[2009] 2nd Tunnel Skateboard Slalom World Cup, ZH, April 25

[Jonathan Harms]

So you're coming, Mr. JBH?

Indeed I am. I found a good fare to Duesseldorf. An unnamed manufacturer in that vicinity assured me he could arrange some sort of transpo to Zurich. (Flights to Zurich were 200 dollars more. )

I'm sure it will work out. If you bring a tent Pelle, you can camp in my backyard!

However, I might have to introduce myself to Pelle and sweet-talk him into letting me share his tent!

[Ramón Königshausen]

rmn

[Ramón Königshausen]

I would like to offer floor space but George Pappas and Claude Regnier as well as some Germans have already claimed all the space I have.

I'm sure it will work out. If you bring a tent Pelle, you can camp in my backyard!

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By the way, Here's a small update about what the GS hill looks like:

Pavement quality:


Bottom part:


Top part:


Video of the GS hill

Raymundo (and Claude); this is the "doh!" question, but I ask it anyways since I like to pack light and make room for trophies (or at least booze) on the way home. What will the courses be like? My guess is kind of open since we are under a tight schedule and we don't wanna count cones all day, but on the other hand if I know RMN correct you prefer TS. Can I leave my TS board at home?

Standard courses can be expected. TS won't be too hard, you're right. We will do a good job, no worries

Also, what is the surface like? Smooth? Rough? In between?

And would I need fluorescent-light sunscreen?

So you're coming, Mr. JBH?

I got some crappy quality pics of the tunnel surface. I'd say it's not too smooth but alright.




rmn

[Robert Gaisek]

If I know the swiss folks right I will guess that the surface is smooth as Pelle´s head.
I hope for an open course........the last time I was riding tight straight in Stockholm I took down 20 of 40-50 cones.....and I didn´t won anything for that.

No worries.....I have learn a bit since then.

[Jonathan Harms]

Also, what is the surface like? Smooth? Rough? In between?

And would I need fluorescent-light sunscreen?

[Marcus Seyffarth]

Its true that 161 bought a castle (we used less than 1% of the amount that we earned in the first week of sales on our new truck) however due to a minor mistake we won't have access until may 1:st so we are about as desperate as Pelle.

Raymundo (and Claude); this is the "doh!" question, but I ask it anyways since I like to pack light and make room for trophies (or at least booze) on the way home. What will the courses be like? My guess is kind of open since we are under a tight schedule and we don't wanna count cones all day, but on the other hand if I know RMN correct you prefer TS. Can I leave my TS board at home?

Weehoo - one week to go!

[Robert Gaisek]

Pelle is.....and in a desperate need for a floor to sleep on in Zürich.
I don´t know what the hotelstaff think about having an extra secret guest during nights.
Maybe someone living nearby have a space for him to crash on?
I have heard that the 161-team have bought a castle nearby.......maybe they have a tiny corner in the cellar?

[Ramón Königshausen]

Who's unemployed?

rmn

[Pelle Gustafsson]

till alla svenskar som ska hit... nån som har en bit golv yta som man kan snylta in sig på att sova på (golvet går bra) då jag för tillfället e arbetslös och inte kommer ha råd med hotell själv;( vore tacksam för allt stöd.

[Ramón Königshausen]

IMPORTANT!

Since the first official bus only leaves at 8:30 there will be a special shuttle bus for racers!

More details such as meeting point and time will follow in your info e-mail! Thanks!

rmn

[Robert Gaisek]

I need to be a little faster than the others.....is it possible to fix this?

[Ramón Königshausen]

Yes there will be everything you need! No worries.

rmn

[Marcus Seyffarth]

Wow! Its gonna be a long day in the tunnel... Will there be food, drinks, toilettes? Perhaps stupid question, but I've never been to a tunnel opening so I don't know what to expect.

