Re: RC: extra help on trail

[BMcCrary27@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/13/1999 8:09:17 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
guest@endurance.net writes:

<< I was wondering if it is allowed within the AERC rules that our crew could 
meet you on the trail with water, food or stuf=
 f like electrolytes?  I was on a LD ride and this happen I rode up to the 
truck and was told that this was only for so an=
 d so.  But I could have some .  I was sort of embarrassed and rode on.  I 
didn't think that if wasnot allowed but now I a=
 m curious.  Any answars out there? >>

For some rides this practice is a NO-NO.  For others, I would say it depends 
on ride management.  We have designated spots where crews are urged to help 
their riders.  While I can't remember that AERC has any rules against this 
practice, I (as a ride manager) instinctively resent crews who know their way 
around the trails of our particular ride going out to help their individual 
ridersn in undesignated spots.  It gives unfair advantage over the other 
riders, but I don't always say or do anything about it.  It rather depends on 
whether the crews accessed the trail by public road or whether they have 
attempted to go 'way off into the "high country" to reach the riders.  The 
former I wouldn't comment about; the latter I would consider unacceptable and 
would tell the crews as much.

Barbara McCrary


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