TWNR US Release: Updated Info

[Brian MacKenzie]

Hi everyone, the updated info is just about the same as the last info...

The date is still Feb 19th (the only date I can actually do this event)

In order to ride at the event, you (or your parent) need to sign a waiver, I will be posting one here when I get it.
Only riders have to pay, spectators are free, but may not bring in a unicycle with them.

I have to pay $150 min anyways, so either pay me by money order or check in advanced, or at the door, BUT...you will not be allowed in if you are not on the list I submit on Jan 30. I will be submitting the list to him with (rider) or (spectator) checked off, so please email me if you are coming for sure, and who will be coming with you. And like before, the first 10 emails I get will get the $15 admission price. (all prices are in US funds)

The movie will be available for $18

Check out the initial thread for more info, like Dave Lowell's posting of hotel info...

(but please keep any replies in this thread)

http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36914

Thanks

[Brian MacKenzie]

There is a white space painted on the wall that can be darkened to play the movie better. A screen will offer a better picture, so I will try to get one.

We can bring any wheel size we want.

Spectators cannot bring in a unicycle

Riders can bring in a few different unicycles (only people who pay may ride though)

Thanks

[MuniTune]

sorry about my last post on the other thread, haha

[Brian MacKenzie]

That was supposed to read a white space painted on a wall in a room that can be darkened

[Brian MacKenzie]

The unofficial list right now is roughly 10 riders and some spectators (so far it's already a very nice NYMW reunion!)

[HardcoreCokerRider]

I have intended for some time now to post a video of my Coker riding at Rays last month (and for an even much longer timeframe... to complete the video of my uptown skatepark riding). I do my editing at a studio I have to rent time in since I don't have editing software/equipment at home and I have encountered many difficulties, including my work being wiped out twice! I do, however, have a low resolution version of a decent version of my work in progress "Skatepark/Rays" video, even though the file size is quite large (53.3 megs). I lost a good amount of my work after I burned the low rez version, so I didn't have a chance to burn the high rez version (which would have probably been about 1.5 Gigs). I really wanted to give you guys an opportunity to see just how awesome a place Rays is to ride a unicycle!!! I wanted you to see the high resolution version so you can really appreciate some of the obstacles (especially the elevated skinny I attempted to ride a few times... which is particularly difficult to see clearly in the low rez version of the video), but it could take me a while to get back to where I was and the number of days til Brian's great event at Rays are getting fewer and fewer! Therefore I have decided that I will most likely post the video to the forum (or perhaps the NYUC site if Dave Lowell is willing to post it there) so that you guys can have a chance to at least see some footage (even if its low rez) of uni riding at the amazing Rays MTB! Unfortunately, Dave Lowell's riding is not featured in this version (which I intended), but he will be making some appearances in releases of future versions of my video. There is one other issue that I need to address and I would very much appreciate your cooperation. Rays MTB park was designed for mountain bikes, NOT 36" wheel unicycles (known to us as "Cokers"). Being that I am sitting a good foot higher than the mountain bikers, I unfortunately learned the hard way that there was not enough clearance from some of the beams and rafters in the ceiling of the warehouse for a Coker to succesfully ride some of the larger/higher ramps in the expert section of the course! This is by no means Ray's fault, because as I mentioned previosly... the course was designed for mountain bikes, NOT Cokers! Thus this post should also serve as a safety alert to anyone who intends to go to Ray's to ride a Coker (or any unicycle or bicycle that places you at a greater height than a typical mountain bike) that you should ALWAYS check the clearance of any ramp for which you have the slightest doubt about the clearance BEFORE riding it! Because the low rez version of my video does show my unfortunate incident (which I did not intend to include on the version that I would upload), I do not want my video to be the source of any negative publicity for Rays... the place is way to awesome! I hope my video will have the opposite effect... that people will see how much fun it is to ride there and will simply recognize that it was my stupidity for riding my Coker on such a high ramp without checking the clearance first! Hopefully, my lack of judgement should prevent the rest of you from making the same mistake! In any case, please be mindful that Ray is concerned about the possibility that a clip of my video showing the footage of my unfortunate incident at his park could circulate around the Internet rather quickly if someone extracted that segment and sent it to his/her friends (who send it to their friends and so on...) generating negative publicity. Thus I would very much appreciate if that segment of my video is NOT extracted and distributed on its own. As a matter of fact, the entire video is intended for the community of unicyclists on this forum and other unicyclists (or perhaps Mountain Bike enthusiasts) that you want to show it to... but NOT as a mishap/gag clip for the general public to view! I would very much appreciate your cooperation regarding this matter and the cooperation of anyone you should send it to (please advise them). Thank you in advance! All that being said, the updated low rez version of my skatepark/Rays video should be online by Friday, January 7 (or Thursday, Jan. 6th, if possible), but you better have a high-speed connection (or plan on waiting forever for it to download), since its 53.3 Megs (and almost 7.5 minutes). Hope you enjoy it and it inspires you to get yourself (and your Uni's) to Brians Release/Ride party at Rays amazing facility!!!
HCR

