On Monday, August 6, 2012 4:42:16 PM UTC-4, Matthew J wrote: > > > My reference was intended to be PBP exclusively - I see the way I wrote > that is not clear. As I understand the PBP rules, bag drops are not > allowed. >
Ancien/anciennes can correct me here, but i'm pretty sure bag drops are commonly used at PBP and there is no penalty for this, nor is it considered cheating. In my experience, "unsupported" isn't a very precise word in randonneuring. Regarding whether it's "racing" or not, that's entirely up to any given rider. everybody has a goal - whether it's to finish fast, set a personal best or just finish. real amateur "races" work the same way - often, the winner gets absolutely nothing but a bit of local glory. participation in a 5/10k foot race, or a marathon (also a "race"), or Cat4 masters cyclocross race, or local sprint triathlon, etc. is not contingent on people who think they are actually going to "win" - folks do it because they like it. or want to try something new. the results might read differently, but rando and "racing" aren't that different. its just people out for the experience/personal challenge, reaching for their goals and enjoying an active life. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/eA-JIp5WZUcJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
