[DVBC] DVBC Rides

[Drew Knox]

That's a terrific post, Clarence.

On 7/24/07, tcupshoch at comcast.net <tcupshoch at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> I've been reading the latest thoughts of Penny and Len, and I agree with
> them completely.  I participated in the KK ride on Sunday and found it
> difficult to feel anything but "put down" by some of the riders.  I was
> truly the 'caboose' on the ride. When I caught up to the riders waiting (I
> being very tired and thirsty, they were sometimes off when I approached.  On
> one catchup, I arrived before they left, and shortly after, the leader
> said-'Ready, Clarence'.  I said" No, give me another 30 seconds. The caboose
> should be allowed at least a minute of rest."  They went on anyway--Right,
> Debbie!!  My thanks to those of you who stayed back to enjoy my tired
> company. You and the good food and service at KK made my day!!!   My bicycle
> computer registered my average speed at 12.2mph which I don't consider bad
> or embarassing for a C or All Class ride.
>
> What can be done at DVBC?  Let's inform the membership that ride
> leadership is available to anyone.  Let's have a short course in training
> candidates on the essential elements of being a ride leader.  Let's make up
> a check list for all ride leaders to improve their confidence in heading a
> group.  Let's appoint a 'mentor' for anyone interested in being a ride
> leader to provide assistance during his/her first rides.  Let's look at each
> ride for 'breakaway' opportunities to enable the faster riders to get their
> needed runs (Len does this on some of his NJ rides).
>
> I've seen more than enough talent among DVBC members to assure that these
> things can be accomplished. The end result will be a balanced club that
> enjoys their cycling and the exhileration that goes with it.
>
> Clarence Shoch
>
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