Motorama - Page 2

unicyclejoe · 2006-01-06, 03:49 AM

I will be there, and just like the last three years I plan to be there for set up on Friday, I can definitely help out alot with building the course, i have built a few in my day, we just need someone with tools and a bunch of wood. Ben is going to school in the area and will definitely be there, Dan is a maybe, but if he can make it he will definitely be in attendance. Hopefully this year my car won’t explode on the way.

-Joey Cohn

PS: Gilby We always have our own course, own division, and we use the U-system, so you should totally come.

hell-on-wheel · 2006-01-07, 03:22 AM

That seals it, I'm going. Anyone from VA wanna carpool?

DK · 2006-01-07, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hell-on-wheel

That seals it, I'm going. Anyone from VA wanna carpool?

me me

unless you don't feel comfortable doing that, which is fine.

shadowuni · 2006-01-07, 10:45 AM

alrighty then, who else is going from the philadelphia area and surrounding areas? me and joe (onewheelwizzard) are going, and possibly kev. who is staying in what hotel and when, i would like to split room costs with someone, i do not need a bed as i have a sleeping bag and will sleep on any floor. we should (key word) be coming down on friday to help setup, being as how this will be my third time at this event and i have not help setup yet.

unicyclepa · 2006-01-07, 02:39 PM

Me colin and mike (unicyclepa) are comeing mabey. we are thinking abought takeing the bus down but thats kinda expencive at 50$. We would love to car pool and share a room.

drebble · 2006-01-07, 04:57 PM

I was looking at the registration form and are we 1st or 2nd class? 1st class: $30 2nd class: $15

drebble · 2006-01-09, 11:05 PM

does anyone know?????

unicyclejoe · 2006-01-10, 12:49 AM

1st

merrill · 2006-01-10, 08:38 PM

I won't be able to make Motorama because of work this year, so...

As those of you who have attended the past three years are aware, I've sort of "managed" the affair.

In order for things to go smoothly, someone needs to run the unicycle event and work with the Motorama people. It's actually kind of fun but is a lot of work too. If someone could step up to the plate this year and run the setup, it will ensure that this year is another success. Here is a list of stuff you need to be responsible for and which have worked well for us in the past:

Make sure that 8-10 or guys show up for setup Friday, the more the merrier. Use this thread to figure out who can make it.

Call Amy Drummond and ask her for $200 bucks for wood to build the course. In Exchange, put up the unicycle.com banner at the event and return it to her after the event. Make sure someone has a truck to run over to Home depot in Harrisburg and get the wood on Friday morning. This is KEY to a good event. Although most of the props were returned from last year, you always need about 50 fresh two by fours to build a good course.

Arrive at setup Friday around 9am. Say Hi to Charlie Clement the trials director, figure out where to setup, unload all the wood off the truck from last year, and start building. Make sure enough people show up to help with set-up.

Tools - miter saw, 3-4 high powered portable electric drills, extension cord

Materials -
50 1 gallon ziploc plastic bags
100 sheets of 8.5 by 11 plain white paper
50 pens for scoring
50+ score sheets
two rolls of colored marking tape (avail at home depot)
Big ass boxes of screws (1.5 inch and 2.5 inch, I think)

We usually finish setup around 5-6 pm.

I might have forgotten a few things. Let me know.

Charlie Clement requires us to have one person run the unicycle event that he can go to throughout the event. Whoever runs the event should definitely have been to a few previous Motorama's and should feel comfortable leading the event. Any volunteers?

Let me know if I can help. I'll keep an eye on this thread. Sorry I can't make it.

Joe Merrill

merrill · 2006-01-11, 08:49 PM

Bump. Who's going to run the trials comp at Motorama this year? We need someone with experience to volunteer, otherwise it might kind of suck. Joe

hell-on-wheel · 2006-01-11, 10:42 PM

Man, I hope someone steps up to the plate. I can't make it up until Friday evening.

unicyclejoe · 2006-01-14, 12:05 AM

I would be more than happy to step up to run this event I can definitely perform all of the tasks you listed pretty easily except providing tools, I don’t have any of the tools we need and that is definitely key. But as long as someone can show up pretty early on Friday with some charged tools I can definitely take it from there. Anybody got tools?

-Joey

unicyclepa · 2006-01-14, 10:39 PM

I just talked to the guy who runs the trials setup for the bikes and he said that they will let us run on there lines and compeat with the bikes in what ever class we want (begener, sport, expert, or pro). Of if there are enough unicyclists they said they would gladly help set up/build a unicycle section. So its realy up to you guys. So please tell me what you guys wana do so i can tell him. Also I am going down friday morning with him to help set up

merrill · 2006-01-17, 04:41 PM

Joey, if you can run the event, that's great. I'd loan the tools out, but I had borrowed the tools in the past. I think you might be able to rent a miter saw and a few drills from Home depot in Harrisburg for a reasonable price.

