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Date Posted: 10:41:22 05/22/06 Mon
Author: Nick Williamson
Subject: Re: IRRESPONSIBLE RIDERS???
In reply to: BANANA BOY 's message, "IRRESPONSIBLE RIDERS???" on 08:55:46 05/22/06 Mon

This is one of the best organised events I have been on.
Why should anyone else take on the organisation? All mass participation events only allow a limited number of participants. Although nobody can be stopped from taking part unofficially, these parasites are putting the whole event at risk.
I suspect that one mass ride a year is just about acceptable to the authorities, but more than that, and the whole thing would be stopped.
Putting on a shorter less technical alternative, would water down the whole atmosphere of the event.
If you won't/can't conform to the rules of the event, then organise your own, or ride it in a small group on another day. People ride unofficially on the day of the event, presumably because they enjoy the atmosphere. If you really want to take part all you have to do is get an early entry in. If you don't get in try another event.
The Fred Whitton is unique, it is a credit to the organisers, and shouldn't be undermined by the selfishness of a few thoughtless people.

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