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MileHigh Dirt Boardercross Race Series
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On 4/25/1999
Zac Heise
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Hey the Mile High Dirt Boardercross race series kicks off on May 8th/9th at Valley Dirt Riders in Berthoud Colorado. The 8th is a practice day/early registration and the 9th is the actual event. All the mountainboarders, dirtboarders and grassboarders should come check it out. Later
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Saturday Skate
4/24/99 11:00
Santa Teresa Park
San Jose, CA USA
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On 4/20/1999
Robert
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We'll be meeting at Santa Teresa County Park (See map) at 11:00, weather permitting. Meet at the upper parking lot, ~1/4 mile before the entrance to IBM Research.See ya there!
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"Tough Guy" downhill challenge
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On 4/18/1999 James Underwood
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A downhill race for barefoot surfers who cant afford them
wimpy, yuppy california carbon fiber, titanium geek rigs!
Late July for more info write: James Underwood
8 Sullivan St.
Newport, RI 02840
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Longboard love in tahoe
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On 4/18/1999
C. buckley
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Greetings Nor-Cal longboarders
Snow is melting and our longboard season is just about to begin.If anyone wants to come up to Tahoe this season and ride some of our epic roads and parks,please drop us a line.We have awesome mountain pass runs and incredible views of the lake.There are runs for intermediate to the 50mph enthusiast.Not to much traffic to worry about unlike the city.Just watch out for the wild life!
P.S.We want to hold the the first annual "Tahoe Longboard Classic" this summer. If anyone can help organize this event please let us know.Thanx!
Chuck
Tahoe city, Ca.
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420
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On 4/17/1999 Drew
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Any longboarders vacationing in Hawaii? Bring your board and ask around the skate shops here about the 420 (April 20).
Keep on bombin'
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1st run of the season...
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On 4/15/1999
john schroeder
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Bay Area skaters!!!
4-17-99 12:00 noon...Alvarado and Claremont
(go to mapquest.com and find it)
fresh pavement!!!
see you there...
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Gravity Games Qualifier
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On 4/14/1999
Biker Sherlock
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Hello to all of you fellow downhillers. If any of you guys are into some downhill skateboarding races, then I have some great news for you. This fall NBC will be airing the Gravity Games. The Gravity Games, for those of you who haven't heard, are the NBC version of an X Games style event. They will feature alternative style sports, including downhill skateboard racing, street luge, skateboard vert & street, free-style motorcross, wakeboarding etc. So, if you would like to race and qualify, then you need to participate in the following events:
May 29 & 30, 1999 Santa Rosa, California
July 31 & August 1, 1999 Mammoth Lakes, California
These races are brought to you by Extreme Downhill International (EDI) the sanctioning body of downhill skateboarding and street luge. We have been running races for over three years, and are responsible for the downhill skateboarding races of the 1998 X Games.
If you would like to particpate, send an e-mail with your name, address and phone number, requesting the information to be mailed to you, or give us a call at 619-272-3095.
See you at the races,
Biker Sherlock
President
Check it out www.dregsskateboards.com
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anyone for SanFrancisco?
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On 4/13/1999
Pee-Wee
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I'm planning on going to Golden Gate Park to check out the scene for our event thingy. Anyone else want to go? I'm going this Saturday, the 17th. E-mail me if you're interested.
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Pre-X Games (we really need a name for this thing)
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On 4/9/1999
Chris Sturhann
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As you know, we been kicking around possible locations. A quick recap. We are looking at a two-day contest, most likely at two different locations. One day would be bank riding, bank slalom, freestyle, and whatever, and the other day would be downhill freestyle, slalom, giant
slalom, and whatever (possibly butt boarding).
One of the possible locations for the hill events is Golden Gate Park. Well, I did some research. The first step to getting permission is to write a letter of intent to the San Francisco Department of Parks and Recreation.
We'd like to be real specific about what part of the park we are talking about. So here's what we need. We need someone or possibly a couple of people to check out Golden Gate Park and make suggestions on a suitible location. Here are the guidelines. For downhill freestyle, slalom, giant slalom, and possibly buttboarding, you would want something that is smooth and wide (this may not be an option in Golden Gate Park), and steep, but not so steep that your average longboarder can't make it down, with enough run out that you can slow yourself down after a slalom run. Maybe the ideal thing would be a hill that has both steep and mellow sections. For downhill freestyle, line of sight may be a factor so that the judges can see the moves. For butt boarding, a sidewalk that winds through the park might be perfect. Bear in mind that all of the events will probably be in the same general location, and that it needs to be a spot that will not adversely affect the rest of the park, i.e, it shouldn't be something that closes the only road that goes all of the way through the park or cuts off one of the park's most popular locations.
For the bank spot, I stumbled across a skatepark on the net. I have no idea whether it would be appropriate or not. Here what the skatepark directory at www.skateboard.com has to say about it:
San Leandro Public Skatepark
San Leandro, CA
From SF take the 880 south and exit Davis St. The sign off the 880 should say something about the BART station. Head east on Davis and look for Thrasher Park on your right. If you get to the BART station you've gone too far. The skateboard facility is in that park. It is all concrete and features solid quarter pipes that form a hip in one area and spines into a bowl that is 7/8 completed. The funbox is a waste of concrete. The park is free but supervised. They want you to wear all pads but as long as you have on pants and a long sleeve shirt, you can get away w/only a helmet. They have lights so skating at night does happen, but only till 8pm. It's pretty darn fun if you're in the area.
