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SO FLO Slalom dates
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On 9/22/2002
Brady
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OK guys, what`s the deal here? I`d like for y`all to come but as explained I had already made family obligations.
If I have to adjust my schedule, I might be persuaded.
But I`m planning on a 2 day event. I`m not liking the idea of changing my dates for some that don`t plan on being there for the full event.
So how many are we talking about on this tour? Just how solidified is your plans? And how many plan on skating the full event?
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flaw riddah
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On 9/22/2002 66.
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those who race will continue to improve
the south will rise again!
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flaw-riddah
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On 9/22/2002 patio
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no big deal...
we'll have the services of RCR, we'll set up cones, run a race, and hours later, we'll continue our assault on concrete bowls.
a minor diversion/outlaw style race in our FL tour schedule would suit us better than a big time all-day affair anyhow.
who needs a bunch of skate-hungry oldschoolers at their race anyhowzzz...
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eff el ay
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On 9/22/2002 66
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my cones and timing system will also be attending
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1/11 eff el ay
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On 9/22/2002 66
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the early race is the one i will be attending
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S. Florida
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On 9/22/2002
Wesley Tucker
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Well, let's look at this from a practical point of view.
• January is still three months away.
• A bunch of northerners and Georgians have pre-planned a trip to S. Florida.
• Brady is considering a race on MLK weekend a week later for improve travel chances.
• Well, if the travel for the Northerners is already no problem since they will already be there, why not race the weekend of the 11th? Since there's no way they can make a trip to S. Florida two weekends in a row, then it would appear the weekend of 1/11 would be doable.
• Of course, there might be some of the New England and DC crew who can't make it, but they might not make it anyway no matter what the day.
• So, a race can be on 1/11 when there will DEFINETELY be a crew in town to participate or on 1/18 when there MIGHT be a crew in town. I think planning a race when there is guaranteed attendance is preferable to planning one that is a better date, but no guarantee one way or the other if anyone will take advantage of the three-day weekend to go south.
For me, it makes no difference. I'd come home Sunday night no matter what. It's eight hours and I'll drive it at night. No big deal.
Oh, one last thing: if Brady reconsiders and decides to do it 1/11, you mugs from all over touring S. Florida better better be there! And brings your wallets.
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So Flo Slalom race
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On 9/22/2002
Johnny B
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A crew of us from PA are hooking up with Patio for the tour.
The weekend of 1/18 won't work for us.
The tour originally was to start over the MLK weekend, but some non-changable events forced it to be moved to one week prior, 1/10 - 1/16.
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TYPO....3rd weekend
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On 9/21/2002 Brady
wrote in from
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DOH!
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So Flo Slalom race
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On 9/21/2002
Brady
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P.
I told you I wanted to hold the race the 2rd weekend of january. I`d love to plan it so you guys can be there but the 3rd weekend is a better date for me. My daughters birthady is that sunday you suggest and that`s a family obligation I can`t miss. I already promised her a b-day party for her and her friends. Also, the following weekend is a 3 day weekend (MLK day on monday) so easier for those who travel and got`s to go back to work.
Maybe you guys can change your dates? Or extend the trip and hang at OLLiewood for a few?
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Front Royal Downhill Challenge
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On 9/21/2002
Bob Swartz
wrote in from
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Race Announcement
Front Royal Downhill Challenge
Date: Saturday, November 30, 2002
Time: 7:30am-4pm
Location: 4H Educational Center, Front Royal, Virginia
Venue: Washinton DC area regional downhill race (.8 mile technical course)
Sports: Streetluge, Gravitybike, Buttboard, Stand-up, and Slalom
Organizer: Blue Smoke Racing LLC (Bob Swartz, Neil Orta, Kim Trader)
Sanctioning Body: Gravity Sports International
http://www.gravitysportsinternational.com/, GSI classes, rules and points for 2003 series, Slalom TBD
Proof of medical insurance required
Registration: $60.00 First class, additional classes will be discounted (A portion of each entry will be added to the purse)
GSI Membership is required: Full year $75.00 - single race $20.00
Prize: Cash prizes-TBD
Registration details, travel and lodging information to be announced at a later date.
Please email the following for more information or to let us know you are coming.
Bob Swartz bobswartz@comcast.net
Neil Orta DrNo@iwasabducted .com
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landsdowne
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On 9/21/2002 ur13
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LBK - where is this? Is it in the DC/Baltimore area? If so I would be stoked to race it.
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Exit 46
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On 9/21/2002 Tom
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Yes! Will bring 25 cones and 70mm Kryptos, helmet, pads, etc.... :)
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bradyscabs race
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On 9/21/2002 patio
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the caravan of oldschoolers will be in south FL on sunday, january 12. a dozen plus old guys heading south, ready for a race.
please don't go and schedule a race for the week after we're gone.
p
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Getting together in Fairfield County
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On 9/21/2002
W. Tucker
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For the record, I don't want anyone to get the wrong idea about this road. It dates back to 1977 when Interstate 77 opened in SC. It's a frontage road that receives VERY LITTLE in the way of care and maintenance from the highway department. I mean, seriously, why bother? It's a 1-mile frontage road that goes nowhere. As you can see, there is some scrub grass encroaching the edge of the road. Also, this is asphalt that has baked in the SC sun for 25 years. It's pretty bleached out.