[Brian MacKenzie]

Ray's alcohol policy has changed...we can no longer consume alcohol there. There will be other drink and snack on it it's place.

Anybody who is going to be there around supper time and wants to come out with me+leeanne+peter+allison+d5+HCR, we would love to have you! (I just self included those last two, and now they are locked in)

[Dave Lowell]

Originally posted by Brian MacKenzie
Anybody who is going to be there around supper time and wants to come out with me+leeanne+peter+allison+d5+HCR, we would love to have you! (I just self included those last two, and now they are locked in) We call it dinner. :)

I guess I'll go. I have to. I'm locked in.

Here's an important shout to whoever is going...

MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS NOW!!!!

The "Advance Purchase Rate" has gone up from $59 to $69 (USD). Soon, you will not get the special rate. Then you will have to pay $89 per night ($79 if you have AAA). Do not delay any longer!

For the hotel info I previously posted, look here (http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=257271#post257271). The Holiday Inn (at the Cleveland Airport) is the official hotel of the TWNR World Premier Party.

Go to Holiday Inn - Cleveland Airport (http://www.holiday-inn.com/cle-airport) and enter the dates you will be staying. Leave the Rate Preference to "Best Available". That should give you the Advance Purchase Rate (which is better than the AAA rate). If it doesn't, then you are too late. Go back and select AAA if you have it. Note that you are not able to cancel if you select Advance Purchase Rate. They will charge you for the full stay no matter what.


See you at Ray's!




Edit: are we eating at MacKenzie's Bar and Grill?!?! :)

Edit2: I made the hotel link go straight to our hotel instead of their main page.

[spyder]

Originally posted by Dave Lowell
Edit: are we eating at MacKenzie's Bar and Grill?!?! :)
Only if they serve steak, hamburgers, and BEER!

[Checkernuts]

Go to the Great Lakes Brewery if you want delicious beer, and great food. Its up there on my top places to go in Cleveland.

http://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/

[Brian MacKenzie]

Here is a current version of the ride list. Some people have expressed an interest, but if you are not on the list as it's posted in this thread, you are not confirmed, and need to be if you wish to come. People are noted as (R) riding, or (S) spectating.

With all the mention of rolling trials in the threads in RSU, and the talks of not including smaller wheel in the event (and references to tracks at Ray's) that this is not the case with the release party. While we will certainly be able to put into practice many of the things HCR has been mentioning, this event is focused on everyone, and as I recall HCR mentioning, there is even a trials section. (Rolling Trials will certainly be tested out by those interested, but is not the focus of the whole event. it would certainly be a great time to put some experience into the wheel size issue, with riders on their favourite unicycle seeing how wheel size will even make a difference. Anyone coming who rides a 29r?)

Any wheelsize is encouraged to make it's way out.

I will also be bringing the UW36 for those wanting to try it out. (I'm going to have to limit myself to the lower tracks with this one!)

There will also be two video cameras there (Spickydoo now has the same one used in the filming of TWNR...it's piture quality leaves little to be desired!)

The list:

Brian MacKenzie (R)
Leeanne MacKenzie (S)
Dave Lowell (R)
Andrew (HCR...why can't I picture Andrew's last name? (R)
Peter Sanford (R)
Allison Sanford (S)
Tim Braun (R)
Nick Vadala (R)
Jim Vadala (R)
Earl Vadala (S)
Kyle Grasso (R)
Joshua Torrans (R)


There are 2 more spots available at $15 (I'll pass mine off :) ) any additional riders will need to pay the $20 admission

Please reply using the given format

[uniracer]

im liking how this is coming out. those at the NYMW who remeber my kona hardtail mountain bike will have a plesant surprise when they see the new (and expensive$$$) changes i've made to it:D definitely north shore or Rays rated now. and swat, bring that green masterpiece of yours again im dying to do some more coasting! brian, i got space in the hotel with u right? jus checkin so i can plan ahead instead of procrastinating like usual. oh yeah Nick Cegelka might be able to show up too. hes got some friends from clevland.

