Re: [RC] [RC] Black Water Boogie!!!! - Barbara McCrary
Notice I said, "that is obvious from the information
given here." Follow-up e-mails seem to indicate there is more to this
story than meets the eye. If the story isn't exactly as it was first
described, then that's something else. If everything was clear-cut, then I
stick with my opinion as to penalty.
I would suggest banning the offending rider from AERC
all together, with instructions that she is never to come again to any AERC
ride...period. A physical attack such as that cannot be condoned.
To make matters worse, the offending rider was clearly at fault...not
following the rules of the ride management. She had no excuse (for the
attack) that is obvious from the information given here.
Yes
the ride was very well managed and the trails were challenging, though a
little long so we may get credit for 55. The down side was the physical
attack on rider Paula Blair by another rider. She was punched and has a
broken nose, swollen lip and a large clump of hair was pulled from her
head. The sherriff had to be called and escort Paula from the ride. The
incident was due to the attacker having turned on her generator at 2am,
when the ride brochure specifically said no generators between 10pm and
5am.. She would not comply and when addressed about the situation
obviously became violent and beat poor Paula who was then
unable to finish her ride. Several of the South East
riders wanted Paula to file charges or at least file a Protest with AERC
but she is too traumatized and just wants to forget it. Also she has
withdrawn her membership in AERC. It is a shame that we have to deal with
such unethical and violent, selfish people in our sport. Roxann
Ciccone South East
#11415