[Ramón Königshausen]

The best way to get there is:

- Take the train S9 from Zürich HB in direction of Zug

- Get off at Bonstetten/Wettswil

- Get on Shuttle #1


YOU'LL GET FREE TRANSPORTATION WITH YOU WESTFEST TICKET (the one I sent you by email)

Do not forget to print your ticket!






rmn

[Ramón Königshausen]

This will be our very tight schedule on Saturday. Please make sure you give yourself enough time to get to the location.
Plan your trip on www.zvv.ch - Be on time, we'll be sticking to our schedule!



rmn

[Ramón Königshausen]

Attention, attention! Here's the prize money announcement:



rmn

[Ramón Königshausen]

Due to schedule announcements by the Tunnel Fest, we'll have to cut back on participants. So far 64 riders are registered.

The limit will be set to 65. Whoever pays first gets a spot.

Sorry about this. Otherwise we would not be able to get done by the day.


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Prize purse will be announced shortly. Next update by THU.

thanks,

rmn

[Ramón Königshausen]

Just updated my previous post with all the info for the outlaw.

Schedule for the race will follow.


CONFIRMATION AND BIP HANDOUT OPENS ON SATURDAY AT 08:00 A.M.!!!

Changes may apply and will be confirmed to you by E-Mail one week before the event. Make sure you check your e-mail for the latest updates!

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Info for the Outlaw Race on Sunday

The outlaw GS will take place outside of town at about 30km from Zurich.


Driving directions:

Address of venue (B): Sihleggstrasse 21, 8832 Wollerau, Switzerland‎

Address of parking (A): Bachtobelstrasse, 8832 Wollerau, Switzerland

close up MAP

From Autobahn A3:

MAP & DIRECTIONS



The best option with your Westfest ticket would be to use your free train ride on Saturday night to Richterswil and lodge in the Youth Hostel there. Like this I would be able to pick you up for the race on Sunday.

Youth Hostel Richterswil

Zurich Public Transport Website

If this doesn't work out for you it would be nice if some of you that, despite our wonderful public transport, decide to have a rental car, would car pool. Also, some of the Zurich locals will be driving to the Outlaw in Wollerau. Means if you're nice to them on Saturday, they'll for sure give you a ride on Sunday

More info will follow

rmn

[Ramón Königshausen]

Here are some links for those who are still looking for accommodation.

Unfortunately, the ice hockey world championships take place those days, so that's why so much is booked.

Hotels: http://www.zuerich.com/en/page.cfm/hote ... s/hotels_x

B&B: http://www.zuerich.com/en/page.cfm/hote ... reakfast_x

Backpacker and youth hostels: http://www.zuerich.com/en/page.cfm/hote ... hhostels_x

rmn

[Ramón Königshausen]

For GOG gear, contact Donald. He will be there.

Roll Laden will have a test board center and some gear for sale.

www.roll-laden.tv

rmn

[Robert Gaisek]

Will there be a slalomshop in the area with silly sheap prizes? Will I be able to buy G.O.G-basplates? Do the sponsor´s hunt for fat bastards who they will pay huge amounts of money to? Will the T-shirt fit?

Am I a bit nervous?

[Pelle Gustafsson]

Thanx!

[Robert Gaisek]

http://www.hotelcalifornia.ch/english/index.php

Bara att boka. Man betalar när man kommer dit. De vill ha kortuppgifter för att verifiera.
Skicka en request via reservations så får du pris. Vi kör 3 nätter à 190 (deras valuta) i dubbelrum. Priset är för rummet och inte per person.
Stället ligger dessutom mitt i smeten så bättre kan det inte bli.

[Pelle Gustafsson]

Thanks for the offer to check accommodation, Ramon; it might be useful for others.

I've booked Paul Price, David O and myself into the Hotel California on the North East side. It's above PapaJoe's Bar.

We can check out any time we like.

Sam

Now includes Louis and Rob!

Me and Kaj has just booked a room at the same place, so you will have to put up with two Swedes..........I hope it is ok..........we will try to behave.

kan du hjälpa mig att boka där till mig och angie???? Tack på förhand

[Robert Gaisek]

Thanks for the offer to check accommodation, Ramon; it might be useful for others.

I've booked Paul Price, David O and myself into the Hotel California on the North East side. It's above PapaJoe's Bar.

We can check out any time we like.

Sam

Now includes Louis and Rob!

Me and Kaj has just booked a room at the same place, so you will have to put up with two Swedes..........I hope it is ok..........we will try to behave.