[digitalattrition]

No problem on bringing the coaster, I just need to get another seat for it.

[uniracer]

whats wrong with the seat? if its just the cover thats ok i got a new miyata cover and some foam just beggin for a place to go lol:p

[Brian MacKenzie]

Originally posted by uniracer
brian, i got space in the hotel with u right?

I mentioned that Richard Aschenbrenner (Spickydoo) was going and would probably want to split a room with you, as we already have a full room (I don't know what his hotel room plans are though) I would suggest anyone looking to split up a room with someone, this might be a good place to organize that.

[Brian MacKenzie]

Brian MacKenzie (R)
Leeanne MacKenzie (S)
Dave Lowell (R)
Andrew (HCR...why can't I picture Andrew's last name? (R)
Peter Sanford (R)
Allison Sanford (S)
Tim Braun (R)
Nick Vadala (R)
Jim Vadala (R)
Earl Vadala (S)
Kyle Grasso (R)
Joshua Torrans (R)
Richard Aschenbrenner (R)
Digital Attrition...is that Joe Graff?

[digitalattrition]

No, digitalattrition is me, Nick Vadala.

Joe Graff is onewheelwizzard.

[uniracer]

im cool with splittin a room to help keep costs down. whos willing to join me?

[Brian MacKenzie]

Originally posted by uniracer
im cool with splittin a room to help keep costs down. whos willing to join me?

Just in case Rich doesn't see this, he told me he's in

[spickydoo]

Brian, Do you have an updated list of who's going? Just like to know who's gonna be there:D I know Kyle is now going to motorama.

[Brian MacKenzie]

the above listed list minus kyle the traitor

[Brian MacKenzie]

Cool new idea!

Attendees (riders and spectators) will recieve a limited edition (limited to the number of attendees) DVD. (turn around time for DVD about 2 weeks + shipping)

This DVD will contain footage we get from the weekend's event, done up all professional like.

[Brian MacKenzie]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Brian MacKenzie
[B]Brian MacKenzie (R)
Leeanne MacKenzie (S)
Dave Lowell (R)
Andrew (HCR...why can't I picture Andrew's last name? (R)
Peter Sanford (R)
Allison Sanford (S)
Tim Braun (R)
Nick Vadala (R)
Jim Vadala (R)
Earl Vadala (S)
Joshua Torrans (R)
Richard Aschenbrenner (R)
Wolfgang Hennerbichler (R) (coming from Motorama)
Frank Brown (R) (coming from Motorama)

----------------------------(ends the $15 people)

[hell-on-wheel]

Before I reserve another hotel room: Does anyone have available space for Wogri and I? We will be staying Saturday night only.
Thanks
-Frank

[spickydoo]

yes there is room for 2 just pm me for details

[Checkernuts]

Frank, I live about 2 hrs out of Cleveland If you guys are just looking for a free place to crash your more than welcome here. Shoot me an IM sometime...


Chex

[nbrazzi]

Frank & Checkernuts,

I'd like to talk to you guys about hotel room sharing, carpooling, living room floor crashing, and all around cleveland enjoying activities. I have no contact information. Do you guys use PM?

You can get me at nbrazzi _at_ yahoo _dot_ _com_

[Brian MacKenzie]

Originally posted by nbrazzi
Frank & Checkernuts,

I'd like to talk to you guys about hotel room sharing, carpooling, living room floor crashing, and all around cleveland enjoying activities. I have no contact information. Do you guys use PM?

You can get me at nbrazzi _at_ yahoo _dot_ _com_

Hi Nick, are you (and your projector) coming for sure?

Hope to see you then

[nbrazzi]

I see what its like....you don't even want to see me, just the PJ :D

It looks very likely that I"m coming, I just have to make sure I can get out of work on sunday. You need to know for sure by the end of January, right?

[Brian MacKenzie]

Originally posted by nbrazzi
I see what its like....you don't even want to see me, just the PJ :D

It looks very likely that I"m coming, I just have to make sure I can get out of work on sunday. You need to know for sure by the end of January, right?

I would love to meet you, and hope that you can come. I do however need to reserve a projector if you cannot bring yours.

