Re: LD and AERC mileage sanction changes

[Maggie Mieske <mmieske@netonecom.net>]

That sounds like a truly intelligent solution!!  What do ride managers
think of this?
Maggie

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> From: Kathy Myers
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> Hi All,
>
> I thought I posted this a couple weeks
> ago, but it never showed up so here it
> is again.  Hope it's not duplicated.
>
> I understand the AERC's need to sanction
> all rides at all distances.  I also
> think tracking miles for rides less than
> 25 miles is not exactly what the AERC is
> about.  I think maybe we need both.  I
> think maybe we need a 3rd definition.
>
> 1)  LD Rides are defined as rides not
> less than 25 miles.
>
> 2)  All rides in conjunction with AERC
> Endurance rides need to be sanctioned
> with the AERC and run under AERC rules.
>
> 3)  Rides less than 25 miles are not
> classified as "rides" but as "clinics".
> They are run the same as an AERC ride,
> but they are defined as "clinics".
>
> 4)  Non member fees do not apply to
> "clinics".
>
> 5)  Mileage, time, and placements are
> not tracked for "clinics".  (who would
> expect mileage, time or placement for a
> clinic?)
>
> Perhaps something like this can takecare
> of the problem of "short" LD rides?
>
> Just an idea...
>
> :) - Kat Myers
> in No. Cal. with Magnum the TB ex-racer
> and Mr Maajistic... endurance Arab