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6) In addition to consulting counsel, it'd be good to get someone a communications person involved, and one not already involved in the industry. They will help you communicate your message effectively, but perhaps more importantly help you clarify what you're about (GuyB's mission statement) and what your message actually is. And then make it clear who speaks for the organization.
So take that for what it's worth as you apply that filter I mentioned earlier.
The fans want more of you racing and healthy, and prospering, for the sake of the sport and the sake of you and your families.
It doesn't have to mean that you're going in demanding purse changes, etc. but it does need to be brought to the table in some capacity initially. Even if it's agreed upon to be tabled to another time, it still needs to be brought up along with any other issues/desires the group would want to make changes with.
But who knows. Good luck in all the negotiations. United you stand.. divided... it doesn't work.
I think Feld will listen now.
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Their primary focus was safety, but they incorporated these other aspects as well. I think this "Association" (I would stay away from union as well) should focus on safety first but also include these types of items as well. I work with a few of the SX/ MX guys and trust me, these tings are sorely lacking. Read the latest issue of Racer X and see the differences between guys who had and did not have proper insurance coverage.
So who is this guy that is telling the riders to suck it up or deal with it?
Sorry for the loss of your good friend.
This is a far better task than winning any championship. You and CR should know that this is one of the greatest things you shall accomplish in your lives and we truly appreciate, respect and support you. God Bless
Anyhoo.. I guessed at it since Reed mentioned this:
Yesterday I went to [the FIM’s] John Gallagher and I said, “John, that is really dangerous.” He said, “I can’t do anything about it.” I was like, “Wow, really? You’re the guy, and you can’t do anything about it?”
Then after reading this, then it is someone at Feld?:
You know, it all rests on Feld’s shoulders—they’re the guys putting caution to the wind.
Anyway.. back to the topic at hand..
If the powers that be want to move this sport in a more professional direction they should stop promoting it as a cheap thrills 'crash-tastic' spectacle - I cringe every time I see the crash montages at the beggining of the broadcasts - that isn't what the sport should be about, respect the riders as professionals not crash test dummies and people will respect the sport, simples!
Also it shouldn't just be we aren't riding until its fixed! Every time an injury occurs or worse what happened here in Australia a full investigation needs to be conducted. The police investigation they are doing wont be worth anything and MAs simply isn't enough.
Every aspect like track prep, race format, safety gear, First aid procedures etc etc. need to be examined in detail by people that knows what they're looking at and changes need to be made so it NEVER happens again.
next up... riders medical insurance and say fuck it to the need for these benefit brigades. that is ridiculous for a professional sport to have to admit to.
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Good on ya guys. Looking forward to full gates--all season.
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As for what happened to Andrew McFarlane, we are still trying to figure out the circumstances. If it was a chain reaction crash on a blind jump, like what happened to Christophe Pourcel in Ireland and Mike Alessi in Red Bud, well, that's why we started the wheels-on-the-ground flag that got us beat up here last summer.... And why we're sticking with that signal and rule.
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I never thought I would see the day that Chad and James tweeting each other nicely.
Every major stick and ball sport has an official union and it has served them well. What it does it get their players treated like human beings and not simply side-show pawns for the promoters. Should be the same for riders.
That way, it doesn't matter how pissed off the suits are, if the riders have an issue they have the clout to hold the promoters accountable.
They shouldn't let the word "union" scare them. In fact, it's meant to scare those who would exploit riders.
It wasn't always that way until they unionized themselves and argued for a collective bargaining agreement. And yes, it's called a union, because that's what it is. A committee, safety association, and what not isn't going to empower the riders as strong as a union would. But........it all depends on what these fine fella's have in mind to accomplish. Just safety? If so, I think they are selling themselves short and the time is now to unionize and negotiate for the betterment of the racers who put their lives on the line for the sake of entertainment for us and to put money in the promoters pocket.
So this is a start. Good Luck.
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