tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post5294722048322658270..comments2024-03-29T07:50:33.921-05:00Comments on Guitar Ted Productions: Trans Iowa Stories: Bonus- Registration: Part 1Guitar Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-15782226186214801292019-11-19T20:50:12.199-05:002019-11-19T20:50:12.199-05:00I've always considered the TI registration pro...I've always considered the TI registration process fair and open to everyone. Anyone who questioned it doesn't truly know you. Last year, for Wind and Rock, we selected our field based on random number generation, and that determined who got in vs who was waitlisted. This year, we gave preference to people who started last year, and then lottery everyone else. With the registration numbers, we opted to just let everyone in who signed up. Next year, who knows. S.Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04308484314231606505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-2815926183619989842019-11-19T12:46:10.393-05:002019-11-19T12:46:10.393-05:00I wish the processes, slots, and attitudes were re...I wish the processes, slots, and attitudes were real. I believe wholeheartedly the selection process of modern events is a sham. Why else does Bike Reg exist?? I showed up to a number of events this year via word of mouth. There were a few I legit signed up for under Bike Reg, but failed to win a slot. There were two instances which I failed but later received an email and phone message- to which I can only assume someone pulled out- that an op opened, if I wanted to shell out the fee plus additional. I had another odd event happen where I was emailed asking to validate my participation in a previous event in order to participate in the current one unrelated to the previous. That one was just plain odd. I did not respond, and continued to received a number of emails stating I could not participate without a recorded record. The events at which I just showed up for were not welcoming until I explained I live on my bike. I honestly think the event holders thought I was some social media giant who would bring eyes their way. I strongly suggest folks pay attention to these events scamming folks by creating false demand with "limited" slots or "exclusive" signup times super early, and they end availability in an unreal fashion to only months later to do the same thing again doubling the number. They even run an offer just before the event. It is called marketing I guess. I say scam.teamdarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10730985048207207697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-33893901594553287062019-11-19T09:17:17.009-05:002019-11-19T09:17:17.009-05:00Completely agree on all points.Completely agree on all points.Iowagrizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06801399715901347033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-52812799335806370232019-11-19T07:52:52.428-05:002019-11-19T07:52:52.428-05:00Awesome post, Mark. This philosophy is what create...Awesome post, Mark. This philosophy is what created, nurtured and built the gravel community. And what will keep it going long after the big production events fade. Thank you.CrossTrailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02837193725204106745noreply@blogger.com