tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post1474290676955509069..comments2023-07-13T03:25:35.497-05:00Comments on FGBC: It's been said before...butUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-91922755955165249612010-05-07T10:38:25.388-05:002010-05-07T10:38:25.388-05:00exactly - now you get itexactly - now you get ithalloewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911791666105743609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-29703725079125382112010-05-05T21:37:38.433-05:002010-05-05T21:37:38.433-05:00Gimme $10K sponsorship and I'll give you a pre...Gimme $10K sponsorship and I'll give you a pretty good bike race/event. Well as long as it doesn't run on public roads because then it's as iffy as walking on the lake ice in July.<br /><br />Grand Beach was a good race an I wouldn't have showed up to race without the pre-registration. Maybe to volunteer but definitely not to race.<br /><br />I'm on hot seat this week hoping Ollihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10115591700688248172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-28062765499698634222010-05-04T10:03:43.853-05:002010-05-04T10:03:43.853-05:00I wish it was me that said that...I wish it was me that said that...the secretaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04076562921066466758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-37555641842781620962010-05-04T00:52:27.326-05:002010-05-04T00:52:27.326-05:00Speaking from the parental point of view.
I under...Speaking from the parental point of view.<br /><br />I understand about cost, I understand about the need to know 'numbers'<br /><br />I will simply submit that I enjoy racing when I get the opportunity and We race as a family.<br /><br />Paying for yourself and paying for a family are different. <br /><br />I fully anticipate to fork out $60+ to attend and race at an event.<br /><br />Ipennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05287723379043884905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-60293035349163641052010-05-03T20:31:48.860-05:002010-05-03T20:31:48.860-05:00I though it was more like to dogs trying to hump e...I though it was more like to dogs trying to hump each other...PaddyHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04952919752532645612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-80048070164667266962010-05-03T20:31:48.861-05:002010-05-03T20:31:48.861-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.PaddyHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04952919752532645612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-75918496882447847792010-05-03T20:29:07.997-05:002010-05-03T20:29:07.997-05:00Does it feel like Dallas and I are two dogs wrestl...Does it feel like Dallas and I are two dogs wrestling over the same bone???halloewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911791666105743609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-64183495146938290342010-05-03T20:26:05.678-05:002010-05-03T20:26:05.678-05:00Fair enough. Not saying that I am opposed to chang...Fair enough. Not saying that I am opposed to changes in structure and new ideas. <br /><br />Remember this was an Olympia decision to charge the $40 there are no guidelines to dictate this other than $25 which was a MTB committee decision. <br /><br />And to answer your two examples: both of those events had major sponsors which offsets the cost - I would happily welcome any help getting sponsorshalloewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911791666105743609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-44871982286047405812010-05-03T20:23:49.021-05:002010-05-03T20:23:49.021-05:00ps-80k/hr winds really make us miss you guys these...ps-80k/hr winds really make us miss you guys these days...sheesh!PaddyHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04952919752532645612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-22452698023741802082010-05-03T20:22:40.176-05:002010-05-03T20:22:40.176-05:00xc8 reg closes a few days b/f....just sayin'.....xc8 reg closes a few days b/f....just sayin'....<br /><br />oh yeah...running's a fad.PaddyHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04952919752532645612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-51236189752261731202010-05-03T19:51:51.908-05:002010-05-03T19:51:51.908-05:00That's fair and the races have been pretty fre...That's fair and the races have been pretty freaking awesome. I remember last year finishing last at the Morden back 40 ( thanks to half the feild dropping out ) and there was still pizza left for us. Now that is a classy touch. Not having the last finishers feel left out was pretty amazing I thought. <br /><br />All in all I'm sure everything will work out as it always does . I guess Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-45909105170253374302010-05-03T18:57:47.951-05:002010-05-03T18:57:47.951-05:00There is no perfect system.
