[DVBC] DVBC Rides

[dreamer]

I think the messages from today really point out the need in DVBC to 
develop some slower rides for those that want them.  However, this can't 
be done if people don't step up to lead the rides.  As I said in an 
earlier message today, I've been riding with this club almost 5 years 
now and there are some people that I see all the time on rides that have 
never led a ride.  If riders want more C, C-,  and D rides, they should 
step up, list one and others will come out to the ride.  The good thing 
about leading a ride is that you get to develop it and you can start and 
finish where and when you want to and do the roads that you want to ride on.
Debbie


Drew Knox wrote:

> That's a terrific post, Clarence.
>
> On 7/24/07, *tcupshoch at comcast.net <mailto:tcupshoch at comcast.net>* 
> <tcupshoch at comcast.net <mailto: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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