Originally Posted by
Machka
The 2009 season is over, and what a person rode in 2009 doesn't matter. 2010 started on November 1st, so everything ridden from then on, over 200K, counts. When they say 2009/2010, they mean November 1, 2009 to October 31, 2010.
I believe that November 1st season start is global .... at least that's how it was in Canada too....
I did not know that, but it only makes RUSA's lack of action more unreasonable. The season has already begun, and we still don't know how we will be judged, what we should be doing.
Originally Posted by
Machka
...Personally, I don't think it should be that hard. Three series and a 1200K in one year would be almost impossible in parts of Canada ... we just don't have that much summer to do that much riding...
I don't know what a reasonable cut-off would be. My point is, you should have some number, however difficult it needs to be, that assures entry. You could go after that goal, knowing you are in if you complete it.
Originally Posted by
Machka
...I figure it should simply be a first-come-first-serve situation. If you do a 400K in the 2010 season, you can apply on April 15th ... the first 5000 applications processed on April 15th are in. If only 3000 people apply on April 15, then there are 2000 spots open for those who did a 300K and who apply on May 1 ... etc. That way if you're keen to do the ride, you just have to do a 400K in 2010, then the series in 2011, and chances are, you're in...
I disagree strongly. That seems to be the RUSA position, that it will all work out. But, if more than 5000 people qualify and apply by 4/15, then what? Will you end up in a lottery, no matter how many miles you put in? Or will you discover after the fact that you could have qualified by doing more/longer rides, but never knew the number until you were already bumped?
This is a big goal for so many people. Don't they deserve a way to work their way in without waiting and wondering?