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Re: [RC] Cost to Riders - Jon . LindermanI have observed, as has my wife. that its not so much less competition, but less training. I knew with a new baby, child #3, I wasn't going to want to go away as often to compete, so I decided to try new rides this year that I've never done, and try our first two 100's. I have a wonderful place to ride about 1.5 hours from my house: hills, loops galore, steep hills, all weather sections, creeks for drinking, places to hit some grass for the horses, blah, blah............well I haven't gone to train as much this year, before gas went to $3, so it was less about competing and more about training being cut down. Jon
OK....as numbers are my life...I had to do the math.... Last week I was in Illinois for a ride and the fuel was $ 2.56 a gallon. This week fuel jumped to $3.09 a gallon. Given our truck, F350 Dually Powerstroke, and current gas mileage (around 11 to 12 towing) the difference in fuel would be slightly less than .04 a mile. A 400 mile drive (round trip) would cost an additional $17.67. Considering what most of us have in trucks, trailers, horses, and ride costs, I wouldn't think this would deter that many people from coming. Being a ride manager, I'm looking at the rides I'm offering next year (scioto Run, May, NE) and have decided to offer a 25/50 each day with discounts for those riding both days. Additionally we're looking at some alternative loops to provide more variety to those wanting to ride both days. I'm hoping this will help attract more riders as well as provide a more economical solution for some. MKS --------------------------------------------- This message was sent using MailMan provided by Good News Internet Services http://www.goodnews.net/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by IntelliBlock MailScanner, www.intelliblock.net and is believed to be clean. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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