Re: Ride Maps
Truman Prevatt (truman.prevatt@netsrq.com)
Fri, 22 Nov 1996 14:41:36 -0400
>>Do any rides use topos? If not, why not?
>
>Deanne: Some rides don't even give you a map!!! Just follow the ribbons... :)
>
>I think the maps are mostly primitive because they really only need to give
>the rider an idea of the correct direction and location of the trail. They
>give details like which colored ribbons to follow, landmarks, vet checks and
>approximate mileage. Lots of the maps do have instructions written on them
>as well, and that helps a lot. When it comes to reading maps, a lot of
>riders tend to get D.I.M.R.!!!
>
Ride maps are not important until you come to a stretch where the markers
have been sabotaged - which happenes all too often. Then it helps to have
to most detailed map possible.
Truman
Truman Prevatt
Sarasota, FL