In addition to tools, I'd say that the $200 worth of wood and the vehicle to drive it over from Home Depot last year was pretty important. Unicycle.com donated the funds last year, in exchange for us running their banner. All you need to do is call Amy and see if she's willing to mail you a check, the banner, and prizes.

Make sure you have 2-3 of the strong power drills. Don't get the little wimpy ones. They suck.

Charlie Clement should be returning all of the obstacles from last year with any luck. You just show up Friday morning and unload them from the truck.

While Charlie and his group might be willing to help setup uni-trials, my experience running this for the last three years is that you should not rely on them for this. Charlie's crew are moto-trials guys. A good bunch of guys but they won't have a clue about building uni-trials obstacles. And realistically, it's a ton of work to build a good uni-trials course so you unless you do it yourself, it ain't gonna happen.

Riding the bike lines as part of the competition will be problematic for a few reasons: 1) Only the more advanced riders will be able to ride them 2) You won't be able to try over and over again according to u-system rules 3) There will be few lines to ride. Over the past few years, the uni course has had 30 to 40 lines.

On the other hand, once the comp dies down, a lot of guys had fun riding the bike lines, but it didn't count as part of the uni-comp.

I think it's a good idea that Joey run the comp. He should give Charlie a call. I'd be happy to call Charlie too and let him know that Joey will be running the comp. Let me know if I should do that. Pm me if you need his phone number.

UnicyclePa, thanks for your help too. Who are you? Were you at any of the previous Motorama setups? If you can help that's great - you guys should just be clear about who will be "running" the comp. This way when the person in charge screws up, you'll know who to blame

kidding

TheObieOne3226 · 2006-01-17, 05:16 PM

I may be able to come down Friday to help with setup.

2006-01-06, 03:49 AM	#16
unicyclejoe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: wayland, Massachusetts. Age: 23 Posts: 78	I will be there, and just like the last three years I plan to be there for set up on Friday, I can definitely help out alot with building the course, i have built a few in my day, we just need someone with tools and a bunch of wood. Ben is going to school in the area and will definitely be there, Dan is a maybe, but if he can make it he will definitely be in attendance. Hopefully this year my car won’t explode on the way. -Joey Cohn PS: Gilby We always have our own course, own division, and we use the U-system, so you should totally come. Last edited by unicyclejoe; 2006-01-06 at 03:54 AM.

2006-01-07, 03:22 AM	#17
hell-on-wheel First to blow a fuse on a unicycle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 26 Posts: 707	That seals it, I'm going. Anyone from VA wanna carpool? __________________ "...or the confluence of rare meteorological phenomena." -George Peck

2006-01-07, 10:45 AM	#19
shadowuni Crispety, crunchety, peanut-buttery Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 24 Posts: 291	alrighty then, who else is going from the philadelphia area and surrounding areas? me and joe (onewheelwizzard) are going, and possibly kev. who is staying in what hotel and when, i would like to split room costs with someone, i do not need a bed as i have a sleeping bag and will sleep on any floor. we should (key word) be coming down on friday to help setup, being as how this will be my third time at this event and i have not help setup yet. __________________ "No one is taller than the last man standing" The deadline for all complaints was yesterday.

2006-01-07, 02:39 PM	#20
unicyclepa i will defenestrate you Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: L-dale Age: 19 Posts: 1,025	Me colin and mike (unicyclepa) are comeing mabey. we are thinking abought takeing the bus down but thats kinda expencive at 50$. We would love to car pool and share a room. __________________ www.unicyclepa.com we suck but its all good team YAMS member in your sig or title and say

2006-01-10, 08:38 PM	#24
merrill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 391	crap I won't be able to make Motorama because of work this year, so... As those of you who have attended the past three years are aware, I've sort of "managed" the affair. In order for things to go smoothly, someone needs to run the unicycle event and work with the Motorama people. It's actually kind of fun but is a lot of work too. If someone could step up to the plate this year and run the setup, it will ensure that this year is another success. Here is a list of stuff you need to be responsible for and which have worked well for us in the past: Make sure that 8-10 or guys show up for setup Friday, the more the merrier. Use this thread to figure out who can make it. Call Amy Drummond and ask her for $200 bucks for wood to build the course. In Exchange, put up the unicycle.com banner at the event and return it to her after the event. Make sure someone has a truck to run over to Home depot in Harrisburg and get the wood on Friday morning. This is KEY to a good event. Although most of the props were returned from last year, you always need about 50 fresh two by fours to build a good course. Arrive at setup Friday around 9am. Say Hi to Charlie Clement the trials director, figure out where to setup, unload all the wood off the truck from last year, and start building. Make sure enough people show up to help with set-up. Tools - miter saw, 3-4 high powered portable electric drills, extension cord Materials - 50 1 gallon ziploc plastic bags 100 sheets of 8.5 by 11 plain white paper 50 pens for scoring 50+ score sheets two rolls of colored marking tape (avail at home depot) Big ass boxes of screws (1.5 inch and 2.5 inch, I think) We usually finish setup around 5-6 pm. I might have forgotten a few things. Let me know. Charlie Clement requires us to have one person run the unicycle event that he can go to throughout the event. Whoever runs the event should definitely have been to a few previous Motorama's and should feel comfortable leading the event. Any volunteers? Let me know if I can help. I'll keep an eye on this thread. Sorry I can't make it. Joe Merrill

