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| Q&A: Slalom Pro Mike Maysey (2489 Posts)
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SLO grass roots
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On 7/2/2003
hg
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It's not official, but we are thinking of running a grass roots race on Saturday, July 26 in SLO, followed by a BBQ at the ranch as a sendoff for the cross-country boys. We'll try to nail down the details in the next few days - main issue is race location, since this will likely have to be outlaw.
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FCR
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On 7/1/2003 66
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i missed out last year because i was without skill, now i'll support every event they throw down
great experience, and for those of you who don't take the time to help setup/breakdown......you're missing out on some of the best conversations of the day
the level of athleticism displayed by the guys from the west coast who skated in breckenridge was amazing
and how did i spend 3 days in colorado and not manage to meet maysey???
looking forward to morro bay
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other race series ...
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On 7/1/2003
hg
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We had such a good thing with the FCR series last season on the West Coast, and it's really sad that there hasn't been anything like it this season. JPL and WLAC have at least given us in the west something to look forward to, other US regions seem to have put together good racing series at least at the grass roots level, and the Euros have a strong pro-level series with Paris / Gruningen / Cologne leading to the European Championship at Antibes in September, and in general, each of these series had a schedule that was published months in advance with enough detail so racers could make plans.
Maybe we'll see another top level race here before Morro Bay (Tahoe ... dates ?) that will help refocus racing energy, but a real race series has a committed schedule, and we unfortunately didn't get that for the US pros this season.
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Slalom Hybernation
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On 7/1/2003
mike maysey
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Funny you mention that HG...that's the boat I've been in ever since Breck. Without any races on the horizen, I just sort of lost focus. I think WLAC and JPL will help me get back into shape and ready to race.
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Slalom on the Central Coast
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On 6/30/2003 Hamm
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hg, I'd be down for the 12th or 13th, but I was thinking of the 26th or 27th as sort of a send off for Jack, Paul, Gary and ???. That way those of us that were into such a thing could hand deliver care packages to the America Crossers. I know I've got a tube of Ben Gay with PD's name on it.
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grass roots
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On 6/30/2003 hg
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Hamm - good thought. For some reason, the SLO locals seem to have gone into slalom hybernation, but maybe we can wake them. We could try to put something together for the 12th or 13th. Perhaps single lane at the Avila bikepath, as dual lane is a bit more of a challenge - I just asked Jack if he had any ideas on best location.
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On 6/30/2003
John Kim
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Mike,
Check your email ASAP and read it. Thanks.
John
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Grass Roots race
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On 6/30/2003
Hamm
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hg, I've actually been keeping an on you hoping you guys would be doing a Central Coast Grass Roots race some time soon.
Mike, almost all the LCB's were present for a Hybrid session @ Stink Hill. I had a chance to ride Shermans SR71 aka M^*# M^y#$y model and it ROCKED. Nice job! Real NICE
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Sunday, July 12 ?
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On 6/29/2003
hg
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Sounds good to me - I'll be glad to bring a timer. We could use grass roots rules with the timer to seed, and then best 2 out of 3 runs to advance. It would be nice to run a dual tight and then a single lane gs, as I'd love to test out a certain new 36" deck ...
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Skate?
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On 6/29/2003
mike maysey
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Hey guys & gals,
I wasn't skating at all this weekend. Sirie sold her car on Friday, so we were carless this weekend. We pretty much spend all day yesterday and today just hoofin' it around the city. Today was pretty fun. There was a Pride Parade and a street fair following. I haven't seen so many rainbows in my life. A very diverse and friendly scene. Complete with a guy on roller skates wearing a leather vest and nothing else!! Well, he had on something else, but it didn't cover much and I won't tell you all exactly what it was. About next weekend, I don't know. I can say maybe at this point. I may be getting a car shortly since I really need one for work and Sirie will be getting one soon as well. Racing up here...don't know. Maybe something in GGP. I'd be willing to do something there. Maybe HG or Holl could bring a timer and I could set a good single lane or maybe a short dual course. Perhaps weekend after next? Anyone else think that sounds like a good date? It would have to be Sunday since that's when the street is closed and finish before 6pm.
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ditto that ...
