AR15 Help

[Matt-EUC]

Apologies for that Matt, I wasn't the one organising.

But you're welcome to do it if you change your mind.

Even if you came along to test the route(s) I would appreciate it.

[squirrel_hunter]

There are some experienced markers who will be more than willing to help but might not know the route or be able to make the practice runs. But so long as the ride follows the first man drop off with dedicated markers, a leader and TEC then there is no reason why they cannot help out if required.

I know a couple of riders who fit the required profile with the above exception. If they are attending then they will be more than happy to assist...

[Matt-EUC]

Definitely something to keep in mind. Early days still.

[Nutsinatin]

I'll put my name forward to help with route testing etc but not really confident enough to be a marker, plus working full time whilst studying a degree means that I can't guarantee that I can commit the time.

[Matt-EUC]

Fair enough.

I'll put up a thread when I'm going route testing.

[Red Herring]

Originally Posted by squirrel_hunter

There are some experienced markers who will be more than willing to help but might not know the route or be able to make the practice runs. But so long as the ride follows the first man drop off with dedicated markers, a leader and TEC then there is no reason why they cannot help out if required.
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Matt, I know I'm not GM so please forgive the intrusion but the above is solid advice. You need as many of the riders as possible to be willing and able to mark junctions. If you try and marshall a large group of riders with a small ratio of markers the lead rider will have to set such a slow pace that the entire affair will turn into a procession for the vast majority. This rather defeats all your efforts of trying to set an enjoyable route.

The most successful organized rides I have been on have been the ones using the drop off system and the leader sets a pace designed to string everybody out, not bunch them up. There are always going to be less confident riders who are slower than the average, and it's to everyones advantage if they don't stop and mark junctions, and that's easily catered for. What we have done in the past is nominate a bib/jacket colour in advance for those that fall into this category (tip, don't use pink like we did last time....it tends to imply something.....) and then these riders can make sure they bring something appropriate with them, and those that don't want to be mistaken for a non-marker can make sure they don't! The alternative is to do it the other way round and make sure all those that are willing to mark bring a reflective jacket/tabbard.

[Messie]

Have you thought about a campsite yet? One which also has indoor beds for the old and/or creaky is the best.


What about eating arrangements and lunch stop food?


Just giving you the heads up that there's more to an AR than a route (although that is very important )

[NTECUK]

You could approach the site that was used in 2013.

[Matt-EUC]

Originally Posted by NTECUK

You could approach the site that was used in 2013.

Nope! No facilities, repeated complaints of food poisoning.

[Tomor]

Ha, repeated claims.....

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