[RC] Thanks to all Swanton Pacific riders - Barbara McCrary
Thank you one and all for attending Swanton Pacific 75/100 a week
ago. It was the best attended and perhaps the most successful ride of its
25 years.
We're had some very nice comments about the ride and trail and perhaps one
year we will offer it again. It all depends on how much help we can muster
to prepare for it. We are not turning over the management to anyone
outside of our family, but we may go through some restructuring and delegating
of areas of responsibility, depending on the availability and interest of family
members. The teenage grandkids were a huge help, but they are beginning to
go in their own directions, so who knows what the future will bring.
We want to thank all the riders, volunteers and crews for making this year
special. Next year, Lud and I have some travel opportunities. Maybe
we will offer the ride every two years....time will tell.
Despite many of my own pre-ride anxieties about camping and parking
limitations, all seemed to go smoothly there. The new parking area
available at Cascade was a huge help in keeping down the traffic on the
main driveway. The weather was perfect and despite a few rider injuries,
there seemed to be less problems than usual.
It was wonderful to see riders from far away...Canada, Oregon, Idaho and
Colorado. We acknowledge your dedication to the ride in face of high
fuel costs.
Thank you....all of you!
Barbara McCrary Ride Mgr., Swanton Pacific 75/100 "The Most Beautiful
Trail in the World"
