Rye Airfield PArk Slalom Event /Boston Cup July 4th ,5th an

Terry Kirby · Post by **Terry Kirby** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 3:03 am

John, I will pay an extra 5 dollars if I don't have to be a balloon boy. TK

John Gilmour · Post by **John Gilmour** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 2:38 am

Camping is allowed on the Charles River from July 2nd onward until the night of the 4th.

For those worried about setting up camp.

http://www.heartlandamerica.com/se/94841.html

Instant set up- sleeps 6 (Read 4) $69

John Gilmour · Post by **John Gilmour** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 2:26 am

How about $25? As for finalists tossing in extra cash- hey I'm all for it. That should bring out the real sandbaggers.

I met with Jim at Houghton Miflin Publishing today and talked about a poster- he'll have one ready tonight.

One thing I would really like to do is bring spectators to our event. After all....if we don't make an effort to bring spectators down to watch.....then we may as well have a race in the middle of nowhere.

I thought one idea would be to have regular sized helium ballons anouncing the race location and events. At Lunch the skaters could take 10 balloons each and go down the river and tie them to the backs of peoples lawn chairs(With their permission) along with some flyering. It's a group effort.

A balloon tied to the chair could be tied at eye level.

Bored people waiting for the fireworks might make the effort to wander on down.

The other option is to move the site to one of the underpasses closer to teh spectators. Using the underpasses that lead to the tunnels would be okay as there would be no chance of a spectator crossing our path...but realistically, that is also very unlikely given our current location.

Bringing the race to the spectators might be a lot of fun.

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Steve Prue · Post by **Steve Prue** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:31 am

grrrrr.....damn vacation in the Dominican Republic from the 4th to the 10th...damn those swaying palm trees, gentle ocean breezes, refreshing beverages at the swim up all inclusive bar....<sigh> i am gonna miss you guys.

steve

Terry Kirby · Post by **Terry Kirby** » Thu Jun 26, 2003 3:07 pm

There are new Pics of the Park slalom event on July 5th. Go to http://www.skatenh.com and click on the park slalom icon. Tell me what you think. TK

[ This Message was edited by: terence kirby on 2003-06-26 09:09 ]

Claude Regnier · Post by **Claude Regnier** » Thu Jun 26, 2003 3:26 am

He's afeared!

Terry Kirby · Post by **Terry Kirby** » Thu Jun 26, 2003 2:58 am

And where is our fearless leader John Gilmour?

John, have you nothing to add to this fabulous thread all about your glamourous race.

Your fans are waiting.

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Wed Jun 25, 2003 11:03 pm

It'll probably rain anyway.

Noah, you are an optimist!

Noah Heinle · Post by **Noah Heinle** » Wed Jun 25, 2003 11:01 pm

I remember lots of people crossing the bridge above Storrow. I got spit on twice. It actually felt good on that particular day.
The dudes under the bridge weren't sharing, so I forgot about them. I remember now.

I agree with your point. But I don't remember anyone besides friends and family that WATCHED the raceS. I do believe many people SAW a race or two before or after they crossed.

It'll probably rain anyway.

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Wed Jun 25, 2003 10:59 pm

The crowd was perfect. I (personally) want to see more of hot Baltic chicks on the right and less of hot fatass mammas on the left.
Don't disregard those bridge walkers who stop by and watch the race. There were hundreds if not a thousand of those last year. John wants to move the finals closer to the fireworks so that more potential Fidelity's clients can see some tightass wigling from the bridge.

Jim Siener · Post by **Jim Siener** » Wed Jun 25, 2003 10:52 pm

Fat mammas, weed smoking dudes, fire-work-watchin potential Fidelity cusomers or hot sorority chicks partying on the frat house roof next to the course.

Who would you like to see take an interest in slalom skateboarding?

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Wed Jun 25, 2003 10:18 pm

huh?

Make it 14. How many did you see on Friday and Saturday?

There were at least 4 weed smoking dudes under the bridge in Boston who stuck there all day. That's besides the crowds on the roof, hundreds of passing fire-work-watchin potential Fidelity cusomers, hot chicks from the Baltic republics who didn't let Chaput win both times, fat-ass mammas on the grass (literally) on the left, bunch of kids playing on the other side of the hill, Policemen on and off the course, Victoria, CMC's parents and bro, and many many stray pedestians.

If you count Breck's 3-day crowd and compare it with the Boston's one-day crowd, Boston is going to win. It doens't matter that people didn't come there to watch the race. Thousands of race spectators (about 3-4-5 rows at a time) weren't there for the race in Trocadero. They were just passing by.

I'm gonna count only the 4 weed smoking dudes under the bridge. 4 is how many times greater then 0? I say 14. What say you?

