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Gravity Fest Registration OPEN
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On 6/1/2006
Tim Novak
wrote in from
United States
(68.187.nnn.nnn)
Sending the word to all the gravity fans out there... The Madison County Gravity Fest in Munnsville, NY has officially opened registration for this event. Two fun-filled days of speedboard, street luge, buttboard, in-line board and gravity bike. The downhill action happens on July 29 and 30. If you don't know what the MCGF is, check out www.gravitysportsinternational.com or go to: www.madisoncountygravityfest.com and get the info. If you want to compete, register SOON! Hopefully we'll see you on the Hill... Gravity Never Fails!
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SF Bay Area skate events
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On 5/27/2006
Rich Sayers
wrote in from
United States
(64.168.nnn.nnn)
Check out SF Bay Area skate events on the new SF Bay Area Skateboard Association (BASA) page on this site, such as ...
Let's meet for a skate session at the Sunnyvale Skatepark from 9:30am to noon, then head out to lunch and the demo... On Sunday, June 4th the Flip Skate Team will appear in a demo and autograph session at Eastridge Mall in San Jose. Skaters include Lance Mountain, Bob Burnquist, Geoff Rowley, Mark Appleyard, Rodrigo TX, Arto Saari, Shane Cross, David Gonzalez, Eric Fletcher. | with bands CKY and Revolution Mother featuring Mike V. | SAN JOSE, CA: SUNDAY JUNE 4 | SCHEDULE | | 1:00pm | Eastridge Mall Fun Begins | 1:30-2:30 | Flip Skate Team Demo | 3:00-5:00 | Flip Skate Team Autographs | 3:30-4:00 | Revolution Mother | 4:30 | CKY | 1:00-5:30pm | Free Jones Soda, limited edition tour decks and tee shirts, custom tee shirts, prizes, music, and more | |
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41 mile redhook Haul Ash 5.21.06
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On 5/16/2006
peters
wrote in from
United States
(64.236.nnn.nnn)
May 21st HAUL ASH - woodinville to fremont WA (redhook breweries) and back.
This event commemorates the Eruption of Mt St Helens, some speed skaters jumped on it last year. So a couple longboarders are now crashing the party. Will be pumping most of it, and see how long we go until the medics are called in.
For anyone down widdit, here's the link --
http://www.jimcarson.com/x/rideshow_o_matic.cgi?ride_id=131
After the race (with any luck staying within the 4-hour "max" time) plan is to hang at the Redhook Brewery for lunch and a BREW and some live music etc., then drive up to Mukilteo and watch the CSA Tight and Park Slalom and hang with the group as they heckle me relentlessly...
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solstice registration open
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Dragon Skate Race at UCI
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On 5/13/2006
Travis
wrote in from
(75.4.nnn.nnn)
This Saturday, May 20th, 11 AM - 5 PM. Come skate the new California Avenue Hill on the UCI campus and make a difference for the Prosthetics Outreach Foundation.
Race Fee: $12.00 Mandatory Gear: Helmets, Arms, Wrists, Gloves. Gear will be provided.
Racers will go down a 3/8 Mile hill in heats of four. Address: 680 California Avenue, Irvine, CA 92697
Expect pros from Active, Punk Rock Skateboards, and others to be there. Sponsors include Razor, Oakley, Hurley, Sector Nine, Arbor, Quiksilver, Etnies, Pocket Pistols, The Green Room, Katella Chiropractic and others.
Live performances from the finger records include Wrecking Crew, The Uprising, Unit F, Coexist, Firecracker 500, and Choke on This.
Prizes include Sponsored Skateboards by Arbor, Sector Nine, Gravity, and Pocket Pistols, Sunglasses by Oakley, $300 Massage Gift Certificates, and Much More.
Go to Click here for link to pre-register and lower the race fee by $2, or contact us at philanthropy@ucibeta.com. This event is sanctioned by UCI. Many will enter, few will win.
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Dragon Skate Race at UCI
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On 5/13/2006
Travis
wrote in from
(75.4.nnn.nnn)
This Saturday, May 20th, 11 AM - 5 PM. Come skate the new California Avenue Hill on the UCI campus and make a difference for the Prosthetics Outreach Foundation. Race Fee: $12.00 Mandatory Gear: Helmets, Arms, Wrists, Gloves. Gear will be provided.
