "public" riding areas there were as compared to CA, considering TX is known for its "wide open spaces", and CA is thought of as over congested and over populated. Fact is, many of the rides in TX are held on private (large) ranches. Also, the rides are very spread out. Many riders drive (guessing) 3 or more hours to every ride. It is often difficult to get a perspective of the regional differences, until one does some rides in other regions. While CT riders might not think much about hauling many hours to a ride, I understand some regions the riders refuse to haul more than a couple hours MAX. Anytime someone suggests some "rule", I don't think they always look at how it would effect all of AERC, as they are only looking at how it would effect them. Jonni ============================================================ Common sense should also be a part of the decision making process. If you see someone who doesn't have any, hand them your tool box. ~ Lisa Salas - The Odd Farm ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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