Scott Jones

As an official and a fellow racer it saddens me how prevalent it seems
swearing has become in the peleton. Let me clarify, this is not the under
your breath kind of swearing that I've heard in races. No this is the, let
me scream swear words at the top of my lungs so that everyone within about
a mile can hear me. Sure, a lot of this happens out of ear shot of
officials, other times its right at the finish line, but a lot of the races
you and I all enjoy happen to take place in family friendly environments.

Maybe those who like to swear don't have kids or don't care, but there are
plenty of us that do have kids and do care about how OBRA is seen and
regarded in the community. A few years ago we lost a venue to peeing and I
would hate to see us lose a venue to complaints about swearing.

Maybe learn to bite your lip a little more often or maybe find the Chief
Referee after that race and file a complaint about whatever took place?

Just a thought,
Scott