we have reached the inevitable result of a big group of unorganised people designing a horse - we have a camel
basically whatever is decided on isn't going to please everyone - that's a given. so what you need to do - in my humble opinion - is to put together a list of say 5 (max) events for 2014 and 2015 and have a vote and go on the majority decision. yes, I know that's very evolutionary but ffs, it will at least give an answer!
the choice of the events should come from the senior members of das Piraten who perhaps have a better insight into the events, logistics, costs, suitability for newbies etc.
thoughts??
and let me throw one other idea into the mix - do a long distance event NOT associated with WTC or Challenge - there are enough about these days not just in the UK but in Europe as well. and many of them are good - e.g Outlaw. and don't forget that IM Sweden and Challenge Almere were existing recognised LD events that got taken over by the big corps
some of us are doing Ch'triman in late August - it's between Dover and Dunkirk so easy to get to - and has sprint, middle and long distance races (over 2 days) so something for everyone. (we're doing the middle). same goes for Ironbask down in St Jean de Luz near Biarritz which has a sprint, standard, middle, long and a paratriathlon on the same day. in fact France has many events around the country like this and they are low key, easy to get into and shall we say, cheap!
in my view - one of those should get the vote but that's me. I like doing something different
Edited: 22/02/2013 at 10:38
