Re: [RC] Well said, Heidi - Chris PausTruman, I've been involved in a lot of organizations and the ones that don't evolve don't survive. I think AERC has done a good job of maintaining the spirit of the sport and meeting the needs of its members. If it doesn't meet those needs, there will be no members and no organization. It's got to grow or die, and I'm thank ful it's growing!
Instead of looking back at the good old days, which usually really weren't so good if we look at all the angles, it might be more productive to determine what can we do to increase activity at the 100 mile level, if that's what people want.
Personally, I see multiday rides as a fabulous thing and I'm sure they are in part drawing riders away from the 100s. Given people's schedules, the price of fuel, etc., it makes good economic sense to plan a vacation trip around a multiday.. one trip there and back, several opportunities to earn miles for the effort.
Of course, I haven't done a multiday or a 100 yet, so I'm speaking from the outside looking in.
chris
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