Would Conscription Work?

Conscription (also known as “The Draft”, the “Call-up” or “National service”) is a general term for involuntary labor demanded by an established authority.

I can’t imagine legislatively we would encourage conscription or want it….The MS is a ride of conviction, belief, difficulty, something bigger, others, fun…but overall choice.  So what are my hot sports opinions on the choice.

The cyclist lifer recruit – there is at least one in every company…perhaps living it out as a triathlete, mountain biker….if you have the one that takes vacations with a bike…you are in the money.  Approach – The entrance about biking, last ride, kind of bike, next big event…this event is a great way to train for whatever people are training for….TWO DAYS of BIG MILES at full pace, support, etc.  Make it so number one. 

 

 

The once was an MS rider recruit – “So how was you experience?” if good “Well this is even better!  its got bells, and whistles, and lions/tigers/bears…free stuff…..if a bad experience ” Well this is even better!  There wont be any _____ (insert fear/concern from last experience).  You know “so and so” is riding and I think you would really like the overnight at Texas Motor Speedway…i mean a lap around the oval Tony Stewart or Dale Jr. style (adjust depending on what state from the south they were born in).

The active lifestyle open to adventure rider – So how is the running/climbing/kayaking/competitive skipping going? Have you ever considered riding?  I have been riding for a while and really have enjoyed the pace and challenge?  Just the idea of riding and doing something for the first time was a blast….and you should see some of the vistas…nice rolling hills and the ability to pick a group of riders and really cruise at what ever pace you like. 

The once, but no longer in shape recruit – Remember that time….what it felt like…you have more than 5 months to get ready…its a great way to get things back in order/in shape and begin operation anti twinkee/beer free day/eat less of the brown food group, etc.  Seriously you owe it to yourself/wife/kids/the gym you belong to but dont go.

Would conscription work? No….in the end its a choice…should there be one message to all and will it be the same for each that particpate…no.  Find out what people enjoy, as I believe there are a million reasons to do this ride, but you have to figure out which one is the right reason for  each new rider.

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