Re: MacRetro Special Event
kaiser":mrslyf5e said:
I think a bit of clarification as to the special events premise. I can't speak for DSP but I'd imagine that its just a way of keeping MacRetro in the loop, on the calender, rather than a NS event by another name. I don't think there is any onus on us to put on a ride for the benefit of other area groups. I see it as more to showcase one of our rides, for me thats the classic epic when I look back over the aftermath threads.
I could be entirely wrong of course.
Thought I'd drop in here as my ears were burning.
Klaus has more or less summed up what I was suggesting. I understand and completely respect the decision for MacRetro to opt out of organising a National Series ride this year.
I would however like for MacRetro to still be strongly represented on the RB calendar, hence suggesting an ride (or rides) with 'Special Event' status.
You don't have to be thinking of appealing to Englanders when planning it though, just put on a really good ride for whoever wants to come. You don't need to be showcasing Scotland for us southerners. You already know we're all secretly jealous of what you've got up there anyway...
The NS was never about encouraging long journeys to distant locations, it was meant to be about focusing area groups and encouraging more people to come out and ride. And the key to that is getting more local riders on board.
Think of it more as a promotion of your area group than appealing to the rest of the forum.
I suppose the only stipulation I'd have is to avoid a direct date clash with any of the NS rides that are on the 2014 calendar, so that the opportunity to come along, however unlikely is still there.
Anyway, whatever you decide, please keep me in the looop.