[Ramón Königshausen]

Uhm...yes I'll race...sorry...my bad...Maurus and me will take the last two spots!

rmn

[Marcus Seyffarth]

Aren't you gonna race? You are not in the list...

[Ramón Königshausen]

Registration Update!

Hi guys,

I just wanted to let you know that we're already past the 40 registered racers mark. 34 spots are left.

12 of 20 Pros have paid
16 of 27 Ams have paid
0 of 3 Women have paid


To see the list of racers click here


For those who haven't paid yet, just to remind you:

Your registration will only be valid after the entry fee has been provided. First come first served! Your confirmation email will double as your WestFest ticket. The entry fee will only be reimbursed if you can provide a doctor's certificate for that day.


You better be there!

rmn

[Ramón Königshausen]

I'm pleased to announce that we already reached half the number of possible registrations at this race. Currently, there are 41 registered racers.

Half of them has already paid their entry fee and their self-printable tickets will be on the way soon. (I have then on my computer)

Please note that I am still on my North America / Australia trip. So even if your payment is done and appears as ticked off on our homepage, it may take 5-7 days, depending on where I am and on if I have access to the Internet, until delivery.

Everyone who has paid will receive their ticket one week before the race the latest.

thanks for your understanding,


rmn

[Ramón Königshausen]

Impressions from the 2002 Tunnel Slalom Event:

http://www.sk8mag.de/contests/kreuzlingen02/

rmn

[Ramón Königshausen]

Info for the Outlaw Race on Sunday

The outlaw GS will take place outside of town at about 30km from Zurich.


Driving directions:

Address of venue (B): Sihleggstrasse 21, 8832 Wollerau, Switzerland‎

Address of parking (A): Bachtobelstrasse, 8832 Wollerau, Switzerland

close up MAP

From Autobahn A3:

MAP & DIRECTIONS

The best option with your Westfest ticket would be to use your free train ride on Saturday night to Richterswil and lodge in the Youth Hostel there. Like this I would be able to pick you up for the race on Sunday.

Youth Hostel Richterswil

Zurich Public Transport Website

If this doesn't work out for you it would be nice if some of you that, despite our wonderful public transport, decide to have a rental car, would car pool. Also, some of the Zurich locals will be driving to the Outlaw in Wollerau. Means if you're nice to them on Saturday, they'll for sure give you a ride on Sunday

More info will follow

rmn

[Robert Gaisek]

Ok, I've clicked everywhere and still don't understand where I should click to be able to register.

Am I really as stupid as it seems?

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Wehoo! Perhaps I was to fast? I got there when I clicked the second time. Paid and ready to rumble! 401.57 svenska kronor. Det ni!

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I payed 30€. 356,05 sek........har ni en annan kurs i Stockholm?

OOOOOPSSS!!!! You are a PRO......I´m on my knees now and begging you to forgive me!
I´m your humble servant and I didn´know what I was thinking.....so sorry...hrrrm.

[Ramón Königshausen]

Yep, you got it figured out. Both of you are signed up and have paid. Thanks.

We will change it so a seperate window will open for your payment.

Tickets will be sent to you by e-mail as soon as I get them from Maurus.

A list of participants will be online and updated soon.

rmn

[Michael Stride]

Marcus, Its at the bottom of the page, scroll down.... payment is separate.


Done!

[Marcus Seyffarth]

Ok, I've clicked everywhere and still don't understand where I should click to be able to register.

Am I really as stupid as it seems?

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Wehoo! Perhaps I was to fast? I got there when I clicked the second time. Paid and ready to rumble! 401.57 svenska kronor. Det ni!

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[Ramón Königshausen]

Okay folks, it's up:

OFFICAL REGISTRATION



By the way:

Course setting assistant will be Claude Regnier from Toronto, Canada.


rmn

[Ramón Königshausen]

Look inside:



rmn

[Marcus Seyffarth]

Well you have certainly done your homework senor Raymundo. Excellent info, see you in a bit!