Racers will go down a 3/8 Mile hill in heats of four. Expect pros from Active, Punk Rock Skateboards, and others to be there. Sponsors include Razor, Oakley, Hurley, Sector Nine, Arbor, Quiksilver, Etnies, Pocket Pistols, The Green Room, Katella Chiropractic and others.
Live performances from the finger records include Wrecking Crew, The Uprising, Unit F, Coexist, Firecracker 500, and Choke on This.
Prizes include Sponsored Skateboards by Arbor, Sector Nine, Gravity, and Pocket Pistols, Sunglasses by Oakley, $300 Massage Gift Certificates, and Much More.
Go to
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Soulrider Sunset Skate
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On 5/1/2006
lonerider
wrote in from
United States
(65.249.nnn.nnn)
Was this a one off? Or a weekly Sat/Sunday thing?
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Sunset Downhill longboard Rides
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On 4/29/2006 Soulrider
wrote in from
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Meet at 29th & Rivera Around noon. Bring what ever you need to go downhill. Contact someones mom for directions. Rivera has beginner to advanced sections with the best pavement in the city. Hope to see you there. Depending on the surf conditions a group of us will charge the surf as well, after the ride. Peace
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Skater Trader at SKATELAB
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On 4/21/2006
Skatelab
wrote in from
United States
(67.125.nnn.nnn)
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Greenwich
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On 4/20/2006
Squid
wrote in from
United Kingdom
(82.138.nnn.nnn)
Not that any one from the UK ever looks here but thought I should make the post anyway...From Next Wednesday onwards I will be heading to Greenwich park on a weekly basis - its an amazing park to sk8 - big nice hills to carve or bomb - the police only seem to hate slalom boarders, they leave us longboarders alone...if you bring a partner there are always lovely places for them to sit and wait and there is always the after sk8 beers at any of the amazing bars/pubs that surrond the park - the only downside is the limited parking around there so sk8 if you can...
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Sk8 Jam Pics
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On 4/17/2006
SK8KINGS.com
wrote in from
United States
(64.12.nnn.nnn)
Had a blast! Check out the Gallery: PS Sk8 Jam Pics
Shooting to have another one later this summer. Stay tuned.
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Uncle Funky's Design Contest - First Prize: $100 + Skateboard
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On 4/13/2006
Robin Mueller
wrote in from
United States
(66.108.nnn.nnn)
Uncle Funky's will be a skate shop coming to lower Manhattan in the very near future. We are currently seeking designers to take part in our first annual design competition in which we offer designers and illustrators the chance to come up with something that will be printed on T-shirts, flyers and posters over the next year and gain great exposure.
The winning design will get a lot of exposure and we've got two good reasons to participate: $100 and a sweet complete by Vintage Boards, a custom and signed courtesy of Michael Allen.
All the instructions can be found at this link: http://www.robinmueller.com/UFNY_elements.html
Take care and spread the word....
Robin
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2006 Mighty Mama Skate O Rama
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On 3/30/2006 Barb Odanaka
wrote in from
United States
(72.194.nnn.nnn)
Hi all,
The third annual Mighty Mama Skate-O-Rama is coming up Sunday May 14, 2006 (that would be Mother's Day of course) at Laguna Niguel skatepark in SoCalif. All are welcome to skate or just come out and show your support. This is a non competitive, family-oriented skate jam for women (you don't have to be a "mom" to participate) and their supporters. Event starts at 10 am with introductions of the skate moms at 11 am. Be sure to check out our amazing raffle (all proceeds go to Orangewood Children's Home for abused and neglected kids). Last year our generous sponsors (thank you to all!!!) donated nearly $5,000 worth of great goods and several lucky people walked away with 2 and 3 complete decks and a lot of other goodies. Details at www.skateboardmom.com
Cheers!
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Åre IGSA world cup Website up and running
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On 3/28/2006 anders
wrote in from
Sweden
(81.235.nnn.nnn)
Just a quick note to say that the official website for the Åre, Sweden IGSA world cup 2006 is online. check it out at http://www.longboard.nu/IGSAsweden/
This will be the gravity sports event of the year, with both a freeride and a world cup race. Hope to see y'all at the race in the summer! /anders
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June 17, 2006 Slalom Race in Wisconsin
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On 3/23/2006
Tom
wrote in from
United States
(167.218.nnn.nnn)
Hi everyone - There is a senior center in the town I live in that hosts a fund-raiser run/walk race every June. I talked to them and they are interested in adding a slalom competition to it this year.
