The chicago underground, June 26, 2004...

Jeff Goad · Post by **Jeff Goad** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 1:28 am

...outlaw race.

In the spirit of bicknell blitz and cambria calling!

this'll be a quick hit 'n run race in chicago to test the waters of legality. we'll have no permits nor permission so we make no promises as this can be a transient location if we get the boot.

when: 06/26/04

where: Grant Park (click http://shrike.depaul.edu/~cbrandl/map.jpg for map) chicago ILL

by pedestrian underpass (either side of lsd) just west of the field museum's main entrance (north)

location may change at a moments notice!!!

there will be two catagories deliniated by age group >=13 and open

registration from 1:30 to 2:15 pm (at race site)

practice starts at 2:00 ends at 3:00 pm

raging starts at 3:00 pm sharp

Jeff Goad · Post by **Jeff Goad** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 1:34 am

yes, some of the daggers will be there.

this race is not in st louis

it's a midwest thing

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 4:39 am

Hey Jeff....Alan dropped me a line on this gig earlier today...
I'm going to see if i can get some of the crew up here to head down for the weekend....timing's tight...but there's always the chance....
what're y'all thinking......TS?......GS?........Hybrid?.....
(just thinking about what kind of gear to pack)

Jeff Goad · Post by **Jeff Goad** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 1:02 pm

push start slalom

that's all the news i have
i'll post more info as i get it.

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Jeff Goad · Post by **Jeff Goad** » Sat Jun 19, 2004 12:13 am

anyone else.

Tod Oles · Post by **Tod Oles** » Sun Jun 20, 2004 3:47 am

jeff,

Keep me posted!

I'm THERE, Tod

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Sun Jun 20, 2004 3:37 pm

me too......any suggestions on where to stay Friday night?.....we may drive in the night before and head home after the race........is this park flat or hilly?

Tod Oles · Post by **Tod Oles** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 12:07 am

Jeff, Chris,

I was remiss in not consulting Thee Boss and I've just been informed
I have a friends wedding to attend next Sat.

Anyone out there fence riding on attending this, make me sorry I missed it!!

Good luck with everything.... Tod

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 9:05 pm

guys,i hope you all can make it.looked at the weather and it looks good so far.the park is hilly,i would compare it to st louis,but concrete.we will set 30 cones with a timer and push box.alan has photos he can email to you or might have them on slidegear.com.chicago has a hostel,look for it on the web.its a big brand new one and it is blocks from the site.taste of chicago will be on full force that weekend as will the parks which are 10mins away.the idea ,is to do the race in a couplafew hours,then rage,the city skating is especially cool.we (al,me,cnova)set the course sunday and ran it for a couple hours,it should be rad.wheels,think 80 or 82a.this hill is mellow,but you can generate speed no sweat and i think it is a good hill for t/s.my cell is 773 793 3219 if you have ?s.cf

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Tue Jun 22, 2004 9:23 pm

hi,we are testing the timing system tonite,should be fine,we have used before.it is the same system used at msss(gales race).weather fore casts still look good as does the whole weekend.getting good response from the locals,the uprise crew,belmont army navy and others are getting the word out.later,cf

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Tue Jun 22, 2004 11:55 pm

you can count on at least one car-full of Detroiters there too Chris

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 8:36 pm

weather is still looking good for saturday.we plan on getting out there at 1;30pm.we will set the course,do sign ups and run practice at the same time.everybody coneheads on the way back up the hill.not a lot of rules besides the obvious ones(not like in paris where i was called d/q for criddling the wrong side of the cone).we will have water and prizes for the 13 and under.cash for the open.hers to a great day this weekend see you all soon.cf

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 8:40 pm

goad,i forgot,saw the pink out fit.think twice about wearin it this weekend as it is the hhhuuuuggggeeee gay pride parade,unless your into that,which is cool,we're pretty openminded up here.cf

Jeff Goad · Post by **Jeff Goad** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 5:27 am

it's looking like two of us will make it. we will be in by 1:00pm on sat. any way we might get a place to stay on sat night?

longsk8er@hotmail.com
314.568.6711

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Sun Jun 27, 2004 10:11 pm

How friggin' great was that?......
Alan, you and the Chi-town guys put on a great race. Just further proof that you dont need big sponsors, huge advertizing and months of planning to host a great event. Just great brothers, a great location, smooth pavement, a great city and allot of stoke.
Thanks for kicking off the summer in style, i hope you do another later in the year.
A few things of note:
A course doesnt have to be steep to be fast
Chicago locals are some of the friendliest city folk I've ever seen
Chicago cops are very cool about a bunch of folks having fun...even without a permit
Chicago area roads are incredibly jacked. every other exit was closed on the way out....we couldnt get out of the city....i damn near expected Rod Serling to pop up on the road side to tell us there was no way out.
Nothing caps off a 4.5 hour car ride better than seeing a city skyline.
Fadell gets psyched up on the Planet Of the Apes soundtrack...i thought that was insane at first, but after i listened to it, it definitely gets you pumped up,.....cant figure out why.
If you go to Chicago, spend the weekend....or more.
Chicagoland skaters rock
St Louis skaters rock
Sidlos torsion trucks are the real thang. The guys riding them were actually getting torque off the rear. If i didnt see it, i wouldnt believe it, gotta get me one of those.
And last but not least
The Midwest slalom scene is alive and well....
Thanks for a great weekend

Run Clean

Tod Oles · Post by **Tod Oles** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 5:29 am

been watchin this tread from the sidelines... I knew you guys could make me feel like shat for missin out...lol

Man, I'm so stoked everything went off clean for all you "Freaky Kill Daggers" and the kids too!! I've seen some of that young skating talent in Chicago
and if it gets applied to slalom who knows where it'll go.

catch ya'll later this summer, Tod

Dave Gale · Post by **Dave Gale** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 12:40 pm

Sounds to me that all went well!! 'Cept Novatny's face plant..(heal up Chris) Sorry I missed it as well, been workin' every day since the family got back from the beach I'da probably fallen asleep drivin'
Enjoy,
Dave G

Christopher Bara · Post by **Christopher Bara** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 3:14 pm

Brother Dave.....sorry i missed ya again....Sidlo and the Freak Bro's put on a great event....locals were great...the St Lou guys are pure skateboarders.....
Looks like they'll be doing it again later in the year though!

At the very latest, i'll be seeing ya at the Bridge.

You tap the kegs, i'll bring the asprin....

Run Clean

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 3:45 pm

i am glad you guys had a good time,we are jacked you guys came all the way from detriot and st louis.we are already talking about the next one,but this one will be legit.cnovas face plant was the scary moment of the day.he is doing much better.we should have a dvd to send out in 3 weeks,i will keep you posted on that one.later.cf

Wesley Tucker · Post by **Wesley Tucker** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 8:00 pm

CNova did a face plant? Well, don't leave us hangin' . . .
. . . is the street ok?

Lenny Poage · Post by **Lenny Poage** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 12:21 am

Cnova! Get well soon!!!

Chris Favero · Post by **Chris Favero** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 3:59 am

the face plant will be on the dvd.he is doing ok though.cf

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