[Ramón Königshausen]

Some gathered information for you. Details will follow
General Information for the Tunnel Slalom

History:
1st and only time

Format:
Hybrid & Tight Special on Saturday (official)
GS or HS Session on Sunday (Outlaw, different venue outside town)

Categories
Pro
Am
Wom
(due to our tough schedule, there will unfortunately be no Juniors class on Saturday. highly ranked Juniors will race in the Am's division. They will get a special offer entry fee for the Airflow Slalom Brunch, two weeks after.)
Limited number of racers. Higher ranked racers will get the slots first.*

*exception: Flights booked before Feb 2nd

Registration
Will be on http://www.burningwheelstour.ch/content ... alomEN.php
Online registration is mandatory.


Organizers/Experience
Maurus Strobel
Put up the Burningwheelstour during 2001-2006, involved in freestyle.ch for Press and Media relations, works for event management company. Is a racer himself.
Ramón Königshausen
Helped and put up the Airflow Slalombrunch/BBQ together with Chris Hart. Was involved in various Skate-Boardercross contests. Current vice president of the 2009 Burningwheelstour. Travels a lot and is currently one out of 3 Status Marshals for Europe.

Venues:
Indoor Tunnel Slalom, "weather resistant", inclined
Courses will be set just before the competition (there is no legal access to the venue before the event happens.)
Part of a big Tunnel opening festivity area means lots of spectators and sponsor interests.

Accommodation
Local hostels are booked, due to the big festival. You can check for hostels in the surrounding area or find a regular hotel. There is a youth hostel in my community, which will be close to Sunday's event: http://www.zuerichsee.ch/en/page.cfm/AccRZ/GrpRZ/814
The Zurich Slalom community is pretty big so some people might find a place to crash.


Entry fee
PRO: CHF 50.- / € 35.-
AM: CHF: 45.- / € 30.-

Accessibility
Located just outside the City of Zurich and a free ticket on transportation the Tunnel Slalom is very easy to reach. It is recommended to use Public Transit.
Closest airport is ZRH Zurich-Kloten.


Address of venue
No access to venue by car. Please follow our directions that are posted on our website.


Prize money
Prize purse for the Pro category will be roughly $3000.
Exact amounts for the final classification will be announced.
There will be various prizes for Ams and Women.


rmn

[Pelle Gustafsson]

THANX!!!

[Ramón Königshausen]

We might be able to work out a deal with one of the local youth hostels.

Keep you up to date. Maurus should be dealing with it.

But I'll post soon.

rmn

[Pelle Gustafsson]

i just booked a flight for me and angie, where to live???? Thanx pelleplast

[Ramón Königshausen]

For those among you who can read German, the Slalom World Cup has been mentioned in a Newspaper recently.

Check it out:

http://www.azonline.ch/pages/index.cfm? ... =102026945


EDIT:

Have a look inside!


rmn

[Ramón Königshausen]

Sign up will be online in about 2-3 weeks on www.burningwheelstour.ch

We will have a limited number of racers. If the number of racers exeeds the maximum, we would like to use the world ranking to determine who gets the spot. (Sure, people who have booked their flights before TODAY Feb 2nd have higher priority because they didn't know)

But we'll see. Once the sign up is up I can tell you more.

rmn

[Ricardo Damborenea]

Just got my plane tickets, Ramon. How should I register?

[Ricardo Damborenea]

2009 Contest Calendar, on this forum

http://www.slalomskateboarder.com/phpBB ... php?t=6572

[Ramón Königshausen]

It is Saturday, April 25th.

The official tunnel race will take place on April 25th and features Tight and Hybrid Slalom.

On April 26th, we might be able to run an Outlaw GS/HS session out of town if the weather is good. But don't take this for granted!

Where did you see the "official" thread? This is the official thread.


rmn

[Ricardo Damborenea]

Ramon,

Is it going to be 25/4 (Sat) or 26/4 (Sun) (or both?). If both, which competitions when (tightm hybrid, GS, etc)?. On your first post in this thread says 25/4 but on the "official" competition thread says 26/4.

Rgds

[Ramón Königshausen]

Do it at the finish line and we'll be done quicker

rmn

[Marcus Seyffarth]

If its 20 pros and I make it to the comp I'll bring a cake to share at the startramp (will this cause a delay?)!