Since this is their first year doing it they want to start slow and see how it goes. It will just be a short, tight slalom course on the road in front of the senior center where they start the run/walk race. The road is flat there, so I'll prolly just have two courses of 12 cones each, 6.5' apart for head-to-head racing.
If we get a good turn out, we can expand it to nearby hills next year and have some more exciting racing. I am meeting with the senior center staff on Friday to discuss it further. I will post updates Friday afternoon. Who knows, I may be able to convince them to go for the whole enchilada right off. They already get the roads shut down for the run/walk. The course goes through some nice hilly spots.
For their $15 entry fee, the runners/walkers get a t-shirt and I suppose skateboarders will get the same. Sorry - no fame or large cash prizes. The top 3 runners in each age division get little medals on ribbons. Again, my assumption is that the skateboarders would get the same. There is also a big waffle "breakfast" that goes on all day.
Even though it won't be a high-stakes, glamorous event, all slalom races are fun, and the $15 goes to a worthy cause. I put the word out to Wisconsin skateboarders via freshpaved.com and Silverfish. I have already received a couple of messages from intrested people. Like I said, this year may be kind of low-key, but if we get good turn out and they see how much fun it is, we can expand in 2007.
Whadaya say? Anyone interested?
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Old School Reunion in May
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On 3/23/2006
Brian Martin
wrote in from
United States
(65.242.nnn.nnn)
The second annual Skatopia reunion is scheduled for Sunday, May 21st at the Chino skateboard park. Old school skaters from all parks are welcome to join in the fun, as well as you new kids. Should be a great even with a LOT of old Pro's in attendance. Come see your favorite skaters from the past, blast out of the bowls!
For more info, check out the details on www.Skatopia.net
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colorado
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On 3/20/2006
dan@csu
wrote in from
United States
(129.82.nnn.nnn)
are there any good downhill races in colorado? i'd like to start getting some race experience but i can't go to canada every month... feel free to email me with info, thanks!
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Seattle Solstice Skate June 18th
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On 2/22/2006
peters
wrote in from
United States
(64.236.nnn.nnn)
The Seattle Solstice Skate is a NON-competitive, timed cruise through scenic suburbs of the city. Grab your nose-riding surf cruiser, drop deck, or long distance pumping machine, and join us Sunday morning, June 18th 2006!
For some the goal may be to do a marathon (or a half marathon) while others may simply want to cruise the trail and enjoy outdoors longboarding from East to West Seattle. The event is timed professionally so its up to you to "race" it or cruise it. I'm sending early notice now in case those who feel they need to "train" for it -- but honestly, you'll be surprised how far your longboard will carry you just resting, relaxing, and cruising!! This scenic course runs through parks, past the Sammamish River, near Lake Washington, through residential areas, the University of Washington campus, and ends at the Adobe Complex in the Fremont district.
The Cause - your $30 entry will go toward a non-profit fund-raising event for the Fremont Public Association (FPA). The FPA provides emergency shelter and transitional housing to homeless families, emergency food and nutrition education, income care for the elderly and disabled, creative and effective volunteer programs, and many other vital services throughout the Seattle and King County region.
This is the 3rd year longboarding Seattle's 13/26-mile marathon events, and will be posted soon on NCDSA Calendar!
Cheers - jp
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Sizzler
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On 2/22/2006
Texas Outlaws
wrote in from
United States
(24.167.nnn.nnn)
Please Note that if you have NOT paypaled you entry fee by today (2/22/06) please don't do so. Please bring you fee to the race site, and please bring cash. Thanks
Marcos Texas Outlaws
Hello:
If you are getting this e-mail then you are a racer that is coming to the Cold Fusion Sizzler in Austin Texas on the 25th and 26th of February. You will find information that is useful for both days.
First we would like to thank you for coming the Texas to join us for this’d race it looks like it is going to be a blast.
Saturday’s event is in the City if San Marcos here is directions from the Airport. The road that we are using is new and does not show up on the map web sites. So I am writing the directions here for you.
