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What Robert proposes sounds right on target and should 
make for a good event.

This also points out the wisdom of pre-rides for any major 
competitions not on established trails! 

On Wed, 09 Jul 2003 10:07:44 -0700
 Michael Maul <mmaul@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> This note is from Robert Ribley - co-ride manager of the 
> AERC National Championship ride at Red Rock - concerning 
> last weekends pre-ride.
>
> *******************************
> I have talked with many of the riders of the Red Rock 
> Ride and it appears the biggest problem was lack of water 
> (very big problem) combined with heat and a tough trail.
>
> We (ride management) are now very aware of these 
> problems. We will be working very hard to address these 
> problems and they will absolutely be corrected for the NC 
> ride in October. The ride in October will have many more 
> water troughs on the trail along with hay on the trail. 
> The trail lay-out for the 100 will be modified to 
> decrease the difficulty level and increase completion 
> rate.   Also, the weather in October will be cooler.
>
> The trail had many scenic spots and the camp is situated 
> nicely with spacious room for parking.  There are many 
> good aspects of this ride that will make it a great 
> National Championship ride.  The pre-ride was put on to 
> identify potential problems and it served its purpose. 
> The water and trail problems will be corrected.  The 
> National Championship ride in October should be a great 
> and exiciting event.  We hope you can join us!
>
> Robert Ribley
> Co-Ride Manager
> Red Rock 50/100 AERC National Championship Endurance Ride
>
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