Re: [RC] Trailering, then riding - Barbara McCrary
I believe there is a limit to starting late, whether
it's an AERC rule or individual ride rule. AERC rules state the riders
must be on site at the starting time. On our ride, I allow about 15 mins.
later than the published start time. This allows a more relaxed start,
although on a 100-miler, the hot shoes don't usually go off like they were fired
out of a cannon, anyway. Most of our riders start at a nice modest trot,
some even at a walk for a short bit. We require all riders to give their number
at the starting line, whether before the actual start or as they cross the
starting line. This way, we have a completely updated list of starters so
we can follow their progress and make certain no one is lost.