If someone has paid t...There is no perfect system.<br /><br />If someone has paid their money in advance they will most likely show - even if the weather is crappier. If they decide it is too crappy they won't show, that is their decision. The organizer does not make or loose money because of that decision and that is the important thing. If the race has to be postponed then they will have an opportunity to race athalloewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911791666105743609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-36835327170346000102010-05-03T16:18:29.561-05:002010-05-03T16:18:29.561-05:00Sounds pretty good Hal but I'm with the Doc on...Sounds pretty good Hal but I'm with the Doc on this one.<br /> If the weather is even slightly crappy the organizers have no idea who will show. If you race out of the 1.5 hour Winnipeg barrier you have no idea who will show. If you have provincials out of that zone even with medals you don't even know who will show. Scheduled near a long weekend or by another sport (tri, running , xc8) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-20609485395739168312010-05-03T15:07:53.306-05:002010-05-03T15:07:53.306-05:00Hal is awesome.Hal is awesome.Brad the Impalerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10616853315714816892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-59932186403915537492010-05-03T14:59:35.063-05:002010-05-03T14:59:35.063-05:00I thought about the have/have not solution as well...I thought about the have/have not solution as well and Dave is right it would be a huge headache - but it might be easier with the large X on the forehead. We could do it in permanent marker for those that habitually register late.halloewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911791666105743609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-37278365451480094332010-05-03T14:44:34.511-05:002010-05-03T14:44:34.511-05:00well put Hal!well put Hal!PaddyHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04952919752532645612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-53106312594119191322010-05-03T14:38:18.464-05:002010-05-03T14:38:18.464-05:00The have nots will be the ones with the big X mark...The have nots will be the ones with the big X marked on their foreheads in sharpie. They won't even get to chat with the haves before or after the race.The Dark Lordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10096106497339777320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-86055627266773983932010-05-03T14:35:26.246-05:002010-05-03T14:35:26.246-05:00Well said Hal. Breaking people into haves’ and hav...Well said Hal. Breaking people into haves’ and have-nots’ on race day might be hard to police. Given that volunteers are already running around doing 18-million things at once, this might just be another headache... then again it might workout well. These ideas are something to consider anyway. However, I think we need to give what we are doing a chance. <br /><br />The race was a pip. Thanks OlyCoach Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17564700839294647197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-8768030200910808152010-05-03T14:25:07.218-05:002010-05-03T14:25:07.218-05:00Good explanation Hal. If we take those comments at...Good explanation Hal. If we take those comments at face value, the solution seems rather simple: race day registrants pay the same as pre-registered ones, but don't get any of the extras that stress you out. No sandwiches, no drinks, no prizes. Problem solved.<br /><br />If we play our cards right, we could keep this conversation going well into the winter.The Dark Lordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10096106497339777320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-85350650970233833782010-05-03T14:00:39.132-05:002010-05-03T14:00:39.132-05:00Also, we are moving to online registration. This i...Also, we are moving to online registration. This is going to make it easier and simpler for you to register - but the organizer still needs to know well in advance how many people they need to plan for when putting on a race. If you want to wait until the day of the race to decide to race then be prepared to pay for that privilege, there are plenty of places where you are not even allowed to to halloewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911791666105743609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-33423815185383287672010-05-03T14:00:18.262-05:002010-05-03T14:00:18.262-05:00Glad all had a good time, it was fun putting on th...Glad all had a good time, it was fun putting on the race and seeing you all have a good time attending.<br /><br />I wanted to wait until the race was done before I commented on the cost of putting on a race, and I didn't want these comments to be buried in older post - I apologize if this a little off topic<br /><br />We don't make a ton of money on our races, some, but not a ton - more halloewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911791666105743609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-62186277100224344862010-05-03T11:37:07.446-05:002010-05-03T11:37:07.446-05:00And yes...Dallas is awesome.
So I awesome I need...And yes...Dallas is awesome. <br /><br />So I awesome I need his email address. If you have it, please shoot it over. You can find my address in my profile.KKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496337142591025890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-64592792998266356672010-05-03T11:30:24.626-05:002010-05-03T11:30:24.626-05:00I didn't have a good feeling about your bikes ...I didn't have a good feeling about your bikes on that roof rack. Things just didn't seem right.KKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496337142591025890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-10749129612174814202010-05-02T20:31:05.058-05:002010-05-02T20:31:05.058-05:00Well done!Well done!Coach Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17564700839294647197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602880.post-43640847959595789142010-05-02T20:22:27.180-05:002010-05-02T20:22:27.180-05:00great fun indeed!
there is essentially no place to...great fun indeed!<br />there is essentially no place to go for me than up. Field of 20 sport riders....finished 16th. spent time riding with the lone altona alley cat who showed, the rock garden dealt me a few blows and Bruce forged forward.<br /><br />as per usual near calamaty almost happened. we almost lost G's bike off the roof rack on the way home/pennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05287723379043884905noreply@blogger.com