Jason Shucker
Don.
I truly apologize for calling you what I did. At the time my emotions were running high, coupled with Monday morning work annoyances! I had talked to my friend(s) about the race, and thought it sucked that they drove all that way only to be greeted with a course that was mostly covered in snow. Especially considering prior to the race all course updates were 'clear of snow'
I had read a couple of prior posts about 'quit your whining' and 'go race on the road' yours was the one that set me off! And I reacted out of emotion and not with my head.
However, to everyone that responded with 'quit your whining and go race on the road' No one has been 'whining' all any of complainers have asked for is a fair warning about course conditions if they are above and beyond what is to be expected. A bit of gravel on the road, no need to report that Plumber. A course half covered in snow, yeah it should be. For no other reason so that people can come prepared. Obviously people can't predict the crazy weather of spring time in the NW, but snow covering the course was not an 'unexpected' weather event. Its been there for months now, and was not moved/melted.
And a little sarcasm, for all those 'go race on the road' comments LOL, I can tell those who haven't actually raced on the road. Unless you think racing in early March, in 35 degrees, sideways rain, and wind, for 66 miles is 'easy'
Thanks for Listening, and Sorry again
Jason Shucker
PS. Don, you did make one comment that I don't agree with, however I won't blast you on list anymore. Just remember though Jr Riders are needed to grow the sport, don't discourage them or their parents from going to the events.
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From: Don Leet
To: obra@list.obra.org
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2009 2:03:43 PM
Subject: [OBRA Chat] Mountain bike conditions.
I am sorry if I offended anyone with my email about mountain bike conditions. My point was to simply enjoy what we are given and make the best of where we are. I, for some reason, felt that the conditions at Bear Trap were as I expected. I can't point to an email that said that so it was probably my experience living in Bend and knowing where the snow level is at, the other part is I like riding in the snow (at cross nationals in Bend next year I will be praying for snow.). That does not mean everyone should. In one of my favorite books (Lord of the Rings) Gandalf tell Frodo We do not choose when we live we only choose what we do with the time we are given. That is how I live my life. I ride bikes to have fun so I try to find the fun even when the conditions are harsh. This is my way and I am not suggesting for a second it be yours. I do suggest that if conditions make a huge difference you find out about them. I would also agree that the organizers of
Bear Trap are a little hard to get hold of.
I would like the OBRA chat list to be civil. Though we may disagree on what we think is fun I feel that OBRA is the cycling family of Oregon and to be called a name for having a different opinion hurts. I will try to make sure my comments do not offend, though I will try to include some humor.
Don Leet
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