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[QUOTE="Smit-Dog, post: 1364365, member: 25436"] The Loose Moose is a well-organized, national-caliber enduro put on by an experienced, dedicated, knowledgeable, and passionate group of enduro riders. Together with Alan Randt and the NEPG, they know what they're doing in laying out the course, setting section lengths, determining pauses, transfer sections, and general flow / pace / momentum of the overall course. Keep in mind that they have a wide range of rider types (Pros to casual trail riders), ages (16 to 66+), and skill levels to consider and please in doing all this - and believe me - they have ours and the sport of enduros best interests in mind. You will also never please 100% of riders – no matter what! If you think the timed sections or transfers are too long, too difficult, or the course too dangerous - Look in the mirror instead of pointing fingers and trying to assign blame to others. Instead of trying to change the event to cater to your specific weaknesses, look at these as areas where you could improve. :nod: The ’03 LM was my first enduro, and I didn't finish... Not even close... The last remaining set of checks were closed well before I got there. I blamed myself for lack of skill, speed, ability, and endurance. I didn't finish my second enduro either, the LM in ‘04, and it wasn't the club's fault - it was mine. I DNF'd my 3rd LM in ’05 as well - this time my skills had improved a little and the body was ready, but I failed to maintain / adjust my bike properly, and paid the price. Again, not the club's fault – it was mine. If you're too tired to continue riding an event, and/or didn't get enough of a break at the pauses, I'd suggest more exercise, training, riding, and a change in diet. If that's too much work or not possible, either don't ride events like the Loose Moose, or don't complain too loudly. At this year’s event I was 9 minutes late arriving to the restart after gas available…. Again, my fault for not calculating the pauses correctly, and spending too much time eating, drinking, and chit-chatting during the break. Do I wish the pause was longer? Yes, it would have saved me 18 points, but I should have been better prepared mentally. :bang: I've heard only 2 complaints about this year's LM.... And I sure hope that the feedback from 1% of the riders doesn’t turn any club members bitter about helping out at future events (although I think it provides great perspective and insight when you race your own event once in a while). We as enduro riders are extremely fortunate that the club members and their friends and family volunteer months of planning time and hundreds of man-hours in trail work so that we have the opportunity to ride the terrain up there. The LM has kicked my ass more often than not, but it’s the personal challenge of the event that keeps bringing me back for more. :cool: [/QUOTE]
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