Special Mention - Sabie Classic

[mojopup]

Morning guys and gals,

 

Once again there was a great event and there were people that we dont notice in the background who do so much for us! I had the priviledge of camping with the guys and gals (ok, only 1 gal this weekend) from ORRU (Off Road Rescue Unit). These men and woman are the medics we see on a lot of our races. Bet that most of you dont know that they are volunteers, giving up their time and leave to be ready to help us when we inevitably bail off our bikes. After chatting to one of them (who is also a hubber and fellow cyclist) I learned that they pay for the medical supplies that they treat us with out of their own pocket! And they dont just do this for us. They also do standby for emergencies.

 

Next time you see an ORRU member smile and thank them, if you see or hear one of their vehicles coming up or down the road, move out of their way. They make our races safe and they actually do care.

 

Thanks ORRU! You guys rock.

[ianhoy]

go check them out on www.orru.co.za

[Just Keep Pedaling]

Waaaat! Surely we pay entry fee so these guys get paid? Especially on Sabie Classic? Are you sure you are not making this up???

[Tumbleweed]

mojopup, I believe you were chatting with someone I know who just happened to use their services this weekend!

 

Yeah, big up to the underappreciated.

[Grondpad]

[Mr. G]

Waaaat! Surely we pay entry fee so these guys get paid? Especially on Sabie Classic? Are you sure you are not making this up???

 

If that's true, it's really poor of the race organizers to let that happen.ThanksORRU

Edited March 1, 2011 by Mr. G

[nickc]

Morning guys and gals,

 

Once again there was a great event and there were people that we dont notice in the background who do so much for us! I had the priviledge of camping with the guys and gals (ok, only 1 gal this weekend) from ORRU (Off Road Rescue Unit). These men and woman are the medics we see on a lot of our races. Bet that most of you dont know that they are volunteers, giving up their time and leave to be ready to help us when we inevitably bail off our bikes. After chatting to one of them (who is also a hubber and fellow cyclist) I learned that they pay for the medical supplies that they treat us with out of their own pocket! And they dont just do this for us. They also do standby for emergencies.

 

 

 

Yes we were also camping at Merry Pebbles and spoke to a couple of the ORRU guys - very friendly and profesional.

Thanks Guys.

 

Next time you see an ORRU member smile and thank them, if you see or hear one of their vehicles coming up or down the road, move out of their way. They make our races safe and they actually do care.

 

Thanks ORRU! You guys rock.

Edited March 1, 2011 by nickc

[Tumbleweed]

If that's true, it's really poor of the race organizers to let that happen.ThanksORRU

 

My ex chatted to one, I think she said they get petrol money. She was high on painkillers so she wasn't making much sense.

[ianhoy]

Petrol is covered as well as camping fees - unless there is a major medical need or expense the costs come out the guys own pockets - but that is why it is called VOLUNTEER. Besides ORRU gets to ride in some amazing places and any other professional service at the same level would cost u and arm and a leg - due to MTB terrain.

[Mellow]

My ex chatted to one, I think she said they get petrol money. She was high on painkillers so she wasn't making much sense.

...you shouldnt beat the woman. i find they leave after a while

[DaLoCo]

My ex chatted to one, I think she said they get petrol money. She was high on painkillers so she wasn't making much sense.

 

Was she trying to reach your level of coherence??