Originally Posted by
Vireo
Yes half the field DNF'd because I just don't think people like to suffer. Bike racing is about suffering and the person who can endure more suffering prevails especially in Ultras.
People just need to HTFU.
I'll keep that in mind next time we have to pull someone because they are in the early stages of hypothermia. Consider that Randonneuring is not racing and can be quite different from "ultra" events in both it's participants and it's intent. Many people abandoned because of safety concerns and that they were no longer enjoying the ride.