I’m not for this idea at all. However, it would be
less objectionable if the rider would only get any credit if it were a true RO
pull (no hint of metabolic/lameness etc) at designated mileage points, maybe 50
and 75. Even then, I don’t think I’d
want to change our rules to allow this.
However, since the elevator rides don’t seem to
encourage more 100 mile riders because it is so easy to quit earlier in the
ride, I’d suggest charging the entry fee for the mileage that a rider
wants to try to elevate to. Once the fee is paid, riders might have a bit more
incentive to try if there is truly no reason not to go on. Then the ride
managers hopefully would not see a reduction in 100 mile entries when offering
elevator rides and would perhaps be more willing to offer them. How about that
as an incentive to enter 100s?
