[DVBC] rides thread

[ira at craftech.com]

Eric and anyone else considering leading beginner type rides,
I would like to say that you shouldn't be discouraged if no one shows up
for these rides. We already have a reputation for not leading beginner
rides and it will take a while to develop. And one way to speed this up
(and help the club get new members) is to send press releases for rides to
the local papers. I have email addresses for Town Talk and Media Press and
they usually need about 10 days notice.
Ira

> hey all,
>
> first off, i would like to send greetings from france.  we are in ciboure,
> near biarritz on the basque coast.  we were before this in the pyrenees.
> due to a lack of bike-rental places anywhere close, evan and i hiked 12km
> through the mountains to secure a viewing spot about 50 yards from the
> finish line at the col dàubisque.
>
> it was dramatic and exciting, despite the subsequent upset of rasmussen.
>
> now to the subject:   i have been wanting to lead a ride, but it is very
> difficult for me due to my totally un-predictable travel schedule.   i
> will promise however, to lead a ride in october.    on the matter of ride
> difficulty etc, i would like to see some rides that would be good for
> youth development.    maybe some short rides but difficult....  lots of
> hills for practice, but not too far out-and-back.
>
> obviously, i am leaning this way because my own son, evan, is starting to
> get into cycling, and i see things a new way now.     any other thoughts
> along these lines?   any other members with kids who will like to start
> cycling?
>
> one more thing:     i remember fondly those time-triqls which len so
> generously gavze his time to organize.    i hope the recent one from bob
> ladrew will possibly become a regular event.
>
> thanks for reqding.   see you all upon our return (this next weekend
> possibly).
>
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