I agree that these days there are a lot of 'new-era' 'rallyists', often notable from their pocket-rocket machines and lack of camping gear (badge collectors - you often see lots of them heading home in the other direction if you're late arriving). I can't say I'm enthusiastic about their presence, especially those I have the misfortune to know who boast of 'doing the Dragon' but would never dream of overnighting there. It was suggested to me once, and it's not unreasonable (though might not gain favour from the organisers due to the extra work they'd have to do) that rally badges should be handed out on the Sunday morning only, the gates being closed to incoming machines. I have had dialogue with Conwy Club senior members who acknowledge the 'changing face' of rallying and their acceptance that without these wusses the Dragon wouldn't be able to continue
That said, I did encounter many hard-coreists last year, as usual, and I suppose with that comes the realisation that I am one of them
It is on my list of things-to-do-before-I-pop-my-clogs that I shall attend the Dragon and camp, with as much comfort gear as I can carry for the c120 mile trip, which unfortunately rules out the gazebo & camping stool, using my '68, 2-stroke, single-cylinder, BSA, trail-bike trim, Bantam 'Thumper' (feel the power - rock off man!)