Actually, I may as well just go ahead and rent it, and not have you bother packing it up and taking it. (And I'm renting the screen anyways)

So thanks for the offer, really appreaciated, but don't worry about it. But I hope you can still come.

[nbrazzi]

You know I'm joking... Really, its definitely no problem for me to bring the projector. But, if its a situation where you have to reserve the rentals ahead of time and you have to know for sure before friday, then I would say its safer for you to go ahead and reserve the rental projector.

But, if you can wait til friday for when I'll know for sure if I can make it, then its really no problem for me to bring it.

I hope I see you guys there too. I won't present much of a challenge, but I hope to give that Hardcore Coker fella another cokerist to go up against.

[Brian MacKenzie]

Originally posted by nbrazzi
You know I'm joking...

Yes, I knew you were joking, but reading what you wrote made me think about me needing a confirmed projector (and I need to get a screen anyways)

But thanks, I will definetely wait till friday then, as it's no trouble. (I figured it might be a pain in the butt)

I can't speak for everyone else with a Coker, but I am happy to let anyone ride mine at the party.

Are there any other Cokeurs coming?
Me
Andrew (HCR)
Dave (Lowell)
Peter (Spyder)
Nick (Nbrazzi) *potentially

[HardcoreCokerRider]

If you haven't seen the latest message I posted under my "Rolling Trials" thread (http://www.unicyclist.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=37568&perpage=15&highlight=&pagenumber=4) ... Dave Lowell and Jeff Prosa came back from Rays and reported that Jeff was able to complete a very impressive, wide array of obstacles and Sections... and had a great time doing it... thus proving the viability of the sport for the smaller wheel-size classes.

I intend to organize the first Rolling Trials competition at Rays on the 19th... so I'd love to know:

1. When are you arriving?
2. When do you anticipate you'll be at Rays once you arrive (you'll probably want to rest after driving if you're arriving that day)?
3. What size uni's will you be riding? Let me know all sizes if you're bringing more than one?
4. Would you like to participate in the 1st Annual HCR Invitational Rolling Trials competition? If so... in which classes (24"/26", 28"/29", or 36")

I'll be at Rays on Friday to plan out the Sections for each class and write up handouts that I'll duplicate and give out to all the competitors. Although I'd like to participate, I'm not sure that it would be fair for me to be allowed to be the winner (if I even win, that is) since I have already had practice on the course (and nobody else has, except Dave Lowell).

If any decent 24"/26" and/or 28"/29" riders are arriving on Friday and can help me plan out the Sections for the smaller wheel classes, that would be awesome!

I can't wait to meet and ride with everyone!!!!

[nbrazzi]

Alright, I'm in.

I'll be trying the new rolling trials concept on both Coker and a 26". So, feel free to mark me down for that.

[Brian MacKenzie]

me : coker, 24" gazz, uw36
peter: coker, 24" fireball
richard : 24" gazz

[hell-on-wheel]

Count me in for 24" gazz.

[spyder]

Originally posted by Brian MacKenzie
peter: coker, 24" fireball
Would my 24" Hookworm be of any benefit?

[Brian MacKenzie]

Originally posted by spyder
Would my 24" Hookworm be of any benefit?

I would think that 2 24's would be close enough that you don't want to clutter my damn car up any more

[spyder]

Sorry, I was thinking either one or the other, not both. But since I called shot gun, I'll be in the front...

[billham]

Is the Jan 30 deadline just for the $15.00 people or for all riders? If it's not too late, I think I can make it. In case I find a co-pilot for the ride, is there a cost for spectators for the party?

I'll be bringing my 24" and coker.

Bill

[Brian MacKenzie]

Ray has said not to worry about a deadline, and all riders pay $15

Alright Ray! :D

Please add your name to the list here (so we all know) but you can decide Feb 19 if you want to come!

[wogri]

I'm in and coming with Frank - 24" QU-AX.

Wogri

[billham]

Originally posted by Brian MacKenzie
Ray has said not to worry about a deadline, and all riders pay $15
Great! I''ll see if I can find a couple more folks to ride over with me. What is the charge for a non-rider coming to the party?

Bill

[Brian MacKenzie]

Originally posted by billham
Great! I''ll see if I can find a couple more folks to ride over with me. What is the charge for a non-rider coming to the party?



Bill

$0

[billham]

At $0.00 (Canadian or US) , the price is certainly workable for spectators! I'll have to try to bring a few of our new uni riders up for some inspiration.

