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Cadwell transit from London
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On 1/3/2008
SamG
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United Kingdom
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If you do require a lift to Cadwell Park from London then add your name and e-mail address to this forum so that we can check out numbers and allocate drivers etc.
Typically folks will be leaving mid-morning on the Saturday with return to the Capital on Sunday evening.
List so far:
Vinzzz
Louis Slipa
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Cadwell 2008
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On 10/24/2007
SamG
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United Kingdom
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Cadwell is located on the edge of Nowhere and the North Sea. Upshot is that best approach is either by car: Cadwell directions or by Standard Viking technique.
Although there are airports nearby (Humberside/ Doncaster/ Leeds) the most cost effective International approach will be to fly to Stansted on Saturday and drive from there.
At the moment there are some very good deals from Air Berlin.com and Lufthansa fly there also.
Heathrow is bloody miles away, but could be a last minute consideration if you get friendly with a pilot. Get the ferry if you prefer sailors: P&O Ferries. Rotterdam/ Zeebrugge to Hull has a certain ring to it.
Good French folk should pack a thick woolly pully, a carton of Gitanes and head for the Gare du Nord with Market Rasen and Lincoln stations as final destinations after shennanigans in London. Watches back 20 years, Monsieurdames. Yup; the plane is probably better.
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Wasteland 2007
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On 8/19/2007
PaulP
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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Wasteland 7.02 - rain stopped play.
Thanks for the very professional photos Big Steev, here are my snaps:
Click here for link
Rain started the day so it was decided not to rent a van to transport the ramps.
This meant a strong push was essential to get a good time, and Martin's Achilles did him no favours. In all other races they use ramps, and that's what we need to practice.
Attendence was low as many people were on hoilday.
A few of us arrived and it dried out by 1pm enough to race. Timing equipment problems meant we did 2 runs by stop watch in case of more rain. Curt and I both had stop watches on the finish line and our timing reactions was within 1/10 of a second - with a few identical times recorded. We averaged our stop watch times. and added cone penalties. Thanks to Curt for helping out (and fixing my back) - good luck with the wedding next week!
Just as well we got some times as we did not have dry time to complete the double elimination racing. Rain started and stopped us. We did get some good racing in though.
Everyone was riding well, and Big Steev would have finished much higher than his qualifying time. Bish and Crowbar (unbeaten) were skating faster too. Ella was the best female and junior, with Pam taking to the cones too.
After the rain stopped play we gave out prizes donated by Octane Sport and Pavel Skateboards (I think nearly everyone got something) and then hit the pub.
Thanks for the willing help from everyone, it made everything flow smoothly.
When I win the lottery I will buy big ramps, a tag heuer timing system and Brands Hatch.
Until then - see you at Hyde Park - then in September are the Europeans in Grenoble and the World Championships in North Carolina. Super!
Results - Qualifying times - fastest of 2 runs
1. Paul Price 12.305
2. Mike Stride 12.705
3. Martin Drayton 12.750
4. Mick Reiss 12.965
5. Pat Holden 13.485
6. Luke 14.785
7. Bish 14.800
8. Crowbar 14.895
9. Ella 15.175
10. Rich 15.245
11. Big Steev 15.46
12. Munch 18.725
13. Chris 20.435
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Fotos
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On 8/17/2007 Mad Mike
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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I just posted some pictures from the Skateram old man session from last weekend and also managed to get online pics of Brands Hatch from...er...2005. Sorry they're late chaps.
Go to - http://homepage.mac.com/mikejohn/
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Wasteland07:02
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On 8/5/2007
SamG
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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Here's the second of this year's London based slalom taster series. If you've ever wanted to try a bit of slalom, or just want to come along, chew the fat and find out a bit more about longboard and slalom racing, then this is the place. Run what you brung or borrow from the homies, Wasteland is an excellent introduction to both skateboard cruising and racing.
Get your name down on the sign-up list. Better to be featured there and show support, even if events transpire that you might not make it. All entry fees go towards track hire and insurance. Sign up here: Wasteland sign-up
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Wasteland 19th August 2007
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On 7/30/2007
Paul
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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Wasteland Race is on! Sunday 19th August 2007
Grass roots slalom race for allcomers, beginner to Pro.
2 timed individual runs decides qualifying spreadsheet for head-to-head.
More details to follow,
check
Click here for link
Also, does anyone have ideas for a poster to promote the the event?
Hillingdon Cycle Circuit is on Springfield Road (West London).(off Uxbridge Road, A4020) just past the roundabout for the A412 (Hayes/Southall). The road is Springfield Road and there is a WICKES DIY store on the intersection which has traffic lights and a Turn Right lane for those coming the West. There is easy access from the M40/A40 or the M4 and M25.
http://www.hillingdoncyclecircuit.org.uk/
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Wasteland contact details
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On 7/28/2007
SamG
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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Hillingdon Cycle Circuit
Springfield Road
Hayes
Middlesex
TELEPHONE - 020 8737 7797
The Hillingdon Cycle Circuit is a purpose-designed road race circuit 6m wide and 1469m long (shortest route) situated in Springfield Road, Hayes Middlesex, parallel to the A312 Hayes By-Pass which links Junction 3 on the M4 Motorway and the A40/M40.
Built by the London Borough of Hillingdon, it has to be financially self-supporting and is managed by a voluntary team from the British Cycling Federation West Thames Division. Bookings for any non-motorised use of the circuit are welcome and the site is also available for use for MTB or cyclo cross events. Contact Stuart Benstead T: 020 8737 7797 (answerphone).
Click here for link
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th August might be available.
Try to book a half day starting at 12:00/ 1:00pm.
