Re: Trials Comp/Muni ride - Richmond, VA



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Hmm...yeah this was an issue for me last time. If you refer to the map
BluntRM has kindly set up a few posts above, you'll see the "Belle Isle
parking lot", just north of the island. If you recall, that's where we
parked when you were down here last November. The comp will be on the
south side of the island, marked "Natural Trials" on the map. Pretty
far to go just to switch unis. So, when driving in, I recommend
crossing the river on the Robert E. Lee Bridge, take the first exit
onto Riverside Dr., then making your first left onto W 20th St., where
there's plenty of street parking, and only about a 3 min. walk off the
rocks. I'll be stowing my muni in my car there until after the comp.

Ryan beat me to it. Lunch...probably after trials comp, before group
muni ride. I could order a pizza, or we could caravan somewhere (4th
St. Cafe?) or brownbag it on the rocks.


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hell-on-wheel wrote:
> Hmm...yeah this was an issue for me last time. If you refer to the map
> BluntRM has kindly set up a few posts above, you'll see the "Belle Isle
> parking lot", just north of the island. If you recall, that's where we
> parked when you were down here last November. The comp will be on the
> south side of the island, marked "Natural Trials" on the map. Pretty
> far to go just to switch unis. So, when driving in, I recommend
> crossing the river on the Robert E. Lee Bridge, take the first exit
> onto Riverside Dr., then making your first left onto W 20th St., where
> there's plenty of street parking, and only about a 3 min. walk off the
> rocks. I'll be stowing my muni in my car there until after the comp.
>
> Ryan beat me to it. Lunch...probably after trials comp, before group
> muni ride. I could order a pizza, or we could caravan somewhere (4th
> St. Cafe?) or brownbag it on the rocks.


Thanks. I think I'll do that. From W 20th, how do you get to the Ilse
though? Is there some kind of footbridge?


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maximus unius wrote:
> Thanks. I think I'll do that. From W 20th, how do you get to the Ilse
> though? Is there some kind of footbridge?



I added another marker to the 'Richmond map'
(http://tinyurl.com/3aacwn). The "Back Door to Belle Isle" (switch to
satellite view) is a footbridge that connects to the Isle's trail
system. After parking at 20th Street, look across Riverside Drive for
the entrance. I don't think it's marked, but there should be a
noticeable recess in the trees, it's a concrete structure. After
crossing, you'll want to keep the railroad tracks on your right
(heading east) and follow the trail until you can start hopping over
onto the river rocks.


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Thanks for the help. See ya there.


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TWO CORRECTIONS:
1. The beginner and sport categories will start at 9AM, not 10AM.

2. The registration fee is $25, not $20.

Sorry, hope this doesn't screw up any plans.


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Is everyone planing on doing the beginner or sport categories? I'd hate
so show up at 9 and do one of those categories but find that everyone
else was going to do one of the higher levels.


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yea i dont think that anyone on a uni would have to much of a chance in
any of the higher levels.


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I'm definitely doing Sport. Expert and Pro aren't really feasible on a
unicycle, bikes just have a mechanical advantage when it comes to
things like hop height. I'm pretty sure Local Max will be doing Sport
too. Ryan, are you planning to compete?


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I'll be out there either way-- I'm not much for early Saturday mornings,
but I'll be out there sometime...

I grabbed a flyer from the bike shop and it said registration was
between 7-9am for the beginner/sport class and that part of the comp
will run from 9-12pm.

What's going on Friday? Sunday?


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BluntRM wrote:
> What's going on Friday? Sunday?


Read the first 2 posts that may help.



I don't know how I could get down there but I have an aunt and uncle
that live near Richmond so HOPEFULLY I CAN.:confused:


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Right, I should re-phrase that: Who's coming in town Friday and where
should we meet?


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i'm in for the riding on friday, i probablywont come to whatever yall do
afterwards. we're meeting at 5 and i think that kanawha plaza would be
a good place to meet.


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I'm currently scheduled to work friday night, but I think I can find
someone to cover for me. As for Sunday, looks like no one's staying
from out of town, so I'm up for just hanging out with the urban dervish
folks at Dogwood Dell.


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Here's a 'thread'
(http://www.observedtrials.net/vb/showthread.php?t=29744) from a bike
trials forum about the Belle Isle comp. Looks like some really big
riders will be there.


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We're getting close! So far the lineup appears to be:

Local Max: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday?
Nova Max: Saturday
Frank: Saturday (couldn't get off work friday night, sorry), and
Sunday
Ryan: Friday?, Saturday and Sunday

Anyone else? James? Phil? Joey?


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I'll have to ditch work early, but I'll probably be around on Friday.

Hey Frank did you make a new Hell-on-Wheel logo?


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I'll be there about a half hour before the sport category starts to
register. Can't wait!


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What is the beginner trials course like?


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siafirede wrote:
> What is the beginner trials course like?


Definitely within your ability, but still a lot of fun. After we were
done competing at the last comp, Local Max and I did a few runs on the
beginners just for fun, tried to clean them with a few hops as
possible. But even if you don't want to compete you should still come
for the muni.

Ryan - My artist/printer hasn't gotten back to me yet, so new shirts
may not be ready for Saturday...we'll see.


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Hey Max, how attached are you to riding street on Friday? I was thinking
about scoping the rocks on Belle Isle for a bit and then heading into
the city once it gets dark... Either ways fine with me. Is anyone else
coming in town Friday night?


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