Re: AERC completion time rule- feedback wanted

[RUN4BEAR <RUN4BEAR@aol.com>]

In a message dated 98-01-15 05:15:01 EST, ruck@internetwis.com writes:

<< I realize I'm new (started in 1990) so I should be quiet because I don't
 know all the history behind this. However, I feel that the ONLY REASON a
 ride manager should allow more time is if a rider stops to help someone in
 trouble. One of the great things about our sport is the willingness to
 support one another even in the heat of competition. If we penalize a rider
 for helping someone we will turn this into a much less "user friendly" and
 thus a much more cutthroat sport. Unfair things -weather and other acts of
 God and man - happen. But the idea that we would have a rule that might
 prevent someone from getting aid or penalize the rider giving aid is
 ludicrous! >>

You are right...you are either too new to this sport or haven't seen enough
rides witgh REAL problems....some totally unpreventable by ride management.

Teddy