Barbara, I love the trails, although I could do without that chalk mountain after dark. And it would be nice to see Power House Grade in daylight. I wouldn't object to a revised trail that would loop back into camp a couple of times. It's hard to recruit crew, and vet stops in camp would make it easier for me to take care of myself. However, I really would like to see the one day 100 offered, at least occasionally. I still have a lot of empty slots on my board!
I'd still be inclined to come for 2 50s or for a 75, but I'm just in Petaluma, so not too far. Same caterers? {: >
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.