Looking forward to seeing the movie! Did my "big" drop make the final cut?

Bill

[Brian MacKenzie]

You've done a big drop?

It makes a fine appearance in the NYMW feature :)
(and it looks good!)

bring them along, it'll be fantastic inspiration for them!

[HardcoreCokerRider]

The participants for the 1st Annual HCR Invitational - Rolling Trials competition are listed below.

1st Annual HCR Invitational Rolling Trials Competitors:

36” Class (Pilots):
Brian MacKenzie
Dave Lowell
Nick (Nbrazzi)
Peter Sanford (Spyder)
Andrew (HCR)
Bill (billham)

28/29” Class (Jockeys): None

24”/26” Class (Runners):
Peter Sanford (Spyder)
Richard Aschenbrenner
Wolfgang Hennerbichler (Wogri)
Frank Brown (hell-on-wheel)
Bill (billham)
Dave Lowell
Brian MacKenzie

If you are currently mistakenly registered for a class that you do not want to compete in or if you are not registered for a class that you would like to compete in, please let me know. Also please let me know what time on Saturday (or Saturday night) is the most preferable time to schedule the competitions.

Because there are no riders that are bringing 28”/29” unicycles, there will not be a competition scheduled for that class (Jockeys). There will be a competition for the 36” class (Pilots) and 24”/26” (Runners), however, with 6 pilots and 7 runners currently registered.

An “Unlimited” class competition is also a possibility, if there is sufficient interest… please let me know if you think we should plan on having an “Unlimited” competition as well (keep in mind that time constraints could be an issue).

Due to some confusion regarding nicknames and real names, I am uncertain as to the current status of the riders listed below. Please let me know which nickname goes with which real name or vice versa. Also, if you’re not on my list above for the Rolling Trials competition, please let me know whether or not you’re interested in participating… it would be great to have as many participants as possible…and you’ll have a lot of fun! Thanks a lot.

Tim Braun = ?
Nick Vadala (digitalattrition) = Nbrazzi?
Jim Vadala = ?
Kyle Grasso = ?
Joshua Torrans = ?
spickydoo = ?
Checkernuts = ?

[digitalattrition]

Tim Braun= Tim
Jim Vadala= JVTFM
Nick Vadala= DigitalAttrition
Kyle Grasso= uniracer

[spickydoo]

spickydoo= Richard Aschenbrenner and I'm bringing my 20" as well

[billham]

Originally posted by HardcoreCokerRider
The participants for the 1st Annual HCR Invitational - Rolling Trials competition are listed below.

1st Annual HCR Invitational Rolling Trials Competitors:Also please let me know what time on Saturday (or Saturday night) is the most preferable time to schedule the competitions.


I may be there ealier in the evening, but am not planning on riding until the official start of the party at 10 pm. The competition isn't a big thing for me, so plan it wherever it works best for the others.

Bill

[HardcoreCokerRider]

I'd like to schedule a time slot for the Rolling Trials competition... but I have no idea what time slot would be best for everyone. Any suggestions as to what time slot would work best would be greatly appreciated. I'd like to have a competition for at least two classes: 36" (pilots) and 24"/26" (Runners) and possibly "Unlimited" if there is sufficient interest. Please let me know what time slot would work best for you.
Thanks, HCR

[Brian MacKenzie]

How about a time slot that finishes right before midnight, that way anyone showing up for only the party can stilll participate

[nbrazzi]

I'd like to be registered under both the 36" class and the 26" class (although I expect to pose no challenge in either).

If somebody wants to compete in the 36" class, but has no 36" wheel (Wogri?), then I would have no problem lending my wheel. Would that be feasible for the competition? I assume we'll do the lines one rider at a time.

[HardcoreCokerRider]

Originally posted by nbrazzi
I'd like to be registered under both the 36" class and the 26" class (although I expect to pose no challenge in either).

If somebody wants to compete in the 36" class, but has no 36" wheel (Wogri?), then I would have no problem lending my wheel. Would that be feasible for the competition? I assume we'll do the lines one rider at a time.
You can definitely compete in both classes! Actually, that's really great that you'll be competing in both because you will be able to provide a first hand comparison of the similarities/differences of the two classes as well as which types of obstacles are the most difficult for each class.