1. Start going toward the AIRPORT EXIT on PRESIDENTIAL BLVD - go 0.5 mi 2. PRESIDENTIAL BLVD becomes CARDINAL LOOP - go < 0.1 mi 3. Turn on TX-71 E - go 0.2 mi 4. Take ramp onto BASTROP HWY toward TX-71 WEST - go 1.2 mi 5. BASTROP HWY becomes BEN WHITE BLVD E - go 4.6 mi 6. Turn on I-35 S - go 1.2 mi 7. Take ramp onto I-35 SOUTH - go 28.1 mi 8. Take exit #201 onto I-35 S toward MC CARTY LANE - go 0.4 mi 9. Turn on MCCARTY LN - go 2.7 mi
10. Turn right on the Hunter
11. Turn Left on Reimer. Reimer will turn into Willow creek Circle
12. Turn Left on Rolling Oaks Drive
13. Turn Left onto Mountain Drive (if you hit Mountain View drive you have gone too far turn around) and fallow it to the race site. Someone will be there to meet you.
If you are coming from the hotel take the 35 south and then fallow the same directions.
The hill is a constant slope all the way down. The street is pretty deserted. Just us and the Chief of Police’s there.
As stated on the contest Calendar this will be a single lane unlimited push start GS style course. The race will run jam style which means that all racers will get at least two runs, and then as many runs as they can get before the sun sets. Fastest time gets the Texas Cup. All Racers need to check in. Check in starts at 9:30:AM, if you have not paid you entry fee yet please pay it then it is 45$ per racer. Practice starts at 10: AM till 11:30 Racers meeting at 11:30 racing at noon. After the race we will have a party at the Texas Outlaw Austin Headquarters here is the direction from Sam Marcos
http://wwwmapquest.com/directions/main.adp?go=1&do=nw&rmm=1&un=m&cl=EN&ct=NA&rsres=1&1y=US&1ffi=&1l=&1g=&1pl=&1v=&1n=&1pn=&1a=&1c=San+marcos+&1s=TX&1z=&panelbtn=1&2y=US&2ffi=&2l=v%252fQdlnb7clU%253d&2g=cq%252bLQFDSQcs%253d&2pl=&2v=ADDRESS&2n=&2pn=&2a=3702+Harpers+Ferry+Ln&2c=Austin&2s=TX&2z=78749-3111
Sunday will be dual lane Hybrid slalom with start ramps and timer with false start detection. Here are directions from the Hotel. http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?go=1&do=nw&rmm=1&un=m&cl=EN&ct=NA&rsres=1&1y=US&1ffi=&1l=&1g=&1pl=&1v=&1n=&1pn=&1a=7800+N+I+H+35&1c=Austin+&1s=TX&1z=&panelbtn=1&2y=US&2ffi=&2l=f6m%252bIxskqgo%253d&2g=gVxqTZjlfn0%253d&2pl=&2v=ADDRESS&2n=&2pn=&2a=4601+Pecan+Brook+Dr&2c=Austin&2s=TX&2z=78724-3213
Practice will start at 8:30Am until 9:30am, racers meeting at 9:45 and qualifying 10: am. We will run A B C and D classes starting right after qualifying.
If you are coming in on Friday and you are looking for something to do the outlaws are meeting at the Jackalope http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&lr=&safe=off&q=the+jackalope&near=Austin,+TX&radius=0.0&cid=30266944,-97742778,15924837817877177152&iwstate1=form:to at 6:30 for a drink or two. Please come a join us. Also poison 13 is playing at EMOS http://www.emosaustin.com/ and if that is not enough here are some suggestions fro Bosco the head of the Austin Chapter of the Outlaws.
If you're looking for stuff to do in Austin outside of race time, here's a list of recommends from me. I've lived in Austin since 1989 and these are things that I have encountered in my travels around town:
Restaurants. There are a lot. I would recommend the following for a very unique Austin Experience:
Threadgill's, Magnolia Cafe, Kerbey Lane, The Omeletree, Mongolian BBQ, Loco Maria's Taco Express, Tamale House, Castle Hill, Carmelo's, Maudie's Tex Mex Cafe, Suzi's China Kitchen, Saigon, The Salt Lick, Rudy's, Sam's BBQ, El Azteca. Amy's Ice Cream, Waterloo Ice House, Thundercloud Subs,
Coffee Houses: Ruta Maya, Flipnotics, Bouldin Creek Coffee, Little City, Spiderhouse( It's good people watching place with beer, wine and food as well), Texpresso
Skate Shops/Parks: Tekgnar, Skatepark Of Austin (Skate the 69 Bowl, you'll be sorry if you miss it.) Mabel Davis Park: Public Concrete and Free. Great bowl. There is a Fast Forward in the mall by my house if you have an emergency skate need.