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Bish Bash Gosh - Saturday July 21st
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A3/NZ GS
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On 5/23/2007 Josie Wales
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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skatenewzealand.com
Tearing through more shoes than Boothill.
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The steaks are high
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On 5/23/2007 HP Sauce
wrote in from
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Race location: Ascot
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On 5/18/2007
SamG
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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From Andy Tempest, via Lush forum: I sent the following to UKSSA Paul Price and he replied saying post here to see what people think, so read on and it should explain all
Please comment back so I can see what people think of the place!
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Hello,
I have heard through a friend about people moaning about the lack
of slalom locations at the lastest Wasteland event! so to hopefully
put a small stop to this heres a decent location for all the West
london(ish) slalomers.
Maybe if you could put the following info on the home page of ukssa
it could get some jams happening here.
So its, Ascot racecourse.
Theres two runs, both closed to regular traffic,within 2mins skate,
both a constant gradient and smooth surface.
1. 100m open section + 40meter covered. 3 wide lanes loads of run
off and parking. Same gradient as the Hillingdontrack.
2. 30m open section, steeper and just over a lane wide
This video should explain all:
Ascot slalom
(First time we have ever setup cones so the slaloming isnt good,
but you can see the hills potential)
And its location, it doesnt appear on the map, seeing as its 2yrs year old
Ascot map
Hope to hear back soon.
Andy.
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Wasted Wear
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On 3/21/2007
SamG
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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Engineered by Pavel, powered by Octane, driven by the Wasted.
Octane online engine
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Wasteland07:1
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On 2/13/2007
UKSSA
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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WET, WINDY, WILD AND HEADING YOUR WAY.
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Cadwell Podium
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On 2/9/2007 Podium Guy
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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Mick Reiss/ Michael Stride/ David O'Connor
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Cadwell Slalom Results
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On 2/9/2007 Spreadsheet Guy
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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Contest co-ordination
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On 2/8/2007
SamG
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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Thanks Pat. Others might suggest different, however the racing infrastructure (rather than the racing standard) in the UK is at a very grass-roots level.
With our working in conjunction with the UKGSA we hope to raise the level of our competition hosting with combined events such as Cadwell Park, but in the short term the UK races should be regarded as basic, but spirited.
Once an infrastructure has been achieved, you can be sure that we'll be banging on the door for major acredition. Cadwell was regarded as a gateway event towards the possibility of a racetrack series that offers skaters the opportunity to race not only slalom, but all of the gravity sports featured under the UKGSA banner.
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Europe Contest Coordination: ISSA
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On 1/6/2007
Pat Chewning
wrote in from
United States
(67.189.nnn.nnn)
In 2007, ISSA contest sanction applications in North America will be handled by the 3-person Contest Coordiantion team of: Chris Barker, Eddy Martinez, Pat Chewning. A similar body is being organized for Europe.
After considering the information in the application for status, the contest coordinators will assign a status to the race (Major, Main, Prime, Basic ... these determine the World Ranking points possible for each race).
In Europe, this Contest Coordination 3-person body needs volunteers. This might be a great way to seek more UK races of higher World Ranking status than have been awarded in the past.
If any UK racer should want to volunteer, please contact either Hans (mailto:corkyswe@yahoo.com) or Claude (mailto:sk8park@rogers.com)
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UKGSA FREERIDE, 4th FEB
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On 12/15/2006
UKGSA presents:
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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The UKGSA is pleased to announce the first event of 2007!
Cadwell Park, Sunday February 4th
The Event will take part on 3 different hills.
[b]Hill 1 - Soapbox and UKGSA Freeride[/b]
Looking at the Cadwell map (see www.UKGSA.org) the Big Hill starts at Chris Curve and follows the course down through some tight corners, a 90 degree left and a chicane, finishing just before the Mountain. It is about 600m long and enough to chalange the best riders.
[b]Soapbox Race[/b] - Round 1 of the 2007 UK National Soapbox Race Series. Teams are invited to enter and the new National Soapbox Rules will apply. Click here for rules
[b]The Big Hill Freeride[/b] - Run by the UKGSA, this Freeride will be taking part on the main Cadwell Hill alongside the Soapbox racing. This is a challenging hill and if riding Stand-Up experience is necessary. Sign-up for the Big Hill Freeride is in advance only! UKGSA Freeride entrants will also be allowed to ride on the Lush Longboards hill and take part in the UKSSA Slalom.
As a special offer 2006 UKGSA Members will get a discount for this event! If you were not a 2006 Member you can still get the Members Discount by becoming a 2007 Member, details coming soon.
[b]Hill 2 - UKSSA Slalom[/b]
Hill 2 is on the Park Strait and can be run in either direction depending on the wind. It's not quite as steep as Brans Hatch, but it is a longer run and the surface is perfect. If bad weather causes the Slalom event to be cancelled entry fees will be rolled over to the next UKSSA event.
[b]Hill 3 - Lush Longboards Session [/b]
The Lush Longboards session takes part in the Northen Woodland Circuit, this hill runs from the Hairpin through Barn and down to the Start/Finish line. The hill is fairly mellow and offers a fantastic place to cruise, carve, relax and enjoy the skating.
*** HELMETS, GLOVES AND PADS MUST BE WORN! ***
VISIT UKGSA AND SIGN-UP NOW.
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Wasteland3 weather
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On 9/1/2006
SamG
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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Here's the long range forecast for Hillingdon Good times!
Here's a more accurate assessment for the local area:
choose your day
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Wasteland 3
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On 8/15/2006
SamG
wrote in from
United Kingdom
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You can now register for Wasteland 3 on NCDSA itself.
Check this: Wasteland sign-up!
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