It is disheartening to read this thread. Sad,
too! Especially for Carla and her hubby and others who might have endured
thoughtless and even cruel behavior.
I think we need to remove any and all references to a
specific group, i.e.. "endurance riders, or NATRC riders", etc. What we
need to put in place of those references is the words "human beings".
Regardless of whether they ride 50's or CTR's, folks can be just down right
nasty at times! It is shameful and unacceptable, in my book!!
So, whether I identify myself with endurance or enjoy the
aspects of competitive trail, I have a responsibility to behave in a positive
and compassionate fashion AT ALL TIMES!!!!!!! PERIOD!!!
I suspect that 98.5% of all people riding CTR's, LD's,
50's, 100's or just pleasure riding, would give you the shirt off their backs if
you needed it! As for the other 1.5%, I figure what goes around comes
around.......and one day a light bulb moment will occur for them, or they will
die first.
If you see me on the trail and I fail to meet my personal
behavior expectation, you have my permission to hold me accountable; in a
positive and compassionate fashion:-)