2006-01-07, 04:57 PM	#21
drebble ????????? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: gaithersburg,maryland Age: 18 Posts: 37	I was looking at the registration form and are we 1st or 2nd class? 1st class: $30 2nd class: $15

2006-01-09, 11:05 PM	#22
drebble ????????? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: gaithersburg,maryland Age: 18 Posts: 37	does anyone know?????

2006-01-10, 12:49 AM	#23
unicyclejoe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: wayland, Massachusetts. Age: 23 Posts: 78	1st

2006-01-11, 08:49 PM	#25
merrill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 391	Bump. Who's going to run the trials comp at Motorama this year? We need someone with experience to volunteer, otherwise it might kind of suck. Joe

2006-01-11, 10:42 PM	#26
hell-on-wheel First to blow a fuse on a unicycle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 26 Posts: 707	Man, I hope someone steps up to the plate. I can't make it up until Friday evening. __________________ "...or the confluence of rare meteorological phenomena." -George Peck

2006-01-14, 12:05 AM	#27
unicyclejoe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: wayland, Massachusetts. Age: 23 Posts: 78	I would be more than happy to step up to run this event I can definitely perform all of the tasks you listed pretty easily except providing tools, I don’t have any of the tools we need and that is definitely key. But as long as someone can show up pretty early on Friday with some charged tools I can definitely take it from there. Anybody got tools? -Joey

2006-01-14, 10:39 PM	#28
unicyclepa i will defenestrate you Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: L-dale Age: 19 Posts: 1,025	I just talked to the guy who runs the trials setup for the bikes and he said that they will let us run on there lines and compeat with the bikes in what ever class we want (begener, sport, expert, or pro). Of if there are enough unicyclists they said they would gladly help set up/build a unicycle section. So its realy up to you guys. So please tell me what you guys wana do so i can tell him. Also I am going down friday morning with him to help set up __________________ www.unicyclepa.com we suck but its all good team YAMS member in your sig or title and say

2006-01-17, 04:41 PM	#29
merrill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 391	Joey, if you can run the event, that's great. I'd loan the tools out, but I had borrowed the tools in the past. I think you might be able to rent a miter saw and a few drills from Home depot in Harrisburg for a reasonable price. In addition to tools, I'd say that the $200 worth of wood and the vehicle to drive it over from Home Depot last year was pretty important. Unicycle.com donated the funds last year, in exchange for us running their banner. All you need to do is call Amy and see if she's willing to mail you a check, the banner, and prizes. Make sure you have 2-3 of the strong power drills. Don't get the little wimpy ones. They suck. Charlie Clement should be returning all of the obstacles from last year with any luck. You just show up Friday morning and unload them from the truck. While Charlie and his group might be willing to help setup uni-trials, my experience running this for the last three years is that you should not rely on them for this. Charlie's crew are moto-trials guys. A good bunch of guys but they won't have a clue about building uni-trials obstacles. And realistically, it's a ton of work to build a good uni-trials course so you unless you do it yourself, it ain't gonna happen. Riding the bike lines as part of the competition will be problematic for a few reasons: 1) Only the more advanced riders will be able to ride them 2) You won't be able to try over and over again according to u-system rules 3) There will be few lines to ride. Over the past few years, the uni course has had 30 to 40 lines. On the other hand, once the comp dies down, a lot of guys had fun riding the bike lines, but it didn't count as part of the uni-comp. I think it's a good idea that Joey run the comp. He should give Charlie a call. I'd be happy to call Charlie too and let him know that Joey will be running the comp. Let me know if I should do that. Pm me if you need his phone number. UnicyclePa, thanks for your help too. Who are you? Were you at any of the previous Motorama setups? If you can help that's great - you guys should just be clear about who will be "running" the comp. This way when the person in charge screws up, you'll know who to blame kidding

2006-01-17, 05:16 PM	#30
TheObieOne3226 ***** Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelphia Age: 23 Posts: 3,436	I may be able to come down Friday to help with setup. __________________ SWAT Gallery SWAT webpage Arrow Racing Sixsixone "Obie is definately a trend setter, I got in to unicycling because of him, and came here because of him" - KJ-52 "try not to annoy the great Obie, for he is better than us." - Murde Mental Disclaimer: The above message was not intended to offend anyone. If you are offended I can take no responsibility for my actions because I don't feel like it. Also you are reading an internet newsgroup where not everyone will share your same views and beliefs, be able to take criticism and post/read threads at your own risk.

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