Nightlife: There are a million bars in Austin. 90% of them have live bands at least 4 nights a week. I could make a list but it would take forever. Go to www.austinchronicle.com for a good overview of what's available in Austin. It's updated every Thursday. On Friday night there is a Poison 13 reunion at Emo's that is a benefit for a local business that was destroyed by fire. Poison 13 is one of Austin greatest punk bands ever. They did one previous reunion in like 1995 for the reissue of their complete recorded works on Sub Pop records. Other places to hang would include: The Longbranch, The Jackalope, Stubbs, Jovita's, The Broken Spoke. In general go to the Warehouse District on 4th St for hipster, beautiful people, trendy flavor and the Red River district on Red River for punk/alt/indy flavor. There is of course 6th St. It'll be busy packed with people and lots of bars and college kids hanging out.
Well I think that all I have for you. If you have any questions or need anything please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Marcos 409-939-4997 Cell
Eddy 956-493-7888
Bosco 1-512-653-0233
Outlaws headquarters, Austin 1-512-292-9267
Lets Skate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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First Annual F#@* the Rain Tour
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On 2/20/2006
Deano
wrote in from
United States
(209.181.nnn.nnn)
This weekend the Maryhill Ratz are hosting the Coastlongboarding crew for a all out speed jam at the ever popular Maryhill Loops road. Show up early on sasturday and be prepared to hike with 30 other riders for two days.
Come out and enjoy the dry weather in the NW!
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2006 alabama old school event
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On 2/20/2006
buddy rawls
wrote in from
United States
(205.188.nnn.nnn)
Alabama Old School Reunion III April 29, 2006
Let's FIRE UP the REUNION boyz! The date is set for April 29th and the game is ON! Let's make this years attendance the best to date! GET THE WORD OUT! Call your mom, your neighbor, your best friend from high school and tell them ALL not to miss the greatest skateboarding session ALABAMA has ever put to concrete! THIS WHAT SKATEBOARDING SHOULD FEEL LIKE! THIS IS HISTORY IN THE MAKING AND ALABAMA IS THE JEWEL! BRING ON THE BROTHERHOOD AND PUT THE AOSR STAMP ON ALL THE OTHER LAME BULLs#@!! HELL YEAH - I'M FIRED UP! I'm getting old and this is the s#@! I LIVE for! ONE MORE HELLA SESH with my peoples -my BROS! I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT COULD BE MY LAST!
It's time to set a new course for the next generation and make the AOSR the staple!
Please get your suggestions in to Wyatt (Skatealabama.com) for the 2006 Andy Spinosi Award! REASON TO BELIEVE!!!
There's SURPRISES in the works and this event is going to a HISTORIC ONE!
THIS IS GOING TO BE ONE HELL OF A POOL SESH ON APRIL 29th BOYZ!
Put down the beers and start those sit-ups now! or now I think about it... DRINK UP! s#@!S ON FOR APRIL!
photos of pool coming soon to http://www.veteransskatepark.com
From BK, via Buddy
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www.chillonaswisshill.com
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On 2/16/2006
samy
wrote in from
Switzerland
(81.13.nnn.nnn)
check out the course and stuff... pics and vids online, but no hits from the states... even i don't like your president, you guys are welcome:-)
check it out www.chilonaswisshill.com
samy
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Salt Lake City Long Boarders!!!!!!!
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On 2/12/2006
Erek Shaffer
wrote in from
United States
(71.37.nnn.nnn)
Every thursday night at 7:00 pm there will be a group ride at the University of Utah. We will leave the Rice Eccles Stadium parking lot at 7:10. Buy a two hour trax pass for just $1.50. I reccomend a blinking light to advoid any police, and safety is key- don't forget your helmets!!!!! Lets go skate! Erek
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PURPLE SKUNK SK8 JAM - FEB 19
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On 2/9/2006
SK8KINGS
wrote in from
United States
(64.12.nnn.nnn)
If you live in the area -- don't miss it!
More details are here: SK8 JAM INFO PAGE
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february 26, 2006
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On 2/1/2006
crAzy LoU
wrote in from
United States
(68.114.nnn.nnn)
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