tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post2128053439659273372..comments2024-03-29T08:27:42.764-05:00Comments on Guitar Ted Productions: It Depends On The "How You Do It"Guitar Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-76267122386343340592017-03-28T12:28:58.778-05:002017-03-28T12:28:58.778-05:00that's going to be a hot event!that's going to be a hot event!blooddoc23https://www.blogger.com/profile/04100867181336267718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-29734091809397445732017-03-26T18:28:49.430-05:002017-03-26T18:28:49.430-05:00@phillip Cowan- Give the podcast a listen, I think...@phillip Cowan- Give the podcast a listen, I think- like Smithhammer seems to have found- you will see that there appears to be no chances of what you mention happening. Troy gives off the feeling that they are much more rider oriented and not driven by "development" or making a profit. (Although I am sure they need to make the books balance out, which is understandable.)<br /><br />@Smithhammer- First of all, thank you for listening to the podcast and giving the USECF and Troy a chance. I was just like you, I was very skeptical going in and when we interviewed Troy before going on the podcast I was very much relieved to hear what he had to say. <br /><br />Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-18174033597562797112017-03-26T15:49:03.664-05:002017-03-26T15:49:03.664-05:00I'd be the first to admit that when I hear the...I'd be the first to admit that when I hear the word "sanctioned event" these days, my skin crawls. I can't stand what certain organizations have done to the nature of cycling events. The people I know in the gravel scene definitely do not want to see things go the way of big money roadie circuses. They want gravel events to stay grassroots and fun, without a lot of unnecessary BS that may benefit the organizing body, but does nothing for the actual riders or the overall vibe. <br /><br />So...I listened to the podcast with a bit of a skeptical ear. And I have to say, Troy's comments and perspective won me over. The guy gets it, understands the bigger picture and understands exactly what has turned so many other people off from the absurd nitpicking rules at typical sanctioned events these days. He also has a strong inclusionary vibe, and clearly respects the motivations ALL riders, entering for whatever their personal reasons may be. <br /><br />This seems like it could be a healthy relationship, that could provide the benefits that an organizing body can bring to an event, while also keeping it grassroots and real. I sincerely hope it goes well. Smithhammerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01771440476655478031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-4072470810643124592017-03-26T10:58:55.054-05:002017-03-26T10:58:55.054-05:00There seems to be a grim determination to keep USA...There seems to be a grim determination to keep USA Cycling/UCI out of gravel. That's understandable with their stance on event insurance and maintaining a UCI licence. I just read about USECF yesterday on Gravel Cyclist. It seems like it could be a good thing, especially concerning event insurance. Hopefully it won't grow to a certain size and then get absorbed anyway by USA Cycling ala NORBA.Phillip Cowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01553979458131339924noreply@blogger.com