[NMCycling] Fwd: Las Campanas State Championship race

[Shane Cunico via Bike-racers]

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> Just a quick thought.....
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> Putting on a race is a months long endeavor, that pays nothing to those doing the work, has massive potential for financial failure due to weather, liability issues, licensing issues, racer turnout, etc, contains opportunities to learn about porta potties, course marking, racer issues (I forgot my helmet, shoes, bike, glasses etc......), state and local permitting processes, law enforcement, prize requirements, racer preference (I don't want the Heed, trophy, medal, bottle, etc..can't I have a different prize? Why not?).  The reason there are so few races is that it is a tremendous amount  work to put a race on.
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> Thanks to Charlie, Silvio, Dave R., Steve, and all the other race directors and promoters that take the time to get licensed (yes, they have to pay to be licensed and take online courses and pass tests to volunteer to be an unpaid race director/promoter), put in the time and effort, and generally bust their asses so we can race.  
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> These individuals are the 5% that do the work so we can play.  Thank them if you haven't already.  They deserve it.
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> Shane