The Wild Goose Chase is Sold Out!

It seems our Wild Goose Chase ride has become an overnight hit. Within four days, we sold out the original 300 spots we planned on and hurriedly added 100 more for a total of 400. Add another 100 to that, riders on a waiting list whom we also hope to accommodate.

And still our phone is ringing off the hook with frustrated riders who didn't find out in time or who don't understand why we don't just let more people come.

Slow down! Let me explain. This is the first ride of this type we have ever organized. We want to make sure we do it properly. If it's a disorganized mess, we'll all look bad and no one will want to ride next year. (Yes, there will be a Wild Goose Chase next year.)

Consider our sponsors. They have generously donated product; first for 300 riders, now for 400 riders. It's not fair to them if we keep coming back for more. Generosity has its limits.

And last, but certainly not least, this ride is to benefit Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. That's what it's all about. If unregistered riders come (and we can't stop them; these are public roads), there's no benefit to the Refuge and there's the possibility of making a lot of registered riders angry. Sure, there's always an exception to the rule. That's one thing; but just showing up when you know the ride's sold out is something else.

To each and every one of you who has registered or who is on a waiting list -- thank you! To those of you who didn't register in time -- my sincere apologies. I understand how frustrated you are. But please respect Blackwater and the 500 riders who are there to support Blackwater. I hope our ride will be larger next year and we can accommodate every person who wants to come. But for now, 500 riders is the reality of the situation.

Thanks for your understanding!

Tailwinds,
Georgena

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