The surface, though, I would rate at an 7.5 out of 10. It's not brand new blacktop that's smooth as glass, but it's not a gravelly city street in Buffalo, either. Maybe the best I can compare it to is Gran Elen Drive when it come to quality and evenness. I would also say it's better than Storrow Drive in Boston if you want a decent comparison.
Also, there's a couple of places where the road has "cracked." Nothing serious, just some blemishes along it's 4/10th of a mile from the bottom to the crest of the ridge. What can you do about it? Well, my suggestion is that since we're slalom skaters, WE GO AROUND IT! Plus, as it's so downhll, there's no marbles or sand accumulated anywhere on the surface.
So, start and the bottom and work your way up the hill with 60 cones. If spaced at 20 feet, that's 1200 feet. Great. You're a little over half way to the top. Get your full noses, Full Traks and Avalons and have at it.
Sound like fun?
Oh, Rick. I just read your post. Start Ramp? Are you crazy?:-) Between the angle of that hill and the angle of your start ramp, you'd have skaters going STRAIGHT DOWN to get started! Seriously, this hill IS a start ramp. If you put the start line and no push line 15 feet from the first cone, you'll be wondering if you have to brake by the time you get to the second one!
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exit 46
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On 9/21/2002 66
wrote in from
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yes, i'm there, and so is the timing system, 50 cones, and the start ramp if needed
i'm committed to a southern racer competing in the fcr series next year, be it me, wesley, ricky byrd, bob mandarino, patio or (most likely) an as of yet discovered phenom
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What 66 was referring to in December
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On 9/21/2002
W. Tucker
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I think what Rick was trying to convey is the notion that we are considering a "get together" at Exit 46 sometime in December between Thanksgiving and Christmas. For some reaon, 66's hyper link didn't quite work. It's the same pic I posted a couple of months ago:
I say "get together" because it might be difficult to plan an organized "race" in the middle of nowhere. More of a case of everyone bring their cones, coolers and lawn chairs and we'll make a day out of riding a big hill. If Rick comes and brings his timing system, we may even get a good idea of who's the fastest.
Sound like fun or what?
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Lansdowne
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On 9/21/2002
Mitch T
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Lansdowne sounds cool to me. Count me in.
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slalom in the south
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On 9/21/2002 66.
wrote in from
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gran ellen drive in athens, georgia will be next september
mid april in athens, georgia will be downtown, during the twilight criterium, a bicycle race that consistently attracts 25,000 spectators
a southern slalom series is evolving for the winter '02/'03 season with venues ranging from mississippi to florida
stay tuned to ncdsa for more details as they become available
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giant slalom
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On 9/20/2002 T
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66, Gran Ellen Dr. in December?
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So Flo Slalom Jan 18-19
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On 9/20/2002
Brady Mitchell
wrote in from
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Btian Parson,
Please email me as I don`t have your email addy. I`m thinking of a race date of Jan 18-19 and don`t want to interfere with the DC Winter Series.
Thanks, Scabs
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giant slalom
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On 9/20/2002 66.
wrote in from
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never mind vlads gay slalom
we're racing here in december
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Walker Ln
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On 9/20/2002 Vlad
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I will be at Walker at 8:20 tonigh. 5.5ft and GS again.
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Landsdowne Banked Slalom
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On 9/20/2002
Curt Kimbel
wrote in from
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Dave,
Let's pick a date that does not conflict with other races, set it up and do it. I'll help out any way I can.
Curt
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sandia funrun oct 5th and/or 6th
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On 9/19/2002
jason
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i will be in albuquerque NM from the 2nd thru the 9th of october,
we are trying to get together a funrun for oct 5th and/or the 6th,
it may be both days or one of them
that will be decided tomarrow
SANDIA MTN ROAD!!
14 MILES LONG
117 TURNS
BABIES ASS SMOOTHE PAVEMENT
MANY luge riders, if you dont believe me go to the riders database in lugeforce.com theres like 20 of them!!!
along with myself, i doubt i will be speedboarding this hill as my top speed is only 40 and im not all that great (id like to learn how to slide to a stop before i start going too fast and crap)
but ill be on my pegless luge riding it like i stole it (i hope :-)..)
hope yall can make it out for the weekend, the more the merrier, all sports invited,
peace
jason
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lansedowne
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On 9/19/2002 Mick
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Hell ya id be up for that. i kinda suck at slalom. but i bet it will be rad. i was also thinking about a banked slalom at pot springs ditch. It might be kinda kool with the bridge in the middle. Have you guys seen that someone fixed up the ditch. they lowered the parking blocks and painted them red. its pretty rad. everyone should check it out its really nice there now.
peace mick
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