I've always been riding in a mountain bike jamboree, but today i decided to join the organiser, to assist them with the event. Although it was my first time, I really enjoyed it and I will sure to do it again. Organising makes you see things in a different way and when a rider comes up to you with a thumbs up on your effort, you know you have made their day, which for me, matters most.
Here are 3 things I learnt assisting in this ride,
1. Communication
Being and staying connected is very important in any event. When you have constant communication, you keep yourself in the loop of the progress. When that happens, you get the latest information, which helps you to make an accurate decision.
This is true for all events, where communication between all members of the committee must be clear and updated. People will not do less with more information but they will definitely do less with less information.
Being and staying connected is very important in any event. When you have constant communication, you keep yourself in the loop of the progress. When that happens, you get the latest information, which helps you to make an accurate decision.
This is true for all events, where communication between all members of the committee must be clear and updated. People will not do less with more information but they will definitely do less with less information.
2. Starting point must be well organised.
Many riders get to the starting point very early to get an advantage in the starting position. However, that feeling of certainty slowly becomes upsetting when they observe other late coming riders slowly placing their bikes ahead of them. How I see it is that at times it's no bodies fault. It's because the situation is such that all riders try to cramp at the starting point which then gives no space for the new arrived riders to make their way to the back of the pack.
I know what you are thinking, the new riders should be using the sides to get to the back. If you were the rider, I'm sure you will not think of doing something right when you can do something easy.
Many riders get to the starting point very early to get an advantage in the starting position. However, that feeling of certainty slowly becomes upsetting when they observe other late coming riders slowly placing their bikes ahead of them. How I see it is that at times it's no bodies fault. It's because the situation is such that all riders try to cramp at the starting point which then gives no space for the new arrived riders to make their way to the back of the pack.
I know what you are thinking, the new riders should be using the sides to get to the back. If you were the rider, I'm sure you will not think of doing something right when you can do something easy.
3. It's always good to get an extra hand.
Once again, this event clearly displays how wonderful and joyful an event will be when you have many organisations playing a part in it. I saw there were very enthusiastic motocross lead riders, dedicated police and rela personnels and lots of committed crew members and I'm sure there were many more who made it possible. When you have dedicated team members, organising an event becomes sweet and when it's sweet, it makes you want to organise it more and more. However, not many of us know that committed team members can only come when they are skilled and motivated to perform the task.
Once again, this event clearly displays how wonderful and joyful an event will be when you have many organisations playing a part in it. I saw there were very enthusiastic motocross lead riders, dedicated police and rela personnels and lots of committed crew members and I'm sure there were many more who made it possible. When you have dedicated team members, organising an event becomes sweet and when it's sweet, it makes you want to organise it more and more. However, not many of us know that committed team members can only come when they are skilled and motivated to perform the task.
Well done to everyone since there were all finishers, however there was something interesting a rider confessed to me "as long as there were no karipaps, the event is a good one!"
The usual scene at the starting line.
An awesome group of marshals and crew members.
Replenishing water that's lost via sweat, is one of the most important component that can effect a rider's performance.
Riders spending their time relaxing and taking a breather after a 20km ride, while mentally collecting their thots for the last 8km to come.
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