| Subject: | RE: Dogs at Mt. Tabor Park |
| Date: | 06/29/2001 12:54 AM |
| From: | mmur-@teleport.com |
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This is the most rational comment of this whole thread. We can have lots of laws, lots of lawsuits, lots of complaints, lots of letter and e-mail writing and there is still the problem that there are WAY too few people doing all the work that is required to put on the bike races that you go to. It appears that Jon had at least as many course marshals as most races but I am sure that he will agree that it was difficult to arrange the ones that he has. More course marshals makes it less likely that a dog, skateboarder, walker, etc. will wonder on to a course. More people on the set up and take down crew makes it possible to put up more signage, snow fencing, etc. to prevent the same things. If there were more people doing more things to support bike races then bike racing would be better and safer for all. Mike Murray Jim Anderson [mailto:spa-@teleport.com] wrote: "How can OBRA Members/cycling enthusiasts handle this? Offer to volunteer as a course marshall. What is more EXCITING than helping out at a race, cheering on racers, getting to wear a orange safety vests, promoting the sport and getting to use a two-way radio? Get out and help after/before/during the races at Mt. Tabor if your concerned racer. I KNOW for sure Jon Puskas and Bruce Harmon(this weekends mt tabor organizer) would like to talk with you. SO...IF you've never volunteered before better do it now!!" |