Regarding posing a challenge... the course challenges each individual rider and this competition is all about having FUN, anyway - by organizing a competition... everyone gets to see everyone else ride (and conquer obstacles they haven't ever ridden before) and talk about technique and strategy and have a really great time enjoying the camaraderie of being one of the pioneer participants in the very first competition for an exciting new sport! I truly believe that everyone who participates will have an incredible time... whether you come in first place or last.

Your assumption regarding doing the lines one rider at a time is correct... so there is absolutely no problem at all with lending your wheel to another rider. As a matter of fact, I'd also be happy to lend my Coker to anyone who wanted to compete, though my seat post seems to be locked/rusted in place, so the current seat height would have to be acceptable for you - I'm just under 5'11". Can't wait to meet everyone!

[Tim]

Hey I'd like to do the rolling trials. I'll be able to bring my coker. So add me to the 36" list please.

[HardcoreCokerRider]

The updated list of participants for the 1st Annual HCR Invitational - Rolling Trials competition are listed below.

1st Annual HCR Invitational Rolling Trials Competitors:

36” Class (Pilots):
Brian MacKenzie
Dave Lowell
Nick (Nbrazzi)
Peter Sanford (Spyder)
Andrew (HCR)
Bill (billham)
Tim Braun

28/29” Class (Jockeys): None

24”/26” Class (Runners):
Peter Sanford (Spyder)
Richard Aschenbrenner
Wolfgang Hennerbichler (Wogri)
Frank Brown (hell-on-wheel)
Bill (billham)
Dave Lowell
Brian MacKenzie
Nick (Nbrazzi)

Participation Status Unknown:
Kyle Grasso
Joshua Torrans
Jim Vadala
Checkernuts

[Checkernuts]

If it helps I'm not going to be going, have fun though

[digitalattrition]

Hell, might as well try the rolling trials competition. I don't have a coker though. Would someone let me use theirs?

So, I guess add Nick Vadala to the 36" class if I can use someone's wheel.

edit- I do not think Kyle Grasso is going. Jim (my brother) is not participating in the competition, he is just going to mess around on the obstacles on his trials uni last I heard.

[HardcoreCokerRider]

Originally posted by Checkernuts
If it helps I'm not going to be going, have fun though
Sorry you can't make it... but thanks for letting me know. I was looking forward to meeting you and riding with you... but I know that the dates don't always work out and that things come up (work and other realities of life). Hopefully I'll have a chance to meet you and ride with you at some other event sometime.
Originally posted by digitalattrition
Hell, might as well try the rolling trials competition. I don't have a coker though. Would someone let me use theirs?

So, I guess add Nick Vadala to the 36" class if I can use someone's wheel.
That's great to hear that you want to give it a try. I think you'll have a really awesome time! I will most likely be bringing two Cokers. There may be a problem adjusting the seat height on one of them... but I should be able to fix that problem before the event, so it probably won't be an issue. My other Coker is available for you to use exclusively... or share with another rider that wants to compete but doesn't have a Coker... if that situation arises. I'd be willing to share my main Coker with another rider who wants to compete, as well.

Hey Nick... do you know if Jim Vadala (your brother?) wants to compete in the 24"/26" class or the 36" (Coker) class?

[digitalattrition]

Oh, wow, that's awesome! Thanks a lot, I'll definately give it a try now that I can use your coker.

Jim said that he doesn't want to do the rolling competition, he just wants to go for the regular trials course and trails.

[TheObieOne3226]

Kyle Grasso is booked for a Harrisburg hotel Saturday night, so I don't think he's coming.


:: Pelvic Thrust ::

[nbrazzi]

I'm so bummed. I just found out that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame isn't open on Saturdays during the winter... That screws up my whole trip. What a let-down.

[HardcoreCokerRider]

Originally posted by TheObieOne3226
Kyle Grasso is booked for a Harrisburg hotel Saturday night, so I don't think he's coming.
OK, well thanks for the info.

[HardcoreCokerRider]

The final list of participants for the 1st Annual HCR Invitational - Rolling Trials competition are listed below.

1st Annual HCR Invitational Rolling Trials Competitors:

36” Class (Pilots):
Brian MacKenzie
Dave Lowell
Nick (Nbrazzi)
Peter Sanford (Spyder)
Andrew (HCR)
Bill (billham)
Tim Braun
Nick Vadala

28/29” Class (Jockeys): None

24”/26” Class (Runners):
Peter Sanford (Spyder)
Richard Aschenbrenner
Wolfgang Hennerbichler (Wogri)
Frank Brown (hell-on-wheel)
Bill (billham)
Dave Lowell
Brian MacKenzie
Nick (Nbrazzi)

Please let me know if you're not on the list and you'd like to be added. Can't wait to meet everyone!

