when a community has folks that are open about performing road blocks or road sabotage, what measures could WTC take to curtail this and protect the riders?
I assume not much can be done. More motorcycles and support vehicles to scout the roads in addition to their responsibilities of officiating and sag? Have 'undercover' fans at certain places, random or not, to keep an eye on the crowd behavior in the area?
I can't imagine much more than this ^^^. And, I wouldn't be surprised that this might not even be possible if it adds to the number of volunteers needed for the event.
I remember this being an issue at IMChatt a few years ago. Were there any extra eyes out there on the route?
This could possibly be my last full dist IM and I really don't want this drama on race day. I understand, for reasons mentioned in Dan's article http://www.slowtwitch.com/..._IM_Canada_6430.html , and respect the decisions made by the people of Pemberton. But, I can only hope that they feel they have acted/voted in a way that will give them what they want moving forward and not try to ruin the day (not to mention, the risk of injury) of so many people that are coming from all over mainly to see that incredibly gorgeous part of the world.
So, if anyone with WTC has their eyes on this forum, what plans do you have that may require going the extra mile to keep the roads open, clean, and safe? I'm very aware that it is impossible to be everywhere all the time. But, surely, if this busy husband/dad/worker dude is a little bit worried about this, then you are, too, right?
I'm not fast podium guy but I've never had a DNF and I don't plan on getting one at IMC.
"Outwork your talent." Kevin McHale
I assume not much can be done. More motorcycles and support vehicles to scout the roads in addition to their responsibilities of officiating and sag? Have 'undercover' fans at certain places, random or not, to keep an eye on the crowd behavior in the area?
I can't imagine much more than this ^^^. And, I wouldn't be surprised that this might not even be possible if it adds to the number of volunteers needed for the event.
I remember this being an issue at IMChatt a few years ago. Were there any extra eyes out there on the route?
This could possibly be my last full dist IM and I really don't want this drama on race day. I understand, for reasons mentioned in Dan's article http://www.slowtwitch.com/..._IM_Canada_6430.html , and respect the decisions made by the people of Pemberton. But, I can only hope that they feel they have acted/voted in a way that will give them what they want moving forward and not try to ruin the day (not to mention, the risk of injury) of so many people that are coming from all over mainly to see that incredibly gorgeous part of the world.
So, if anyone with WTC has their eyes on this forum, what plans do you have that may require going the extra mile to keep the roads open, clean, and safe? I'm very aware that it is impossible to be everywhere all the time. But, surely, if this busy husband/dad/worker dude is a little bit worried about this, then you are, too, right?
I'm not fast podium guy but I've never had a DNF and I don't plan on getting one at IMC.
"Outwork your talent." Kevin McHale