Many riders who came to Swanton Pacific are begging for
it to continue. I would like the answer to a very important
question: How important is it to riders who want it to continue to keep
the same trail? Is it THE trail or just the general area? Would
trails within the Swanton area be as satisfactory?
I know riders like the ride camp, and that wouldn't
change. We could put on a ride much easier if
we kept the trail in the general area of Swanton, Rancho del Oso State Park and
even the nearer portions of Big Basin Park, do loops that come back into
camp for the major vet checks, do a 2-day 100, do a 50 and a 75. One of
the big efforts put out for this ride is transporting water to various remote
sites, holding vet checks far afield, etc. Holding a ride with the base
camp as the site for all the major vet checks would make it SO much easier for
us.
Let us know your thoughts, as the next generation of
family is discussing plans for the ride's future.
