or pace notes , was all about . The concentrated looks amongst the crowd gave away the nervousness .
Split into three courses ; beginner , intermediate and expert , this was the Openroads Rally , an event designed to encourage riders into using navigational tools as used during rally events . A way to learn , to share , and to reinforce . A non-competitive event , although times were being kept and challenges were rewarded .
If the thought of riding without the plethora of techological gadgets didn ’ t generate a level of anxiety then the ‘ liaison ’ ride to the staging post for all navigational stages certainly did . Many riders looked battered , yet none defeated , as they gathered and waited for everyone to rendezvous . Old style paper based rolls were adjusted , electronic guidance fine tuned . The road books , all displaying the same information came in
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