[HardcoreCokerRider]

The final list of participants for the 1st Annual HCR Invitational - Rolling Trials competition are listed below:

1st Annual HCR Invitational Rolling Trials Competitors:

36” Class (Pilots):
Brian MacKenzie
Nick (Nbrazzi)
Peter Sanford (Spyder)
Andrew (HCR)
Bill (billham)
Tim Braun
Nick Vadala

28/29” Class (Jockeys): None

24”/26” Class (Runners):
Peter Sanford (Spyder)
Richard Aschenbrenner
Wolfgang Hennerbichler (Wogri)
Frank Brown (hell-on-wheel)
Bill (billham)
Dave Lowell
Brian MacKenzie
Nick (Nbrazzi)

Dave Lowell has graciously offered his Dave Stockton-built Coker to anyone who would like to use it for the competition.

Any last minute additions can be accommodated on the day of the event.

Tentative Schedule for Competition:

24”/26” class: 10:00pm – 11:00pm
36” class: 11:15pm – 12:15pm (assuming Brian doesn’t mind pushing his video premiere back 15 minutes in order to provide a rest break for those people participating in both classes)

[Brian MacKenzie]

(assuming Brian doesn’t mind pushing his video premiere back 15 minutes in order to provide a rest break for those people participating in both classes)


That's fine, I'll have your ass kicked by half past anyways.


Movies for sale:

I will not have my movies back in time for this event, but have a workaround that I'm sure will please everyone.

I am able to make DVD's on my own, and will have those available for almost half price of the actual release. The only difference will be these will have a colour label, the ones I am waiting for will be silscreened.

Other than the label, and the fancy shrinkwrap it comes in, these are for the most part identical to the main batch coming. (I have used high quality DVD-R's for these ones)

Real version $18us
Reasonable facsimilie $10us

Looking forward to seeing everyone there, I have a screen arranged for us, and am expecting to be pulling into Cleveland around 2-3pm Sat.

I can be reached on my cell phone at 519.520.1548 during the weekend.

[billham]

Who needs a break? Ride until you drop, the last man standing wins. ;)

Brian, thanks for making the home copies of the DVD. Sounds like a good option for me. I'm anxious to bring a copy home to show to the riders in our local group.

By the way, I'm bringing 2 other riders with me. This will be their first uni event. They will have great time!

Thanks for planning this release party. Looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones.

Bill

[Dave Lowell]

My weekend plans...

- arrive in Cleveland on Friday afternoon
- ride at Ray's on FRIDAY night (starting at 4 PM when they open)
- ride and hang out at Ray's all day SATURDAY
- leave Sunday morning by 10 AM

In the past I may have said I would ride at Ray's on Sunday, but my plans have changed. I certainly encourage others to squeeze in another great day of riding by going to Ray's on Sunday too!

Will anyone besides HCR be at Ray's on Friday?

What are the dinner (supper) plans on Saturday? When? Where? I can fit four passengers in my car assuming I can leave my unicycles stashed at Ray's.

What festivities, if any, am I going to miss on Sunday?

See you there! I can't wait!

[digitalattrition]

Dave can I use your totally sweet coker for the rolling trials competition?

Tim, Jim, and myself will be showing up at Ray's at around 7 or 8 pm (possibly earlier if we leave before 12).

[Brian MacKenzie]

That's great guys, thanks for making that extra trip!

Just a reminder...

our rental starts at 10pm
if you are only coming for our thing, they will let you start riding at 9pm. If you want to ride earlier than that, you will need to pay the day fare of $13. You are able to come in for free if you are only spectating and hanging out until 9 though

See you guys there!

[Brian MacKenzie]

Thanks everyone for coming out!

Ray's is a very very cool place, and I intend on making more trips there, PM me if you want to throw around some dates to go riding there, it's the happiest place in the land!

It was great seeing everyone again, and getting to meet yet another handful of riders!

Thanks to Andrew for setting up the Rolling Trials event, what a cool idea.

New phrases that puzzle Americans:

Brown Bread
Bank Machine

[spyder]

Originally posted by Brian MacKenzie
New phrases that puzzle Americans:

Brown Bread
Bank Machine

Don't forget 'poutine'!