Noah Heinle · Post by **Noah Heinle** » Wed Jun 25, 2003 10:04 pm

On 2003-06-25 12:36, Vlad Popov wrote:

There were 3 to 5 times more spectators in Boston last year then in Breckenridge this year.

huh?

Jim Siener · Post by **Jim Siener** » Wed Jun 25, 2003 8:53 pm

I wouldn't miss it. And if the Arbortem race goes off on Sunday it will be jam packed weekend of racing!

John call me if you want some help with posters, t-shirts, whatever.

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Wed Jun 25, 2003 8:04 pm

So you coming then. Good. Missunderstanding on my part. Sorry.

I wanna come because it's a good tradition.

So, what will it be: one race for $100 or 5 races for $20.

John?

Jim Siener · Post by **Jim Siener** » Wed Jun 25, 2003 7:45 pm

Vlad, I'm coming to race and hang out and everyone else should come too. July 4th in Boston is like history in the making and should be experienced by everyone at some point. I've seen it though and in my neigborhood its a warzone at night. Better to get out of town and go see family. I'll be at the other races too.

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Wed Jun 25, 2003 6:36 pm

Jim,

slalomers from as far as Virginia and maybe even Georgia are making a trip to your city just to skate and hang out, and you’re leaving because of crowds?

There were 3 to 5 times more spectators in Boston last year then in Breckenridge this year.

Jim Siener · Post by **Jim Siener** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 11:47 pm

I like TK's plan. Start early, one good course, finish early ready to celebrate the 4th. Last year it was so hot by noon I was glad I had Red Sox tickets just to get out of the sun (I wasn't racing because I had run cones only once before the race). There will be lots of people down there but they will all be heading for the Hatch Shell down the river to grab a good spot to view fireworks. They won't linger to watch a race, especially if its getting later. The spot is closed off the whole day so if people want to keep riding they can. I plan on getting out of Dodge and heading north, I've seen the crowds on the 4th, its insane. Worth seeing once but I prefer setting off bottlerockets in a country backyard while drinking beer than dealing with a million people packed into a small park.

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 10:53 pm

TK and Squire Gilmour,

Just a quick question and suggestion from a Monday morning quarterback: is Bryan Parsons going to make it? Or someone from the DC area? Perhaps they'd be kind enough to bring along Brian's bracket board?

That would be so much nicer than Gilmour and Sandy drawing with chalk in the middle of the road! plus, it would avoid a really nasty slick spot on the asphalt for later courses.

Terry Kirby · Post by **Terry Kirby** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 10:18 pm

I say we start early before the heat.set up at 8am racing by 9am. One course. Special Slalom bringing together TS, mid and GS style all in one course. Keep the format SIMPLE. Run it Like Hester did the first LA Costa. Top 1 through 16 qualifiers are the A pro. 17th through 32 is the B pro. Trying to run 2or3 events in a day is a recipe for a cluster#$%^. We should be done by 3pm so guys can either go home to their families if they have to or go have a shower and return for fireworks. Races I've been to have always taken 2x longer than expected. Keep the format simple and fun with good timing and a good course. As far as the crowd thing goes the people are there to see the fireworks and get a good seat. Waiting till 7 or 8 to run finals will result in lots of lookie loos crossing our course and getting in the way. Not worth it. TK

[ This Message was edited by: terence kirby on 2003-06-24 16:56 ]

Claude Regnier · Post by **Claude Regnier** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 9:44 pm

I hope you guys have a really good time. I will be sorry to miss this one just like the G3.

If I get a day I'll see you but classes are full.

Happy 4th folks!!!!!!!!!

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 9:08 pm

$(1)20 sounds good.

PlankkR will be a sponsor and will provide a prize - BOSTON edition Commi plank.

The format depends on the # of people. I vote for GS, Super G, 15 feet parallel and ISSA-rules pushstarts.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 9:06 pm

this is a "gilmour event" therefore isn't it appropriate that the entry fee be some complicated number like $21.73?

Terry Kirby · Post by **Terry Kirby** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 9:04 pm

Shit , I missed Vlads post befor I sent in mine.. Can I change my mind? 100.00 sounds good. How bout this the top 4 finalists kick in 100.00 each, now thats pressure.

Terry Kirby · Post by **Terry Kirby** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 9:02 pm

ewwwwww, thats gross Chris. Yes 20 seems good, It'll keep the cheep skates from whining and still give a little something for gas ,beer, and PVD parts. 20 it is.

Since this IS the 4th of JUly. Everyone feel free to Chime in about how you want the race run. Its OUR race after all. The Farm Race however will be run in a Total Dictatorship manner so save your breath for that one. Carry on.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 9:02 pm

how about this.....vlad pays the winner $100 of his own cash...

