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I've been thinking for a while about how things have changed around here and was wondering if anyone else has noticed a difference?
Things I still see the same and yes I'm going to tell it like I see it, it is nothing more than my opinion should anyone feel the need to flame get upset, or post an opposing opinion feel free that is what a discussion is, both sides.
First of all the biggest reason I haven't been around and I know most of you think it's because I'm married. Well yes there is some truth to that as to be expected, but I still get my saddletime in I just choose not to do it in a group anymore, WHY? Well here goes the reality check that will get most peoples panties in a bunch.
I remember last summer we got to a point we had a group ride almost every week. They were great rides we had a lot of fun and for the most part they were safe as safe as they can be. Then through the course of the summer riders started going down one after another myself leading the way. Each time we talked about whether or not there was anything we could do as a group to prevent this and everyone continued to say the same old line. It's not our fault, ride your own ride, leader isn't to blame, rider error or a hundred and one other excuses. I'm sorry but that is what they are in my opinion. The group through it's friendly razzing and hassling has started to create a lot of competition. Be it to have the best bike, best track times, best wheelies, whatever there is extreme competition and influence.
Now I know many will say I'm way off base here, and so be it but I have a question explain the statistics? In 1 weekend of NESBA events there are numerous run-off's and crashes. Now obviously to some extent this is to be expected after all it is the track. But now look closer at the number of riders that went down over a two day track weekend and only 1 of those riders that I know isn't a member of this board.
Am I saying CLSB is a bad place and should be shut down, NO NOT AT ALL. But this place along with any other board will only be a total representation of the members who contribute to it. So what are peoples thoughts on this? Is everyone happy with where the board has gone? If not are they willing to change, do you guys care if it changes? I'm interested because I've met a lot of great people through this board and I know there are other members who I would like to get to know because I can tell they are good people, but I tend to refrain because of an affect the group dynamics seems to have on the way people ride.
Flame away if you feel the need, it's my thoughts nothing more.
Things I still see the same and yes I'm going to tell it like I see it, it is nothing more than my opinion should anyone feel the need to flame get upset, or post an opposing opinion feel free that is what a discussion is, both sides.
First of all the biggest reason I haven't been around and I know most of you think it's because I'm married. Well yes there is some truth to that as to be expected, but I still get my saddletime in I just choose not to do it in a group anymore, WHY? Well here goes the reality check that will get most peoples panties in a bunch.
I remember last summer we got to a point we had a group ride almost every week. They were great rides we had a lot of fun and for the most part they were safe as safe as they can be. Then through the course of the summer riders started going down one after another myself leading the way. Each time we talked about whether or not there was anything we could do as a group to prevent this and everyone continued to say the same old line. It's not our fault, ride your own ride, leader isn't to blame, rider error or a hundred and one other excuses. I'm sorry but that is what they are in my opinion. The group through it's friendly razzing and hassling has started to create a lot of competition. Be it to have the best bike, best track times, best wheelies, whatever there is extreme competition and influence.
Now I know many will say I'm way off base here, and so be it but I have a question explain the statistics? In 1 weekend of NESBA events there are numerous run-off's and crashes. Now obviously to some extent this is to be expected after all it is the track. But now look closer at the number of riders that went down over a two day track weekend and only 1 of those riders that I know isn't a member of this board.
Am I saying CLSB is a bad place and should be shut down, NO NOT AT ALL. But this place along with any other board will only be a total representation of the members who contribute to it. So what are peoples thoughts on this? Is everyone happy with where the board has gone? If not are they willing to change, do you guys care if it changes? I'm interested because I've met a lot of great people through this board and I know there are other members who I would like to get to know because I can tell they are good people, but I tend to refrain because of an affect the group dynamics seems to have on the way people ride.
Flame away if you feel the need, it's my thoughts nothing more.