Re: Pulled at the finish and ego, etc.

RUN4BEAR@aol.com
Fri, 6 Dec 1996 11:55:19 -0500

Here on the Ohio CTR circuit we have "elevator" rides. They consist of multi
day rides where you can ride (and pay for ) one day at a time. Each day you
have the otpion of stopping and being eligabel for awards at that distance or
going on. If you go on and don't make it, you still get mileage and
completion credit (only) for the miles up until that day. It was (and still
is) a good way for epople to get themselves and their horses used to
multi-day event. It encourages people to "try" it. This way, at least they
get some credit for their efforts.

I am NOT suggesting this for AERC, just a nice interesting concept and it has
proven very worthwhile, especially for people just getting started in this
sport and worried about "doing too much".

Teddy