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Numen 2008?

tim williamson · 2008-02-29T16:38:35+00:00

Hey all, Life has been busy since last August, and I have to appologize for not keeping you all up to date with NUMEN. Last years event was a blast. I did not know jack (nor do I pretend to now), it was you all that made it as fun as it was. For those of you that could not attend, check some of these links out: gSU5F6z82-0 http://tinyurl.com/23dupu http://tinyurl.com/yo6jt7 http://tinyurl.com/yutf9z MKeLvOf04rE BIKVQUIJzBs So, what about this year? I do not have the time to trek to Killington. However, there is a great cycling event in western NY (not too far from where I live) called Raccon Rally. It is set in gorgeous Allegheny State Park (plenty of camping, cabins etcc...... casino nearby if your into that kind of thing 😉. I am thinking maybe a cookout jam on Saturday night?? There would be the NUMEN event on Saturday. And on Sunday there would be trials competition at the same location as the biketrials (check out the wicked natural rocks!: http://tinyurl.com/3yc5zw ) I think that the entry fee would cover both NUMEN and trials comp. I am looking into that. So a few questions to you all: 1. Who wants to do it (again, for some)? 2. Of those who attended last year, how can we streamline rules so that it does not go on quite so long (or else no one will have energy for the trials comp the next day!). 3. Brian McKenzie, if you car is feeling up to it...this event would only be like three hours away from Toronto (that is where you live?). Last year I announced the event like in mid May, and we got a few riders out. I am thinking that hopefully we can top 30 or 40??? Tall order, but this is a fantastic location and not too epic drive from New England, Midwest/Michigan and mid Atlantic region. +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Filename: numen.jpg | |Download: http://www.unicyclist.com/attachment/25406 | +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ -- tim williamson Enjoy, Tim Williamson Trialsin USA [email hidden] www.trialsin.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ tim williamson's Profile: http://www.unicyclist.com/profile/13604 View this thread: http://www.unicyclist.com/thread/68080 Posted Via Usenet.com Premium Usenet Newsgroup Services ---------------------------------------------------------- ** SPEED ** RETENTION ** COMPLETION ** ANONYMITY ** ---------------------------------------------------------- http://www.usenet.com

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tim williamson
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29 February 2008, 16:38 UTC #1

Hey all,
Life has been busy since last August, and I have to appologize for not
keeping you all up to date with NUMEN.
Last years event was a blast. I did not know jack (nor do I pretend to
now), it was you all that made it as fun as it was. For those of you
that could not attend, check some of these links out:
http://tinyurl.com/23dupu
http://tinyurl.com/yo6jt7
http://tinyurl.com/yutf9z
So, what about this year? I do not have the time to trek to
Killington. However, there is a great cycling event in western NY (not
too far from where I live) called Raccon Rally. It is set in gorgeous
Allegheny State Park (plenty of camping, cabins etcc...... casino
nearby if your into that kind of thing 😉. I am thinking maybe a
cookout jam on Saturday night??
There would be the NUMEN event on Saturday. And on Sunday there would
be trials competition at the same location as the biketrials (check out
the wicked natural rocks!: http://tinyurl.com/3yc5zw )
I think that the entry fee would cover both NUMEN and trials comp. I
am looking into that.
So a few questions to you all:
1. Who wants to do it (again, for some)?
2. Of those who attended last year, how can we streamline rules so
that it does not go on quite so long (or else no one will have energy
for the trials comp the next day!).
3. Brian McKenzie, if you car is feeling up to it...this event would
only be like three hours away from Toronto (that is where you live?).
Last year I announced the event like in mid May, and we got a few
riders out. I am thinking that hopefully we can top 30 or 40??? Tall
order, but this is a fantastic location and not too epic drive from New
England, Midwest/Michigan and mid Atlantic region.
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tim williamson
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29 February 2008, 17:08 UTC #2

PS, I did not take the video or pics. I quickly scanned around and
grabbed links and a pic by Brian.......... don't sue me, I do not
remember who belongs to what😉
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tim williamson
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29 February 2008, 20:37 UTC #3

It is cold here in Buffalo and my brain cells are freezing (that's my
excuse, and I'm sticking too it).
Forgot to metion date for this years NUMEN. NUMEN comp would be
Saturday June 28th and trials comp would be Sunday June 29th.
Thanks to whoever PM'd me asking about date!
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29 February 2008, 21:20 UTC #4