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On 6/29/2003
hg
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Let us know as well about upcoming sessions. Actually, how about a grass roots race up your way ?
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S.C. Sessions
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On 6/29/2003
Miko
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Good Grief... I was available and dying to ride. No one told me about this. Please, please, please folks. I'd love to ride with you all!
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Santa Cruz
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On 6/29/2003 Judi
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Mike,
Don't know when you guys were in town but we had a great session yesterday, Saturday. Hut, Holl, Ravitch, Kim and I. Next time you guys are around and want to skate we should meet.
Miko we did a few courses one we called in a Miko course. Fast bombing tight thing and then a Holl thing.
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GGP or Presidio?
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On 6/28/2003
Bruce in Santa Rosa
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Anybody gonna make it to either of these North Bay spots sunday? Mike?? Bombsquad???
Hope to see some of ya there!
L8r SK8r's
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July 19 & 20
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On 6/28/2003 Hamm
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Mike, i don't wanna scare you, but that night, between the races, some of us adults are drink beer.
Hey, I talked to Sherman yesterday. He said he had a good session with you & PD in Santa Cruz. I bet the 3 of you were a sight on your PD proto's!
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July 19th & 20th
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On 6/27/2003
mike maysey
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Hamm, thanks for pointing that out...yeah, I suppose so. I was thinking it was just gonna be a day trip, but now it's gonna be a weekend! See you then.
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Racing in July
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On 6/25/2003
Hamm
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Mike, stoked to see your gonna make it down for WLAC on 7/20. Are you going to make a weekend out of it and do JPL on the 19th?
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Tunnel
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On 6/23/2003
mike maysey
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I missed a good session I presume? Sirie and I were camping this weekend at Lake Berryessa. It was a spur of the moment decision. Left on Friday after work and came back last night at about 9pm...I'm plenty sunburned and fished out. Next weekend I'll be skating for sure.
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Tunnel Sesh...
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On 6/22/2003
Miko
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Hi David! I guess you're around for the summer? Anyway, I worked today... skated yesterday. Nice tour of several hills as well as a couple first drops down some I've been eyeballing. Variety y'know.
I'm off thursday and would be into coming up for a ride. It might be nice to do a run or two on Tunnel, then go hit Snake and Claremont for a first go at them. Mike, Clayton, Eli?
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sunday
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On 6/22/2003
david
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miko, if you can make it up there will be a tunnel road session tomorrow....anyone else is welcome to.....
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Santa Cruz Free Ride...
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On 6/21/2003
Miko
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I know it's late, but tomorrow (sat) I'm riding with Matt S. in Scotts Valley and elsewhere at 10am. Carving and downhilling. If there's interest in higher speeds, I'd be happy to do a tour of our faster spots. Call 831.588.8162 for directions to where we're at. -Miko
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YES!
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On 6/20/2003 Downhillchic
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Mike I had an awesome ride with you this week. Thanks!
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Pleasure Tool
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On 6/16/2003 Hamm
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Mike, Ed also makes bitching stickers.
You can design you own 'Mike Maysey' logo and he can do a run. Nice high quality vinyl stickers. I had him do some LCB stickers that look great.
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midtown freestyle
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On 6/16/2003
hc
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hey all you bay area skaters,
there is gonna be a freestyle jam in palo alto this sunday.
(details under freestyle forum)
come check out richie and gary.
and maybe learn a trick or two.
hc
p.s. maybe we can skate greer or sunnyvale later?
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things
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On 6/14/2003
john airey
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mike there were two quality south swells in the last week,
but they don't really hit your beach.
And the wind funnel known as the golden
gate is hard on The Beach march to sept. see
http://sfports.wr.usgs.gov/cgi-bin/wind/windbin.cgi,
note the big arrows usually blowing right over your house
from march to september.
I will wave-grovel tomorrow south of you
but wouldn't necessarily recommend it. No south swells on
the radar right now.
You should just skate all summer and then hang up your
skate in october after you are world champion and surf
october to the end of january 31st when
The Beach is at its best, offshore and barrelling, then
quit right as it gets nasty, go snowboard for a month
and then pick up the skate in march.
this type of plan seems to work for mollica, eh?
anyway, good luck on your next race.
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