Originally Posted by gsteinb

Funny, because I did the same thing. I rode an easy hour with the seat about a CM too high, hurt my wee-wee and as a result got a UTI. The aftermath of that infection screwed me up for at least a month and tanked my Mt Washington effort.

Originally Posted by gsteinb

I think part of the problem is we want to look at race promoters as business people with social skills and a vested interest in customer service. In actuality they're doing the racers a favor, and usually get a ration of **** in the process. There's little to no money to be be made. The things they could do to promote the sport in general won't give them any sort of even nearby payback and would simply add to their work load and take them from their paying jobs and families. To give to one group of racers always means taking away from another, whether it's prize money, laps, or race fields. I can't think of a more thankless thing to do, and it's the reason why most northeast promoters have moved on. @DieterDrake always had great insight into the life and aggravations of a promoter.