After reading all the posts. . . I think it's because it kind of shakes the "dream" of maybe us being a "little guy"(or poor little guy), wanting to compete in a sport:(any) where things are as equal as they can be. Part of the American dream: giving everyone a fair chance, of being able to move "up the ladder", of thinking, "maybe I can be a Valarie Kanavy . . .Maybe it's more of a gut reaction.. . Sort of; "it doesn't seem fair. . ." Not intended towards poor sportsmanship or bigotry. . . rather more a deflation of our "dreams and hopes", not being able to compete on a level field.. . . Congradulations to all who worked hard, dreamed big, and gave their hearts... AND DON'T GIVE UP YOUR DREAMS!!! Laurie and Rascal If I've made any endurance rider feel bad about their sport, because of my posts, for that, I do apologize. My only excuse is I am very concerned about the direction our sport is headed in, and like it or not, the top riders Internationally set the pace for our rides all over the world. cya, Howard (who should be training like Debbi Foti does; out at 4 AM and back home 16 hours later. To ride is to live, to live is to ride.) ----- Original endurance.net
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