Originally Posted by
genejockey
Because most events are not pure profit and the organizers have generally spent a lot of the money already on things they can't get refunded if they cancel. Remember that scene in "It's A Wonderful Life", where George Bailey explains that the Building And Loan doesn't keep all their deposits in a big safe? It's like that.
My memory is that when area marathon got COVIDED, they had the option to apply registration paid to the next event.
Originally Posted by
ksryder
All of this and more: Given the part of the country I live in and the general attitude of people around here, they are highly unlikely to cancel the event. I, however, am being far more cautious so I will not attend. Insurance would've allowed me to recoup a least some of the entry fee.
I mean I'm privileged that I can afford to lose $70 but still... I'm not sure what I was thinking when I declined the option in the first place.
If you decide not to go that's on you. You want insured from yourself.
Originally Posted by
DougRNS
Velo Vol can vouch that I'm dapper...and
much too fat for this sport which I don't participate in.
#FormerCyclist
Bolded part only.