:razz:

Vlad Popov · Post by **Vlad Popov** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 8:58 pm

In the context of this descussion I vote for a $100 fee.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 8:51 pm

How about the winner gets a vial of Gilmour's Mojo?

Seriously....$20 a head split 60/40/20 1-3rd is more than enough....

Terry Kirby · Post by **Terry Kirby** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 8:49 pm

I'm down for a free race. Whats the winner gonna get though??? The Eskimos used to offer their wives to friends who traveled and stayed in the igloo. This seems like a cool tradition. Does anyone have a wife or girlfriend they can offer up to the Champion???

PS , Sandy just had a baby so she is excluded this year.

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 7:31 pm

The fee should probably be less than last year's. After all, Gilmour lives in Boston this summer and won't have to worry about gas money or hostel charges :razz:

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 7:22 pm

[bitchy cheap realistic bastard]

The fee better not be over $20.00 tops.

[/bitchy cheap realistic bastard]

Actually that park thing can be whatever but the boston race better bee free or cheap. Not last year.

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Noah Heinle · Post by **Noah Heinle** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 7:21 pm

fee? why?

Terry Kirby · Post by **Terry Kirby** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 7:16 pm

JG, what is the fee going to be this year.

Victoria Popov · Post by **Victoria Popov** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 5:49 pm

Hotel - booked.
Camera - loaded.
See you there.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 4:02 pm

Noah I may be interested in splitting a room for the night of the 4th.....

Noah Heinle · Post by **Noah Heinle** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 3:55 pm

Looking for a place to crash on the 4th and maybe the 5th. Anyone want to split a room at that HoJo/hostel place?

John Gilmour · Post by **John Gilmour** » Sun Jun 22, 2003 11:24 pm

Hi Wesley,

I just remember how tired we were on the 4th after two days of skating and skating late at night the night before.

I think it was great... but we have more slalom after the 4th.

Also I want the 4th to go later this time so we could have the finals when people are around. Sunset is at 8:15 pm

They did pave a new road in teh Boston common and of course if people want to slalom there...go for it. But I would save it for the 4th.

[ This Message was edited by: John Gilmour on 2003-06-22 17:30 ]

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Sun Jun 22, 2003 7:07 pm

John,

Of course I won't be there (damnit,) but I have a question. You say "no slalom on the 3rd." Why not? One of the most fun events last year was the night time slalom in the Commons.

Maybe if folks know in advance to anticipate a jam session they will make plans to be there Thursday instead of waiting til Friday morning? At least Chaput will know where to have the taxi to take him this year.

Just a thought.

John Gilmour · Post by **John Gilmour** » Sun Jun 22, 2003 6:38 pm

Tenative schedule. Weather could change everything.

July 3rd.

Arrive in Boston. No slalom on the 3rd. Meeting though over dinner to discuss rules and so forth.

July 4th

Course Type:
Hybrid Loose Limited push start (all ability levels)
(Longboard class race runs at same time)

Single track practice and Registration. 10- 10:40
10:45- 10:50 racers meeting.

Qualifications. Fastest time of 2 runs determines qualification order. Cone penalty .1 second per cone. No DQ limit. Fastest 8 skaters advance in "A" Bracket Next fastest 16 racers race in "B" bracket.
1pm Dual racing begins.

Lunch break.

3:30 racing resumes.

3:30 Combo racing. Long Push start (Advanced beginner to Pro level) The course will be a combination of TS gates and GS Dual racing top 8 advance.

5pm.

Dual tight slalom Pro level high speed techSL. Long Push start (High intermediate to pro level)
5:00 to 5:40 practice.
5:45 to 6:30 Qualifications top 16 advance.
6:45 - 8pm racing.

9pm fireworks. Chinese dinner afterwards. Starts late ends late.

July 5th.

Late afternoon cookout at TK's
5pm Ryeairfield slalom. Race Indoors 6pm- 9pm. Possiblity for outdoor TS.

July 6th.

Arnold arboretum outlaw race. Single track only. Jam style format. Combo Format and High speed TechSL. Two rounds if time permits. Race all day and progress, or lay down your runs drive home and pray. Each round lasts 45 minutes. This will be one of the funnest places to slalom. Challenging terrain- good speed and flow.Payout.

1st gets 50%
2nd gets 35%
3rd gets 10%
10th gets 5%

The racing for 10th may be fierce. Intense sandbagging likely.

[ This Message was edited by: John Gilmour on 2003-06-22 12:52 ]

Terry Kirby · Post by **Terry Kirby** » Sat Jun 21, 2003 3:19 pm

Boston 4th of July. John Gilmours Boston Cup on Memorial Drive followed by the worlds greatest Fireworks show right next to the race site! The 5th will be a great day of Park racing at the Rye Airfield in Rye NH 50 min from Boston. Show your park slalom skills and race against the clock in two park events. Email me for more info. TK

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