10-19-2022, 10:00 AM
(10-19-2022, 09:45 AM)dravnx Wrote: I carried media for the Rock and Roll marathon in San Jose, Ca. This was my 13th sporting event that I've worked. It was the first marathon though. I've previously worked Ironman and other triathlons carrying either media or course marshals. It's really fun and challenging riding.
You're a good man.
A great way to keep slow-speed skills and awareness up to snuff.
Though I did the volunteer physician thing for some US Olympic qualifying events a couple of decades ago, I never had the time or courage to help with motorcycle covereage. Watching a motorcycle with pillion go down on the uphill finish of this year's Tour de France - an event staffed almost exclusively by ex professional racers - reinforced my impression of the skill set invloved. Having watched me during the BMW Performance Center's intro to authority training a couple years ago, Darrelll will be happy to tell you, that slow-speed maneuvers are a perishable skill.
Though shorter than a lot of bicycle races, the marathons can be especially challenging - with slow uphills and slow participants, who unlike the cyclists, aren't looking out for the motorbikes.
"Thank you for your service."
"A good man always knows his limitations...."