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General Banter / Re: How Can We Make 2011 A Crash Free Year?
« on: June 23, 2011, 12:33:15 AM »
Your question does beg the description of "what is an accident?" Because in my description of accident-I wouldn't say we are accident free.
Perhaps everyone is finally "getting it" ( a few "harsch" lectures in the past at the pre ride gathering?)- the disappointment on everyones face after an off, perhaps our selective non cross posting and many of the "occassional" riders haven't actually joined a ride yet, plus the weather hasn't cooperated for the most part-so I know my miles ridden to date are down significantly from most years. ( It is damn near July and I am only at 5600- and I cheated and rode in Texas in January)
Sunday will have a short lecture before the ride, due in large part to 1 "new" rider to the group, he will be part of my group. But it will be a reminder to everyone of expectations and some general courtiousness to the other participating riders. ( following distances, riding YOUR ride instead of just following the leader etc...)
It would be great if we actually went a season without incident, and hopefully if nothing else we can go the season with no serious injuries.
Perhaps everyone is finally "getting it" ( a few "harsch" lectures in the past at the pre ride gathering?)- the disappointment on everyones face after an off, perhaps our selective non cross posting and many of the "occassional" riders haven't actually joined a ride yet, plus the weather hasn't cooperated for the most part-so I know my miles ridden to date are down significantly from most years. ( It is damn near July and I am only at 5600- and I cheated and rode in Texas in January)
Sunday will have a short lecture before the ride, due in large part to 1 "new" rider to the group, he will be part of my group. But it will be a reminder to everyone of expectations and some general courtiousness to the other participating riders. ( following distances, riding YOUR ride instead of just following the leader etc...)
It would be great if we actually went a season without incident, and hopefully if nothing else we can go the season with no serious injuries.