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Is the situation really as bad as all these posts suggest?  If so...

RM's can't just "publish an additional ride rule 24 hours in advance". 
The only references in the AERC rules to changes "24 hours prior to ride 
start" are respecting veterinary parameters.  Although Rule 11 allows 
sanctioning or ride change requests within 90 days of a ride, that 
provision is applicable "for emergency purposes only."  However...

All the Central Region RM's can get together in whatever fashion they 
choose, pool their knowledge of the two uncouth riders' actions, and 
devise a special rule on "Unsportsmanlike Conduct".  Then they can each, 
instead of requesting regular sanctioning for their rides, all request 
"Special Sanctioning".  The only "special" condition cited will be their 
rule.  If all the Special Sanctioning requests are identical, their 
sanctioning director and the AERC BOD will have only two choices... 
approve them all or reject them all.  If the rule is relatively 
unambiguous and clearly aimed at suppressing abusive and/or 
unsportsmanlike behaviour, the requests are more likely to be approved 
than rejected.  Lastly, each RM should then place a copy of the rule on 
their ride entry, directly above where each rider signs.

Now the RM's will have the ammunition they need to disqualify a rider or 
rescind a completion for anyone who violates the special rule.  No RM 
will need anything more than a written statement from the abused 
individual(s) and possibly an unrelated witness to substantiate the DQ 
or rescinding of completion.  If riders protest, they won't have a leg 
to stand on.  They saw the rule, signed right below it on their entry, 
violated it and were punished according to its provisions.

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