Tim! What ever happened to you? Are you still running trialsin or what?
I find the new site seriously lacking in the uni dept.
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tim williamson
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29 February 2008, 22:55 UTC #5

kerosian said:
Tim! What ever happened to you? Are you still running trialsin or what?
I find the new site seriously lacking in the uni dept.
I no longer run Trialsin.com. After 12 years in trials retail, it was
time to move on. I do still import and distribute some biketrials
stuff, but no direct sales. I am working on a UNI project, but I can't
say anything else (lest Homeland Security wisk me away!...ha, ha, ha).
The NUMEN 2007 was so much fun, I really didn't want to let it go.
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kerosian
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29 February 2008, 23:34 UTC #6

tim williamson said:
I no longer run Trialsin.com. After 12 years in trials retail, it was
time to move on. I do still import and distribute some biketrials
stuff, but no direct sales. I am working on a UNI project, but I can't
say anything else (lest Homeland Security wisk me away!...ha, ha, ha).
The NUMEN 2007 was so much fun, I really didn't want to let it go.
That's disappointing, but good luck on your project! I wonder what it
is. Why so many secrets lately? :p
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Brian O.
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1 March 2008, 02:19 UTC #7

I would have loved to have been able to come again this year but the new
location is over 9 hours away from where I'll be so its not looking too
promising. I do recommend to whoever can make it to check out this
event, it was a blast last summer.
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Chexjc
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1 March 2008, 15:43 UTC #8

I will probably attend again. I'm not particularly fond of this new
location..but it is still under 4 hours for me. It was a lot of fun
last year though.
P.S. Thanks for putting my video on top 😉
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Emile.m
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1 March 2008, 16:17 UTC #9

I definitly want to come this year, last year I couldn't, I don't
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Emile.m
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1 March 2008, 16:30 UTC #10

Forgot to say, I would love that it would be in Killington again since
it's way closer to my house then western n-y.
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Kerv
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1 March 2008, 17:07 UTC #11

What is a NUMEN competition? 😕 Beside the actual NUMEN comp
and trials comp, what else happens during the weekend? Muni rides?
other?
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1 March 2008, 20:05 UTC #12

I'll have to check with Jamie, but I'd love to go out for that, even if
it is a haul. No promises though, since we're going to be travelling
around the nation visiting family with our baby, but hopefully we can
make it.
Tip #1 for it going faster: I won't compete 😉
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2 March 2008, 01:06 UTC #13

If I can find someone to travel with I'll be there. I just don't want to
drive alone for nine hours.
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tim williamson
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3 March 2008, 13:40 UTC #14

Kerv said:
What is a NUMEN competition? 😕 Beside the actual NUMEN comp
and trials comp, what else happens during the weekend? Muni rides?
other?
NUMEN is a record setting skills comp. Gap, up to pedal, up to rubber,
bunnyhop, balance beam etc... . Do a search in the forums and you will
find conversations and rules from last years event.
As I said before, it looks like NUMEN will be in the afternoon on
Saturday. I am trying to organized a cook out during/after. What ever
you guys want to organize for group rides is cool. There is TONS of
XC, and a few miles away from NUMEN are the wicked rocks where the
Trial will be on Sunday.
Speaking of trials. I will need someone to set sections and know the
rules for UNI trial. If we can use biketrial sections that would be
cool, but I would like to have someone proficient at UNI make that
call.
The most amazing thing about last year was how much bigger everyone
went than they expected. The increments of height/distance change were
too small, this is where things slowed down. Heck, 70+" gaps! Just
about 30" bunny hops. That was my learning curve, and so this year the
increments of moving the height/distance will definatly be bigger.
Nick congrats to you and Jamie! You guys were helpful beyond words
last year..... really hope you can stop by this year.
What happened to the picture in the first post? I did not take it (and
definalty made it clear I did not want to take credit for it)...but it
was way cool I thought. So, here is another from the gap comp....look
at the distance...pretty sweet!
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Brian O.
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24 April 2008, 17:46 UTC #15

tim williamson said:
What happened to the picture in the first post? I did not take it (and
definalty made it clear I did not want to take credit for it)...but it
was way cool I thought. So, here is another from the gap comp....look
at the distance...pretty sweet!
The original picture seems to be working fine for me Tim and I'm
totally okay with you using it. Heres a few more I got (Nick Wilson
actually snapped the last one using my camera to be fair)
Teddy:
26363
Bryan Stevens:
26364
Kaycee Stevens:
26365
I'm actually pretty sure that I'm going to make it to this event. I'll
probably be meeting up with Jason and do some muni a day or two prior
and then we will head over. Sam (AgentQ) might also be making it though
I'll let him speak for that.
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Brian O.
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24 April 2008, 18:33 UTC #16

Oh no, I just realized that this is just a week after NAUCC. If for some
reason I don't make it to NAUCC I'll be there - otherwise I'm not quite
sure yet.
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24 April 2008, 20:21 UTC #17

Not so sure I can go. But if I do, I'll bring Hugo with me. (If his
parents let me)
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1 May 2008, 15:27 UTC #18

Hey, I would definitely be down for a comp. Is there a set date right
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1 May 2008, 15:50 UTC #19

From Tim-"I am putting on NUMEN 2008 in Western NY in June."
I hope it is the 14th weekend or the 28th weekend, so I am free.
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1 May 2008, 17:09 UTC #20

June is a really busy month for me as far as uni events go. I wish I
could make it to them all but I'll have to start deciding which ones
I'll make it to.
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