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A controlled start is not what a CTR does. A controlled start is where a 
lead ride takes the field of startes down the trail at a walk a distance 
and lets them go. The places it works well is where the trail near camp 
for some reason is not conducive to a typical start. For example you 
cross a paved road 1/2 mile from camp, you have to go 1/2 mile down a 
road to get to the trail. The trail leading out of camp is too narrow, 
too muddy, etc. for a normal start. It is a multiple use are and is 
congested with other users near camp. I've done a lot or rides with 
controlled starts and I've managed a few.

The 2000 NC in Kentucky had a controlled start on the 50 becuase of the 
very muddy and slick hill you had to start on out of camp. It is a good 
tool and probably should be used more.

Truman

Chastain, Shannon L. wrote:

> What is a "controlled" start for an Endurance Ride. In the CTR group I belong 
> to (MOTDRA) we start out separately 30 to 60 minutes apart out time is tracked from when 
> we go out.
> Shannon
>
>  


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