Edward Dolan
12-31-1969, 08:00 PM
"Claire Petersky" <cpetersky@mouse-potato.com> wrote in message
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[...]
> Since I tend to lead kids'/family/beginners' rides, I usually have the
> opposite problem - people who are really unprepared even for a "leisurely"
> (10 - 12 mph) pace. With these rides it's nice to have another ride leader
> so someone can ride sweep (or be in the front) so the laggards can be
> mother-henned along.
All rides should be organized so as to accommodate those who ride at 10 mph.
This is considered the standard ride speed for an organized bike tour, not a
g.d. 20 mph. Either accommodate these riders or get out of the bike touring
business.
[...]
Regards,
Ed Dolan the Great - Minnesota
aka
Saint Edward the Great - Order of the Perpetual Sorrows - Minnesota
news:Mfhgi.1400$zA4.274@newsread3.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
[...]
> Since I tend to lead kids'/family/beginners' rides, I usually have the
> opposite problem - people who are really unprepared even for a "leisurely"
> (10 - 12 mph) pace. With these rides it's nice to have another ride leader
> so someone can ride sweep (or be in the front) so the laggards can be
> mother-henned along.
All rides should be organized so as to accommodate those who ride at 10 mph.
This is considered the standard ride speed for an organized bike tour, not a
g.d. 20 mph. Either accommodate these riders or get out of the bike touring
business.
[...]
Regards,
Ed Dolan the Great - Minnesota
aka
Saint Edward the Great - Order of the Perpetual Sorrows - Minnesota