Has anybody ever ridden this place? Would it be good for longboard bank riding, bank slalom, and is there a decent size smooth flat area to do freestyle. Or if you're in the are and want to check it out, pleas do so. If anyone has information, please post it or email me. We could use all the help we can get. Later
Chris
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Metro Longboarders
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On 4/7/1999
skategeezer
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LIKE TO BOMB HILLS & CARVE CEMENT?
THEN RIDE WITH THE METRO LONGBOARDERS!
MEET AT 1PM AT THE CORNER OF JOHN AND STEPHANIE STREETS
JUST BEHIND THE ART GALLARY OF ONTARIO
May 2/16/30 June13/27
July 11/25 Aug 8/22
Sept 5/19 Oct 3/17/31
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Pre-X Games Contest Home Page
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On 3/31/1999
Chris
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Hey,
The Pre X Games contest now has a home page. We've got dates June 19 and 20. and we hope to have a location by the middle of April. Check it out:
http://www.nosewheelie.com/contest/
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April 2nd?
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On 3/31/1999
eggman
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What is up with the ride? Are you guys feelin flakey, or did you get your fill last week at Santa Teresa? Ok.
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SF Bay area Ride.
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On 3/29/1999
eggman
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Well,
The only places I know are Santa Teresa and Scott Creek. I am kinda board of both of em. Anyone else have suggestions? I am willing to travel....
Later late
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April 2nd. let's do this!
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On 3/28/1999
Pee-Wee
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So what's up with this Friday?? Where do we want to skate? Throw your ideas out here so we can agree on something by Thursday.
Thanks Randal for a killer (almost literally) time at Santa Teresa!!!! Now I need new shoes.
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Pre-X Games Thing
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On 3/26/1999
Chris
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We've got dates, June 19 and 20th. After a bit of soul searching and a buttload of emails, we're starting to make some progress. Probably the biggest news is that it looks like Rich from Soul Carve is going to plan his move back to the U.K. around coming out to this contest. Right now, we need to decide on a site or sites for the contest. We're thinking one day would be bank riding, bank slalom, freestyle, and ???, and the other day would be downhill freestyle, slalom, giant slalom, and ???.
I going to create a home page for the contest this weekend and will post the url ASAP.
If you have any suggestions for sites or want to help out organizing the contest, you can email me or better yet join our mailing list by filling out the form at:
http://www.nosewheelie.com/contest/list.html
Later,
Chris
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Santa Teresa
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On 3/26/1999
Randal
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Let's go ride this Sunday at Santa Teresa Park (south of San Jose). I'll be there at noon.
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East Bay Ride.
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On 3/26/1999
eggman
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Um, the 2nd is a friday...
I could get the day off though. That weekend is bad for me in general, so friday would be best. (it could be a problem for other though, since most people work) I am coming from the Santa Cruz area....
Who else is in?
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Spring ride in Bay Area
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On 3/25/1999
Sandy M
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Yes, LETS!!
I vote for April 2, afternoon and/or evening ride somewhere in the East Bay area. Anyone else interested? Anyone else know their way around?
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Anything near the Bay Area
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On 3/25/1999
Stephen
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I know of at least one short but sweet hill in the eastbay, and I imagine that all of you guys here in northern cali know of some other nice spots. I have a van and can hook up rides within a 30 mile radius of Berkeley. My spring break is the week of march 29-april 2. Let's do this.
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New York Longboarding Associaton, MayDay Race!! May 1st 1999
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On 3/24/1999
Bill Gravy
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Hey the New York Longboarding Association (NYLBA) is producing its Spring MayDay race. It will take place Saturday May 1st in Central Park, New York City. The start and finish line is in front of Tavern on the Green, or the NY Marathon start line.
We welcome anyone that wishes to race or just ride on the course.
The course record was set during the summer '98 race by Fred Mahe of New York City.
Please mail me for more info.....
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spring ride
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On 3/24/1999
Sandy M
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I'm in for a spring ride if it is between april 1 and 5. I will be in Berkely during that time, visiting from Vancouver. I would love to check out the Bay Area longboard scene!
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Critical Mass (longboard style)
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On 3/23/1999
Pee-Wee
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eggman is right. Let's get something together. I have no idea what location is best for most people but I'm willing to drive 3-4 hours at the most for a day of riding and meeting new boarders. (assuming I have the day off) SPRING BREAK!! Yes! I just thought of that. I'm available April 2-9th excluding Tuesdays and Thursdays. When can some other people meet?
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NCDSA ride?
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On 3/18/1999 eggman
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Hey!
It is almost that time again!(my how time flies!) Spring is here, how about a ride? I have to admit, last summer was pretty WEAK as far as the number of rides was concerned. Let's try to make it better this year....
Anyway, who wants to ride? Dan, Adam, are you guys down? What about Randal or Mr Coleman? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller, Bueller.
Ok, peace!
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X Games Qualifier
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On 3/17/1999
Scott Peer
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There will be an IGSA X Games street luge qualifier which will include speedboard and downhill inline in St. George, Utah, on April 30 to May 1.
See www.lllv.com for details.
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IN RESPONSE TO MR. COLEMAN
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On 2/25/1999 DREW
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YOU'RE GONNA BE IN HAWAII NEXT MONTH??? I DONT KNOW IF YOUVE HEARD OF IT, BUT THERE'S A RACE CALLED THE 420, ON 4/20 AND IT STARTS AT, YOU GUESSED IT 4:20. IF YOU CAN BE HERE IN HAWAII AROUND THEN YOU SHOULD CHECK IT OUT AND SEE WHAT HAWAII RIDERS HAVE TO OFFER. IT'S ON A PRETTY SICK HILL WITH GOOD SPEED AND NICE TURNS.KEEP ON BOMBIN', DREW
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