Taking the Heat...
Change, by definition can be this: A transformation or transition from one state, condition, or phase to another:
Some welcome Change, others resist.
Now, let's try Perspective: The ability to perceive things in their actual interrelations or comparative importance.
The process for registering for the Horribly Hilly Hundreds is changing, evolving, transforming...
I've been volunteering and working with this bike event since it's inception, participating in various roles and becoming the director in 2005. In the past 8 years, many things have changed and evolved. But none of them have thickened my skin quite so much as the transition of registration.
The intent of a full lottery is that of 'fairness' and equal opportunity for a spot in the ride. Many comments come across my desk about the issues with on-line registration...it fills within minutes, one doesn't stand a chance if they're not at a high speed connected computer at the precise moment of opening, etc...
So, let's work on a feasible option to eliminate many of these concerns.
I'd like to say "Much to my surprise" this has angered a handful of loyal riders. But it's not surprising.
Loyalty to this event is ever so appreciated. Truly.
Unfortunately, it's a bit challenging to correlate why the transition of a registration process is discounting our loyal participants. Luck and technology are on your side if you've been able to register on line for the HHH several years running. None have been given preference with the on-line process.
There will be a few snags and snafu's, change can be a learning process. It's in my nature and is a part of the way this event is run to smooth out the snags and solve problems to best benefit our customers.
Living in a less than perfect world, I've come to accept the fact that I can't make everyone happy. That doesn't stop me from trying, however...
As one loyal participant wrote: "Thanks very little for going to a full lottery. It really rewards those of us who have supported this ride for 6, 7, or 8 years. Now the lazy people who wouldn’t sit at their computers at the appointed hour with the hope of getting in the ride will get a “fair” chance - very “progressive Madison” of you. Oh well, there’s always riding rogue if I miss the cut. Don’t worry, I wouldn’t touch a thing at the rest stops – I’d make my own."
A GUARANTEE: If the routes of this event are overrun with a larger than approved number of cyclists, local authorities and townships will put an end to the Horribly Hilly Hundreds.
Here's where I ask for a bit of perspective from anyone reading this blog post.
You ARE important, we WANT you to participate in the Horribly Hilly, but supply and demand are not in balance for this ride. Please consider being fair, conscientious, honest and mildly selfless in regards to registration and participation.
**DISCLAIMER**
I'm not a professional blogger. Mistakes may exist in my grammar, punctuation and use of adjectives. I do love and welcome constructive cristism.
Some welcome Change, others resist.
Now, let's try Perspective: The ability to perceive things in their actual interrelations or comparative importance.
The process for registering for the Horribly Hilly Hundreds is changing, evolving, transforming...
I've been volunteering and working with this bike event since it's inception, participating in various roles and becoming the director in 2005. In the past 8 years, many things have changed and evolved. But none of them have thickened my skin quite so much as the transition of registration.
The intent of a full lottery is that of 'fairness' and equal opportunity for a spot in the ride. Many comments come across my desk about the issues with on-line registration...it fills within minutes, one doesn't stand a chance if they're not at a high speed connected computer at the precise moment of opening, etc...
So, let's work on a feasible option to eliminate many of these concerns.
I'd like to say "Much to my surprise" this has angered a handful of loyal riders. But it's not surprising.
Loyalty to this event is ever so appreciated. Truly.
Unfortunately, it's a bit challenging to correlate why the transition of a registration process is discounting our loyal participants. Luck and technology are on your side if you've been able to register on line for the HHH several years running. None have been given preference with the on-line process.
There will be a few snags and snafu's, change can be a learning process. It's in my nature and is a part of the way this event is run to smooth out the snags and solve problems to best benefit our customers.
Living in a less than perfect world, I've come to accept the fact that I can't make everyone happy. That doesn't stop me from trying, however...
As one loyal participant wrote: "Thanks very little for going to a full lottery. It really rewards those of us who have supported this ride for 6, 7, or 8 years. Now the lazy people who wouldn’t sit at their computers at the appointed hour with the hope of getting in the ride will get a “fair” chance - very “progressive Madison” of you. Oh well, there’s always riding rogue if I miss the cut. Don’t worry, I wouldn’t touch a thing at the rest stops – I’d make my own."
A GUARANTEE: If the routes of this event are overrun with a larger than approved number of cyclists, local authorities and townships will put an end to the Horribly Hilly Hundreds.
Here's where I ask for a bit of perspective from anyone reading this blog post.
You ARE important, we WANT you to participate in the Horribly Hilly, but supply and demand are not in balance for this ride. Please consider being fair, conscientious, honest and mildly selfless in regards to registration and participation.
**DISCLAIMER**
I'm not a professional blogger. Mistakes may exist in my grammar, punctuation and use of adjectives. I do love and welcome constructive cristism.
