[RC] re: when you are a newbie (Mary Ann's comments) - Cindy Collins
Mary Ann, I'm sure you didn't mean to come off as arrogant, either.? However, you did.? I think the point that was trying to be made was that it takes a long, long time to be remotely proficient at this sport.? Frankly, I would say? it takes at least a 1,000 miles of completions at 50+ miles.? At least one 100 miler would be useful, too, in developing some maturity and expertise in the sport.? You'll also notice that it is generally the high mileage riders who are saying that it takes a long time to develop as a true endurance competitor.? I honestly don't feel the comment you responded to was meant to be arrogant...in fact, I think it was due to how humble this sport will make you if you stay at it long enough.??
